Sälengodset · Selection criteria
We don’t take in every house. That’s the whole point.
The company of houses is part of what each individual house sells – which is why the selection is deliberately limited. Here are the criteria we use to assess properties, the arguments against them, and exactly how the assessment is carried out when you let out via Sälengodset.
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Five criteria
Close to the slopes, cross-country trails or nature that enhance the experience. A house in the right location sells winter holidays all on its own – and summer holidays with the right story.
Quality must be consistent in every room, not just the living room. Kitchens, bathrooms, beds and details are assessed as a whole – guests experience the house as a whole, not individual areas.
Typically 4–24 guests. It is these groups – families spanning generations, circles of friends, and companies – that drive the premium segment at Sälen.
The property needs to be available for booking for a significant part of the high season. You can block out your own weeks yourself – but a property that is never available cannot be managed.
Management works well when the owner shares the same ambition: that the property should be developed, maintained and welcomed by guests to the standard it deserves.
Get in touch anyway – the assessment is non-binding, and if the house isn’t ready yet, we’ll tell you honestly, often with practical advice on what would be required.
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What we are looking for
The properties that are best suited all have one thing in common: they have been built or designed with evident care. A wine cellar. A sauna with a view. A kitchen where twenty people can actually cook dinner together. The luxury cottage, the large lodge for groups, the exclusive mountain house – that is the segment we work in. It is details like these that make guests come back – and that make the property easy to position in the Mountain Luxe network.
Standards can be described in terms of criteria – character cannot. That is why the assessment is always individual: we consider the house as a whole, not a checklist. What the house can then generate depends on that same overall picture – read more about the factors that influence revenue.
And it doesn’t stop when you move in: our local partner networks keeps the houses at the same level, year after year.
Just as important
Our model is based on fewer, better bookings – not on filling every night at any cost. If you’re prioritising volume over positioning, there are better options.
A newly refurbished living room does not make a house if the bedrooms and bathrooms are in a state of disrepair. Guests pay for the whole property.
If the house can only be let out for the odd week during the off-season, it is not possible to build the continuity that premium guests expect.
The number of beds is not a hard and fast rule – even smaller properties with the right character may be suitable for the portfolio. However, properties that do not convey a premium feel – whether in terms of standard, location or character – fall outside our model.
The fact that we say ‘no’ to the wrong properties is why we can say ‘yes’ wholeheartedly to the right ones. It is this same selectivity that safeguards the value for you when your property is included.
The assessment
Location, size, standard, how you use it at the moment – and please include a few photos if possible. Just send an email or give us a call.
We will assess the property against the criteria and the network’s current composition. You will receive our reply within two working days.
If it suits the house, we’ll go ahead with it the whole process, step by step. If it doesn’t, we’ll say so straight out – and explain what would be required in that case.
No obligations. Your house will never be shown to the public until we have a contract.
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Frequently asked questions
No. Age is not a criterion – it is the overall standard and character that matter. Several of Sälen’s most beloved houses are anything but new.
No. The assessment is free of charge and without obligation, and you will always receive a reasoned response within two working days.
You’ll receive an honest assessment and practical advice on what would be required. Several houses have been returned following repairs – the door won’t close.
No. You book the weeks yourself for your own stay in the owners’ portal – but the house needs to be available for a significant part of the peak season.
Not necessarily. Location carries a lot of weight, but is assessed as part of the overall picture: an exceptional house in a natural setting can be worth more than a run-of-the-mill house by the ski lift.
We operate in the premium segment – exclusive mountain chalets, larger lodges and spacious holiday homes for groups. But for us, luxury is less about the label and more about the overall experience: the location, the consistent standard of quality and the atmosphere the property creates for its guests.
It depends on the house – read more about how much your house can generate, the assessment will then provide an answer specifically for your house.
Five criteria. An honest answer, from both sides. The only question is: does your house fit the bill?
Request an individual assessmentWould you prefer to speak on the phone first? Give us a call 070-573 48 10 or email info@salengodset.se.