Cheap Airbnbs in ski destinations
A night here costs half of your lift ticket.
Not that a vigorous ski vacation ever feels like a ripoff, but holy Alberto Tomba has the sport gotten expensive. Lift tickets are regularly over $125, condos can go for $2,500 a week or more, and drinks at après ski bars are often pricier than they are in Vegas nightclubs. Skiing was never a budget sport, but now it’s approaching equestrian and skydiving as a “take out a loan” sport.
While we can’t do much about the price of drinks or lift tickets, we can help you control your cost of accommodations. We put our heads together with Airbnb, who dished on the 10 hottest North American ski destinations this winter, based on increased booking demand. In each spot, we found the coolest Airbnb you can rent for affordable rates, with a tolerable proximity to the mountain.
We hope you love the ski destination Airbnbs we recommend! Just so you know, Matador may collect a small commission from the links on this page if you decide to book a stay. Listed prices are accurate as of the time of publication.
Ski-in/ski-out lodge — Summit County, Colorado
Villa Panda stands at an elevation of 8,900 feet amid the Gore Range of the Rocky Mountains. Keystone Resort, Frisco Nordic Center, and Breckenridge are the closest ski areas whereas downtown Silverthorne is just a mile away. The rental has heaps of space indoors plus a hot tub and kids’ playground outside. This Play Airbnb for skiers also has a games room with classic arcade consoles and shuffleboard.
Eight guests, five bedrooms
Price: $800 per night
A-frame cabin near Breckenridge — Alma, Colorado
This 1970s cabin in Colorado has been spruced up with modern appliances, premium bedding, and a hot tub perfect for a snow day. The interiors are mindfully styled with just the essentials, ensuring the focus stays on the epic mountain scenery. Breckenridge Ski Resort is half an hour up the highway and there is a gas-burning fireplace and forced air heat to keep the cabin warm and snug.
Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $215 per night
Family Airbnb in Paradise Valley — Livingston, Montana
This exceptional cabin near Big Sky Resort was custom-built and designed using a sloping roof and retaining walls to blend into the natural landscape. The decor leans mid-century modern and maximizing the scenery took priority. Wildlife sightings are common and the Milky Way is known to put on a show. The property sits on a 30-acre estate shared with one other rental which has its own designated yard space.
Eight guests, three bedrooms
Price: $449 per night
Converted barn and stilo ski retreat — Morristown, Vermont
A short drive from Stowe Mountain Resort, Camel’s Hump, and Bolton Valley, this is one of the best Airbnbs for skiers in the North East of the United States. The hand-hewn timber barn, a characterful abode turned out with vintage appliances, is the hub of the home. Additional bedrooms and bathrooms are found in the silo with a hallway connecting the two units. There’s a treehouse in the yard and acres of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails.
Five guests, five bedrooms
Price: $820 per night
Skiers log cabin — Upper Jay, New York
This Guest Favorite Airbnb near Whiteface Mountain Resort will delight skiers and leave the whole clan longing to get snowed in. Highlights include the open-air hot tub and cedar sauna, which skiers of all abilities will appreciate. The property is split across the main chalet, a studio cabin, and a lean-to glamping cabin, thus allowing a greater sense of space – and adventure. The lifts are a 20-minute drive.
Ten guests, five bedrooms
Price: $448 per night
Luxury ski cabin in the Adirondacks — Remsen, New York
This family-friendly Airbnb for skiers near NYC has a water wheel and brook in the backyard which summons the most idyllic holiday card backdrop. There’s a fire pit outside for evenings devoted to stories and s’mores. Back indoors, the chalet is traditionally styled and furnished with premium amenities. You’ll have access to 11 acres of skiing and snow shoe trails from the property while Woods Valley is a 30-minute drive.
Eight guests, two bedrooms
Price: $315 per night
Downtown ski condo and hot tub — Anchorage, Alaska
Enjoy mountain views, downtown conveniences, and proximity to Alyeska Resort at this four-bedroom retreat for families and large groups. There’s a hot tub on the terrace primed for morning sun and evening stargazing. Rooms are sizable and the main salon’s high ceiling adds a sense of grandeur to this contemporary vacation home. In case you fancy a return for summer, the blackout curtains keep the pesky midnight sun at bay.
