The Bluffs is part of the exclusive Taluswood development at the edge of the Dave Murray downhill (where the 2010 Olympic Mens Downhill will be held). A 1-2 minute walk from your door will take you to the edge of the piste leading down to the Creekside gondola. This property enjoys a spectacular and unobstructed view from the living room feature window and private deck: the Tantalus Range, the Whistler Valley and its chain of lakes. The deck also features a top-of-the-range gas barbecue.

On 3 levels, this townhome features a ground-floor entrance leading up to the main level, which has a spacious and luxurious open-plan living room, dining room and kitchen. The kitchen features heated slate floors, hardwood cupboards and granite countertops. The living room has comfortable sofas and chairs and a gas fireplace.

On the same level are two bedrooms (one twin and one queen) and a bathroom with a tub and shower, and a fully equipped washer-dryer room.

The third floor consists of a spacious master bedroom with ensuite bathroom with heated slate floor, jacuzzi bath and granite countertops. This bedroom has its own TV and video concealed in a painted cupboard and a separate dressing-room with acres of space for clothes.

You can park outside your door (first-come first-served) or plentiful underground parking with remote door opening is available a few yards away.

There is also a large common area hot tub with great views over the valley just steps away where you can ease the aches of the day and share experiences with your friends.

This is a great example of Whistler lodging for small groups or families that want a peaceful location, great views and easy access to the slopes.

The local area

Whistler has been the number 1 rated ski resort in North America for the last 8 years in a row. Two mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb, rise up a mile out of the valley (1,609 metres/ 5,280 vertical feet) and access over 7,000 acres of prime mountain terrain - including 12 alpine bowls, three glaciers and more than 200 marked trails - via 33 lifts. The lifts have a capacity of nearly 60,000 skiers per hour. If you want a rest from the skiing there are 18 different restaurants on the mountain.

Average snowfall is over 30 feet or 9 metres per year, and the season lasts all the way from November through to August.