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Whitetail Lodge! Renovated 6 Bed, 3 bath Ski In @ Apex Mountain with Sauna. ⛷🎿

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Exterior
Interior
Dining
Indoor spa tub
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Apex Mountain Resort
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Hedley, BC
  • Place, Apex Mountain Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Magic Carpet Ski Lift
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Okanagan Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Whitetail Lodge! Renovated 6 Bed, 3 bath Ski In @ Apex Mountain with Sauna. ⛷🎿

Enjoy the Champagne powder and views of the ski hills from this one of a kind Chalet. This SKI IN & almost SKI OUT home will be the ultimate cabin experience. The Chalet has just gone through an extensive renovation with new furniture. 6 bed 3 bath that sits on a half acre lot which provides tons of privacy on a no through road called Whitetail Road. Beat the heat and drive 30 min to Penticton or Oliver in the summer to the wineries or Lake. This booking will have you coming back for years.

The lodge is just a short 2 minute walk to the stray horse trail which takes you to the village or lifts. Apex has some of the most vertical runs in in B.C., making it a lovers paradise for the extreme skier. It is also set up for the beginner as it has one of the best green runs called the Grandfather Trail. The Okanagan has some of the lightest snow to ski in and is referred to as Champagne Powder. If you want to beat the heat in the summer, Apex is awesome in the summer with Nickel Plate lake just a 10 minute drive down the street where it's loaded with Rainbow trout and other species. Apex Mountain is also known for the mountain biking trails and hiking trails all outside your doorstep.

Please not that the entire house is for rent if you have more than 10 guests. If there are only 9 people staying than downstairs with two bedrooms will be locked off.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
If a guest breaks this rule, there will be a fine.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking must be outside on the deck.
CHECK IN AFTER 4:00pm and CHECK OUT 11:00AM. NO SMOKING OR VAPING OF ANY KIND INSIDE THE HOME.No Smoking of any sort inside the Lodge/No Vaping&Drugsi
Garbage & Recyclables must be disposed in the garbage compactor at Apex Mountain. Please see binder in house for directions to garbage compactor.
Please put used sheets in large jetted tub before you leave. No skis and ski boots in house. Dishes must be washed and put away.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number H588800535
Property # 1438765vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Penticton

Penticton is home to this chalet. Peach and Trout Creek Canyon Trestle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Apex Mountain Resort and Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Linden Gardens and LocoLanding Adventure Park. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Hedley, BC

What's nearby

  • Apex Mountain Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Magic Carpet Ski Lift - 6 min drive - 1.7 km
  • South Okanagan Events Centre - 39 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Skaha Beach - 40 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Okanagan Beach - 40 min drive - 43.0 km

Getting around

  • Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gunbarrel Saloon - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪ka ma ku ra - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gunbarrel Saloon & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rock Oven - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitetail Lodge! Renovated 6 Bed, 3 bath Ski In @ Apex Mountain with Sauna. ⛷🎿 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whitetail Lodge! Renovated 6 Bed, 3 bath Ski In @ Apex Mountain with Sauna. ⛷🎿?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whitetail Lodge! Renovated 6 Bed, 3 bath Ski In @ Apex Mountain with Sauna. ⛷🎿?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whitetail Lodge! Renovated 6 Bed, 3 bath Ski In @ Apex Mountain with Sauna. ⛷🎿?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whitetail Lodge! Renovated 6 Bed, 3 bath Ski In @ Apex Mountain with Sauna. ⛷🎿 located?

Conveniently near to skiing facilities, this chalet in Penticton is within 3 miles (5 km) of Apex Mountain Resort and Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski Area, and is convenient for winter sports, such as sledging. Apex Mountain is 5.4 mi (8.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This is a very nice place to stay for a few days . Check in was smooth and the host provided clear details. The kitchen is well stocked and clean. All the beds were comfortable and the place is clean. The hot tub is a very nice addition so is the space around it. We had a great time with family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kenton L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great cabin for a family

We really enjoyed our 4 nights at the Whitetail Lodge. Jay was excellent with communication and with answering any and all questions in a timely manner. Access was easy and the cabin was clean. The cabin was not quite as advertised. It says it was recently renovated but it looks like only the floors are new and some new furniture. The kitchen and bathrooms are still very dated. Bedrooms had plenty of clothes drawers and storage but the dressers were really old and clunky. The 1 full bathroom is spacious but it is the only access to the sauna- making it difficult to use the sauna if someone is in the bathroom. The jet tub was not working when we were there. The kitchen was well stocked but seemed to have decades full of extra dishes, pots, pans and miscellaneous items. The hood fan above the stove didn’t exhaust and there is no dishwasher which isn’t what the listing suggested. The cabin was ice cold inside when we arrived and it took a while to heat it up after arrival. The kids were cold until the next day. Electric baseboard heaters throughout except for the wood burning stove. The wood burning stove was a great feature with lots of pre chopped wood and kindling. The living room was a great hangout area to relax and play games or eat dinners. The foosball table and dart board area were a great spot for adults and kids. We had a great time at the cabin and enjoyed the resort all weekend. The items listed above are not deal breakers but compared to other Apex accommodations we rented previously at similar price point - this one seemed to lack some of the updates needed. We felt it was good for our family of 4 but I couldn’t imagine sharing this cabin with another family - mostly because of the 1 full bathroom only.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Hi Kenton. Thank you for reply I spent a lot of money with the furniture in that home and left only a few items in the bedrooms that it came with when purchased. My apologies for the clunky dresser upstairs. Did you not look at the pictures before booking. You would of noticed it as well as the outdated red kitchen counter tops. With regards to heat, all the bedrooms have electric baseboard heaters as well as the living. That’s the first I’ve heard that the cabin was cold. With the combination of the wood stove and electric baseboards I don’t even use the heat upstairs when I’m there in the winter and in-fact it gets so hot up there I have to crack a window. You ended up booking the best long weekend of the winter for $362 a night plus fees. Under $100 per person on Family Day Long weekend. The cabin sleeps 9 people and I feel that’s excellent value. You would be looking at a 2 bedroom condo in the village for that price on those dates. I’ve had over 20 reviews on my other site and this is the only review that I have had where someone had something negative to say about it. If anything I find it more like nitpicking.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful house! Beware of noise from tenant and the walk to ski-out

