16 Dreamy Ski Cabins We Wish We Were Holed Up In This Winter

While you’re hunkered down at home, fix yourself a hot toddy and enjoy a virtual tour of these snowbound chalets.

Dec 1, 2020 - 00:17
16 Dreamy Ski Cabins We Wish We Were Holed Up In This Winter

While you’re hunkered down at home, fix yourself a hot toddy and enjoy a virtual tour of these snowbound chalets.

The contemporary home's gabled roofline and timber materials are a nod to the traditional alpine vernacular.

With travel plans disrupted by COVID-19 and usually bustling resorts refining safety protocols for a pandemic-adapted ski season, a snowy holiday at the slopes may be tricky to navigate this year—but that won’t keep us from dreaming of fresh powder. For now, we’ll make do by taking a mental vacation to the wintry retreats below.

Scandinavia Meets Montana

At Alex Strohl and Andrea Dabene’s Nooq House in the Rocky Mountains of northwest Montana, highlights include a suspended fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and expansive windows.

At Alex Strohl and Andrea Dabene’s Nooq House in the Rocky Mountains of northwest Montana, highlights include a suspended fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and expansive windows. "The windows are my favorite feature. I've loved seeing the colors change in the fall, snow in the winter, and bears in the spring," says Andrea.

Photo by Alex Strohl and Andrea Dabene

Home to Whitefish Mountain Resort and neighboring Glacier National Park, the town of Whitefish, Montana, is where French photographers and outdoor enthusiasts Alex Strohl and Andrea Dabene have built their dream house with the help of Montana Creative architecture + design. Formed by two gable sections on either side of a central living area, it’s available to rent while the couple tackle another nearby project. Look out for a soaking tub, light fixtures from Schoolhouse Electric, and ceramic tiles in colors that mirror the surrounding foliage. 

Amsterdam Vibes in Oregon

Oliver and Sara Fritsch’s Mount Hood getaway—not far from Mount Hood Meadows, one of the largest ski resorts in Oregon—is tall and skinny, reminiscent of the canal houses in Amsterdam, where the Fritsch family lived for three years. Also notable is the facade, painted in a custom shade of soft black. Inside, the house is arranged in a reverse layout, with the open living space located at the top.

Oliver and Sara Fritsch’s Mount Hood getaway—not far from Mount Hood Meadows, one of the largest ski resorts in Oregon—is tall and skinny, reminiscent of the canal houses in Amsterdam, where the Fritsch family lived for three years. Also notable is the facade, painted in a custom shade of soft black. Inside, the house is arranged in a reverse layout, with the open living space located at the top.

Photo: Mikola Accuardi

As president of Portland, Oregon–based Schoolhouse Electric, the custom lighting manufacturer and lifestyle goods purveyor, Sara Fritsch has an innate sense of style. For her family’s chalet—the handiwork of Keystone Architecture Planning & Project Management, Ethan Beck Homes, and Casework—mirroring the Dutch social philosophy of gezellig was key. "We wanted to capture the cozy," says Fritsch. "Gezellig is something that attracts people, encourages them to gather and stay a while." The black brick fireplace, accompanied by fur throws, floor cushions, and a bespoke floral sectional inspired by one of Dutch artist Jan Davidszoon de Heem’s still life paintings, heightens that welcoming aura.

17th-Century Swiss Style

In the cobblestoned center of Andermatt, Switzerland, renowned for its skiing, locals Al and Francesca Breach scooped up a cottage dating from 1620 that they hoped to transform into an office with a ground-floor wine bar and guest accommodations. Although it was reimagined for contemporary living, it is graced with inviting old touches, like an original stone oven that still provides heat.

In the cobblestoned center of Andermatt, Switzerland, renowned for its skiing, locals Al and Francesca Breach scooped up a cottage dating from 1620 that they hoped to transform into an office with a ground-floor wine bar and guest accommodations. Although it was reimagined for contemporary living, it is graced with inviting old touches, like an original stone oven that still provides heat.

Photo: James Brittain

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