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Stay IN TOWN at a cozy French Alpine Ski Chalet

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The Living Room stretches out to the deck.
Cozy reading nook.
Living room and dining areas with access to the deck only in the summer.
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Ketchum, ID
  • Place, Sun Valley Visitor Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, River Run Day Lodge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sun Valley Ski Resort
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Children's Bunk Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Red Toile Guest Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stay IN TOWN at a cozy French Alpine Ski Chalet

We look forward to making you feel at home in our completely remodeled 3BR/2BA condo that uses elegant European furnishings and tasteful Alpine architectural details that set off the beautiful mature trees facing the living room. The soft honey-colored Fir/Larch wood paneling seen throughout the house and the wide-plank bleached pine wood floors give you a cozy mountain chalet feel while letting in the bright sunlight so famous for Sun Valley.

We offer a self-check-in. A week out from your arrival, I will send you instructions and a code for the keyless door. Check-in is after 3:00 pm, and check-out is at 10:00 am.

Our upstairs cozy master suite with an ensuite bath/shower offers soft wood paneling, pine floors, and sophisticated blackout drapes. A 55 wall-mounted LG smart HDTV can be viewed from your queen-size Euro pillow top bed. A portable AC unit and a ceiling fan are provided during the summer.

Downstairs is a twin-bed guest room wrapped in red French toile wallpaper and matching blackout curtains. Our second twin bedroom is an Alpine, charming, built-in wood-paneled children's bunk bedroom with blackout curtains. Fans are provided for downstairs bedrooms during the summer months.

The downstairs bathroom has an ample, modern glassed-in shower area with a large hydro-massaging shower head, a custom-built-in sink with an Italian white marble countertop. There is also a functional laundry closet equipped with a large stack Bosch washer and dryer.

The kitchen is compact but well-equipped. There is a five-burner gas stove, a complete set of gourmet All-Clad pots, a microwave, a dishwasher, full dinner service for 12, and a Nespresso coffee maker.

The living room is a cozy, well-appointed room with a dining and seating area. A backlit built-in bookcase has a 42-inch wall-mounted swiveling Smart LG and iPhone dock speaker (good for most devices).

Additional amenities include a 570-square-foot wrap-around deck with Adirondack seating and a dining table for up to 5. The noise ordinance for Ketchum is quiet from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am.

We also offer a heated storage room with a private locker for ski equipment and an outside bike area.

While we pride ourselves on the quality of our interiors, we recognize that our condo building, built way back in the 1970s, needs upgrades. This year, the HOA put up a new dark grey metal roof. Our next HOA project is to give TLC to the exterior. Please excuse the look of our outside until it is finished.

Our local property manager, Eiron, can be reached during your stay at (208) 720-6438.




Keywords: Condo, Downtown Ketchum, (3) bedrooms, (2) baths
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome. Family games provided.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Parents, please help us keep our property in good condition for our next guests! Final cleaning depends on guest total and condition at checkout.
All sporting equipment and strollers must be stored in the locked storage area to the left of the parking lot. Please, no shoes in the house. Thanks!

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No events allowed.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ketchum

Located in Downtown Ketchum, a neighbourhood in Ketchum, this condo is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sawtooth National Forest and Dollar Mountain, while Sun Valley Museum of History and Gallery DeNovo are cultural highlights. Argyros Performing Arts Center and PK's Ski and Sports are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Ketchum, ID

What's nearby

  • Gail Severn Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sun Valley Center for the Arts - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sun Valley Visitor Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • River Run Day Lodge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sun Valley Ski Resort - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cabanita - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪TNT Taproom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pioneer Saloon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lefty's Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wiseguy Pizza Pie - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay IN TOWN at a cozy French Alpine Ski Chalet pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay IN TOWN at a cozy French Alpine Ski Chalet ?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay IN TOWN at a cozy French Alpine Ski Chalet on 9 May 2026 start from £336, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Stay IN TOWN at a cozy French Alpine Ski Chalet ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stay IN TOWN at a cozy French Alpine Ski Chalet ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay IN TOWN at a cozy French Alpine Ski Chalet ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay IN TOWN at a cozy French Alpine Ski Chalet located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out condo building in Downtown Ketchum is within a 15-minute walk of Sun Valley Museum of History and Sun Valley Ski Resort, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Gallery DeNovo and Argyros Performing Arts Center are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2026
It was a pleasure to host Mike and his family. Communication was seamless from the beginning. They followed all the checkout instructions and left the unit clean. We would be delighted to welcome them back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I absolutely loved staying at this place! The interior was beautifully decorated and was cozy and charming as described. It had a nice outdoor deck where we could sit and relax after a day of skiing. The property was located right in downtown Ketchum so we could walk to all of the shops and restaurants. It was only a 5-minute free shuttle ride or a 15-minute walk to the ski slopes. In fact we did not even need to rent a car because there were free mountain shuttle rides available even to- and from- the airport. Our host was very friendly and available to answer any questions. The kitchen had all “high-end” appliances. Our stay here exceeded my “expectations” (which are generally pretty high). Definitely plan to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2026
Kristen is a guest you wish for as an owner. Her communication and responsiveness were impeccable. Her stay with us was great. We would be happy to have her back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski vacation

Great place and location. The owner was engaged and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place close to everything.

