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Description
Take your ski holiday up a notch with a stay at this sleek, stunning designer chalet nestled in the prestigious region of Upper Wadano. With the lifts just 200 metres away, you can hit the slopes in no time at all – and then retreat back to your chalet to enjoy a night curled up in the sunken lounge, watching the snow fall behind the window. This is the life!
Sleeps: 8 guests (10 max)
Size: 250m² (floorplan)
Built: 2019
Nivia
Overview
Standalone chalet
Forest views
Bold modern architecture
Sleek modern decor
Gas fireplace
Walk to restaurants / bars
On village shuttle route
Guest local shuttle
Garage
Nívia is one of a growing number of modern Japanese, Niseko-esque ski chalets now taking up residence in the trendy Wadano precinct of Hakuba. It was designed by Sapporo architect Makoto Nakayama, who has brought to life some of Niseko’s most prestigious holiday residences. His style is known for clean lines and simple forms inspired by traditional Japanese architecture.
Another of Nakayama-san’s signatures is making a feature of external views. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame views out over an internal garden courtyard, which fills with falling snow creating ever-changing natural art. On another side of the lounge, another beautiful picture window looks over a stone garden out to the forest, at eye-level when seated. Very zen!
An open-plan dining room and lounge occupy the main living space on the ground floor. A staggered steel staircase rises from between these spaces to a second-floor retreat, with bunk-bed room (sleeping 4) and traditional Japanese tatami (straw mat) floor room (sleeping 2). On the other side of the internal courtyard is the master bedroom and first guest bedroom (king + twin, each with en suite). Corridors to the rooms along either side of the courtyard frame the space and make for a traditional Japanese “ryokan” inn feel.
Nivia
Features
COMFORT / CONVENIENCE
• Underfloor heating
• Air conditioning
• Forest views
• Gas fireplace
• Traditional tatami room
• Ski storage
• Drying room
• Washer/dryer
INTERNET / ENTERTAINMENT
• High-speed WiFi
• Flat-screen TV
• Apple TV/ Netflix
KITCHEN / DINING
• Full kitchen
• Dining table
• Oven
• Cooktop
• Microwave
• Fridge
• Coffee machine
• Rice cooker
• Cutlery/plates
• Kids cutlery
• Cooking utensils
• Dishwasher
BEDROOMS
• Western bedding
• Japanese bedding
• Bunk room
• En suites x 2
• Kids bedroom
• Closets
BATHROOMS
• Bath tub
• Shower products
• Hair dryer
Nivia
Rooms
BEDROOM 1
The master bedroom is on the ground floor of the chalet, and accessed by a corridor running along the side of the internal courtyard. Full height windows offer beautiful views across the courtyard. A king size bed and en suite make this a luxurious retreat.
2 guests
1 king
En suite with shower
Approx 12m²
BEDROOM 2
The second bedroom is adjacent to the master, although it’s accessed via a corridor over the other side of the chalet. Two single beds furnish the room, which also has an ensuite.
2 guests
2 singles
En suite with shower
Approx 10m²
BEDROOM 3
The third bedroom is a convenient bunk room – great for families or groups of fun-loving adults. Two sets of bunk beds sleep up to four humans. There is a bathroom with shower on this floor, although not an en suite.
4 guests
2 bunks
Approx 15m²
Nivia
Location
SETTING / ATMOSPHERE
Nivia is located in the trendy and upmarket Wadano Woods precinct, branching off from Happo One Ski Resort. It’s a great spot for entertainment and general convenience.
LIFTS / TRANSPORT
Just a short 200m stroll down the road and you’re right at the base of the Kokusai area of Happo One. If you need to jump on a bus to go further afield, there is a stop just 50m from the house.
RESTAURANTS / BARS
There are several quaint restaurants, bars and cafés within walking distance, and a short bus or drive away there are plenty more in the heart of Happo One Village.
Need to Know
EXTRAS
- Shuttle service within Happo Village between 07:30-21:00 for winter operations (limited and subject to booking)
- Baby cot JPY ¥2,200 per night
STAY REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum stay Dec-Feb 3 nights, March 2 night
- Check-in time: 3pm
- Check-out time: 10am
- Late Check-out: +¥11,000 to 12pm
PAYMENT DETAILS
- We offer the best rates online
- Rates include government tax and services (some other websites add this at the end)
- Rates quoted in Yen (JPY)
- 20% deposit due at 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.
Alastair –
Nivia is simply incredible. It was love at first sight when we walked into the villa and our love increased with every hour. There’s magic in this villa! The sunken lounge, the tatami TV room, the detail that goes into every piece of material is a symphony that just makes you feel so at home, so comfortable. I can honestly tell you Nivia is one of the villas villas we’ve stayed in, anywhere in the world.
Sara –
Might be the best chalet in town thanks for the unique design which is dreamy in winter. The property is built around a zen garden which has a beautiful tree that in winter is covered in snow and is picture perfect. The chalet has everything you need and more. Highend appliances including touch fridge, gas stove, German knives and Riedel glasses. I never want to leave!