Alpine retreat - perfect for couples or families.<br>Cute, quiet, quaint.
4.9
Outstanding(147 Reviews)Chalet in Hanmer Springs
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this chalet rental
This charming, sunny little flat-access multi-level home perched up above the township is one of the early chalets just a short two minute drive or fifteen minute walk to the town centre, cafes, bars, pools etc but is well away from the day-to-day bustle of the busy village.
Snowdrop Chalet is very handy to the network of walks and mountain bike tracks. Average fitness is required to walk up the hill to this property from the village – there is handy walkway next to the property that provides a shortcut via Alpine Ave. For those who are keen to take advantage of the views and tracks, just up around the corner on Acheron Heights there is also access to Conical Hill and the Majuba track.
The property offers open plan living including small kitchen facilities (including crockery and utensils, 2-hob cooktop, benchtop oven, microwave, toaster and Nespresso machine [BYO pods]), dining/lounge area with a log fire for the colder nights as well as a heat pump. A deck area flows off the lounge where you can take in those amazing mountain views or dine with the BBQ provided. The shower/toilet is also located on this level.
The two bedrooms are on the lower level. The cozy master bedroom has a very comfortable plush Queen bed (with an electric blanket fitted) and the second bedroom has a set of bunks (double bed lower, single bed upper).
There is a third sleeping space - an open mezzanine sleeping loft which is accessed via a ladder from the main living area. It has a Queen sized bed as well as a single and trundle option, and a couch that can fold out. Please note that this space has a low sloping ceiling.
Please note that due to the steepness of the loft ladder access and the bunk beds, this house is not suitable for young children (unless well supervised). The loft ladder and stairs are polished flooring and can be slippery in just socks.
This property is best suited to a single family or a maximum of four adults, although there are sleeping options for up to nine, the compact open plan living areas are not ideal for larger groups - as per the photos - and definitely not for parties.
Wifi is included.
Tenants are required to clean this home upon departure so that it is clean and tidy for the next tenant.
Guests are required to bring their own sheets and pillowcases for the beds (or sleeping bags), towels, facecloths etc . A quilt and pillows are provided.
Pets are only permitted to stay by arrangement – please ask first and provide details including breed, age, whether they have their own sleeping crate etc, and that you agree with our rules:
- There is no fenced “yard” area; there is a small grassed area for comfort stops.
- Only obedient, toilet-trained adult dogs will be permitted and must be kept under effective control at all times.
- All flea and worm treatment must be up to date before arrival.
- It is preferable that you bring your own sleeping crate and that dogs are kept outside. If your dog does come into the house, they are only allowed in the lounge area and are not allowed on the furniture.
- The bedrooms/downstairs are no-go areas.
- You must clean up after the dog daily – poop and hairs – including hosing the grass area as required.
- The dog must not be left alone in the house at any time.
- Any damage or stains must be paid for in full. A security deposit may be charged.
No EV charging is allowed at the property due to the capacity of our older switchboard and the risk of fire and complete electrical melt down. There are 4 free electric charging stations at the Thermal Pools - ensure you have correct adaptor to use them. There are also 2 electric charging stations at Culverden which is 30 minutes drive south.
Snowdrop Chalet is very handy to the network of walks and mountain bike tracks. Average fitness is required to walk up the hill to this property from the village – there is handy walkway next to the property that provides a shortcut via Alpine Ave. For those who are keen to take advantage of the views and tracks, just up around the corner on Acheron Heights there is also access to Conical Hill and the Majuba track.
The property offers open plan living including small kitchen facilities (including crockery and utensils, 2-hob cooktop, benchtop oven, microwave, toaster and Nespresso machine [BYO pods]), dining/lounge area with a log fire for the colder nights as well as a heat pump. A deck area flows off the lounge where you can take in those amazing mountain views or dine with the BBQ provided. The shower/toilet is also located on this level.
The two bedrooms are on the lower level. The cozy master bedroom has a very comfortable plush Queen bed (with an electric blanket fitted) and the second bedroom has a set of bunks (double bed lower, single bed upper).
There is a third sleeping space - an open mezzanine sleeping loft which is accessed via a ladder from the main living area. It has a Queen sized bed as well as a single and trundle option, and a couch that can fold out. Please note that this space has a low sloping ceiling.
Please note that due to the steepness of the loft ladder access and the bunk beds, this house is not suitable for young children (unless well supervised). The loft ladder and stairs are polished flooring and can be slippery in just socks.
This property is best suited to a single family or a maximum of four adults, although there are sleeping options for up to nine, the compact open plan living areas are not ideal for larger groups - as per the photos - and definitely not for parties.
Wifi is included.
