Est. 1961Alina’s DIY House
Warm Alpine self-catering apartments for independent skiers, families and friends in St. Jakob im Defereggental.
More space, more mountain, less fuss: bring your own linen or rent ours, cook together, ski all day, and enjoy a relaxed home base without hotel prices
Location
Unterrotte 79
9963 St.Jakob im Defereggental, Österreich
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Contact
Phone: +43 1 902999
Email: alina@alinas.me
Alina’s for 10 – The Big Fun House
A spacious Alpine self-catering apartment for families, friends and ski groups who like to keep things relaxed, practical and independent.
Take over the first floor and enjoy 110 m² of space: four bedrooms, a large open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, two bathrooms plus an extra WC, fast Wi-Fi and a big south-facing terrace for mountain mornings and après-ski air.
This is the place for shared breakfasts, long dinners, drying ski gear, planning tomorrow’s route and enjoying the mountains without hotel fuss.
Our DIY model keeps your stay flexible and fair: bring your own bed linen and towels, or rent fresh sets from us. Leave the apartment clean when you go, or book final cleaning in advance.
Warm, spacious and easygoing — your independent Alpine base for families, friends and mountain days in St. Jakob.
Alina’s for 4 – The Cozy Little One
A warm and compact Alpine self-catering apartment for couples, friends or small families who want a relaxed base in the heart of St. Jakob.
With 65 m², two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living and dining area with sofa, a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi and a balcony with mountain views, it has everything you need for easy mountain days and cosy evenings.
Our DIY model keeps your stay flexible and fair: bring your own bed linen and towels, or rent fresh sets from us. Leave the apartment clean when you go, or book final cleaning in advance.
Simple, cosy and independent — your Alpine base for skiing, hiking and slow mornings with a mountain view.
Alina’s for 6 – The Sweet Middle
A comfortable Alpine self-catering apartment with just the right amount of space — ideal for families, friends or small ski groups who want a relaxed base in St. Jakob.
With 95 m², three bedrooms, a living and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, free Wi-Fi and a south-facing balcony, it’s made for easy mountain days, shared meals and quiet evenings after skiing or hiking.
Our DIY model keeps your stay flexible and fair: bring your own bed linen and towels, or rent fresh sets from us. Leave the apartment clean when you go, or book final cleaning in advance.
Warm, practical and easygoing — your independent Alpine base for slopes, sunsets and relaxed Defereggental days.
ActivitiesHidden Paradise in the Heart of the Alps
The standout “hidden paradise” feature of St. Jakob im Defereggental is practically no lift queues — ever.Even at the absolute peak times (Christmas/New Year, February half-term weeks, sunny weekends), you almost never wait more than 1–2 minutes, and usually you just ski straight onto the lift. On most days it feels like you have the entire mountain to yourself.Real-life examples that regulars love to mention:
Explore more- The main 8-person gondola (Brunnalmbahn) rarely has more than 10–20 people in front of you, even at 9:30 a.m.
- The two main chairlifts (Mooserberg and Hanglalm) are often completely empty — you can literally do lap after lap without stopping.
- On a normal weekday in January or March, it’s common to be the only person on some lifts for entire runs.
- Powder days: Fresh tracks stay untouched until late morning or even afternoon because there are so few skiers.