Overall the trip to Apex was great! And for a group of all younger adults this is a beautiful and affordable option. However, there is tenant suite attached (separate entrance). This information was not listed at the time of our booking (I believe this has since been updated). Quite a lot of noise transfers between the the tenant suite and this unit including tv noise. This was especially problematic as the tenant was up quite early (~530 - 630 am) during the week to commute to Keremeos. It disrupted my mother's sleep multiple mornings who was in a downstairs bedroom. Additionally, the access to the ski-in ski-out trail is a substantial and steep walk. This was not a problem for the 30 year old's, but the 60 year old's with us decided to drive to the hill each morning. For a group made of entirely 30 year old's ready to get up for first chair and then relax with a glass of wine in the beautiful main room, this place is great! For our mixed crowd, it was less ideal.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a group of 6

We had 6 adults in our group which I think would be the maximum for your stay as there’s only one bathroom with a shower. We didn’t have a problem with this as we weren’t in a hurry to go anywhere each day. It was a bit tight for time on the last day having to be out by 10am 😂 The cabin was lovely and clean and comfortable. We could’ve done with one more “comfy” seat in the living room so we could all sit to watch a movie. Overall we really enjoyed our short stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect family cabin with *wildlife*

Everything about our stay at the cabin was great. Our host took the time to email us before our stay with a detailed guideline on what to expect in the cabin (how things work- for example the wood stove) and many other helpful tips, including the tenant info. It wasn't mentioned in the ad but I don't feel it was needed as there was no issue at all and absolutely more than enough space ! The space was very clean with lots of extras- towels, bedding, all the kitchen supplies you need... even down to the laundry soap which i didn't expect. Kids enjoyed all the extra toys, board games and fooseball table.. and i enjoyed the soaker tub ! Although it was an extremely hot 35+ degrees during our stay, it was cooler on the mountain and the ceiling fan kept it cool. The drive to Penticton was as described only 30 minutes down the mountain. Just be aware that it is a bit of a tedious drive with lots of sharp turns, we didn't arrive until after dark and i felt like it was straight out of a horror movie driving up ! *NOTE.. drive up in daylight LOL and pull off to let traffic pass :) ** lots of wildlife sightings on the drive as well, deer, coyotes and a mama bear and her cubs :) I would definitely recommend the Whitetail Lodge and cant wait to book again in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lily J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Vacation Home

We had a great time staying in this place. Just be aware that the listing is not very accurately described. You are not renting the entire house. There’s a tenant living downstairs. Although we had no trouble sharing the house with the tenant, I felt a bit nervous before arriving. There are only 1.5 bathrooms. For our group with 6 people, it’s okay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SALLY H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whitetail Lodge

Our family trip to Apex was fun and memorable! The house was clean, cozy and functional and only a few minutes' drive to/from the Village with a ski in and out a short walk away. Jay was an efficient and helpful host. We hope to return!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful place to enjoy holiday

We have a wonderful time.The house is well equipped, big enough for a large group.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

We were an odd ball group from as far as the Northwest Territories to the city slickers of Edmonton. We all had a great time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

Great family vacation

What a great place, our family just spent 3 nights at The Whitetail Lodge. Its perfect for young families, close to the village and the skate loop! Jay was excellent to deal with, very helpful and accomidating. We would definitely book The Whitetail Lodge again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

As advertised

We were a group of two families skiing at Apex & Whitetail Lodge met our needs perfectly - games for the kids, lots of space for everyone to stretch out. The location was good, close to the ski-in ski-out trail and not far from the village. Jay was a very accommodating and helpful host. This property will be the first place we consider the next time we go to Apex and we'd happily book any other property this host may have to offer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda A.

Fabulous Ski Cabin!

Great location, spacious rooms, with no lacking amenities! Renovated beautifully, will definitely stay again

About the host

Hosted by Jay Gulbransen

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I'm a family man at heart and love being active.

Why they chose this property

This property because it s a cabin / Chalet in the woods where you are close to everything nature has to offer. I'm also a huge skier and this mountain offers some of the best in terms of snow and all mountain fun.

What makes this property unique

SPACE

1400 sq ft

4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms:

Bedroom 1 - King bed, 2 dressers, closet, crib set up if needed

Bedroom 2 - Queen bed, dresser

Bedroom 3 - Twin bunk beds, dresser, closet, playpen set up if needed

Bedroom 4 - Queen bed, closet

Bathroom 1 - Large soaker tub with jets, separate shower, sauna, sink and toilet

Bathroom 2 - Sink and toilet

Other amenities:

- Sauna
- Large kitchen fully equipped
- Laundry room
- Dining table which seats up to 8 people
- Wood stove in living room
- Luxurious Restoration Hardware couch
- Games Room with foosball table and dart board
- Board games located in side board in the living room
- Smart TV
- WIFI included

Languages:

English

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