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The Stemwinder Chalet by Simply Kimberley

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A spacious living area with a large wooden staircase, leather sofas, and a dining area with a high ceiling and large windows.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a stove.
A spacious interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a cozy seating area with a fireplace.
A hot tub on a wooden deck with wicker furniture and a stone fire table.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kimberley Alpine Resort

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Kimberley, BC
  • Place, North Star Express Ski Lift
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kimberley Alpine Resort
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Trickle Creek Golf Course
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cranbrook, BC (YXC-Canadian Rockies Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kimberley

Located in Kimberley, this chalet is in the mountains. Kimberley's Underground Mining Railway and Kimberley Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kimberley Alpine Resort and Trickle Creek Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Centre 64 and Kimberley Aquatic Centre. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Kimberley, BC

What's nearby

  • North Star Express Ski Lift - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kimberley Alpine Resort - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Trickle Creek Golf Course - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • 1300m Sprint Loop - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kimberley's Underground Mining Railway - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Cranbrook, BC (YXC-Canadian Rockies Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shed - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pedal & Tap - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Our Place restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bean Tree Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Stemwinder Chalet by Simply Kimberley pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Stemwinder Chalet by Simply Kimberley?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Stemwinder Chalet by Simply Kimberley on 4 Nov 2026 start from AU$3,533, 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 The Stemwinder Chalet by Simply Kimberley?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Stemwinder Chalet by Simply Kimberley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Stemwinder Chalet by Simply Kimberley?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Stemwinder Chalet by Simply Kimberley located?

Located in the mountains, this Kimberley chalet offers ski-in/ski-out access within 1 mile (2 km) of Kimberley Alpine Resort, Easy Way and Trickle Creek Golf Course. 1300m Sprint Loop and 3.3km Race Loop are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for a golf trip with a large group and the Stemwinder property was perfect for our needs. Clean and spacious with a hot tub. Our host was an excellent communicator and gave us options for our stay in terms of things to see and transport options. Would highly recommend this properly for a larger group looking for somewhere to stay in Kimberley.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Thank you, John. Have a great year coming up and hopefully we'll see your crew down the line -- Tod.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property, perfect for a large family gathering
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
It was a pleasure hosting your ski group!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback, Kelsey. We'll look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great host; great house; great location!

Great host; great house; great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2025
Thanks for the accurate review, Kyle!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf trip

Great place for large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Really great hosting your crew, Vincent. Love to have you guys back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Chalet. Beautiful setting

Really nice Chalet, interesting architecture, spacious.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you for the 5 Star review, Dave. It sure was great hosting your family for your son's wedding! Hope to see you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, not exactly a ski in ski out, but a fairly short walk to the lifts. The place was very clean and the host was very good at communicating. The wood burning fireplace was a bonus but the basement area was cold. Overall a pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2026
Thank you for your review, Brad. Yes the cool basement can be warmed up with the flip of the natural gas fireplace switch! Glad your crew enjoyed the Stemwinder Chalet and yes, it's not a ski-in/out nor is it marketed that way. It's an 8-minute flat walk to the quad chair. Love to host your group at our true, ski-in/out condos!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were five guys that stayed in this home while in Kimberley for a fly fishing trip. The house was very clean, well stocked and provided more than enough space for us to relax and enjoy the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Thank you for the review, Steven! We were happy to host your incoming fly-fishing group! Glad the chalet worked well for your crew.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great amenities, great location!

Easy check in and out process, so you can get right to enjoying the gorgeous chalet! Would absolutely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you for your kind words, Alison! Glad you enjoyed the chalet over the Mine Reclamation conference:) See you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect accommodation. The house is beautiful and equipped with everything you could possibly need. We had a group of 10 and fit everyone very comfortably. We were close to the skill hill and town. Tod was a very responsive host and excellent communicator. I would highly recommend this house and we hope to be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2026
Hi Karen. That is an accurate and WONDERFUL review - thank you. We try hard to ensure all the key comforts are in place and the amenities are well stocked:). It was really great to host your New Years group and we'll look forward to your return. Best of 2026 to you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carman 2019

Awesome location, great set-up for families, we will no doubt be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thanks for the review and I'll welcome your crew back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Golf Trip

House was great for us 8 guys to enjoy a few days of Golf and fun. Outside deck and firepit are great for hanging out and the steam room is a bonus after golf. Great service and we will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for extended family holiday

Our family of kids, their spouses and our grandchildren really enjoyed our stay. Great location ... close to playground, great for mountain biking, road cycling and hiking and not too far from the lake. Upstairs rooms got a little hot (no air conditioning) despite cool evenings on the mountain, but it was manageable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
HI Wayne - super great to host your summer family gathering during one of our hot periods! Hope to see you again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charming chalet

We rented the Stemwinder Chalet for a week for our son's wedding. The chalet was well appointed, with great entertaining space and easily handled both our accommodation needs and socializing around a wedding! Everyone wished they could stay longer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you very much for the 5 Star Review, Janet! It's very appreciated and it was sure a pleasure to host your family for the week and the big gathering the night of June 30th. See you again:)!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good space in the property for a group of 8. Beds were all good and the hot tub and sitting area on the back deck were both great. One shower did not work properly (the owner says he is trying to get it fixed) and the kitchen is quite small. No room for more than 2 people at a time. There is also no TV on the main level. Overall a good place to stay that met our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better Than Advertised!