Nicely appointed with great amenities. We appreciate these well stocked places.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2024
We aim to host stays that make our guests feel special and on vacation. Thank you for noticing our amenities! Leslie
Verified

8/10 Good

Courtney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Downtown Ketchum

Great location. Cute condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2025
Our location is a selling feature of our property!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Ketchum location

Cozy condo perfect for 4 adults. Well equipped kitchen, ski locker, quiet building. Great location for us during World Cup Finals.Close to downtown restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at Sun Valley

What a fantastic stay in a wonderful condo. Everything about Sun Valley was truly special including the stay in this condo. It is perfectly located for easy access to the slopes and the town. I highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Please disregard the one star for skiing experience as our stay was not in ski season, but there was no N/A response available and a response was required. The French Alpine Ski Chalet was clean, cozy, comfortable, and nicely decorated. The condo had ample parking for our cars and was well provisioned for a comfortable stay in easy walking distance of any place in town. We were able to cook meals easily with the tools provided, and had two coffeemaker choices! We would love to stay here again any time of year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thank you for your review. We are grateful to our guests like you who enjoy the easy walking distance to town and the cozy comfort of our property. We would be happy to have you back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, Convenient, Compact

Adorable, well appointed, great location to town & mountain. Hope to return
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing vacation rental

We really enjoyed our stay. Check in was easy. The condo was a bit more lived in than I was expecting, but in a delightful well kept home kind of way. Location can’t be beat.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2021
Thank you so much for your feedback. It is a top priority for us that our guest guests feel right at home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice as advertised

Just what we expected. Walk to dinner and ski bus
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sun Valley ski stay Feb 1st-6th

Had a wonderful stay at this condo. It was incredibly charming and clearly intentional in guest comfort. We had everything we needed and the location was perfect with easy walking distance to cafes, shops, and restaurants in Ketchum and short drive to the mountain. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review. We feel lucky to have a fabulous location and great guests!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

Perfect in-town location

Great location to walk to everything in town, and the mountains. We planned to rent a car and never did! We loved the charming condo -- it's so well kept, clean and comfortable, and quiet.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. We have many hidden gems in our property, the least of which is our in-town location making renting a car obsolete! Leslie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in Ketchum!

This property was wonderful. It had everything we needed and was in a great location. We could not have had a better week in Ketchum. Thank you, Leslie, for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2021
Thank you so much for choosing to. stay with us in these challenging times. We look forward to having you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

Basic and clean. As described and well located. Thanks!

We came up for a week with our kids and had a blast. Cozy unit in good location. No surprises and as described.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review and we are please that our property was just as you expected. We strive for clean and cozy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

French Chateau in Sun Valley

We stayed a week and the place was wonderful. It was fully renovated and impeccably clean. The location was perfect for us in that we were there for a wedding and were close to the hotel where most of our friends and family stayed and also walking distance to town center and near Bald Mountain. It was a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Anna marie R.

Perfect summer vacation

My family and I stayed again in this charming 3-2 unit in Ketchum, ID this summer. We love the amenities that this home provides. It is very comfortable and quiet. And the location is so central to everything. We never used our car. We would stay here again and highly recommend this VRBO.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
We think that there are lots of great things about our property but the location and not needing a car to get around town is up there.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Wonderful

Our visit to Leslie’s place over the holidays could not have been any better. Her place is clean and decorated as beautifully as her pictures show. Her local property manager was so welcoming and so helpful with many local tips on things to do. The location was fantastic and we could walk everywhere. We will definitely go back. Steve
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
We are always pleased that guests enjoy our property and do our best to make each guests' stay a memorable family time.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

T S.

My Bliss in Ketchum, Idaho

I love visiting Ketchum and this condo/home is so conveniently located to the best restaurants, shopping and of course, ice cream! But besides the stellar location, this condo is beautifully appointed, lovely to spend time in, comfortable and cozy. I look forward to breakfast in the light and bright dining area, reading in the afternoon light that fills the living space, and cocktails by the cozy fire in the evening. Beautiful trees surround. It has all you need for a spectacular summer or winter getaway. I cannot wait to book again!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review and for choosing to stay with us. Guests often tell us that our living room and dining area is like being in a tree house thanks to the beautiful mature evergreens and Silver Dollar trees we have to gaze out on from our windows. It's hard to say what season is the best to visit Sun Valley in but, we certainly love the long warm sunny days and nights. We are glad you enjoyed your summer visit with us and we hope you come back to see Sun Valley in the winter.
Verified

6/10 Okay

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

This worked out well for us and it was handy to be able to walk into town. The living area is very nice and the kitchen was generally well-equipped, though a coffee-maker would have been useful. The two downstairs bedrooms are adequate, but the bunk beds are a tight fit for anyone over 6' tall. Very hot during our stay and some fans for the bedrooms would have been much appreciated as they are not well-ventilated. In all, however, a most pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2021
We appreciate the suggestions and we have installed 2 fans in each of our downstairs bedrooms. Upstairs there is a portable AC. And we agree that our location cannot be beaten.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Fantastic location edge of town and close to Baldy

