Chalet

Driftwood by the Snow

Photo gallery for Driftwood by the Snow

Front balcony
Living area
Room
Dining table
Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3538.2 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

Map
Thredbo, NSW
  • Kosciuszko National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Village Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Thredbo Leisure Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Jindabyne, NSW (QJD)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Driftwood by the Snow

Tastefully decorated, cosy Riverside cabin (studio loft) suitable for couples or small families. Peaceful location in the snowgums above Thredbo River yet only 50m to shuttle bus stop taking you to Valley Terminal or Friday Flats. Short walk to Thredbo Village shops and restaurants. Ski slopes, tennis courts, bob sled, golf course and hiking trails all within easy access. Driftwood is only a few minutes walk to the Chapel if you are coming to a wedding in Thredbo.
FEATURES
Open plan living/dining area and sunny north facing balcony with mountain views
Staircase to loft queen bedroom and additional private balcony with snowgum views
Double latex sprung sofa bed.
Wifi, Smart TV with Foxtel and Stan
4 electric heaters
Fully equipped renovated kitchen with induction cooktop, oven, microwave refrigerator and dishwasher
Expressi coffee machine (Aldi)
Bathroom with shower and drying alcove & drying racks
Separate locked storeroom underneath cabin containing washing machine, dryer and room for skis, snowboards, mountain bikes or golf clubs
Coded entry to cabin & storage room - easy for adults/kids coming back at different times and no keys to get lost in the snow
Retractable fly screens on both balcony doors
Outdoor table and chairs
All linen and towels provided
Privately owned & well maintained
Short walk to complimentary village shuttle bus servicing Valley Terminal and Friday Flats

MY CALENDAR IS ALWAYS KEPT UP TO DATE AND I WILL REPLY TO YOUR REQUEST ASAP AND WITHIN 24 HOURS.

Rates are before website booking fees.

Summer rates 2024 & 2025
$190 per night & $290 cleaning fee - 2 night minimum

Winter 2025 Off Peak Season
June 6 -26 and Sep 5 - Oct 5 $360 per night & cleaning fee

Winter 2025 Peak Season
Jul 4 - Sep 4 $580 per night & cleaning fee

Winter 2025 Shoulder
Jun 27 - Jul 3 $470 per night & cleaning fee

Property manager

Susie Bardwell
Premier Host
Lock

Protect your payment — always book on Vrbo

If someone asks you to book through them or pay them directly before you book on Vrbo, report it.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Mountain view
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number Exempt

About the area

Thredbo

Located in Thredbo, this chalet is in the mountains and on a river. Thredbo Leisure Centre and Gunbarrel Express Quad Chair are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kosciuszko National Park and Kosciuszko National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Map
Thredbo, NSW

What's nearby

  • Kosciuszko National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Village Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kosciusko Express Quad Chair - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Snowgums Double Chair - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Thredbo Leisure Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Ski Tube Bullocks Flat Terminal Station - 23 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Friday Flat, Bar & Bistro - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Eagles Nest Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Frostbite Kiosk - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Pub and Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cascades - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftwood by the Snow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Driftwood by the Snow?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftwood by the Snow?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Driftwood by the Snow located?

Situated on a river, this chalet is steps away from Kosciuszko National Park and Kosciuszko National Park. Village Square and Merrits Double Chair are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

A lovely warm cozy and very relaxing villa

Fantastic stay in a very quiet part of Thredbo.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill E.

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

Perfect Thredbo getaway for two

One of our favourite stays. Easy to find & access. Communication with host excellent. Loved the quiet location, stunning views and didn’t want for anything. Storage for bikes was very handy. We were sad to leave. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie W.

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

Fabulous

The property was amazing, in a fantastic location. The listing is exactly what is offered. I loved that there was everything I needed in the kitchen and more. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn B.

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

Gorgeous

Lovely chalet nestled away amongst the snow gums. Great location to do Mt Kosciuszko. A couple of great cafes and restaurants open in the quiet village during November. Very restful and private and all the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack G.

