Employee Housing FAQ

The exact inventory varies by unit. However, in general there will be a bed, dresser, couch, table, chairs, and basic kitchen equipment. Tenants should bring bed linens, pillow, blankets, bath towels, alarm clock, telephone, and clothes hangers. Some tenants have brought a computer, stereo, radio, etc. Please, do not bring any furniture.

The Fireside is the only property where phones are provided in the unit. When you check in we will provide instructions regarding phone set-up. Televisions are provided in the units, but not VCR's. Tenants are responsible for providing cable service if they desire.

There are washers and dryers in each of the Wintersage and Grand Meadows units. There is a coin operated washer and dryer in the lounge at the Fireside. Most of the remaining properties have a laundry room conveniently located on the premises. There are also Laundromats in the towns of Winter Park and Fraser. The uniform services/laundry here at Winter Park Resort will do your laundry for a fee.

The distance of the units from the ski area varies. However, all of the properties are convenient to the employee shuttle that operates throughout the day. The employee shuttle schedule will be available when you check in. Also, if you reside in the towns of Winter Park or Fraser you will be able to access the free shuttle called "The Lift."

Fireside Inn

• $250.00 per person, per month
  

Condominium

• $315.00 to $450.00 per person, per month depending on the unit and room choice
  

Grand Meadows House

• $300.00 per person, per month for shared room
• $375.00 per person, per month for a private room
  

Wintersage Condominium

• $325.00 per person, per month for shared room
• $375.00 per person, per month for a private room

Rental costs are subject to change without notice. Please contact the Employee Housing office at 970.726.1647 for current prices.

Telephone - Telephones are not provided (except at Fireside). Tenants are responsible for their own telephone installation. Once everyone has moved into the unit, you may wish to go in together to install a telephone. Be prepared to pay for deposits and installation fees. The phone company will waive the deposit if a long distance block is put on the phone. Calling cards can be used for long distance calls.

Cable - Cable hookups are available in most of the units with tenants being responsible for cable installation.

Electric Heat - Some of the condominiums have electric heat with Winter Park Resort paying an amount. The tenants pay the difference between the bill and that established amount.  For Wintersage and Grand Meadows, Winter Park Resort pays an established amount for natural gas.  The tenants pay the difference between the bill and that established amount. 

Water, Gas, Snow Removal, and Trash Removal bills are paid by Winter Park Resort.

Following notification you have been hired by Winter Park Resort and approved for housing, your security deposit of $250.00 US must be received within 10 days to secure your unit. The first month's rent must be paid no later than when you arrive.There will be no exceptions.

Yes. Credit card information is accepted over the phone, via email or by fax. Required information is the card number, expiration date, the exact name on the card, and the exact amount of payment. You can also mail your security deposit.

 Yes, with approval from the party owning the credit card.

 Yes, partial months at the beginning and end of the lease will be prorated.

Fireside = 2
Condominium = 3
Grand Meadows = 4
Wintersage = 4

Only at Fireside.

No. We need to utilize all available space for employee housing.

No. You are signing a lease agreement, which is a binding contract for a specific unit. Employees are required to stay in the unit until the expiration of the lease agreement.

You will forfeit your security deposit. Also, any rent owed, but not yet collected, will be deducted from your paycheck.

The Housing Office will provide explicit instructions on how to clean the unit before you vacate it. Very specific standards must be met.

The lease agreement states that it may take up to 60 days to refund deposits. This length of time is required in order to allow for all the units to be inspected and cleaned or repaired as necessary. Cleaning and repair charges are then deducted from the deposit before refunding.

We perform periodic inspections to ensure the units are being maintained in accordance with our standards and to check for damage that has not been reported. Winter Park Resort employees are subject to drug testing following any work-related accident, damage to company property, and for reasonable suspicion.

No. You will be required to pay rent for the first month prior to arrival or the day you check in and sign your lease. We will begin deducting rent from your paycheck after you have started working (typically your second paycheck).

No. It is much more convenient to have rent deducted from paychecks. Half the rent is deducted each pay period (every two weeks).

We provide you with some hints on how to get along with your roommate(s). Most problems can be resolved by frank and open communication. We suggest that roommates discuss and agree how to split cleaning responsibilities, cooking, food, etc.

Notify the Employee Housing Coordinator who will then prepare a Work Order. Employee Housing Maintenance will respond to problems in a timely manner.

Come to the Housing Office and we can provide you with an extra key on a temporary basis. If you lose a key, then you will be charged a fee for the cost of changing the locks in the unit.

For emergency situations only, call Security at 726-1500 and describe the nature of the problem. The Security Officer will make the appropriate notifications. For all other problems, wait until normal office hours the following day and notify the Housing Office.