Notes from the host
Morrisey Chalet at Sun Peaks Near Sun Peaks Resort
Welcome to our home -- Morrisey Chalet At Sun Peaks!
This is a stunning mountain home in a quiet, private and pristine setting (yet still within a stroll to the Village at Sun Peaks). Our Chalet has beautiful mountain and forest views and a year-round babbling creek adjacent to the 4th hole fairway. Many families and friends tell us that they feel peaceful and relaxed in our mountain "home away from home" and we enjoy hosting families and/or friends coming together to create those special memories for summer or winter reunions.
We have a floor to vaulted ceiling fireplace and panoramic windows, log beams, private 6 person hot tub, heated floors, leather furniture, large kitchen, four bedrooms, ample parking and laundry room.
SPACIOUS:
Morrisey Chalet has 4 bedrooms for up to eight people (due to Sun Peaks Bi-laws) and has flexibility and privacy in sleeping arrangements. This includes a master bedroom on the top floor with a queen size bed, single bed, and portable baby crib), two bedrooms on the main floor with queen size beds, and a bedroom with double and single beds downstairs. For separate sleeping arrangements, there are also two comfortable double sofa beds in the downstairs family recreation room. All queen size beds have comforters/duvets and memory foam for comfort. There are three bathrooms with heated tile floors. All bedrooms have comfortable chairs for sitting and reading.
The chalet is perfect for extended family reunions or ONE TO TWO FAMILIES to get together. Children and teenagers love our downstairs family and recreation room and the fact that they can use our sleds to enjoy the outdoors and snow in winter.
NEW UPDATES of AMENITIES for MORRISEY CHALET at SUN PEAKS:
Over the past five years we have updated many items at Morrisey Chalet. Please scroll down to the bottom of this description for all of the updates to our Chalet.
PLEASE NOTE that we have a separate access unit below Morrisey Chalet with stairs down on the left. Kathy and I may stay there in winter (except when we are traveling), so we look forward to meeting our guests and offering a personal connection and advice. We do, however, feel it is important to respect your privacy, since this is your holiday, and the entire large home and hot tub are used solely by you as guests who rent the chalet. Note, We have sound proofing installed between the separate unit and the main house.
SKI-IN ACCESS is from two of Sun Peaks’ newest Morrisey black runs: “Lint Trap” & “Tumble Dry” plus blue run "Back In Time," and green run “Home Run-Fairway-Mountain View" trail. Our guest book contains a full description of the runs with map and photos.
SKI OUT: There is not a very easy ski out. Younger/fit people may climb up the hill across our street and ski down to the Burfield Chair. HOWEVER, a free shuttle stops at our property at the “bus stop” and will stop close to the front of the chalet normally twice an hour except two break times mid-day. An evening shuttle goes to and from the Village Day Lodge (VDL) at 5:30-9:30pm. See shuttle schedule on- line - it is better for the Sun Peaks environment.
PLEASE NOTE THAT PRICES on VRBO are in US DOLLARS unless specified otherwise. For Canadian dollars, please see: www.homeaway.ca/cottage-rental/p749332vb (the Canadian HomeAway site). You can book through either the VRBO or HomeAway sites for the same price.
REDUCED PRICES FOR LONGER STAYS: We have special significantly reduced prices for week-long stays, weeknights and summer periods as well as month-long stays.
SUN PEAKS BUILDING BOOM: Sun Peaks has been experiencing a building boom and we have been having new home construction on our street -- but construction stops after 5:00pm/is not on weekends.
Of note: Morrisey Chalet is located in a beautiful mountain & country environment. We do from time to time have animals on the property or nearby. This may include Deer or Elk, Rodents (Ground Squirrels, Mice, Tree Squirrels), Birds, Foxes, & sometimes even Bear or Linx. For those guests who venture from city areas, they may not be used to nature settings. It is normally a very safe & peaceful environment & we do everything possible to maintain this for our guests.
PRIVATE YET CLOSE LOCATION: We are located on Mountain View Drive, in Mountain View Estates, one of the newer subdivisions in Sun Peaks. Morrisey Chalet is a peaceful walk along the Village Trail (15-20 min - lit up at night) or along Fairways Drive to the Village Day Lodge (VDL), & the many village restaurants, and shops/businesses. The location is just 2-3 minutes drive to the Village.
Our Luxury Mountain Hideaway Features:
PRIVATE LOCATION
Quiet, private and pristine location with amazing views up and down the valley and striking sunsets in spring, summer and fall.
BABBLING CREEK
Listen during spring, summer and fall to the year-round babbling creek from the large deck or hot tub.
