Accommodation
Finding accommodation in Whistler varies in difficulty with the seasons. In the spring finding a place is not too hard, but come autumn & winter competition is high!
Ride On Whistler offers our accommodation on a first-come first-served basis - so if you really like the look of one of our private rooms, or are interested in one of our shared rooms (limited quantity available) get in touch sooner rather than later.
For advice on house hunting in Whistler & a really useful map, check out the guide below or just watch the video!
Ride On Whistler offers our accommodation on a first-come first-served basis - so if you really like the look of one of our private rooms, or are interested in one of our shared rooms (limited quantity available) get in touch sooner rather than later.
For advice on house hunting in Whistler & a really useful map, check out the guide below or just watch the video!
SUBDIVISIONS OF WHISTLER: Click on the colored sub-divisions to see their names!
View Subdivisions and areas of whistler in a larger map
If you are coming to Whistler and want to find your own place the best sources to help you are:
www.piquenewsmagazine.com
www.whistlerquestion.com
http://whistler.en.craigslist.ca/
And obviously HERE!!!
However, finding a place to live in Whistler whilst not in Whistler is difficult. Most landlords will want to meet you in person and take a cash deposit. Legally deposits should be a 1/2 months rent, but in reality most people ask for a full month.
We would strongly recommend not sending any money via western union, or other wire transfer service, as there have been quite a lot of scams in the last couple of years where the “landlord” disappears once money is received. Another popular scam happens when the “landlord” does not actually have the right to rent the property... check their property ownership documents, and even contact the municipality if you are concerned.
Take into consideration associated costs with any house - hydro bills (electricity which includes most heating), internet and transport to village (buses by day, taxis late at night). If you are living outside the easy walking distance zones you could spend quite a bit on transport every day.
www.piquenewsmagazine.com
www.whistlerquestion.com
http://whistler.en.craigslist.ca/
And obviously HERE!!!
However, finding a place to live in Whistler whilst not in Whistler is difficult. Most landlords will want to meet you in person and take a cash deposit. Legally deposits should be a 1/2 months rent, but in reality most people ask for a full month.
We would strongly recommend not sending any money via western union, or other wire transfer service, as there have been quite a lot of scams in the last couple of years where the “landlord” disappears once money is received. Another popular scam happens when the “landlord” does not actually have the right to rent the property... check their property ownership documents, and even contact the municipality if you are concerned.
Take into consideration associated costs with any house - hydro bills (electricity which includes most heating), internet and transport to village (buses by day, taxis late at night). If you are living outside the easy walking distance zones you could spend quite a bit on transport every day.
TOP-10 ADVANTAGES OF BOOKING WITH RIDE ON WHISTLER!
1. Know in advance exactly what you are getting – great accommodation, close to the village & gondolas.
2. Save money – you don’t have to come out to Whistler early as you already have a place to live. Stay home & earn that month of extra cash! Arrive whenever suits you!
3. Skip the house-hunting nightmare – avoid wasting money on expensive temporary accommodation in Whistler & spending Oct/Nov fighting for the last decent rooms. Spend that first month skiing/riding & job-hunting!
4. All house bills are taken care of, no awkward bill splitting conversations with your house-mates.
5. Internet & Netflix HDTV are up & running immediately. You can also make free international calls home as soon as you get here.
6. Your bed is made up before you arrive - you don’t have to go to the city to buy bed linen.
7. Weekly professional cleaning in all communal areas.
8. Equipment storage & tuning rooms – our houses are set up for people doing a ski season with space for working on your gear all set up. We will also teach you how to maintain gear if you don’t already know.
9. You have local experts at hand: whatever queries you have, we will be able to help! Our orientation sessions will get you familiar with the village quickly.
10. Don’t be the person who has to fly home early January after failing to get accommodation & running through all their savings too quickly in hostels/hotels.
1. Know in advance exactly what you are getting – great accommodation, close to the village & gondolas.
2. Save money – you don’t have to come out to Whistler early as you already have a place to live. Stay home & earn that month of extra cash! Arrive whenever suits you!
3. Skip the house-hunting nightmare – avoid wasting money on expensive temporary accommodation in Whistler & spending Oct/Nov fighting for the last decent rooms. Spend that first month skiing/riding & job-hunting!
4. All house bills are taken care of, no awkward bill splitting conversations with your house-mates.
5. Internet & Netflix HDTV are up & running immediately. You can also make free international calls home as soon as you get here.
6. Your bed is made up before you arrive - you don’t have to go to the city to buy bed linen.
7. Weekly professional cleaning in all communal areas.
8. Equipment storage & tuning rooms – our houses are set up for people doing a ski season with space for working on your gear all set up. We will also teach you how to maintain gear if you don’t already know.
9. You have local experts at hand: whatever queries you have, we will be able to help! Our orientation sessions will get you familiar with the village quickly.
10. Don’t be the person who has to fly home early January after failing to get accommodation & running through all their savings too quickly in hostels/hotels.
UK - 0208-816-8317
AUS - 1300 790 208