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Villa Olivia Reviews

User-Generated Reviews for Villa Olivia

Browse our collection of user-generated reviews of Villa Olivia to better plan your ski trip. Villa Olivia reviews are sorted by Overall Rating, Downhill Terrain, Nightlife, Terrain Park and Family Friendly.

Overall Rating: 3.7

Rating Details:

  • Family Friendly
  • 4.2
  • All Mtn. Terrain
  • 51
  • Terrain Park
  • 3.4
  • Nightlife
  • 2.8

Recommended For:

  • Single/Newlyweds
  • 55%
  • Beginner
  • 80%
  • Families
  • 75%
  • Intermediate
  • 50%
  • Empty Nesters
  • 45%
  • Advanced
  • 30%

Helpful Highlights:

They just installed a quad chairlift last Nov 2011 and it is now operating. I have made some past reviews that I mentioned about this quad chairlift having ...

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    Villa Olivia Review

    by anonymous_user - 16th November 2007

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    Villa is the closest to Chicago and that is the only reason I occasionally go there. I feel the prices are way to steep for what they offer and its usually ... Full review

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    Villa Olivia

    by snowguy7 - 23rd February 2009

    Pros: Great Location

    Cons: Small, short runs

    $30 for a ticket here is ridiculous!! It was very small, really icy, and the kids with us did not enjoy it at all unfortunately. We only stayed for a co... Full review

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    villa olivia

    by wolfman - 21st December 2009

    Pros: learn to ski

    Cons: very small

    I've taken all my kids here and Four Lakes to learn how to ski or snowboard. The pic is of my 16mo. old skiing for the first time!... Full review

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    Villa Olivia Review

    by anonymous_user - 2nd January 2008

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    I agree prices are what you would expect at a much larger resort. Amenities are very poor as well. Wish something was closer and I wouldn't go here.... Full review

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    Price is OUT OF TOUCH - EXPENSIVE

    by istink - 13th February 2009

    Pros: Close to Chicago

    Cons: OVER PRICED, Tow ropes are horrible, overall poor

    Not a bad hill for being so close to home, but WAY overpriced, so I take a little longer ride to WI. Staff is not very friendly. Tow Ropes are the worse. ... Full review

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    Villa Olivia Review

    by anonymous_user - 2nd January 2008

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    Villa Olivia is very expensive for what is offered there. Last visit on 12/29/07 was very crowded with young novice snowboarders who were very reckless and... Full review

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