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Description
Homerunner is couched in the tranquil birch woods of St Moritz, just a short drive from Niseko’s main lifts. This chalet’s cool looking geometric exterior houses a comfortable, modern and spacious 2-storey home with all the amenities.
Sleeps: 6 guests (7 max)
Size: 118²
Homerunner
Overview
Standalone chalet
Forest views
Sleek modern decor
Light modern interiors
Family friendly
Homerunner sits in St. Moritz, in the Kabayama district just west of central Hirafu Village. A quiet residential neighbourhood, St Moritz is home to a small, spaced out collection of chalets and homes and so still retains plenty of the natural forests that are fast disappearing in Niseko.
Style-wise, Homerunner opts for white walls, light wood surfaces and light grey furnishings and tiles to create a calm, serene modern decor while still retaining plenty of warmth. The chalet centers around a very spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area located on the second floor. The cozy sofa is positioned to take in not only the flat-screen TV, but also the silver birch trees and forests right outside the large feature windows. The kitchen is stocked with all appliances and utensils, a full-size fridge, and an island counter with movable tap to make cooking up a storm an absolute breeze. The counter doubles as a breakfast bar with two stools, to keep company while the chef does their thing.
Upstairs is also home to the master bedroom suite, while downstairs houses two additional bedrooms, a shared bathroom, laundry and ski storage nook. Out the front of the chalet there is parking space for one car (recommended), and the storage room is cleverly located with outside access to make loading and unloading your ski gear a breeze.
Homerunner
Features
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
- Welcome Centre/bus/train pick-up/dropoff
- Mid-stay cleaning
- Centralised heating
- Ski storage
- Bathtub
- Towels / linen
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Washer / dryer
- Free parking
INTERNET & ENTERTAINMENT
- Wi-Fi internet
- Flat-screen TV
- Smart TV
KITCHEN & DINING
- Full Kitchen
- Dining table
- Breakfast bar
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Large fridge
- Dishwasher
- Kettle
- Nespresso coffee machine
- Rice cooker
Homerunner
Bedrooms
BEDROOM 1
The master bedroom is located on the second floor, just behind the staircase. Two guests can stay here in either 1 king or 2 single beds, depending on preference. There is a sizeable walk-in wardrobe for storage, and an en-suite bathroom with toilet, washstand and shower. Windows on two sides of the room let in plenty of natural light and offer views of surrounding forests.
2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
en suite with shower
BEDROOM 2
The second bedroom is on the first/ground floor, located towards the back of the chalet. Two guests can stay here in either one king or two single size beds, depending on your needs. There is a closet for extra storage. While not en-suite, there is a shared bathroom with bath and separate toilet just next door for easy access.
2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
shared bathroom with shower, bath
BEDROOM 3
Similar to the second bedroom, the third is on the ground floor and a twin of its neighbour, with a little less storage space included. Two guests can stay in either one king or two single beds, and windows look out onto the surrounding forests while letting in plenty of natural light. The shared bathroom with separate toilet is just around the corner.
2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
shared bathroom with shower, bath
Homerunner
Location
SETTING / ATMOSPHERE
Homerunner is located in Niseko’s St. Moritz neighbourhood, often also called Kabayama. It is a short drive down the road and west of Hirafu Village. It is a quiet residential area where most houses are one or two-storeys, and is home to some year-round residents. Think secluded, peaceful, and away from the hectic main streets of Hirafu. The houses are well-spaced, with plenty of forest and natural landscape still remaining in between.
LIFTS / TRANSPORT
A car is recommended as the road in to Hirafu does not have a footpath, but brave souls do walk in to Hirafu Village with their skis or snowboards – it’s about a 20-minute walk to the Hirafu Intersection and Ace Family quad lift. Hirafu’s main lifts and parking areas are a 5-minute drive away, while Niseko Village is about a 10-minute drive. Property management helpfully offers an arrival and departure transport to/from your point of arrival.
RESTAURANTS / BARS
This neighbourhood is mostly all residential, with a few exceptions: you can grab a reliably tasty bite to eat inside Always Niseko’s Elements restaurant or sample some artisinal green tea at Green Saso. Snowboard maker Gentem’s showroom also serves drinks sporadically throughout the winter season – and has a stunning gallery space worth checking out. Otherwise drive in to Hirafu, or head out along Route 343 for some great restaurants that are best reached by car.
Need to Know
EXTRAS
- Extra bedding: ¥10,000 pp / night
- Cot/highchair set: ¥7,000 / booking
STAY REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum nights:
Peak: 5 (Dec 20-Jan 8)
High: 4 (Jan 9-Feb 16)
Shoulder: 3 (Dec 13-Dec 19 / Feb 17-Mar 15)
Low: 2 (Dec 1-Dec 12 / Mar 16-Apr 25) - Check-in time: 4pm
- 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.
Nila –
It is a cute little chalet which is perfect for a small group of friends or family. Located in Outer Hirafu so you might need to have your own car to get around easily.
Alastair –
Homerunner is super comfortable and light and airy – a great home away from home within a quiet neighbourhood. The resort shuttle bus stops a short walk from the property, however recommend having your own set of wheels to get around.
Dwiari A –
Located in calm area and comfortable for small family enjoying winter in the outer Hirafu.
Sara –
Great value property. It’s small and cosy and perfect for a small group wanting a winter getaway.