The Stemwinder Chalet by Simply Kimberley | Ski Chalet in Kimberley
6 Bedroom Ski Chalet in East Kootenay, Kimberley
Open Dec 24-27 for Christmas! Have you ever longed for a true luxury experience in the Purcell Mountains? Your search is over. Kimberley, BC is a golf mecca in the summer and a hidden gem of a ski destination in the winter. The resort-base, Stemwinder Chalet by Simply Kimberley, is an incredible basecamp for memory-making in the mountains The firewood is stacked high, the steam room is hot, the AC is cool and the good times are waiting. One of very few properties in Kimberley with 12 beds.
Tod and Alicia, the ownerw, are tourism professional operating Simply Kimberley, a vacation management company focusing on our premium properties. We live and breathe Kimberley tourism. The Stemwinder Chalet is set up for contactless check-in with keyless entry. The door and garage codes are shared before your arrival.
Stemwinder Drive is the main entrance to the Kimberley Alpine Resort base area. Note, you can cross-country ski from the back door over to the Trickle Creek golf course where XC skiing is permitted. In summer, it's a 10-15 minute walk to Trickle Creek Golf Course although most of our golf groups choose our golf-shuttle option.
Most guests arrive by car. However, if you’d like private shuttle, our transportation business, Resort Tours and Transportation, provides charter transportation from YXC, YYC or FCA (Kalispell). In summer, our primary clientele are golf groups who enjoy our packaged green fees and daily shuttles.
The Stemwinder Chalet has access to the neighbouring paths and the many biking and hiking trails of Kimberley, BC. The property itself is accessed through the front entrance, ground-level back entrance or the single-car, garage entry door.
After a long day of golfing, skiing or adventuring, retire to the bubbling jets of the hot tub and then chil by our natural gas fire table or build a cozy fire in the living space fireplace. When it’s time to retire, you’ll hear the queen-size log beds whispering your name. From winter 2026, we now have 12 individual sleeping spaces (10 real beds + two new pull-out sofas) as we realize the importance of sleeping 12 people in their own beds.
LIVING SPACES
Framed by 600-year old locally-sourced larchwood posts and beams, a river rock fireplace (firewood is supplied), and two-story windows, the living room is nothing short of spectacular.
It’s not hard to picture yourself cuddled up on one of the leather couches in front of a roaring fire as you sip on a mug of spiced cider, surrounded by your friends and loved ones. Can you hear the conversation and laughter?
Later it’s time to venture downstairs to the TV/game room to take advantage of the 65” UHD with Netflix and Telus Optik and Telus 1G WiFi throughout. If you’re more in the mood for a friendly competition, the seat eight (8) poker/games table and an outside, covered set of cornhole (bean bag toss) can provide hours of fun and camaraderie. A large Solos stove with surround seating sits outside in the back yard. Whatever activity you choose, it will be in breathtaking style at the Stemwinder Chalet.
COOKING & DINING
The modern and fully-equipped kitchen features a professional Wolf stove and everything you’ll need whether you’re creating full-course meals, easy lunches, or simple snacks. The extra-long peninsula bar provides additional food prep space, as well as seating for 4.
Bring back the family meal tradition at the adjacent dining table for 12. Take advantage of the opportunity to share stories and plan your further adventures.
SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS & BATHROOMS
With six bedrooms and four baths, there’s no doubt everyone in your party will find their own comfortable space to claim.
On the main level, the carpeted main bedroom has a king sleigh bed, a matching dresser, nightstands and a private door leading to the outside hot tub. The en-suite bathroom offers dual vanities, a leisurely soaking tub, and a walk-in shower.
The second level has three carpeted guest rooms, two with queen beds and the other with two twins. These bedrooms share a hall bath with a tub/shower and a double pull-out sofa lives in the upper common reading area.
The lower level of the home features two guest rooms, each with a gorgeous log queen bunk bed set. The larger bedroom also has a twin bed and the games room has a new queen sized pull-out. These bedrooms share a spa-like bath with a decadent 4-person steam room and walk-in shower.
OUTDOOR AMENITIES
If you close your eyes, it’s easy to picture the warm, soothing bubbles of the hot tub massaging weary muscles. When you manage to emerge, it’s time to light the natural gas fire ring and gather around the circle, perhaps as you’re dining on a dinner grilled on the 3-burner, natural gas Weber BBQ.
We provide off-street parking for up to 5 vehicles, as well as a single-car garage. Our property line is separated from the walkway by a row of larch trees, which turn out in all their golden finery in the fall.
WHAT'S NEARBY?
In the Southeastern corner of British Columbia, a detour off Highway 95 will take you directly to the Platzl - the shopping and dining heart of downtown Kimberley.
We have the Canadian Rockies in our front yard and the Purcell Mountains in our backyard, making us the perfect starting point for both vacation memories and adventure-seeking. In Kimberley, we’ve got all that you’ve come to expect in a classic British Columbia mountain ski-town, with a few twists.
You’ll find 80+ runs and short lift lines at the Kimberley Alpine Resort. It doesn’t get any better than that!
If you dare, head underground to learn about our town’s 125-year mining history. Stock up on your organic snacks and cold-pressed juices at the Stoke Market aka “the gas station”.
With over 160 kilometres of trails and easily accessible trailheads, seven golf courses within a 30-minute drive and a number of beautiful lakes, there’s something for everyone, from the novice to the expert and kids big and small.
The mountain to Platzl ski hill shuttle is available during winter. Or, Simply Kimberley runs a small fleet of passenger vans, buses and an SUV for charter transportation.
Our home is pet-friendly with the signing of our Pet Policy ($25/night/pet). Please contact our reservations team team, if you'd like to bring your furry friend. We have a built in, wood-burning fireplace for cold winter nights, bubbling Hot Springs branded hot tub, and central AC for the hot summer nights. In May 2025, we installed 14 solar panels on the roof that now produce ~ 35% of our annual energy consumption.
The City of Kimberley is governed by a Good Neighbour Bylaw and our quiet hours of 10PM - 7AM must be respected. Stemwinder Drive is a street of residences and vacation rentals. To protect our property and to respect our neighbours, the Stemwinder Chalet is NOT a “party home”. Please rent a condo if your group is coming to Kimberley to party. We operate with License STRU 2022-105 (8 occupants).
Our chalet is equipped with a Minut device. This device monitors the property's sound levels, occupancy, and temperature while protecting our guests’ stay and privacy. For additional security purposes, the front doors exterior is monitored by a Nest cam.
Unfortunately, at this stage, we are not wheelchair-friendly.
The Stemwinder Chalet by Simply Kimberley is located in East Kootenay. The Stemwinder Chalet by Simply Kimberley provides accommodation, featuring Wellness Facilities, Guest Services, Hot Tub, among other amenities. This Ski Chalet features Wellness Facilities, Guest Services, Hot Tub, to make your stay a comfortable one.
The Stemwinder Chalet by Simply Kimberley has 6 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Ski Chalet because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Ski Chalet, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Ski Chalet has a friendly neighborhood, and the East Kootenay has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Ski Chalet in East Kootenay, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events are allowed on site property registration number stru 2022-105 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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