21 Best Airbnbs to Rent for a European Ski Trip
The provision of Airbnbs for skiing in Europe and the Alps is growing at a rapid pace—and taking over one of the holiday homes listed on the site comes with plenty of perks. Many don’t require a full seven-night stay, some let you snap up just one room in the best chalet in town, while others allow you to sidestep the glossy ski hotels and support a small business instead—something that’s more crucial than ever. From blow-the-budget, all-singing all-dancing catered chalets to some of the cheapest, nicest hideouts in or within a short drive of a ski resort, we’ve rounded up our favorite Airbnbs for your next European ski trip.
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Medieval castle in Chalmazel, Rhône-Alpes, France
An escapist stay in a fairytale castle for larger groups
Dating back to the Renaissance period, this 13th-century medieval castle underwent a thoughtful renovation by the owners in 2003, transforming it into a dreamy holiday home. The interiors feel authentic to the era; relatively light on pomp and grandeur but still full of clever touches, like an ochre fringed sofa set against a wall smattered with landscape paintings, four poster beds with all the trimmings and, in the dining room, a knight’s helmet keeping watch over proceedings from a table. When you’re not skiing at the nearby Chalmazel resort, you can set up on the terrace or courtyard, or whip up a grand feast to serve from the dining hall. A guided tour is included, and there’s even a private housekeeper to cook and clean for you during your stay—no less than royalty would expect.
Sleeps: 16+
Price: From around $1,013 per night, with a minimum two-night stay
A modern cabin, Vegglifjell, Norway
Scandi-style paradise up in the mountains
If little olde world wooden chalets aren’t your style, this achingly modern Norwegian cabin might be more to your favor. The interiors are all classic Nordic minimalism mixed with a healthy dose of wow-factor, with swathes of floor-to-ceiling glazing offering 270° panoramic vistas of pure unbroken landscape from the living room. You can jump on your skis right from the off, or drive 10 minutes to the Vegglifjell ski center for more challenging slopes. In the summer, there are plenty of hiking and biking routes close by, along with several lakes for fishing. But that’s if you can tear yourself away from the cabin itself. In the warmer months, two terraces create a perfect suntrap for curling up with a book and, in winter, a rotating open fireplace spins to warm you as you move from dining table to sofa.
Sleeps: 12
Price: From around $268 per night, with a minimum two-night stay
An elegant chalet, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
A luxurious retreat for two in the Dolomites
In the middle of the stunning Alta Badia Valley, this Airbnb has everything you need for a truly relaxing stay for two—including a herd of cheerful alpacas grazing in the garden. Don’t knock it; many previous guests have name-checked these friendly figures as a highlight of their stay. The curved roof helps create a feeling of coziness indoors, despite there being more than enough space to stretch out, and the comfy factor is upped considerably by the addition of a huge glass-fronted open fireplace in the lounge. There are sweeping views over the landscapes on both floors, including from the bed, which feels like an extra special treat. An in-house gym is on hand for post-ski warm-down stretches, along with an outdoor pool, hot tub, and sauna to ease tired muscles. Why would you ever leave?
Sleeps: 2
Price: From around $776 per night, with a minimum two-night stay
Chalet facing Mont Blanc, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Rhône-Alpes, France
A skiers' paradise with impeccable views
This stylish chalet couldn't be more cozy and comfortable; from the squishy sofa in front of the fire to the bedrooms decorated with sumptuous bedding and faux fur throws. And entertaining is made simple with the large deck overlooking the mountain—there's even a bar, where you (or, better, a friend) can mix drinks to your heart's delight. Before a full day of skiing, switch on the boot heaters so you're warm and ready to go; you're just feet from the slopes, so you really can make the most of your time here.
Sleeps: 12
Price: From $1,577 a night for a four-night minimum stay
Isolated chalet, Zreče, Slovenske Konjice, Slovenia
A mountain fairytale for small groups
If cute and cozy are factors at the top of your list when looking for a ski chalet, this isolated one in the Slovenian mountains should do the trick. With no one else within a mile radius of the property, it's beautifully silent—but you can ski in and out, should you wish to experience some fresh mountain air. The chalet is near to the thermal spa Zrece and historical cities Celje and Maribo, and there are plenty of hikes to enjoy in the area.
Sleeps: 5
Price: From $128 a night for a four-night minimum stay
Cozy lodge with heated pool, Steiermark, Austria
A ski-in, ski-out escape
On the edge of the forest lies this chalet, which has views overlooking the valley and is perfectly placed for a ski getaway with friends and family. Near to Judenburg, where you'll find restaurants and a market, there's also a thermal bath less than a mile away. Should you wish to stay at home, you can take advantage of the heated outdoor pool and private sauna, or whip up a meal using the chalet's fully equipped kitchen. The ski area Murtal is where you can spend your days on the slopes.