INTERNET and Cable TV
We have wireless internet and cable TV (with many channels).
HEATED FLOORING
Hardwood flooring on main floor with a heated tile floors in all bathrooms.
MAGNIFICENT GREAT ROOM
23 ft vaulted ceiling in the living room featuring towering Douglas Fir columns to frame this one-of-a-kind view.
HUGE ROCK GAS FIREPLACE
Spectacular floor to ceiling rock fireplace that you just need to flick a switch to heat yourselves and relax in front of after a great day on the slopes.
WELL OUTFITTED KITCHEN
Granite countertop in kitchen with a Braun dishwasher, and fully outfitted kitchen that you will need for your vacation. This includes: plates/cups/glasses, blender, coffee maker, dinnerware, high end pots and pans, many kitchen utensils and other kitchen items and supplies, basic condiments, etc.
TILE and SLATE
Extensive use of tile and slate throughout the chalet.
BEAUTIFUL MASTER BEDROOM
Private upper master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and large walk-in closet.
PERFECT FOR FAMILIES
The master bedroom is perfect for a couple with a baby or young child (including a movable toddler play pen). We also have a high chair available in the entry closet.
There is a versatile FAMILY/REC ROOM downstairs that has a card table and numerous folding chairs, lots of books, and two very nice and comfortable double sofa beds. This room is great for games, entertainment, and for the kids/teens or young adults to enjoy their own area. It is adjacent to the fourth bedroom with a very comfortable double bed below and single bed above, and an adjacent well equipped bathroom with a heated tile floor.
FLAT SCREEN TV
A large flat screen TV is available in the living area with sound bar.
COZY BEDROOMS
Well appointed bedrooms with warm duvets, reading chairs, memory foam mattresses, closets, lamps, and dressers for your belongings.
PRIVATE DECK with great views
A expansive and private back deck for your relaxing and viewing enjoyment, adjacent to the Sun Peaks golf course and provides views of the ski slopes and mountains up and down the valley.
BBQ on the deck
There is a new (2021) outdoor gas BBQ with side burner located on the back deck where you can watch skiers descend (or in the summer, you can enjoy the three season babbling brook) as you grill.
SUN PEAKS PHOTOS
The walls of Morrisey Chalet at Sun Peaks have been adorned with original photographs (on canvas) of the Sun Peaks environment. If of interest, these are available for purchase from the owner.
PRIVATE PARKING
Ample parking for up to 4 vehicles outside. There is NO PARKING ON THE ROAD in winter. The snow plows need to get through. Note, if one parks on the road in winter, this will result in a fine from the bi-law officers. Please use large parking area next to Sun Peaks Village for overflow parking.
LAUNDRY facilities
Private laundry facilities on site with nice large stacked washer and dryer.
PRIVATE HOT TUB
Private 6 person hot tub which is kept cozy undercover and overlooks the forest with sounds of the year round creek. We also have a low watt green light that brings the trees alive during the evening.
SPORTS EQUIPMENT STORAGE
Ample storage for bikes, skis and boards inside the garage.
NEW UPDATES of AMENITIES for MORRISEY CHALET at SUN PEAKS: Over the past five years we have updated the following items at Morrisey Chalet: washer and dryer, dishwasher, bedroom furniture, reading chairs in each bedroom, carpet in great room, BBQ, outdoor bar table and chairs, two very comfortable sofa beds, coffee tables, soundproofing, extra folding chairs, vacuum, television and sound system, shower systems, sheets, pillowcases, and duvets for all beds, memory foam additions to mattresses in the four bedrooms, bookshelves with extensive book, CD and DVD collections, dining chairs with cushions, outdoor lounge/reading chairs, lighting, mountain pictures and paintings on all walls, dinnerware, high end pots and pans, many new kitchen utensils.
THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF OUR EXPECTATIONS:
EVENTS
This is not a party house, nor do we rent out for weddings, stag parties, etc. We encourage regular family get-togethers, and want you to have fun, but we do have neighbors with small children, and expect our guests to respect their right for quiet after 10pm (as the Sun Peaks Bi-laws states). Please inform your fellow guests of this. Note, it is fine to take your enjoyment inside the chalet till late.
CHILDREN: We have flexibility in the master suite with an extra single bed, plus a portable toddler floor crib. We also have a high chair. In addition we have many DVDs for children plus many board games.
PETS: We will consider dogs (please describe your situation regarding your dog). There will be a pet fee (with a maximum of two to three dogs). The charge is a flat $265 fee. Note, dogs are not to be left in the chalet while away, unless in a crate.
Hosted by Harold and Kathy Richins