Whistler, Whistler (BC), Canada
4 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms(4 Ensuite), Pool
From CAD C$3500 – C$8000 (USD $ 2977 – $ 6805) per night
VILLA DESCRIPTION
Whistler, BC is one of the world’s most coveted recreational destinations. Consistently rated as the best ski resort in North America, Whistler boasts the largest ski area on the continent. Akasha stands in the midst of over 200 marked trails.
When the snow melts in the late spring its time to take out the golf clubs, tennis racquets, mountain bikes, hiking boots, kayaks, and … dancing shoes! Not only is Whistler a gorgeous natural setting with unlimited opportunity to indulge in a healthy lifestyle, the Village offers gourmet dining, world class music and entertainment, and a cosmopolitan shopping district.
Whistler now attracts visitors all year- round. Akasha takes in the entire valley view from a commanding height. Prestigious Sunridge Plateau is the highest development on the mountain, yet it’s just a five minute alpine walk from Akasha to the Village centre. Vancouver is just an hour and a half away along the Sea to Sky Highway.
Staying at home, however may be the best option. With its perfect balance of tradition and technology, Akasha’s comfort, warmth, and truly magical atmosphere is wonderfully seductive.
The Balance of Nature & Comfort
In ancient folklore, a red cedar is the gateway to Akasha, the spiritual seat of higher realms. Today a four hundred-year-old cedar is the central feature in the most inspired home in Whistler, British Columbia.
Rising powerfully from the central foyer and encircled with a stairway of hardwood and custom wrought iron. The cedar is only the first of many delights to be discovered at Akasha a rare jewel, the most creative home on the mountain.
Unparalleled Craftsmanship
Akasha’s timeless design includes hewn coastal timber tipped with copper facing, fireplaces with log mantles, granite and river rock surfaces, and custom millwork. Every piece is an original.
Every detail has been considered from heating the decks, the hearth, and outside benches, to the lighting of the landscaped pathways, to the state of the art safety and security systems.
In the Heart of Nature
Nestled in the mountains, Akasha’s innovative space flows as naturally as the nearby alpine streams, taking full advantage of natural light and views. Akasha’s spa includes an indoor lap pool and steam room, watched over by forest spirits carved into totems by First Nations artist Rick Harry. The pool is fed by a stream cascading over sculptured rock, and opens onto heated flagstone decks with a hot tub carved from stone, all with views of the valley below.
The lighting in the pool room is intriguing as well as subtle. It accents the curved ceiling, custom designed of yellow & red cedar to replicate the inside of a giant canoe. The ambiance it creates gives the pool a look of tranquility.
The crown of Akasha is a copper-roofed perched atop an ancient cedar. A three month search for the structurally specific cedar lead us from the far north to the Fraser River where this ancient giant was rescued from being milled into lumber. The cupola takes in panoramic views of the village, Whistler Golf Course, Blackcomb Mountain, and nearby Tantalus mountain range.
Hot Tub:
7 ft. diameter custom concrete, with sculptured rock appearance and coral sand bottom.
Lower Floor:
Feature 10 ft. curved ceiling over pool, custom made with yellow and red cedar
Indoor lap pool (8.5 x 34) with swim jets and electric pool cover
Exercise and sitting areas with 3 built in shelving bays
4 nine foot flared cedar totems carved by 1st nations artist and placed in the four directions to represent the “medicine wheel” around the pool
Sculptured rock wall at pool end, with water fall, irrigated planters, and lighting.- Crafted by Arcon Rock & Waterscapes
Custom tiled steam bath, shower, change room and enclosed water closet.
Curved bar with sink / fridge off pool room. Media room with home theater and large gas fireplace
Large wine cellar 2 large mechanical and storage rooms
Gas radiant heat in concrete floors throughout. 2 – 70 gal gas power vented hot water tanks
Vanee 2000 HVAC System for main house
Vanee 7000 ventilation system for spa area and pool rooms – built-in vacuum system
300 amp electrical service
State of the art Lutron low voltage lighting system throughout by Smart FX
Sprinkler system throughout with copper heads
State of the art security system with security cameras in pool area & exterior
Main floor:
Heated deck. Large custom kitchen, with handpicked alder cabinets, dove tailed drawers , & maple interior Concealed walk-in pantry with freezer location
Sub-Zero fridge with wood panels
48’ stainless steel Viking gas range with double oven
Heated granite tops with wood slab curved bar top
Formal dining area with 180 degree views of village and golf courses. Large living room with wood burning stone fireplace, gas log lighter. Heated granite hearth with hand carved mantle. 21 ft. high vaulted ceiling, with fir beams and 2 x 10 export grade spruce
Study/office area with gas fireplace, custom millwork shelving, & private deck Grand entry with vaulted ceiling and slate flooring
Powder room with free standing custom cabinet and vaulted ceiling. Feature stairway, old growth edge grain fir timber & custom designed wrought iron railings, accented by a ski-lift cable hand rail. – Railing forged by Procomplex Enterprises
Custom mill work columns 428 year old west coast cedar log from the Queen Charlotte Islands ( 48 feet – 56″ Dia.) from lower floor to cupola roof
Second Floor:
Master bedroom with private balcony, gas fireplace, and vaulted wood ceiling, large walk-in closet area with custom millwork shelving Luxurious ensuite bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, double sink, built in environmental Spa/ shower, enclosed winter closet & gas fire place
Large closets in upper bedrooms with custom millwork shelving, upper laundry room with cabinets, sinks & built-in ironing board
Hallway linen closet. Custom designed interior doors, 2″ thick alder flat arched panels with cast iron hardware
Bathrooms include, hand cut and chiseled slate, tumbled marble, hand made custom boarders and millwork, with finely crafted 17th and 18 th century designed freestanding vanities
Wood and stone flooring in bedrooms and hallway. Built in furniture in pool room, bedroom 1, & main floor hallway
Two outdoor BBQ locations State of the art Lutron lighting, security, communications, and audio/video by smart FX
Intelligent home system
Security cameras in pool room and exterior of building
Getting There
A rental car is recommended. Or guests may take a taxi transfer from the airport to the villa.
FriendsTravel offers THE most advantageous First Class, Business Class, and Coach Airfares.
FriendsTravel offers private jet charters from your home airport.
Villa Policy
- Maximum number of guests: 12
- Children are welcome
- 30 night minimum rental, please call for details
- No pets allowed
- Smoking is not permitted inside the villa
- Security deposit required
Services Available at Additional Cost
- This villa accepts social events for an extra charge
- Villa can be pre stocked with groceries with two week’s notice and a charge of CAD 75$ /hour
- There are numerous activities nearby: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Zip Lining, Skating, etc…
Monthly Rates:
- Low Seaon: CAD $105,000
- High Season: CAD $150,000
- Christmas & New Year’s: CAD $240,000
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