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Description
Fun, spacious and cleverly styled, Echoland’s The Moo raises the bar for chalets in Hakuba. This sprawling 6-bedroom chalet is located an easy 5-minute stroll from Echoland’s main street, and offers two living areas and a wide, secluded terrace with fireside seating to enjoy those cozy winter evenings.
Sleeps: 14 guests (14 max)
Size: 403m² (floorplan)
Built: 2022
The Moo
Overview
Standalone chalet
Ski slope views
Forest views
Contemporary architecture
Warm modern interiors
Fun stylish interiors
Heart of the action
Family friendly
Bunk beds
Heated boot racks
Gas fireplace
Outdoor firepit
Media room
Walk to restaurants / bars
On free village shuttle route
Car included in rental
The Moo is a fun name for a seriously comfortable chalet. Completed in 2022, this 2-storey, 6-bedroom house is stylish, modern and generously spacious, with everything you need for a self-contained stay with family or friends.
Architecturally the Moo hits that sweet spot between new and familiar, fitting in nicely with its more traditional-looking neighbors. With this chalet it’s what’s on the inside that counts – Singapore based interior designers ipse ipsa ipsum have added custom furniture pieces and art to every room, giving every interior a distinctive, funky and playful style. It’s rare (yet) to see custom design interiors in Hakuba, and it’s a welcome upgrade for discerning guests.
The Moo has 6 bedrooms across two storeys. Most of the downstairs is taken up by five bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. You can enter via the front door or the garage, with a dryroom with heated boot racks just off the main entrance making accessing your gear easy as pie. There is also a separate downstairs living room with flat-screen TV, a laundry room and downstairs terrace. The upper floor only uses a part of the building’s footprint, giving some of the rooms downstairs generous sloped ceilings and expansive windows that let in plenty of light. Upstairs is home to a grand dining room with space for 20 guests, a generous full-feature kitchen with island counter and breakfast bar, and an expansive living room suite with additional TV. There’s a second balcony leading off the dining room, which showcases the Alps views.
The Moo
Features
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
- Mid-stay cleaning
- Underfloor heating
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Ski storage
- Drying Room
- Bathtub
- Towels / linen
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Washer / dryer
- Free parking
- In-room safe
- Garage
INTERNET & ENTERTAINMENT
- Wi-Fi internet
- Flat-screen TV
- Netflix
- Apple TV
KITCHEN & DINING
- Full Kitchen
- Dining table
- Breakfast bar
- Oven
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Large fridge
- Dishwasher
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Nespresso coffee machine
- Coffee machine
The Moo
Bedrooms
BEDROOM 1
Located on the ground floor and nearest to the entrance/garage, this bedroom sleeps two guests in either one king or two single beds, depending on your needs. The room has windows on one side, a closet for storage, and an en suite bathroom with its own washstand, toilet and shower.
2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
en suite with shower
BEDROOM 2
Next door to the first bedroom, this bedroom also sleeps two guests in either one king or two single beds, on western bedding. There is a window on one side and a closet for storage, and a shared bathroom is next door with two washstands, a toilet, shower and bath.
2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
shared bathroom with shower
BEDROOM 3
Located on the ground floor, the third bedroom is accessed from the downstairs living room. Two guests can stay here in western bedding, set in either one king or two singles. There is a closet for storage, and a window on one side. Next door, the shared bathroom has two washstands, a toilet, shower and bath.
2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
shared bathroom with shower & bath
BEDROOM 4
Last in the row on the far side of the living room, the fourth bedroom mirrors the first and has its own en suite bathroom. Two guests can stay here on either one king or two single beds. The room also has a closet for storage, some bedside stands and a window. The en-suite bathroom has its own shower, washstand and toilet.
2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
en suite with shower
BEDROOM 5
Located on the ground floor, at the far end of the entrance hallway, the fifth bedroom is next door to the bunk bedroom – a great corner of the house for visiting guests, kids or young adults. Two guests sleep here in either one king or two single beds, and ample light comes in through large windows at one end of the room. There is a second shared bathroom on this side of the house with its own shower, washstand and toilet.
2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
shared bathroom with shower
BEDROOM 6
Located on the ground floor and next to the fifth bedroom, the sixth is a great space for children or close friends. Two bunk beds sleep up to four guests, each is generously sized with a wide single mattress and comes with its own shelving storage area. There is a shared bathroom next door with shower, toilet and washstand.
