Whistler Real Estate Blog

Have you heard of quarter-ownership condos?  Horstman House on the Blackcomb Benchlands near Lost Lake is a ski-out property with a luxury lodge feel.  A perfect winter (and summer) location.

It is freehold ownership with a managed-use arrangement where you get to stay in your condo for up to 13 weeks a year!  There are four owners of each condo (but you don't even have to say hi if you don't want to). 

Every month each owner has a dedicated week's use.  Every year that week changes in an organized fashion so that you end up with Christmas and New Year (for example) every fourth year.  The calendar is fixed for 5 years so you can see what's coming up.

So you have a family with a couple of children?  Or you like to travel with friends?  Organize to stay or rent out this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 976 sf condo.  A 1/4 share is ONLY $319,000CAD!  

Quarter-share properties are perfect for remote workers or those who have flexible schedules so that they can be in Whistler every month.   Imagine that! 

You can rent out the weeks you won't be here through the front desk.

Click HERE to find out more about Horstman House

and HERE to find more about 211G3 listed at $319,000

The most affordable 2-bedroom quarter share in the complex.

Call or email me to chat about this affordable lifestyle option.  You won't be sorry about purchasing this property by Christmas.  604-902-2033

Did you know that the Westin Resort & Spa is my favourite Resort Hotel in Whistler?  I will tell you why (Plus, I also have a rarely available, high floor unit for sale!)

1. Both the owners' council and the hotel management have worked together since day 1 to make ownership a win-win for everyone.  In some complexes, there is no communication and you can see it in the bottom line return.  This combination of effective communication and strong returns places the Westin a step above its competitors.
2. The owners council and hotel management invite Realtors who actively buy and sell suites in the Westin to a round-table meeting to share updates on the real estate market, property information and future updates, as well as feedback on processes.  This transparency assists everyone in providing the best purchase and sales experience possible.
3. Information packages for Realtors and potential buyers are continuously updated to give clarity to the key information being provided and relied on when making real estate decisions.
4. A dedicated owner relations person is available to provide prompt answers to any owner's questions as well as to assist in organizing viewings of suites that are for sale.  The relationship between front desk personnel and Realtors is key to the successful sale of a suite.  
5. The Westin has an excellent reservation program for utilizing your suite as well as a winter and summer 'owners room rate' if you wish to add a suite based on availability.  I have heard they have never turned away an owner, even in the busiest of times and at the very last minute.
6. There has never been a special levy to raise funds for in-suite or common area property improvements.  All renovations have been funded from revenue earned.
7. The Westin Resort & Spa is consistently winning awards against other North American hotels for luxury, sustainability, and customer service:

• • 2022 Travel +Leisure Top 10 Resort Hotels in Canada
  • 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Top 5 Resorts in Canada, in the Top 10 Resort Hotels in Canada in 2019
  • AAA Four Diamond Award
  • 4 Green Key Eco-Rating for Sustainability for customer service

About 781/782 Westin Resort & Spa a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 876 sf luxurious connecting one bedroom plus studio suite.  This combination has 2 doors from the hallway!  2 kitchens!  2 fireplaces!  2 living rooms!  2 balconies!  The ability to use one side and rent out the other when you personally stay.  What flexibility!  And if you purchase before Christmas, you have the opportunity to share in the strong December revenue which was almost $19,000 in 2022 (as well as start planning your own ski trip!)

Plus more good news... a new price of $1,225,000.  (down $100,000 since first listed)

Download a copy of a detailed package including photographs, floorplans and revenue statements HERE

Visit the Westin page on my website for a ton of additional information as new owners https://www.whistler-realestate.ca/westin-for-sale

Call or email me to chat about this luxurious investment option today.  You won't be sorry about purchasing this property by Christmas.  604-902-2033

What is Phase 2 Nightly Rental Zoning?

A good portion of Whistler's full-service hotels are zoned phase 2 nightly rental which restricts owner personal use to 28 days winter and 28 days summer.  Any time that you are not personally using your suite, it is mandatory that it be part of the hotel rental pool.  They are freehold ownership with this Municipal zoning.  The more you use your suite, the lower your revenue.

Other examples of hotels with the phase 2 nightly rental zoning include The Four Seasons Resort Hotel (not the Private Residences); Blackcomb Springs Suites; Pan Pacific Mountainside, Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre; Delta Whistler Village Suites; Pinnacle Resort Hotel; Cascade Lodge. 

The Hilton Whistler Resort is a phase 1 nightly rental hotel, however, all rentals must be done through the front desk.

You can read more on the Resort Municipality of Whistler's website about all of Whistler's unique zoning HERE