A polished, chalet-style retreat offering exceptional comfort, craftsmanship & year-round lifestyle value
Before you even step inside, this home sets itself apart. Tucked into the evergreens and surrounded by mountain silence, 71365 Old Hope Princeton feels like a true alpine escape — yet sits just minutes from Hope, Manning Park, and under two hours from Vancouver. It’s a rare fusion of serenity, convenience, and contemporary design: a turnkey chalet that performs beautifully as a full-time home, weekend retreat, or high-end income generator.
Opportunities like this don’t come up often in Sunshine Valley. Here’s 10 reasons why this one deserves to be at the very top of your list:
1. A forest retreat that’s both secluded and connected
This home sits in one of Sunshine Valley’s most peaceful pockets — surrounded by evergreens, wildlife, and whisper-quiet alpine air — yet remains just minutes from everything you need. Whether you're heading into Hope for restaurants and groceries, exploring Manning Park, or hopping back to the Lower Mainland, you get the best of both worlds: true mountain seclusion with real-world convenience. It’s the ideal balance of escape and accessibility.
2. A turnkey escape with proven short-term rental success
Few homes deliver this level of readiness. Beautifully built, meticulously kept, and already a sought-after Airbnb, this chalet is designed to impress guests the moment they walk in. High demand, consistent year-round bookings, and strong guest appeal make it an effortless performer. Projected to exceed $50,000 in Airbnb revenue in 2025, thanks to its design, versatility, and highly coveted location in Sunshine Valley. Whether you keep peak seasons for yourself or rent it full-time, the home offers flexibility without sacrificing lifestyle.
3. A dramatic great room designed for connection
Vaulted ceilings, exposed beam, angled pot lights, and expansive windows create a warm, striking great room perfect for both relaxation and hosting. The contemporary kitchen features stainless Samsung appliances, soft-close cabinetry, floating shelves, a stylish backsplash, and a floating island for added prep space. The dining area — brightened by large grid windows and a statement triangular window — includes cozy bench seating with hidden storage, making every meal feel special.
4. A cozy living area anchored by a freestanding woodstove
A mountain retreat isn’t complete without a space to cozy-up & relax, and this one delivers. The Drolet woodstove brings authentic chalet ambiance to evenings at home. Paired with a spacious sectional, the living room offers the perfect spot to unwind after exploring trails, slopes, or simply enjoying the peace of the valley.
5. A 285 sq. ft. covered vaulted deck built for year-round enjoyment
This outdoor space is a true extension of the home. Fully covered and beautifully vaulted, it’s large enough for a BBQ + smoker setup, dining area, fire table, and lounge seating. A privacy wall enhances the atmosphere, and a secondary area is ready for a future hot tub — a feature that would elevate both your lifestyle and Airbnb rates.
6. A serene loft-style primary retreat
The 366 sq. ft. loft is a calming escape above the treetops. With king-sized comfort, space for a reading nook or desk, a walk-in closet, and a bright four-piece ensuite, it’s everything you want in a mountain primary suite — quiet, airy, and beautifully designed.
7. A versatile lower-level suite with private access
The walk-out suite adds enormous flexibility. Featuring its own French-door entrance, a spacious rec room with propane fireplace, a four-piece bath with soaker tub, a matching single-wall kitchen, and an open bedroom layout that can easily be enclosed — it’s ideal for extended family, guests, or additional rental income. The bonus den (currently a gym with sauna) can transition into a bunk room, office, or storage space with ease.
8. Built for year-round comfort — with thoughtful, high-end upgrades
Every upgrade supports effortless mountain living:
- Three large parking stalls
- Long-life metal roof
- Roughed-in EV charger
- Quad-zone Senville Aura mini-split (AC + cold-climate heat pump)
- Telus Fibre internet
- Stacked LG ThinQ laundry
- A layout tailored to full-time use, weekend escapes, or high-end rental operation
Whether it’s snow, summer heat, or shoulder-season storms, this home stays comfortable, efficient, and reliable.
9. Community, value & long-term equity in one offering
Sunshine Valley is one of the Lower Mainland’s last attainable mountain-lifestyle communities — with amenities you won’t find elsewhere. Membership in the Sunshine Valley Community Recreation Society grants access to a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, games room, library, park, and a growing lineup of year-round programs and events. Add in a general store, volunteer fire rescue, fibre internet, and strong community spirit, and you get unmatched lifestyle value with real long-term appeal.
10. Unlimited versatility: full-time home, weekend retreat, or high-performing rental
This home adapts to your life. Live here full-time and enjoy peace, amenities, and fibre internet. Keep it as a weekend escape for family and friends. Or leverage its finishes, layout, and separate suite to run a top-tier Airbnb in a community with near-zero vacancy. Few properties offer this level of functional and financial flexibility.
The Bottom Line
71365 Old Hope Princeton is more than a chalet — it’s one of Sunshine Valley’s most compelling opportunities. With strong proven income potential, a thoughtful three-level layout, high-end finishes, and year-round comfort, this home stands out in a market where supply is limited and demand never slows.
From sun pouring through the vaulted windows to evenings on the covered deck as the mountains go quiet, this is the mountain-living experience people dream about — and it’s all just 15 minutes from Hope and under two hours from Vancouver.
If you’re searching for a polished retreat that performs as beautifully as it looks, you need to see this one in person.
Experience Sunshine Valley
A four-season playground where community and mountain living meet.
From snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and an outdoor rink in winter to hiking, paddling, ATV trails, and fishing as the valley blooms — Sunshine Valley offers adventure in every direction. The community recreation society provides access to a pool, hot tub, games room, library, and events all year long. Add fibre internet, a general store, and a caring, active community, and you’ll see why this valley has become the Lower Mainland’s best-kept alpine secret.
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