4 guests
2 bunk beds
shared bathroom with shower
The Moo
Location
SETTING / ATMOSPHERE
Happo Village is Hakuba Valley’s ski and transport hub, and Echoland on its southern end can be thought of as Hakuba’s premier nightlife district. Next to Misorano’s upscale pensions and chalets, Echoland is where many of Hakuba’s best-beloved restaurants and bars find their home: a fun, upscale, internationalized yet cozy apres ski and entertainment district. The Moo sits in an exclusive neighborhood just far enough away from Echoland’s buzzing main street to be secluded and private, while still being an easy stroll from everything on offer here, and transport further up or down the valley.
LIFTS / TRANSPORT
There are plenty of shuttle buses servicing the Hakuba valley. Happo-One (the nearest and largest resort) offers free shuttles connecting Happo, Tsugaike and Iwatake resorts, with a stop 5 minutes’ walk from The Moo. Or use one of two Hakuba Valley bus lines to access every mountain on the Valley Pass: both northbound and southbound routes stop at the entrance to Echoland, an 8-minute walk downhill from The Moo. If the buses aren’t your thing, management offers a 4WD vehicle with your rental (and each resort offers great parking access).
RESTAURANTS / BARS
Start at Echoland’s main street and work your way down (or up) for whatever’s your pleasure – from great western-style cafes with espresso and brunch (Sounds Like Cafe and Penguin) to Izakayas, Barbecue, Yakiniku, Yakiori, fine dining – to great watering holes (Van Gogh, Mockingbird), much of the best of what Hakuba has to offer is in Echoland, and a brisk 5-minute walk from The Moo. If you bring a car, Big supermarket and the restaurant district around Hakuba main street are also a quick 5-minute drive away. Be sure to book in advance for large groups and during the ski season!
Need to Know
EXTRAS
- Extra bedding: n/a
- Cot/highchair set: ¥5,000 / night
STAY REQUIREMENTS
- Min nights: 5
- 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.
Sara –
My gosh this property is EPIC! I haven’t see a villa like this with the cool design and furnishings in a winter setting. The attention to detail is incredible and highly recommend the property for a large group.
Diana Richards –
What a fantastic place to stay for a ski holiday. The house is gorgeous and spacious and we had use of a van. Jason could never help enough. I highly recommend this place.
Google Reviewed January 2024
Syazwan Salleh –
Best place to stay in Hakuba! Located strategically near to the bus station and eateries (best ramen in the world!). Beyond our expectation. Highly recommended for those who are looking for a pleasant stay, good internet connection, local + modern vibes. Go experience yourself!
Google Reviewed April 2023
Jennifer Ho –
The decor is exquisite and loved the windows in the living room. It was picture perfect to sit by the living room to watch the snowfall. It’s well equipped and the kitchen has everything for a home chef to cook something delicious for the family after a tiring day at the slopes. The rooms are spacious and big. Best of all, there is an area to dry off the ski equipment post skiing. I would totally recommend this place for families and group travellers.
Google Reviewed April 2023
Tan YF –
Beautiful house and nicely located in Ecoland. Lots of thoughts go into the design of house for comfort. The best part of the house for me is the huge kitchen and living room where everyone can bond over drinks, food and entertainment.
Google Reviewed March 2023
Liz Leow –
The Moo was very centrally located & the views of the mountain from the house is stunning. Also loved how serene & quiet it was. Overall, had an amazing stay & would definitely stay here again when i return to Hakuba.
Google Reviewed March 2023
Joan Carla Sy –
Good location, very complete amenities (plus points for the heated room and toilet). Definitely a great place to stay with a big group of friends.
Google Reviewed March 2023
Prasad Prabagaran –
Awesome and pristine villa, within high end development, Echo Land. Interiors were exquisite and snow covered mountain view from the house is just spellbinding. My 1st time skiing trip and couldn’t have got a better stay than Moo.
Google Reviewed February 2023
Catherine Torres –
The best place I’ve ever been privileged enough to stay at. Gorgeous living, dining and fireplace! The bedrooms and bathrooms are wonderfully spacious and clean. Good location too!
Google Reviewed February 2023
RX HIOK –
The Moo is the best stay in Hakuba. Everything in the house is perfect. I will be back again :)
Google Reviewed January 2023
Dinesh Nair –
Overall, my experience was fantastic, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Google Reviewed January 2023