Sleeps: 10
Price: From $221 a night for a two-night minimum stay
Hillagammi wilderness cabin, Utsjoki, Finland
A remote escape from it all
What's more romantic than the idea of hauling up in a cozy cabin, watching the Northern Lights dance above your heads? Doing it with skis on, probably. This special cabin is technically a treehouse, and there are no neighbors nearby at all—so you get ultimate peace and quiet. While there, you might want to enjoy some cross-country skiing or hiking—or you might wish to stay home and admire the beauty. Either is fine. The cabin includes transportation from the nearest road via snowmobile, so that might be enough adventure for you.
Sleeps: 6
Price: From $221 a night for a two-night minimum stay
DAMIEN DESCHAMPSA charming stone chalet, Les Houces, France
A back-to-nature cabin
If your idea of après-ski is holing up and hiding away, then add this charming log cabin to your list. Just outside Les Houches, a beginners-friendly resort packed with gentle tree-lined slopes, it’s low-key and pin-drop quiet, ringed by thick forest and a babbling brook. From the bed, there are blockbuster views of snowcapped peaks—if you’re lucky, a timid deer might even saunter past. There’s charm by the bucketload, but comfort is key too: expect heated flagstone floors, a roaring open fire, and even a built-in sauna in the bathroom. The winter sports hub of Chamonix is just a few miles down the valley.
Sleeps: 4
Price: From $179 a night for a five-night minimum stay
Andy ParantChalet Quezac, Tignes, France
A clubby fun-focused chalet
Tignes les Brevières may be the oldest and sleepiest of the five villages that make up the Tignes resort, but this quirky party pad is all about hedonism and fun. Hang out in the hot tub, mix a cocktail at the color-changing outdoor bar, or dive into the indoor pool—the twinkly gold tiles make for a seriously trippy spa experience. The party continues in the bedrooms, which come splashed with contemporary art, glossy black lacquer and, in one, a funky glass-bottomed bath. Crucially, the chalet is fully staffed—which means there’s a chauffeur on call to shuffle guests the whole half-mile to the pistes.
Sleeps: 16
Price: From $6,221 per night
BIGHIGNOLI MICHELEA chalet in Val di Fasa, Dolomites, Italy
A quintessentially Italian home in the Dolomites
Hidden away at the end of a picturesque mountain hamlet, this ancient timber house is a rare find in the Dolomites. It feels much more rooted and authentic than your average ski lodge, lovingly furnished with antique cabinets, handwoven rugs, and the owners’ eclectic knickknacks. Best of all, there’s a panoramic veranda looking directly out over the renowned Aloch ski run: Open several evenings a week for night skiing, it’s utopia for adrenaline junkies, and where Italy’s national ski team train. Don’t expect many bright lights on the doorstep—you’ll need a car to get to the nearest shop or restaurant, but the vast (and spectacular) Dolomiti Superski area is just a short drive away.
Sleeps: 6
Price: From $231 a night for a four-night minimum stay
Chalet Barma, La Clusaz, France
A zen-like mountain escape
An ode to Scandi simplicity, this design-forward hideaway puts a totally different spin on the chalet cliché. It sits high up on the mountainside just a three-minute drive from the nearest piste, and its interiors are a minimalist’s dream: a mash-up of crisp polished concrete, strokable blonde wood, utilitarian clean lines and never-ending windows framing storybook Alpine views. Along with six pared-back bedrooms, the chalet has a sauna, cinema room, and a spectacular suntrap terrace.
Sleeps: 14
Price: From $608 a night for a two-night minimum stay
Chalet Montanum, Courchevel, France
A ski-in, ski-out chalet for the whole gang
Clad in honey-colored reclaimed wood sourced from nearby chalets waiting to be razed from the ground, this property’s hillside position means guests are treated to views across the Trois Vallées from practically every angle. When it’s blizzarding outside, there’s a crackling fire and plenty of sheepskin-strewn nooks to cozy up in, and suites come with freestanding baths just waiting to be wallowed in. Located in a peaceful pocket of Courchevel, the chalet is far enough removed from the resort’s glitzy restaurants and raucous nightclubs, yet truly ski-in, ski-out: There’s slope access from the end of the drive. And if you’re visiting late in the season, it’s just a quick gondola ride up to Courchevel 1850, where spring snow is pretty much guaranteed.
Sleeps: 9
Price: From $1,261 a night for a four-night minimum stay
A cabin in Sunnmørsalpane, Norway
A secluded log cabin
With their majestic peaks rising out of misty fjords, there’s a mythical allure to Norway’s Sunnmøre Alps. A short drive from the clutch of drag lifts at Ørsta and a snowball’s throw from the region’s renowned ski-touring tracks, this secluded log cabin comes with a hearty dose of hygge. Sleeping quarters are simple and snug, but thoughtful touches in the cosseting open-plan living space include wicker baskets stashed with cashmere-soft blankets, oversized lanterns flanking the roaring fire, and squishy armchairs angled toward views of the lunar-like landscape.