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

Great little accommodation

Great accommodation, abit out of the way from the hussle and bussle of the village which is good. Right near arguably the best food at threadbo. The burger bar. Be carefully on the stairs after a few drinks and the queen bed wasnt super comphy but was ok
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dane M.

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

Pleasant stay

Lovely property that had all the amenities we needed. Two mates, so we used the two beds. The property is only a short 5 min walk to thredbo centre of town, or you can catch the free shuttle bus (route 2). Overall very happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Simon B.

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

Beautiful but one tiny thing…

Loved it, cozy, great view. The entry process was easy and not too far to walk and right near the pick up location for the shuttle. Only one little thing… no parking. 24 hr parking is a long way away, ended up getting parking nearby with Thredbo accommodation. If they sorted that it would be perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Cute little loft apartment

This property is in a perfect location for the snow, the bus picks you up from out the front of the complex straight down to Friday Flats & Valley Terminal. The apartment had everything that we needed. The bed was comfortable, shower hot, ample heating (it doesn't take long to heat up and stay warm) and a well stocked kitchen. The view up to the mountains was beautiful. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

We LOVE Driftwood

This is the second time we’ve stayed here and honestly I was so much more excited this year because I knew we were staying in a place that felt like our home away from home. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Terrific Apartment

The host was fantastic and the apartment was great. Terrific view also.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viet T.

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

Great location, great place

Clean, convenient, affordable. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

X Z.

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

Happy with everything

Second time staying at Driftwood - very cosy and convenient. Thanks Susie!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika N.

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

Skiing trip

We had wonderful time. The place is prepared for all you need during your stay. I loved information about type of coffee machine , little message but, to me, it proofs that owner cares.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diane E.

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

Great views. Location was within walking distance of village, chair lifts and carpark.

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn O.

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

Great Stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The apartment had everything we needed and more. Lovely location and close enough to the places we wanted to go.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade B.

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

Everything we needed

Stayed for a few days of mountain biking, walking distance to bike hire and bottom of gondola. Great Burger Bar at the end of the footpath! Kitchen was fantastic, everything you could need in there. Lots of little things available that made it comfortable. Fantastic to have the washer and dryer in the downstairs bike/ski room! Couldn’t get enough of the view at the start and end of each day, I will stay again when back in Thredbo
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Simon W.

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

Great but needs a bit of love

Great propert easy to deal with and great view property just needs a better TV and some simply things to make it even better
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brooke C.

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

Perfect getaway

My husband and I loved staying at Driftwood by the snow- It had everything we needed and the location was perfect. Thanks Susie
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann L., Cremorne

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

Happiness in Thredbo

We were so impressed with the accommodation it was perfect for our family. Near to the village, buses and valley terminal. We had family video nights and enjoyed seeing the deer and wallabies that visited during our stay. Thank you for letting us stay at your property and helping us have a very relaxing and fun holiday. Perfect two adults and one child
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

Great Thredbo Accommodation

Great Host Great place Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy C.

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

Nice place

Nice place to stay, we would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne A.

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

Great place to stay

My son and I stayed here for 9 nights for mountain biking and the cabin suited us very well. Neat and tidy with all the things you need. Plenty of cooking items, we cooked all but the last night. He used the loft and I used the sofa bed (toilets down the bottom) which was rather comfortable. We liked the area as its quiet and the view is awesome. Very handy to have the laundry area at the bottom to keep our bikes secure. Will definitely be checking availability next time if it is just the 2 of us going.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie H.

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

Cycling getaway

Had a great relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

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

As expected

Had good communications with Susie and apartment was clean and tidy with everything and expected for a Thredbo apartment. Everything worked and we had a great time. Would recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

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

Perfect for the mountain biking couple

A great stay in a great property. Perfect location with sweeping vistas of the valley with the ability to see what lifts are running and also not much of a walk/ride to access them. One of the standout features was the lock-up room downstairs that easily fits 2 DH bikes as well as helmets and gear.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Susie Bardwell

Host profile image

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests