mountain chalets
Hillside vacation homes
Mountain chalets are rustic wooden houses or lodges built in alpine regions, originally associated with the Swiss Alps.
The style features wide eaves, exposed timber, and balconies designed for snowy climates.
The term now applies broadly to vacation homes or rental accommodations in ski resort areas: We rented a mountain chalet for the week.
- exposed beamsArchitectural supports left uncovered
- wooden shuttersHinged window coverings
- balconyRaised exterior platform
- snowFrozen crystalline precipitation
- fresh powderNewly fallen, uncompacted snow
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