If you’re looking for somewhere to stay for the 2010 Olympics, it’s time to get in now to secure some cheap Whistler accommodation, as places are booking out fast. Not only are some of the 2010 Olympic events going to be held at Whistler, but there are a host of other things for Whistler visitors to appreciate.

Whistler Cheap Accommodation
There are plenty of great Whistler packages to suit all different budgets and accommodation styles. Your options include condos, hotels, town houses, and B & Bs which range from cheap accommodation to true luxury.

For a great B & B have a look at Golden Dreams B & B which is run by friendly locals who know Whistler intimately and can recommend the best restaurants and attractions around. With beautifully appointed theme rooms, cozy featherbeds, and an excellent breakfast to prepare visitors to the day, this is one of Whistler’s finest B & Bs, and has received an excellent rating from previous visitors.

Another highly rated Whistler accommodation rental is the Inn at Clifftop Lane. It’s a recently constructed building which includes all conveniences and a high level of comfort. The ensuite bathrooms at the Inn at Clifftop Lane feature Jacuzzi tubs, hairdryers and fluffy bathrobes. Guests also have their own dining area and living room complete with art and books, with a stove and fireplace for those cold winter nights.

Whistler Packages
For the greatest ease when choosing Whistler accommodation to choose an accommodation package deal. Many places offer special deals when people purchase holiday packages. For example, the Four Seasons Resort Whistler, offers a package where if you purchase two nights of accommodation, you get the third night free.

The Four Seasons Resort Whistler also provides luxury accommodation at an excellent price. Located in the upper village on Blackcomb Mountain, it’s only a few minutes’ walk from the ski lifts. There are plenty of room choices available from the 273 guest rooms, suites and town houses, all of which are generously sized with wood interiors and gas fireplaces. Of course, all rooms also possess glorious views of the mountain, forest, valley or of the beautiful pool or courtyard. There’s also access to high speed Internet and phone connections.

There are many cheap Whistler accommodation packages available for those planning to visit Whistler for the 2010 Olympics, but ensure you book quickly because the best places are booking out fast.

Still looking for your Whistler accommodation for the upcoming 2010 winter Olympics at Whistler Blackcomb mountain? Bamja.com – Whistler accommodations and vacation rentals, offers the availability of owner direct vacation rentals for the olympic event. See 2010 whistler accommodations to view some of the rental available.

I can tell you, it’s not going to be cheap to stay in Whistler during the Olympics. The average price range for a vacation rental in Whistler seems to be 2 to +8 times the average price during the regular winter season, and the peak seasons. But locals from Vancouver and Whistler, and tourists to the 2010 Olympics can take advantage of the accommodations rates by staying in groups.

According to the current vacation rental accommodations in Whistler listed at Bamja, the average price range is between $750 to (more…)

If you’re an owner or a manager of a vacation rental in Whistler, BC, Canada, and seeking to fill your vacancies throughout the Whistler 2010 Olympics – this post is for you, read on.

You manage a vacation rental in Whistler and seeking (or considering) to rent your accommodation during the Whistler Olympics in 2010 cash in on the hype. However, you’re unsure how much to charge and/or still needing to fill those vacanies. If this sounds like you, Bamja.com has your answer.  Over the weeks and months leading up to 2010, Bamja.com has received a number of inquiries from individuals, couples, families and businesses seeking to rent in Whistler during the 2010 games. So what does Bamja.com (Owner Direct Whistler Accommodations) do with these inquiries….well, we’ll give them to you of course. Here’s how… (more…)

New trend effective, according to two of Whistler’s newest batch of seasonal workers

Tim Page knew that it was going to be almost impossible to find accommodation in Whistler.

House Hunter Kristian Waller takes out an ad for accommodation on a stroll last week, and finds a place to live. Photo by Erin Littlewood

For the past two years, the Australian citizen heard rumours about Whistler’s difficult housing market. People worldwide were talking about it. If you are going to come to Whistler, he was told, you’ve got to be really lucky.

So when he finally arrived in Whistler two weeks ago, he decided to get creative with his housing search. Instead using more traditional venues — local newspapers and Craigslist listings — Page made a “seeking accommodation” ad out of cardboard, taped it to his body, and began walking through Whistler Village.

“I was originally going to use (the cardboard sign) as a last resort, but then I thought ‘Why?’ so I put it on straight away,” said Page, 23.

Even though Page was a bit embarrassed about the sign, his unusual method worked. Within one day, he and his girlfriend had a found a place to lay their head for the winter season, for about $1,100 a month.

“I went to a notice board at a café, and I was standing looking at it, when someone saw my sign and approached me,” recounts Page.

“He said ‘Are you looking for a room?’ and I said ‘Yes’, so I sat down and had breakfast with him. He told me to come up and see the room at four o’clock that afternoon. I did, and he said yes straight away.” (more…)

WHISTLER – Owners of luxury homes in Whistler are looking for rents in the $100,000-a-month range for the 2010 Winter Olympics.

“I would say we are looking at $8,000 to $15,000 per bedroom for a 31-day period,” said Sylvia Koltzenburg, who is running an Olympic accommodation matchmaking service.

(*see Whistler Olympic 2010 accommodation services) 

“We’ve certainly got homes over $100,000. It all depends on the number of bedrooms. It’s easy to get $90,000 if you have a fairly high-end home here.”

Koltzenburg has been fielding scores of calls and e-mails since she started advertising earlier this year. (more…)