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Description
Ahiru Chalet brings bright, modern living to Hakuba’s exclusive Misorano area. Dive in to eyecatching architecture, slick minimal interiors and full-height windows on three sides showcasing views of snowy scenery. This chalet will win you over with a neat feature terrace balcony, full kitchen and dining, a second TV in the bunk room and a dedicated dryroom for your ski stuff, all two minutes’ walk from the shuttle stop.
Sleeps: 10 guests (10 max)
Size: 184m² (floorplan)
Ahiru Chalet
Overview
Standalone chalet
Ski slope views
Contemporary architecture
Light modern interiors
Minimalist modern design
Family friendly
Bunk beds
Concierge
Heated boot racks
Walk to restaurants / bars
On free village shuttle route
Architecturally, this chalet offers more than your typical rectangle box. The second storey is shaped with walls that lean outward, creating a neat pentagonal shape upstairs that gives the whole lodge a sense of symmetry and an eyecatching, designer look. While Ahiru Chalet stands out on the outside, inside it’s the surrounding scenery that takes center stage – everywhere upstairs, full-height windows let the light pour in and surround you in Hakuba’s tranquil snowy scenery. You can enjoy forest and village views from the dining table, from the living room suite, from your private balcony and (a real rarity!) from the kitchen while you cook. Instead of looking at a dimly lit backsplash, you have a tall window set right above the kitchen counter to help inspire your next culinary masterpiece.
You’ll be toasty warm while you gaze at all that snow, as Ahiru Chalet has underfloor heating throughout with individual controllers in each room to help finetune each guest’s comfort. The kitchen and laundry both offer everything you need for extended living on-site, and a dedicated gear room downstairs makes storing and drying your gear a breeze. Ahiru Chalet has two floors, downstairs you’ll find the main guest bedrooms, dry room and a shared bathroom. Upstairs, tucked behind the living room is a small additional bedroom. Ahiru Chalet’s styling is modern yet simple, with no superfluous touches and a muted, neutral look that’ll let your own personality shine. Whether you’re here to chill or to entertain, to dive in to Hakuba’s deep powder snow or explore Misorano’s hidden gourmet scene, Ahiru Chalet will make an excellent home base.
Ahiru Chalet
Features
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
- Underfloor heating
- Air conditioning
- Balcony terrace
- Ski storage
- Drying Room
- Bathtub
- Towels / linen
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Washer / dryer
- Free parking
INTERNET & ENTERTAINMENT
- Wi-Fi internet
- Flat-screen TV
- Streaming Service
- Spotify
KITCHEN & DINING
- Full Kitchen
- Dining table
- Oven
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Large fridge
- Dishwasher
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
Ahiru Chalet
Bedrooms
BEDROOM 1
Located on the ground floor, the first bedroom sleeps two guests in either one king or two single beds, depending on your needs. This is the master suite of Ahiru, a little more spacious than the other bedrooms. There is a closet for storage, and windows on two sides of the room. The en suite bathroom has a shower, washstand and toilet.
2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
en suite (shower)
BEDROOM 2
Located on the ground floor, opposite the first bedroom. This bedroom also sleeps two guests, in your choice of either one king or two single beds. This room is a little smaller than the first, and has a large window on one side. A closet with folding doors is yours for storage, and an en suite bathroom has its own shower, toilet and washstand.
2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
en suite (shower)
BEDROOM 3
Located right near the entrance, the third bedroom is made for communal living with two bunk beds sleeping up to four guests. There is a flat-screen TV here, as well as some beanbags and a fair amount of floorspace, making it a good alternate hangout spot. There is a closet for storage, and a window on one side. The shard bathroom with bathtub, shower, toilet and washstand, is just across the hallway.
4 guests
2 bunk beds
shared bathroom (shower + bath)
BEDROOM 4
Located on the upper floor, this bedroom was originally intended for household staff. Two guests can sleep here on one bunk bed, and the room has a window to one side to let in natural light. The room sits behind the shared upstairs bathroom, which has a toilet and washstand. For showers you’ll need to head downstairs to the shared bathroom with bath and shower.
2 guests
1 bunk bed
shared bathroom (shower + bath)
Ahiru Chalet
Location
SETTING / ATMOSPHERE
Ahiru Chalet sits just off the main road, right by the stream that unofficially separates Echoland from Misorano. Misorano is Hakuba’s traditional holiday home neighbourhood: a quiet, exclusive area where a mix of private chalets, pensions and houses are dispersed among natural woodland. Echoland’s main street is a short walk away, while Misorano’s growing gourmet scene is also on your doorstep. It is a quiet area a quick drive from several ski hills, that offers surprisingly good bus access to the whole Hakuba Valley.
LIFTS / TRANSPORT
The free village shuttle stop is a two-minute walk from Ahiru Chalet. It connects you to Misorano, Echoland and Happo Village, as well as Goryu, Hakuba 47 and Happo One’s ski slopes. If you want to go further afield, a ten-minute walk will get you to Misorano Cultured, here both North and South-bound inter-resort shuttles can take you to any ski resort in the Hakuba Valley. If waiting for buses isn’t your thing, Ahiru Chalet offers free parking and having a car in Hakuba will put all of Goryu, Hakuba47, Happo-One, Iwatake and Tsugaike within a 15 minute drive of your front door.
RESTAURANTS / BARS
Don’t sleep on Misorano – less well-known and crowded than neighbouring Echoland, Misorano is home to a growing list of formidable eateries hidden away in its leafy streets. This includes Sharockan (with a michelin-recognised chef presiding), Nikumasa steakhouse, Garlic Italian restaurant, and Mon Pigeon for sweets afterwards. Should you want more variety, Echoland’s main street is less than 10 minutes’ walk and offers at least two dozen options for food and drink. Groceries and convenience stores are about a 5-minute drive away from Ahiru Chalet.
Need to Know
EXTRAS
- Extra bedding: not available
- Cot/highchair set: free, subject to availability
STAY REQUIREMENTS
- Min nights:
Peak: 6 (Dec 1-Jan 5)
Regular: 5 (Jan 6-Mar 31) - Check-in time: 3pm
- Check-out time: 10am
PAYMENT DETAILS
- We offer the best rates online
- Rates include government tax and services (other websites add this on at the end of the booking)
- Rates quoted in JPY Japanese yen
- 20% deposit due at time of booking
- 80% balance due 60 days before arrival
- Pay by credit card / PayPal / bank transfer
- See our full terms and conditions
Please note all information provided is representative and subject to change. If there are features or services that are imperative to your stay, please contact us before booking.
J. N. –
We stayed with 8 people, 2 families, 4 adults and 4 children. The building is very new, and the spacious living room, dining room, and large windows are all extraordinary, and I was able to spend every day there feeling very elegant.
There are 4 bedrooms, all with toilets, and 3 baths and showers, making it very comfortable. One room has two bunk beds, so we used it as a children’s room.
The host was also very kind, carefully explaining the facilities and giving us information about nearby restaurants and hot springs.
I would definitely like to stay there again!
Google Reviewed March 2021