We loved our stay at Leslie's European Alpine chalet. We are a family of 4 with teenage boys, so it was great to have our own private master suite upstairs with bathroom. Bed was super comfortable. There are 2 bedrooms downstairs so each boy had his own room. The condo was well cared for and completely updated with a Euro ski chalet feel. There is a cozy wood fireplace in the family/TV room right off the kitchen, and heated storage downstairs for skis and boots as well as parking. Most importantly, the place is on the edge of town (two blocks to restaurants/shops) so quiet but very convenient. It is a short walk to nordic trails and a short shuttle to Baldi that picks up about a block away. We will definitely stay again!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Our heated storage area is definitely a plus for winter sports and we are pleased that our cozy ski chalet feel is a feature reason for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yearly Ski Trips.... Awesome Location & So Comfy

We got married skiing 15+ years ago and have planned ski trips with groups ever since. We had 5 Adults and this was perfect. Great views of River Run, walk to everything in town, great details, amenities and well stocked kitchen. Notes were thorough on how to utilize everything (rarity). It's a cozy condo, can't really fit more than 2 in the kitchen at a time but we loved it. We had some small hiccups but the Owner & Property Manager were very accommodating and got back to us right away. Had to do with snow....18" overbite on day 1...which was the best day of skiing on the whole trip so definitely not complaining. Would definitely VRBO this unit again!! Hope to be back soon :)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2023
Thank you for your review and stay with us. We are not impartial as we too think Sun Valley skiing is the best of the best.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alpine Chalet in the heart of Ketchum/Sun Valley

It would be tough to find a more charming 3 bedroom apartment in this perfect location in Sun Valley: it is a minute’s walk to restaurants and shopping and a comfortable walk on the Wood River Trail (or a brief free shuttle) to the River Run lifts. At night you can sit by the fire and see the lights of the groomers on baldy. The owner, Leslie, was so kind and made us feel at home for our holiday stay. The property manager, Regina, is phenomenal and can make anything happen! We stayed with our family of five, including 3 twenty-something’s and found we had ample space and everything we needed. The master suite being upstairs provides excellent privacy. Would stay again in a heartbeat! What others have said about the slightly worn exterior of the building is true. But the condo is amazingly nestled in the trees for a downtown location, and we came to view the spotless modern condos nearby as soulless compared to our cozy alpine chalet!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Kathy, Thank you so much for the kind review. It was special for us to have a family in our condo during Christmas that really took advantage of all that Sun Valley offers. We would love to have you back as well. Have good 2020. Best, Leslie PS For some reason my review of you did not include your communication. I am not sure what I did (or did not) do. My apologies but thank you again for your review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location in Ketchum

Our family of five (2 adults and 3 children 9 and under) had a fabulous stay in River Run. We loved the location. It was so easy to walk to restaurants and shopping. The condo had everything we needed and was nicely decorated. My only 4 star was because there was a picture of the dollhouse in the pink and white bedroom. My 7 year old twin girls had seen the picture and could not wait to stay in the room with the pink and white stripes and play with the doll house. The doll house was covered with a sheet and a note that said to please not touch it. I completely understand and I'm sure it is a family treasure, but maybe it should not be in the picture so there is no expectation. Otherwise everything was great, and I would highly recommend River Run. Leslie was great to rent from, and she communicated every step of the way. Thanks for a great family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for pointing out our doll house photo. A picture of our doll house should not be in the photos as it is something that is a prized childhood memory which is hard to share.
Archival

4/10 Poor

Krista R.

Overstated description

This property is not a home or Ski Chalet, but a second floor condo in an older complex. The description and photos do not accurately reflect the property. It is not "right in downtown", but on the outskirts. The downstairs bathroom had not heat. The master bathroom does not have a fullsized shower so no heat was a problem. A request for a refund pased the min stay, as departed early, was denied. It is not a place to stay for a week. The price point inferred luxury finish and spaces, which this unit in a condo was not. Mary the property manager was a delight.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
We are very sorry that your stay was disappointing as we pride ourselves on our positive history of providing a full service guest experience. Though you opted to shorten your stay with us our "no cancellation policy" was in place however, as a gesture of good will towards your concerns we did return in full the your cleaning deposit and of course all taxes on nights you did not use.

About the host

Hosted by Leslie Knutson

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I grew up Los Angeles, California. Having fallen in love with European furnishings and style my husband and I have carefully brought back unique and beautiful pieces for our home in Sun Valley.

Why they chose this property

My family has had a place in Sun Valley since the early 70s. Having grown up with the magic of Sun Valley whether it is for the winter wonderland of Christmas or the breathtaking beauty of summer, owning a place in Sun Valley just seemed like home.

What makes this property unique

We love the location of our condo as it is minutes away from all the outdoor activities that we love including downhill skiing from River Run Plaza or hiking up Baldy. At night we are just steps away from the movies and downtown Ketchum which provides many shopping and dining opportunities. Just a stone's throw away is the picturesque Sun Valley lodge with it's classic ice-skating rink and world class Spa amenities.

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