My family of 5 and in laws spent 5 nights at the Stemwinder in mid December. The property is outstanding as is Tod, the host, who was very responsive to any inquiry. The home comes with lots of extra creature comforts and is very spacious. The location of the property is great as its sandwiched in between some exceptional restaurants, the nordic ski track and of course the alpine resort. We will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Be Like Charles! Thank you Charles for your kind words, again, and for bringing your family to stay at my Stemwinder Chalet. See you down the line!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Stemwinder Chalet is absolutely amazing!!!

We just got back from an amazing weekend stay at the Stemwinder Chalet. We can't say enough great things about the house and our stay. The house is very clean and nicely upgraded. There were 4 families with kids in the house and there was never a time when we felt cramped or in each other way. Great outdoor space off the kitchen is where we spent most of our time and right next to the basketball court and park for the kids. One item I wanted to mention was there is lot of plates, cutlery cups etc that there was always a plate even with our large party. I would definitely come back and this may end up being our annual destination. Tod thank you for all your help!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Well thank you so, so much for the outstanding review, Sheldon. Sorry we didn't get to meet this time but I'm liking the sounds of your crew coming back! With all those families, let me help you find the hidden secrets (turtles and swimming lakes) of Kimberley and area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Venue!

The Stemwinder Shalet is a beautiful home and was very well stocked. We were a group of four families, whom all had kids between 6 and 8 years and there was tons of room for all of us. Tod was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions. The location is close to the ski resort but wasn’t quite ski-in/ski-out. It took about 5-10 min to walk up to the lift. When the path is snowed in enough, you can just about ski pole your way to the backyard. For most, it was just easier to drive the 1-2 minutes to the parking lot. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
What a great review, Greg and I'm so glad your families enjoyed our Stemwinder Chalet by Simply Kimberley. We'll look forward to your return and thank you for taking the time to pen this review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Spacious, cozy, quite and many pleasant amenities!!

Our family of 12 (9 adults and 3 children under the age of 3), and 2 dogs, recently, April 2019, stayed at the Stemwinder Chalet and we were very impressed with the amount of room and the many amenities the house had to offer. The hot tube and fire table on the deck; the heated bathroom floors; the steam bath in the lower bathroom; ping pong table; hockey nets and sticks and more. The kitchen was well supplied with all the equipment we needed to serve Easter dinner for our crew without unpacking the baking and serving dishes we brought. There are plenty of dishes and silverware and the fridge was large enough for the supplies we brought. The chalet is very cozy and comfortable and the sleeping arrangements worked very well for our family. The bed rooms were very quite and noise did not carry from one floor to another. Our grandson wanted us to stay forever and thought we could all live there together! Tod was very accommodating to our early arrival and a later then normal departure. Everything work as designed and there was no need to contact Tod during our visit. The neighbors were very accommodating also. We will definitely be back next year as this was a very comfortable chalet for a large group. RDM
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
What a wonderful review! Thank you Dean. I'm so glad your family thoroughly enjoyed your Easter visit and I look fwd to your return - Tod, Simply Kimberley.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay and comfortable place to host a family reunion!

Really enjoyed the place, was amazing for a big group and has an excellently appointed kitchen to cook for large groups. Place was very clean and comfortable!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

3 night stay

Thanks Tod Our whole family enjoyed your exceptional Stemwinder Chalet and hope to do again. So nice to get together in such a spacious facility. The adult grand kids really enjoyed the hot tube
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent vacation property

Everyone enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kimberley

Great property! Great location Will be staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stemwinder Chalet

The place is beautiful and very large. Easily can sleep 12 people. The hottub, steam room, table tennis were all hits with our group as was the large TV in the basement. The location is magnificent and we have already booked to go back next Christmas!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Right on, David. It was a pleasure hosting your family for your pre-Christmas escape and I look forward to having you back next December 2021. Take care in the meantime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property - has everything you need!

We had such a great weekend at this beautiful property. The outdoor space was perfect for enjoying the beautiful fall weather, and the inside was such a cozy but luxurious feel. The rooms were all well separated and provided privacy and comfort to all guests. The dining table was perfect for a group of 10. We're already talking about coming back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
It was a pleasure to host your group, Stefanie. Thank you for leaving the chalet in great shape and we'll love to host you again.
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