Tenants are required to clean this home upon departure so that it is clean and tidy for the next tenant.
Guests are required to bring their own sheets and pillowcases for the beds (or sleeping bags), towels, facecloths etc . A quilt and pillows are provided.
Pets are only permitted to stay by arrangement – please ask first and provide details including breed, age, whether they have their own sleeping crate etc, and that you agree with our rules:
- There is no fenced “yard” area; there is a small grassed area for comfort stops.
- Only obedient, toilet-trained adult dogs will be permitted and must be kept under effective control at all times.
- All flea and worm treatment must be up to date before arrival.
- It is preferable that you bring your own sleeping crate and that dogs are kept outside. If your dog does come into the house, they are only allowed in the lounge area and are not allowed on the furniture.
- The bedrooms/downstairs are no-go areas.
- You must clean up after the dog daily – poop and hairs – including hosing the grass area as required.
- The dog must not be left alone in the house at any time.
- Any damage or stains must be paid for in full. A security deposit may be charged.
No EV charging is allowed at the property due to the capacity of our older switchboard and the risk of fire and complete electrical melt down. There are 4 free electric charging stations at the Thermal Pools - ensure you have correct adaptor to use them. There are also 2 electric charging stations at Culverden which is 30 minutes drive south.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Hanmer Springs
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(147 Reviews)4.9
It was a great stay, warm and plenty of bedding. However there was several lights not working, and electric blanket also not working. Otherwise fine kitchen well equipped.
4.9
Nice tidy,warm and cosy
4.9
Perfect place for a relaxed Hanmer holiday. Stayed with my 2 (almost adult) kids. Toasty with woodbines going. Gorgeous views out to north and east. Tiny kitchen produced great meals using cooktop and bench top oven. Queen bed was gorgeously comfortable. Loft area gets very hot but judicious use of fan and apex windows sorts that. Mad use of the jigsaw puxzzles, and tv can be used for casting or SkyNow along with all its other apps. Super comfortable recliner chairs. Everything clean and tidy - but still homey. Would definitely recommend! Many thanks!
4.9
Very warm and cosy in winter, lots of sunshine in the house. Warm log burner. Beautiful views.
4.9
Great property
Plenty of options to keep warm which wad appreciated in winter
Kids loved it
4.9
Overall our stay was good. A nice little walk into town.
4.9
Great place that allows pets, would book again for this reason. Great communication from the host.
4.9
Enjoyed the privacy of having a place to ourselves. Plenty of room, had to be mindful to turn heat pump off early to manage heat in upstairs area. Cosy. Think some detailed cleaning more regularly could improve as inside of drawers etc hadn't been cleaned in ages and not the type of cleaning you do when tidying up after yourself. Shower door a real pain, needs replacing. In saying that, we do realise the type of accommodation we stayed in and was relatively cheap compared to others. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
4.9
Great property for our family to get away together. Just what we needed.
4.9
Loved it here, Snowdrop Chalet had everything we needed and more. Perfect, thank you!
4.9
Great couple of nights away with the family
4.9
Perfect sized house. Only 20 minutes walk to town.
Beautiful views.
Host was great and easy to get hold of
Would love to return again with the rest of my family and even grandparents
4.9
great spot for our family (2 adults, 4 kids) to stay. plenty of room for everyone and great facilities. Wasn't quite cold enough for the fire but I'm sure that would be an added bonus.
4.9
Great wee spot to stay. Thanks
4.9
Lovely place, super practical and v
4.9
We had a wonderful 3 days staying at Snowdrop Chalet - we only wished we could stay longer! It was very clean and comfortable, perfect for our family of four, with enough space for everyone to relax. Great location and the hosts provided detailed information. We hope to stay again soon, thank you!
4.9
Great property near Conical Hill walking track, quite with sounds of birds, kids loved the rooms and games.
4.9
Lovely quiet spot, private, beautiful aspect. Cosy and comfortable, kids loved the loft. Easy to cool in the hot weather. Thanks for a great weekend.
4.9
Was well presented
Kids loved the loft space
Lovely views on the deck
4.9
A fantastic base for getting amongst Hanmer bike tracks, walking trails and hot pools. Highly recommended
4.9
Property was just right for us. In a good location to walk up Conical Hill and a short walk into the centre. The house had everything we needed for our week long stay and was very tidy and well presented. We LOVED the bench top oven!
4.9
Great location in quiet cul de sac close to town. Lovely family home but not suitable for anyone with mobility issues as all bedrooms are assessable only via stairs or a ladder. We did most of our cooking outside on the BBQ as there is no proper oven inside, this worked for us as we had great weather but it wouldn’t be practical in the colder months. Having two young children (3&5) the ladder to the loft in the living room caused a lot of anxiety, as did the fragile shower door but we survived!