Sleeps: 10
Price: From $226 a night for a three-night minimum stay
A family apartment in Verbier, Switzerland
An affordable apartment in a spot-on location
Verbier isn’t all brash chalets and glitzy hotels. This breezy apartment—given a whip-smart overhaul recently—cleverly walks the line between contemporary design and rooted Savoyard style. Vintage skis and antlers sit alongside brushed metal lamps and a sleek glass-fronted wood burner; there’s a chic children's bunk room and a TV loaded with Netflix for evenings flopped on the sofa. Steps from one of the resort’s nursery slopes and an eight-minute walk to Verbier’s main gondola at Médran, the location is pretty ideal too.
Sleeps: 8
Price: From $355 a night for a four-night minimum stay
Chalet Grace, Zermatt, Switzerland
A fully catered chalet with Matterhorn views
Old-world Zermatt must be one of the prettiest villages in the Swiss Alps—and just a few minutes from the slopes, this chalet feels traditional without being twee. Taking full advantage of majestic Matterhorn views, there are five enormous bedrooms—some of which come with access to sunny balconies—a sizeable vaulted sitting room with a gaggle of sofas and a mezzanine dining room for buttoned-up suppers cooked by the in-house chef. Downtime can be spent potting balls in the games room, soaking in the outdoor hot tub or, for the more actively inclined, working off that lunchtime tartiflette in the gym.
Sleeps: 10
Price: from $26,112 per night
Chalet Fourmiliere, Morzine, France
A private room in a boutique chalet
Blazing fires and snuggly fur throws, fine-dining evening feasts from a Michelin-trained chef, Champagne served to the hot tub, and a driver on-demand. This beautifully renovated 19th-century farmhouse in family-friendly Morzine—at the heart of the vast Portes du Soleil ski area—ticks every box on the perfect ski-holiday checklist. Best of all, its six bedrooms are available to rent by the room—giving guests the big-guns chalet experience without the big-guns price tag.
Sleeps: 2
Price: From $163 a night for a three-night minimum stay
A studio in St Anton, Austria
A cozy studio with a private garden
Perfectly designed for couples, this newly spruced apartment offers guests all the perks of a small hotel—with the privacy of their own space. There’s a kitchenette for rustling up simple suppers, a sofa bed for visitors with little ones in tow, and a string of common areas including a cozy sitting room stocked with proper coffee and snacks, a heated boot room, and a simple spa. Bonus points for the delightful, on-the-pulse hosts—they’re fully primed to give guests the inside track on hidden powder spots, the best restaurants, and the liveliest après in town.
Sleeps: 4
Price: From $441 per night
Chalet Lightbowne, Meribel, France
An impossibly cool alpine party pad
More Mayfair members’ club than Alpine hideaway, the interiors at this gloriously grown-up chalet were curated by its British owner, whose background is in fashion. Furniture and fittings come courtesy of top designers including Tom Dixon and Philipe Starck; the six hotel-like suites are a riot of color, texture, and pattern and the shelves in the deep-blue library are stocked with glossy photographic books. There’s a raft of tricked-out extras thrown in too: free-flowing wine; a personal chef and chauffeur; and a sultry subterranean spa to soothe tired muscles after a day on the mountain.
Sleeps: 12
Price: From $7,652 a night for a three-night minimum stay
Chalet Orcianita, Megeve, France
A blowout chalet with all the bells and whistles
Best for a large group with a large budget, this traditional Alpine chalet has sumptuous interiors that give Megève’s knockout scenery a run for its money. The open-plan, double-height ground floor is clad in bleached teak and flooded with light; crisp grey and inky blue furnishings are softened with fluffy sheepskin rugs and each of the six bedrooms’ turbo-smart bathrooms comes with thick robes and a vast rainfall shower. If you’ve got any energy left after kicking off your ski boots, there’s a serious basement pool—if not, there’s a well-stocked wine cellar and a cinema room to hunker down in.
Sleeps: 14
Price: From $5,197 per night
Chalet Mi Amor, Gstaad, Switzerland
An opulent chalet in an ultra-smart setting
There’s no shortage of luxe accommodation in glamorous Gstaad. Take over this shiny stay to dip in and out of the action; it’s got direct ski-out access to the lifts at Wasserngrat (home to the region’s infamous Tiger Run), while downtown Gstaad’s chichi boutiques and fine-dining restaurants are an easy drive away. Plush touches include oversized chandeliers, quirky artwork on the walls, Acqua di Parma goodies in the bathrooms, and a serene spa with a twinkly ceilinged hammam. The semi-covered terrace provides a dreamy setting for pre-supper drinks.
Sleeps: 14
Price: from $6,415 per night
Studio Grace, Chamonix, France
A modern apartment for serious skiers
Typified by its hardcore black runs and exhilarating off-piste, Chamonix is a magnet for powder hunters. And if you plan to ski hard, this fuss-free apartment is just the place to recuperate. Attached to a larger chalet but entirely self-contained, it has a smart metro-tiled kitchen and cozy basement bedroom—and the owner’s family are on hand to offer up their local intel or help organize ski hire. The biggest draw, however, is the private outdoor terrace: It’s home to a sunken cedar-wood hot tub with epic views across to one of Europe’s largest glaciers.
Sleeps: 2
Price: From $168 a night for a four-night minimum stayThis article was originally published on Condé Nast Traveller.