Résidence Le Prarion 24A ski in/ski out, Les Houches (Chamonix), France

Situated in the city center, this welcoming apartment brings all of Les Houches within your reach. There's convenient covered onsite parking, so you can leave your vehicle behind and let your feet make short work of the 1-minute walk to Prarion Gondola or the 12-minute walk to Les Houches Ski Resort. If you're looking to expand your horizons and see other nearby locales, you can catch a train at Viaduc Sainte-Marie Station, a short 13-minute walk away.

After you return to this 258-sq-ft apartment, unwind in the garden or sip a drink on the balcony. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the WiFi, TV, stereo, and DVD player.

This vacation rental features a living room and a sofa bed. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer and towels. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, cookware, and a toaster. And because there's access to laundry facilities, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.