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Chalets

Ski-in mornings, hot tub après, fire crackling.

Alpine chalet rentals — wood-clad, cosy, and often ski-in/ski-out — with hot tubs, boot rooms and mountain views. The group ski trip done right. Bookable through VRBO + Expedia for peak season and quieter shoulder weeks. Best-fit destinations: Zermatt, St. Moritz, the Swiss Jungfrau, Whistler, and Banff.

Where these shine

Top destinations for chalets

Switzerland

Chalet rentals in Zermatt

Car-free village under the Matterhorn, glacier paradise above, fondue terraces below.

Switzerland

Chalet rentals in St. Moritz

Engadine luxury ski village, sun-drenched lake afternoons, the Glacier Express terminus.

Switzerland

Chalet rentals in Grindelwald

Mountain village under the Eiger north face, cableways to alpine ridges every direction.

Switzerland

Chalet rentals in Wengen

Car-free cliff village above Lauterbrunnen, Eiger trio on the doorstep, Lauberhorn ski race in January.

Switzerland

Chalet rentals in Mürren

Highest car-free village in Switzerland, Schilthorn cable car, the panorama trail above the cloud line.

Switzerland

Chalet rentals in Interlaken

Adventure-sports hub between two glacial lakes, the Jungfrau over the rooftops.

Canada

Chalet rentals in Whistler

Two mountains, the world’s longest gondola, summer trails, winter powder.

Canada

Chalet rentals in Banff

Glacial lakes, alpine trails, hot springs, the most photographed mountains in North America.

New Zealand

Chalet rentals in Queenstown

Lake mornings, alpine trails, adrenaline drops at the edge of every ridge.

Switzerland

Chalet rentals in Lauterbrunnen

Seventy-two waterfalls in one alpine valley, cliff villages reached by cable car.

Frequently asked

Common questions

What's the difference between a chalet and a cabin?

Both are wooden mountain homes; "chalet" is the Alpine term and usually implies ski access and a more finished, sometimes larger property. They overlap heavily on VRBO.

Does "ski-in/ski-out" really mean at the door?

It varies — sometimes literal door-to-lift, sometimes a short walk in ski boots. Read the listing and guest reviews for the real distance.

When should I book a ski chalet?

For the Dec 20–Jan 3 window, book by late September. Presidents' Week and late February also fill fast; early January and early April have the best deals.

Do chalets have a hot tub and boot room?

The best ones do — a heated boot/ski room by the door and an outdoor hot tub are the two most-loved features. Check listing photos to confirm.

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Every accommodation type on gotript

Villas

Private pool. Full staff optional. Just you.

Cabins

Wood-stove nights, star-filled skies, no signal.

Cottages

Small, cozy, thatched-roof or lake-facing.

Beach houses

Sand outside the door. Sunset from the deck.

Ski lodges

Ski-in, ski-out, fireplace roaring.

Lake houses

Dock outside. Pontoon included. Sunset on the water.

Beach villas

Wake up to the water. Private sand optional.

Luxury villas

Full staff, infinity pool, zero compromises.

Private pool villas

Your own pool. No loungers to fight for.

Mansions

Room for the whole crew, and then some.

Glamping

Nature without the sleeping bag.

Farmhouses

Slow mornings, long tables, open country.

Penthouses

Top floor, skyline views, private terrace.

Pet-friendly villas

Bring the dog. Everyone's invited.

Family villas

Fenced pool, bunk room, space for everyone.

Condos

Resort amenities, apartment prices, beach out front.