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we - 2 americans and 2 germans - stayed at this property over mid-summer and had a very pleasant time. the house is on a lovely little lake/pond and has a lover's seat. it is not really suited for small children, as the causeway to the water is rather shaky. as there are boats and things, larger children could have fun. the deck offers enough space for larger families.
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<br/>the community is quiet and well taken care off, the house is in wilderness-like surroundings: though easy to access on paved road it is yet enough hidden to provide privacy for 2 elderly ladies to enjoy the hottub with a glass of champagne.
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<br/>inside there is plenty of room for a large family and all the necessary equipment is provided, including such things as ice skates for winter guests! outside sitting is available around the house and we had practically no moscitos, though - all windows are screened - there must be moscitos some time during the year.
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<br/>whistler is getting ready for the olympics - so being a bit away from the hub (15 min. to town) is going to be an asset in years to come. there were lots of easy walks for us grannies, but there are also some quite ambitious walks for those who want to do it especially towards pemberton (Joffre Lakes, glaciers).
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<br/>our only complaint was the 'absence' of fishing. our friend had brought all his flyfishing equipment with him to take my husband on a lake or river, but we were unable to find options. maybe some information in the house could help - there must be fish somewhere.
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<br/>it would be nice if the owner put in an extra shower as the upper shower is a 'sit-in-the-bath-tub' operation and was not very comfortable. at least for us.
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<br/>shopping in squamish - on your way up - is an option, but the little supermarket in whistler (more likely your direction of outing) is quite well assorted and has fresh bread every day. no foreign newspapers though.
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<br/>the house has all kinds of electronic equipment, which we did not use (we had no time for tv and the like), but also free internet access, which we did use.
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