Ponderosa Treehouse

Accommodation Overview

This magical vacation rental chalet with breathtaking mountain and wooded views sleeps up to 6 and has 825 sq. ft. of highly functional living space, plus a large balcony with outdoor dining and private hot tub. Ponderosa Chalet is 100% ski-in AND ski-out, located not near, but ON Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort’s Hope Slope. You can ski to Chair #3 in less than 30 seconds! And coming home is EASY – just ski to your front door! All summer and winter resort amenities are within easy walking/skiing distance, including bars, restaurants, shops, etc.

Join Us on a Walkthrough of Ponderosa Treehouse…

Walking in from Ponderosa Chalet’s bridge, you’ll find that thoughtful design begins before you even walk in the front door, with a keypad-locked cabinet for your skis or snowboard conveniently located on the porch. As you enter the chalet, you’ll find the turret stairs and our welcoming entry area to your left, which has a native Ponderosa pine bench to let you put your ski boots on in comfort as well as shelves and cubbies to store all your gear. There’s a full bathroom to your right, for ease when you’re hustling in from the slopes.

As you explore the main level’s open floor plan, the jaw-droppingly spectacular great room with cathedral ceiling will unfold in front of you. Suspended above the forest floor, with floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides, you’ll feel like you’re living in the trees every moment of your stay. With a beautiful gas fireplace graced with Montana Moss rock and a native Ponderosa pine mantle to your right, the great room’s cozy ambiance also creates a toasty atmosphere throughout the chalet. And if after a long day of skiing or hiking you just need to relax a bit, you’ll find a large television with Netflix and Amazon.

Those trees are what will draw you outside, as you slide open the twelve foot window wall and step out onto your 400 sq. ft. deck wrapping around the back of the chalet, high above the forest floor. With a Polywood table seating six and a quality Weber grill, you can cook and dine al fresco as much as you’d like. And when those aching muscles need a little love, your own private hot tub awaits you, perched high amongst the trees.

Returning inside, you’ll find the gourmet kitchen – a chef’s dream! – to the right. With a gourmet Bosch gas range, a convection oven with microwave, dishwasher and french door refrigerator/freezer, you’ll have all the conveniences of home. The gorgeous Cambria Quartz countertops add the finishing touch for a jaw-dropping WOW factor. We provide Mikasa dishes, glassware, utensils and Riedel wine glasses for 8, as well as cooking essentials such as oil, salt, pepper and spices. To help you get going in the morning, we have an easy to use coffee maker with a separate kettle for tea.

The dining island seats seven at mealtime and also functions as an additional prep area or workstation. With high speed wifi throughout the chalet and plenty of outlets underneath the island countertop, you’ll be able to get things done and keep all your devices charged when you just can’t escape that pesky inbox.

Opposite the island you’ll find the master bedroom. The comfy king bed, with a memory foam mattress and luxurious down comforter, is cantilevered out into a window area, so you’ll feel like you’re hanging from the treetops. You’ve got to see it to fully appreciate the amazing architecture! The master is divided from the great room by 3 floor-to-ceiling sliding barn doors that allow great flexibility. By day, leave the doors open for an even more open feel and by night, simply close them for privacy. The main level bathroom, complete with washer and dryer, is just around the corner.

The loft above, accessible via the turret staircase and open to the great room below, features a king and two twin beds and is perfect for small families as it has its own full bathroom as well. Every bed in the chalet has high thread count linens, a cozy bed warmer, a toasty down comforter and luxurious pillows.  We provide oversize bath sheet towels in each bathroom and also for the hot tub.

From the loft you can take a ship’s ladder to the top of the turret – a favorite place to be. This cozy 8′ round room is perfect for viewing the slopes with its 7′ round Xorbee microfiber cushion. For a really killer experience, turn off the lights and enjoy the 600 fiber optic twinkle lights in the ceiling!

Rates & Availability

Check in is at 4pm, with check out by 10am. We require minimum stays, depending upon the season.  For shorter stays during the spring and fall shoulder seasons, please get in touch with us and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.