Galena Chalet – A Rare Find Sunny Side Retreat
1 Bedroom • 1 Full Bath • 2 Half Baths • Sleeps 4
Tucked at the foot of Telluride's sunny side, Galena Chalet is the kind of place you can't build anymore. While neighboring lots were pushed out to the property line, this home — owned by a longtime local who happens to be an author, chef, and anthropologist — was kept human-scaled, light-filled, and unmistakably curated to an exceptional guest experience. The result is a couples' mountain retreat with a soul: warm saffron walls, polished concrete floors, a corrugated tin ceiling, a hand-forged spiral staircase, and a chef's kitchen that has been carefully staged for those who enjoy cooking in.
Just 2.5 blocks from Telluride's iconic Main Street, this home sits in one of the best front-row seats in the box canyon. Panoramic windows frame Bear Creek Valley and the Telluride Ski Resort from the kitchen and dining area. From the outdoor patio you can watch the 4th of July fireworks launch overhead, and during festival weekends like Bluegrass and Blues & Brews listen to the music without ever leaving the property.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
• LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION
• 968 square feet
• Panoramic views of Bear Creek Valley & the Telluride Ski Resort
• Large furnished patio with outdoor dining table & chairs
• Gas BBQ grill
• Private high-speed WiFi
• Full-size washer & dryer
• Off-street parking for 2 vehicles
• Flat-panel internet ready TV
• Sonos sound system
** Access to the basement/second sleeping/laundry area is accessed through a trap door
or a separate exterior entrance.
PROPERTY LAYOUT
Main Floor — Open Concept
Walk in to a soaring open kitchen, dining, living and entry space crowned by a corrugated tin ceiling. The chef's kitchen runs the length of the room with stainless gas range, dishwasher, commercial refrigerator, granite counters, and a sun-soaked sink that looks straight out at the ski resort. A reclaimed wood dining table seats six beneath a wall of windows. Ample pantry space, ice drawer and powder room (toilet + sink) are on this floor.
A comfortable living room space with suede love seat, two leather armchairs, antique coffee table, internet ready TV, and Sonos sound system.
Top Floor — Primary Suite
Up the spiral staircase: a vaulted A-frame bedroom with queen bed framed by a signature glass-block headboard wall, bedside lamps, dormer windows facing the mountains, and a reading nook. The ensuite full bathroom includes a tub/shower combo and single vanity.
Lower Level —
Reached either by the interior hatch-style door or a private exterior entrance. A queen mattress and box spring serve as a comfortable sleeping area for the 3rd and 4th guests, with its own half bath, desk/workspace, and laundry.
WHATS PROVIDED
• Hair dryers in all bathrooms
• LATHER© bath amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion)
• Liquid hand soap at all sinks
• Charmin and Seventh Generation toilet paper
• Puffs tissues
• Cotton swabs and makeup rounds
• Bounty paper towels
• Large and small trash bags
• Dawn dish soap, kitchen sponge, and Cascade dishwasher pods
• Hypoallergenic laundry pods and dryer sheets
• Arrival items (microwave popcorn and KIND® minis)
** The property is fully stocked with bed and bath linens, along with a generous supply of essential items.
Paper goods are stocked in ample quantities prior to arrival. If additional restocking is requested during
your stay, a restocking fee may apply.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Pets considered — pet fee and pet waiver required - Must be disclosed at time of booking.
• NO Smoking
• Longer stays welcome. Galena Chalet is also available for mid and long term reservations (30 Nights or
longer are tax exempt!) — a perfect fit for remote workers, extended family visits, or anyone who wants
to settle into Telluride at a slower pace.
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS
• Pay by Venmo, ACH transfer, Check or Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
• 5% processing fee on credit card payments
DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION
• 40% deposit required at booking; balance due 61 days prior to arrival
• More than 31 days before arrival: full refund
• Within 14 days of arrival: 50% refund
• No refund within 14 days of arrival
• All times based on the property’s local time
• Refunds processed via check or Venmo
Town of Telluride Business License #: 00325
