The long, windy, and bumpy gravel road up the mountain was our introduction to the chalet. The spectacular views were more than worth it! The setting is spectacular, with a wraparound porch to help capture it. To leave the most accurate review we'll summarize by room. The open floor plan, kitchen, dining, and living room allowed views of the mountains and forest from each area. First, the kitchen. It was one of the better-equiped ones we've had in our travels. There were few things lacking but we would suggest getting the knives sharpened, obtaining a potato peeler and cheese slicer, and some glass bowls of various sizes. The plastic ones could not go in the oven! The dining table seated more than we needed and it was good for playing Monopoly as well. The living room was comfortable and we could imagine sitting in front of a log fire in the winter. However, the TV was a disappointment and would have been more so if we needed it for entertainment. There were plenty of TV channels available, but the DVD player did not have the appropriate cable (we had brought movies anticipating the slow wifi). Also, while a Roku remote was provided, the wifi speed was way too slow to use it. This was not a surprise as other reviewers had prepared us for this eventuality. The bedrooms had plenty of beds for a crowd and each has its own bathroom. A big plus! The master bath, however, was surprisingly small given the size of the master suite. It was a one-person bathroom for sure! All bathrooms had ample, absorbent towels and were spotlessly clean. It should be noted that the master bedroom is a loft. And while that allowed for great views of the mountains, it didn't afford the privacy and quiet of a separate room. We found that if one of us wanted to sleep in, or anyone wanted to watch a late-night TV show it was impossible. If we were to make any structural change to the house it would be to wall off the master and have a large picture window to keep the view. The basement entertainment was great for our grandsons. The video arcade would have been used more if we had not been gone all day, but it was there when needed. The two downsides of the basement were the musty smell and the cold (it's a basement after all!). A heater was provided, but we found that closing the A/C vents and wearing a sweatshirt worked fine. A dehumidifier is a must. The hot tub was unusable; vents broken, cover caved in and too chlorinated. With a few changes the chalet would be perfect!
