Scout loves
- Its fantastic location
- The managers who are exceptionally friendly and helpful, and who will happily arrange a supermarket trip upon or a day after arrival
- Laundry facilities in each unit
- Big bathrooms with jetted bathtubs
- Some of those with Tokachidake may have had their views obscured due to new buildings
SCOUT REVIEW
The Fresh Powder Apartments are located literally opposite from Furano Ski Resort's Kitanomine gondola station, ski school and ski slopes. The apartments have a very friendly, bright and homey atmosphere and are all in pristine condition.
The apartment units range from a Studio, One-Bedroom, Two-Bedroom and Three-Bedroom units that are all spacious, have big windows, and are fully equipped. All the units feature king split beds, a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facility, a toilet and bathroom equipped with a jetted bathtub, internet access, telephone line, and TV with 22 English channels that would delight the kids as it also has an English cartoon channel. Not all the units have great views however those units without views are actually bigger. Some of the units do feature gas fireplaces.
Scout loves the units with the views of the ski slopes - particularly at night when there’s night skiing, although there will be times that the endless snow fall can hinder you from enjoying the views. Scout also recommends the One-Bedroom suite located at the ground floor which features a Japanese soak bath.
The best thing about these units is that you can whip up a good meal at any time of the day or night because all the apartments are kitted out with the latest kitchen appliances and equipment. You can stay for more than a week and won’t miss home!
In addition to the slopeside apartments, Fresh Powder also has a stand alone chalet with five bedrooms. It is just minutes walk to the town and five minutes walk to the gondola. Ski gear can be left at the apartments across from the gondola.
Who should stay here
Great for families particularly those with kids who are attending the ski school. It is also ideal for those who want to stay longer and desire self-catered facilities.
Location
Fresh Powder Apartments is located right across the Kitanomine gondola station, ski school and ski slopes in the Kitanomine town area.
Find a great map of the Kitanomine Village area and location of Fresh Powder Apartments here.
- Short walk to lifts
About Furano
Furano is up there with the best when it comes to ski resorts in Japan. Offering a wide variety of terrain, lots of powder, a good selection of accommodation and a relatively authentic village and nearby town, it has something for everyone and will suit a range of tastes and budgets. Furano is a good mix of Western influences and comforts, and Japanese culture. The ski resort itself caters to all ability levels and skiing preferences, from advanced off-piste and amazing sidecountry (easily accessed) to long leg-burning groomed runs. Receiving abundant snowfall each season (up to 9 metres), Furano is a perfect spot to experience true Hokkaido powder.
Read more about Furano and other hotels in the area.
Hotel Amenities
- Flatscreen LCD TV with English satellite (includes BBC, CNN) and extensive DVD library
- Playstation 3 with games
- Washer / Dryer - detergent and softener provided
- Hair Dryer
- Fully-appointed kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, kettle, cookware.
- Completely self-contained apartment
- Stylish Miele Oven with Cook top and Range-hood.
- Independent heating control through out the apartment
- Private phone line with free local calls
- Kitchen – tea, coffee, sugar, salt & pepper, paper towels, napkins, dish soap, dish gloves, sponges, cleaning cloths, dishwasher detergent, extra rubbish bags.
- Laundry – detergent with softener is provided, drying rack.
- Bath – body soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer, towels, extra toilet paper.
- Bedroom – iron, ironing board, full linens & extra blanket
Hotel Policies
- Limited number of parking spots available on a first-come first-serve basis
- There is no elevator
- western baby cots (crib) and Japanese-style baby futon (floor mattress) are available upon request. Bedding for infants is free of charge.
- During the ski season, all apartment stay check-in and check-out are restricted to Wednesday and Saturday.
- The minimum stay is 7 nights, and 10, 11, or 14 night stays are possible depending on if you arrive and depart on Wednesday or Saturday.
- The free-standing 5 BR chalet does not have check-in/check-out day restrictions and is available for shorter stays.
- On occasion, they may have availability for 3 or 4 night stays, however, this is the exception rather than the norm.
Deals & Packages
Thank you for your inquiry. A copy has been emailed to you. We will scout out availability and rates for your selected properties and get back to you as soon as possible with an answer.
