chalets

plural of chalet
as in cottages
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use a mountain chalet for weekend getaways

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Recent Examples of chalets Two historic skier’s chalets, dating back to the earliest days of the town’s ski scene, are being carefully preserved and repurposed. Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 The report states that the leading types of vacation rentals for JOMO travel include beach houses, lakeside lodges, and mountain chalets. Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025 The historic landmark encompasses 259 guest rooms styled after European chalets, and the location itself is prime. Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025 Lodging options include hotels, chalets and the historic Tyrol House. Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025 The space, designed by Rose Ink Workshop, evokes the finest French chalets while still being warm and inviting to mountaingoers who are chilled to the bone. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2025 Right next to the rides is a full-size faux-Alpine village complete with charming wooden chalets. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalets
Noun
  • Top 5 Can’t Miss Book a lakefront stay at Wander the Resort, where sleek cottages and private beachfront access redefine rustic luxury.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • There are plenty of tiny houses on Amazon to suit different styles, from modern homes with sleek features to quaint cottages fit for traditional Southern looks.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Leisure’s best new hotels of 2021, Wander the Resort offers 10 luxurious glass-and-timber cabins along the quiet northern shores of West Lake.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Specifically, Wauhatchie Woodlands, a charming campground-of-sorts filled with tiny cabins.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Chalets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalets. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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