Eight guests, four bedrooms
Price: $268 per night
Stylish winter base camp — Park City, Utah
This ultra-glamorous townhome near Utah’s finest ski resorts includes a free door-to-door shuttle service to and from Deer Valley during the season. Besides being dressed up all ready for a magazine shoot, practicality plays a major role in this rental pad. There is ample storage space for skis and boards as well as washing facilities for freshening up your thermals between hitting the slopes. It’s a steal if you can fill all the beds.
Eight guests, three bedrooms
Price: $600 per night
Ski-in/ski-out Airbnb with epic views — Comox Valley, British Columbia, Canada
Six guests, three bedrooms
Price: $261 per night
Slopeside chalet — Agassiz, British Columbia, Canada
This ski-in/ski-out Airbnb opens directly onto the Sasquatch Mountain Resort. As a six-bedroom chalet, it offers far better value than booking condos and makes post-piste debriefs all the more fun with options to sit fireside or soak in the hot tub. There’s a huge kitchen stocked with everything needed to whip up poutine and cheese boards. Configuration-wise, it’s ideal for families and adult groups alike.
Thirteen guests, six bedrooms
Price: $643 per night
Mountain Lakeshore Condo — Bozeman, Montana
On a clear winter day the view here will trick all your internet friends into thinking you’re staying at some luxe ski getaway, rather than paying just $72 a night. This 1,200-square-foot, two-bedroom condo has a covered deck situated right on a lake, with mountain views right behind. It’s about 25 miles from Bridger Bowl and 45 miles to Big Sky, so you’ll still have a bit of a drive to the slopes. But your distance from skiing is more than made up for with your proximity to the breweries and bars of this mountain college town, also one of our Coolest Towns for 2018.
Five guests, two bedrooms
Price: $93 per night
Dog-friendly chalet with hot tub & sauna — Girdwood, Alaska
Long flights be damned, the Alyeska Resort near Anchorage has seen an 83-percent uptick in demand this year. Fortunately, that hasn’t driven prices up yet, and you can get this two-story, two-bedroom chalet with vaulted ceilings and glacial views for $200 per night, about the price of a mid-range hotel. The chalet also has a private hot tub on the deck, a wood burning stove, and a pullout sofa bed if you want to fit six people inside. And it’s only a few minutes from the slopes, meaning you won’t be driving all over sprawling Anchorage to get to your skiing.
Five guests, two bedrooms
Price: $175 per night
Three bedroom modern condo at the village — Blue Mountain, Ontario, Canada
Though Ontario has never been top of mind for many Americans as a big ski destination, Airbnb saw a 142-percent increase in demand for Blue Mountain this year. This condo puts you right in the heart of the ski village, with three bedrooms spread over two stories and 1,700 square feet. The main living area has floor-to-ceiling windows that allow maximum light in to start your morning, and the master bedroom features an oversized bathtub to soak in after a long day on the mountain.
Eight guests, three bedrooms
Price: $526 per night
Downtown old Colorado City with panoramic views — Colorado Springs, Colorado
Aspen? Vail? Telluride? Great spots. All also painfully expensive. This is probably why less-traveled Colorado Springs has seen a massive increase in demand this year. This second-floor apartment in a four-story house, available for $110 per night, has panoramic views of Cheyenne Mountain and Garden of the Gods, with heated floors and clean, white decor. The kitchen has a dishwasher, but no range. But you’re only a short walk from trendy Colorado Avenue, where you’ll find no shortage of places to eat, drink, and do whatever else one does in Colorado.
Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $110 per night
Golf course-front home with shared hot tub, easy ski access — Mt. Hood, Oregon
This 1,596-square-foot house sits right along the fairway at the Three Nines Golf Course, which dates all the way back to 1928. If you’re hearty, winter might not keep you off the greens, but if it does, the house is also only 12 miles from Mt. Hood Skibowl, 19 miles from Timberline Lodge, and 24 miles from Mt. Hood Meadows. The house is part of the Mt. Hood Oregon Resort, and staying here also gives you access to the resort’s sports courts, spa, playground, and other amenities.
Eight guests, two bedrooms
Price: $180 per night
Two-bedroom condo near Mountain Rd. — Stowe, Vermont
Stowe is underrated younger brother to blown-out Killington, a quiet little town with a challenging mountain and a world-class ski resort. Lodging, however, is limited — so a big, modern condo four miles from the mountain is quite a find. This two-bedroom spot has a wood-burning fireplace and is only a couple of miles from quaint downtown Stowe. You’d be well advised to hit the restaurants at the Stowe Mountain Lodge, as well as its underground speakeasy at Linehouse.
Six guests, two bedrooms
Price: $206 per night
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