CHALET MI YABI

1 customer review

US $969

Lower Hirafu – Chalet
4 Bedrooms

Chalet Mi Yabi is a spacious Japanese-chic alpine chalet affording supreme comfort and luxury furnishings.

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Description

Chalet Mi Yabi is one half of spectacular “Siamese chalets” (the other being the equally impressive Tsubaki) designed by international resort home developers Zekkei Properties, nestled in the authentic ski village ambiance of Lower Hirafu. With tranquil Japanese design features, this generously laid out home encourages decadent relaxation for your time off recuperating from skiing.

Sleeps: 10 guests (12 max)
Size: 254m²
Built: 2009

Chalet Mi Yabi
Overview

Standalone chalet
Mt Yotei views
Village views
Family friendly

Classic ski chalet
Elegant Japanese decor
Japanese-style bath
Gas fireplace

Walk to restaurants / bars
On free village shuttle route
Vehicle included with property
Welcome centre transfers

Technically “townhouses”, Chalet Mi Yabi and its other half Tsubaki are more like two large, luxury alpine chalets joined at the hip. Together, the building is called Ebisu Chalets, named after luxury shopping and entertainment district Ebisu in Tokyo – also home to the very palatable Yebisu Beer. Like its namesake, Chalet Mi Yabi and its twin are big, bold and luxurious, and influenced by traditional Japanese and modern Western elements.

The foreign developers wanted to ensure this wasn’t just a cookie-cutter alpine chalet from North America plonked into a Japanese setting. They wanted to retain the space and comfort of their Western counterparts while ensuring visitors knew they were in Japan. The zen garden with bamboo water feature at the entrance is a nice start, with traditional wall rendering designs, paper “shoji” sliding screen doors, and liberal use of local timber including the much sought-after fragrant hinoki (Japanese cypress).

Chalet Mi Yabi is a four-bedroom chalet sleeping up to 10 people, with one handy bunk room consisting of two sets of spacious, high-quality bunk beds – suitable for both big kids and small. All rooms have en suites – and particularly impressive ones at that. Stunning tile work that looks as impressive as it feels underfoot, open showers, wooden benchtops, stone sinks, and most spectacularly, fragrant hinoki bathtub in the master bedroom.

Chalet Mi Yabi
Features

SAFETY / HYGIENE
  • Standalone property
  • Self-catering property
  • Private entrance
  • Alcohol hand sanitiser
  • Personal face masks
  • Smoke detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • In-house laundry
  • Professional cleaning service
COMFORT / CONVENIENCE
  • Centralised heating
  • Gas fireplace
  • Balcony
  • Ski storage
  • Drying room
  • Washer / dryer
  • Iron / board
  • Daily rubbish collection
  • Mid-clean / linen change every 8 nights
INTERNET / ENTERTAINMENT
  • High-speed WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Netflix
KITCHEN / DINING
  • Full kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Breakfast bar
  • Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Kettle
  • Toaster
  • Nespresso coffee machine
  • Coffee / tea / milk / sugar on arrival
  • Rice cooker
  • Cutlery / plates
  • Cooking utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Dishwashing powder
  • Dishwashing detergent
  • Highchair (see “Extras” below)
BEDROOMS
  • Western bedding
  • Bunk beds
  • Kids bedroom
  • Linen
  • Closets
  • Cot (see “Extras” below)
BATHROOMS
  • Rain shower
  • Bath tub
  • Japanese style bath
  • Japanese washlet toilet
  • Towels
  • Shower products
  • Hair dryer

Chalet Mi Yabi
Rooms

BEDROOM 1

The first bedroom is located on the lower floor of the chalet. Up to two guests can sleep in either a king double or two single beds. There is an en suite bathroom with a shower, toilet and washstand. This room is next door to the bunk room with media setup, a good match for parents that want to be supervising their little ones next door.

2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
En suite with shower

BEDROOM 2

The second bedroom is also on the first level of the building. Two bunk beds sleep up to four children or adults. This room doubles as a media room, with sofa suite and wide-screen TV provided for entertainment. The en suite bathroom features a toilet and washstand, and a shower with bathtub. There is a walk-in wardrobe in the room.

4 guests
2 bunks (sleeps 4)
En suite with bath

BEDROOM 3

The master bedroom is located on the top floor, as are the living areas and one guest bedroom. This room is furnished with either a king bed or two single beds, based on what you need. There is ample closet space in the room, with a round window framing a view to the luxuriant en suite bathroom. The bathroom comes with a Japanese hinoki bath, shower, dual sinks and toilet.

2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
En suite with bath

BEDROOM 4
Chalet Mi Yabi Bedroom | Lower Hirafu

The fourth bedroom is also located on the chalet’s top floor, along with the living and dining areas and master bedroom. This room sleeps two guests in either one king double or two single beds, based on your preference. There’s closet space for storage and an en suite with shower, toilet and washstand.

2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
En suite with shower

Chalet Mi Yabi
Location

SETTING / ATMOSPHERE

Chalet Mi Yabi is located towards a bottom corner of Lower Hirafu Village, surrounded by a range of chalets, cottages and older pensions. This is a more quiet part of town with a peaceful, family friendly vibe.

LIFTS / TRANSPORT

The lifts are a good 10-minute uphill walk from the chalet, but the free village shuttle bus stop is just a few metres from the front door so getting around is easy. The chalet also comes with a free 4WD van rental for those with a valid international drivers license.

RESTAURANTS / BARS

There are a handful of very nice Lower Village restaurants within a 100-metre walk from Chalet Mi Yabi, as well as the famous Gyu+ (aka Fridge Door Bar). Parking at middle and upper village restaurants at night can sometimes be a little tricky, so possibly the best option is to catch a taxi or the free shuttle (until 9pm).

Need to Know

EXTRAS

  • Extra futon: ¥5,000 pp / night
  • Baby cot / highchair / stair gate set: ¥5,000 / stay
  • Baby bath tub: ¥2,500 / stay
  • Vehicle rental included (winter only)

STAY REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum nights:
    Peak: 5 (Dec 19-Jan 3 / Feb 6-20)
    Shoulder: 4 (Nov 21-Dec 18 / Jan 4-Feb 5 / Feb 21-Mar 14)
    Low: 3 (up to Nov 20 / from Mar 15)
  • Check-in time: 3pm – 8pm
  • Check-out time: 10am

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.

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    A Flipkey

    Beautiful, spacious with all the modern luxuries. We have stayer here for at leave 5 times. A no doubt it will not be our last. Terrific location close to onsens, restaurants and the slopes. Kitchen area is designed for entertainment and relaxing over a nice glass of wine. Beds are comfortable and bathrooms are out of this world.

    The place is well designed taking the best from Japanese and western designs.

    The staff at the Niseko Company ensure your stay is pleasant.

    Will be back.

    Tripadvisor Reviewed on 11 August 2014

    Stayed in July 2014

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