There are currently no pre-set packages at Fresh Powder Apartments. To create your own package use the Room Selection booking process and one of our agents will get back to you to confirm availability and add your extras
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Scout Booking Terms & Conditions
- Availability: Booking of all packages & accommodation is subject to availability at time of confirmation of package option by customer.
- Rate includes: All associated taxes. Some hotels charge extra fees for parking, cots, rollaways etc. Such fees can be confirmed on request based on your requirements.
- Payment Schedule:
- Deposit: 25% of the full amount is due WITHIN 7 DAYS OF CONFIRMATION to secure the booking.
- Final Balance: Invoice will be issued for the remaining balance 80 days prior to departure. PAYMENT IS DUE 70 DAYS PRIOR to departure. Failure to pay by 70 days may result in the auto-cancellation of accommodation by the accommodation provider or late payment fees.
- Bookings within 70 days: Full payment is required within 7 days to secure the booking.
- Variations: In some circumstances suppliers may have different payment policies to the above. Additionally some Early Bird deals require full payment by or soon after the book-by date. In these instances Scout will clearly communicate any variances prior to confirmation.
- Cancellation Policy:
- All deposits are non-refundable once received.
- For balance payments made within 70-45 days prior to the trip the deposit amount is non-refundable.
- No refund for total amount for cancellations 45 days or less prior to arrival and no-shows. In unexpected, unfortunate circumstances (family death etc) Scout will work to negotiate with the supplier for a full or partial refund, however this is not guaranteed. We recommend taking travel insurance to make sure you are covered. Cancelling due to weather, missed travel connections or lack of snow is not considered an unexpected circumstance and is one of the risks you must wear as part of taking a ski trip. Unless the supplier has a snow guarantee or weather cancellation policy, Scout will not refund any part of the package due to these factors.
- Variations: Please note that some hotels may have stricter policies (such as no refund within 60 days) and we are required to pass on these policies. We will communicate any varations to the above cancellation policy prior to confirmation of booking.
- Changes Policy:
- Once bookings are confirmed and deposit is paid service fees will apply for every amendment to existing elements, late final payment and travel document re-issue in addition to fees charged by suppliers
- In a few instances we purchase products through third party providers. If you change part of your package whilst at a destination, the 3rd party provider may have a different refund policy to that of the supplier in the destination. Wherever possible we will work to recover any refunds that come from a change at the destination, however it is not guaranteed.
- Surcharges: Scout does not charge any additional fees for the booking. Prices quoted are for cash (bank transfer) payments only. Credit card payments (Amex, Visa or Mastercard only) will be subject to 1.8% surcharge.
- Booking Currency: Scout will quote and charge in one currency of your choice from AUD, USD, CAD, JPY, EUR or GBP only.
- Currency Exchange Policy: If you book an international destination all remaining balances are subject to change (based on currency fluctuations) until the final payment has been processed. This can go either way (if your currency gets stronger you will be invoiced less!). We will confirm at the time of invoice what the final amount is, based on the exchange rate at that time. Should you wish to pay the balance earlier (prior to when it’s actually due) to secure that current exchange rate you are welcome to request the final invoice at any time. Once payments have been made (deposit or final balance), no refunds will be given for changes in the amount of what that payment would be, based on currency changes at any time prior to your trip.
- Travel Insurance: Once your booking is confirmed, we strongly recommend taking out travel insurance as it will often cover the cost of cancelled reservations.
For any questions regarding booking terms & conditions please email: inquries@scoutski.com
Available: This selection is currently available for this price. Once you submit an inquiry our agents will confirm your booking via email and send you an invoice for a deposit. You will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking.
On Request: Our agents need to confirm availability of this room. Once you submit a request we will endeavour to get back to you by the next business day to confirm availability (some properties may take longer). If prices are listed they are the exact prices for your dates, room selection and room occupancy. Where prices are not listed we will confirm the price when we confirm availability. In either instance, you are not committed to your selection until after we confirm availability and price. Once you agree to that confirmation, you will be sent an invoice and will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking. If your requested room is not available, we will present alternative options.
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