The Bluffs is part of the exclusive Taluswood development at the edge of the Dave Murray downhill, scene of the forthcoming 2010 Olympic Men's Downhill. 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 boasts a spectacular and unobstructed view from the living room feature window and private deck: the Tantalus Range, the Whistler Valley and chain of lakes.

On 3 levels, this townhome features a ground-floor entrance for outerwear and ski equipment storage, 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, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The living room has a gas fireplace and luxuriously comfortable furniture including a pair of leather-covered armchairs.

On the same level are two bedrooms and a bathroom, as well as a full laundry with washer and dryer.

The upper level features a spacious master bedroom suite with a jacuzzi bath, heated slate floors and granite countertops and a spacious dressing room.

There is a large common area hot tub steps away (see picture) with great views over the Whistler Valley where you can ease the aches of the day and share experiences with your friends.

Unlimited parking is available at the Bluffs, so this is an excellent example of Whistler accommodation suitable for groups coming up in several cars.

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.