Replying to Moving to Whistler

Hey moving to Whistler for next season and was wondering if anyone had any inside info on sorting accomodation. There will be 5 of us and will be looking for a place for the full winter. The earliest we could get out is the start of October so I was just wondering if this is too late to be arriving and secondly are there any other options if that is too late. Like has anyone stayed in staff accomodation is it any good? Is there any way to sort accomodation before we head over? Thanks for any help at all!