4.9
Compact but spaces being separated feels like you get a quiet spot away from each other - everything you need and easy check in and out process
4.9
Was a great place with plenty of space for downtime for the teens and mum and dad.
Was nice and comfortable. Would definitely hire again
4.9
Naomi was great to deal with.
The property was so spacious, warm and well equiped. The location was great.
4.9
Lovely spot onthe hill. Good value. Had a great stay.
4.9
Exactly as described. Cute, private and perfectly suited our needs for a short stay. It snowed while there so this added an element of excitement to our stay. Snug and cozy while inside. Hope you enjoy as much as we did.
4.9
I have written my review already so it’s hard to muster up the energy to write it again.
We loved our stay at Snowdrop Chalet. Great location, comfy beds, super easy check in, amazing communication with Naomi. The cottage was warm and cozy. It has a great location on the hill, amazing decks to enjoy a morning coffee or a meal on, cool gardens and is super affordable. A short walk to town, direct access to Conical hill and we all really enjoyed being there. I always travel with our dog so having him able to stay with us was also fabulous. Thanks for everything, we hope to be back.
4.9
We loved the log fire. The house is walking distance to the woods, had a walk up the walking track. Plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen has the best view of the mountains and from the loft window you can see the town. We enjoyed having board games and puzzles, kept the little one busy.
4.9
Loved the peaceful surroundings, log fire, and proximity to the springs and Conical Hill.
4.9
Great heating options but actually having a sunny living area and outdoor area is just as crucial. There was kindling chopped for the fire which was appreciated.This chalet is on the sunny north East slope of Conical Hill. Watch out if you go elsewhere in winter as there are some south west faing streets on Conical Hill with holiday homes that dont see the sun for weeks on end in Winter which must be grim and unpleasant.This spot is the opposite.This house is well equipped and tidy. Guests must be prepared to clean the house properly after themselves as it explainsas this is a Holiday home, not a motel with cleaners.It is a nice walk to the village. Will recommend to my friends and family. Thanks to the family that trust visitors will do the right thing.
4.9
We absolutely loved this property! So close to everything and the pottery is just beautifully displayed. I would highly recommend this property for a wee holiday. We would defintely stay at this property again. It was so homely and so comfortable. Thank you so much to the hosts!
4.9
We thoroughly enjoyed staying here while in Hanmer Springs! The fire was so cozy and plenty of wood as was needed. Kids loved the loft. The views were just fabulous. We would most definitely stay again and recommend this bach to everyone. Thank you
4.9
Quiet, tidy and peaceful. Beautiful grounds and views from secluded balconies. We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend away in such comfortable lodgings.
4.9
We really enjoyed our stay at Snowdrop Chalet.
Very well equiped kitchen and beautifully warm.
The board games were a plus and we really appreciated being able to bring our little dog.
Thanks!
4.9
We had a lovely stay and would come back here to stay again. The location has the most amazing view.
Parking is convenient and easy. We stayed in the Middle of winter with some snow and it was so warm and cosy. Great facilities. We had a fun weekend and felt very welcome staying. Totally recommend.
4.9
Good stay, just needed axe, to cut kindling. Shower is one thing that lets it down.
In winter need good shower!
4.9
We have stayed at many holiday houses and never experienced this! Pillows, duvets, blankets and mattresses were urine and blood stained. They had obviously never been washed or even checked. The instructions sent prior to arrival indicated that they employ a contractor to check the property, but on arrival this was obviously not the case. The shower is also in a bad state, but by far the bedding ruined our weekend. My parents are elderly and ended up driving home as they couldn't stomach sleeping on the bed. I called the owner and she said there was nothing she could do about the bedding. Please sort this! Snowdrop Chalet has been a delightful spot to stay but has sadly been neglected.
4.9
Great location with lovely views. Just the right size for the 4 of us. Cosy and warm too! Overall a perfect place to stay.
4.9
had a great stay very spacious, warm and cozy
older grand kids enjoyed the mezzanine floor
very good hosts let us check out later because the power outage.
just chilled out and watched movies and walksin the nature
thank you
FAQs
How much does this chalet cost compared to others in Hanmer Springs?
The average price for a rental in Hanmer Springs is R 2,274 per night. This rental is R 306 above the average.
Is parking included with this chalet?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Alpine retreat - perfect for couples or families.<br>Cute, quiet, quaint.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this chalet?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this chalet. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Alpine retreat - perfect for couples or families.<br>Cute, quiet, quaint. pet friendly?
Yes! This chalet is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Alpine retreat - perfect for couples or families.<br>Cute, quiet, quaint.?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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