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Entire chalet
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
- Air conditioningAir conditioning
- FireplaceFireplace
- Hot TubHot Tub
- KitchenKitchen
The price is $303
$303
$469 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 20 - Jun 21
Explore the area
Chester, VT
- Lowell Lake State Park9 min drive
- Magic Mountain Ski Resort10 min drive
- Viking Nordic Center13 min drive
- Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)29 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
LUXE Forest Retreat
Here you will experience a full sensory immersion in nature while simultaneously enjoying all the comforts of a custom built luxury home. The SY House derives its name from the Japanese expression Shinrin-yoku, which directly translates to "forest bathing... A practice of therapeutic relaxation where one spends time in a forest or natural atmosphere, focusing on sensory engagement to connect with nature." The essence of this house is nature.
Features that make this house a super rare find:
The black siding on the exterior of the house is called Sho Sugi Ban… It is a Japanese cedar sourced from Forrests right outside Kyoto that has been charred and then hand brushed to achieve the burnt look. It is an excellently durable siding that can last 80 years- that’s why seaside houses in Japan regularly use it.
The floors: The floors are made from an 80ft maple tree that was standing right behind the house- you can see the giant stump from the door by the driveway. The owner and 4 local people handmade the floors. The tree was dying and had to be taken down so it was used for the floors. The whole process was upwards of 75 labor hours.
The Beams on the ceiling in the kitchen: The owner handmade those from a dying ash tree that stood where the building currently is.
The counters: the owner handmade them from a local VT black walnut.
The bed frame: Handmade by the owner from local VT Oak.
The Bathroom: over 100 hours to complete. Made from a substance called tadelakt which originates from Morocco. Basically a lime plaster that must be layered over and over. All done by the owner and a friend.
The Sauna: fully handmade and custom design. All the rafters were individually curved to achieve the curved pagoda style roof. All the cedar that comprises the sauna was sourced from Japan.
The coffee table was handmade by the owner from oak beams that once held up a local barn that was built in 1820.
Features that make this house a super rare find:
The black siding on the exterior of the house is called Sho Sugi Ban… It is a Japanese cedar sourced from Forrests right outside Kyoto that has been charred and then hand brushed to achieve the burnt look. It is an excellently durable siding that can last 80 years- that’s why seaside houses in Japan regularly use it.
The floors: The floors are made from an 80ft maple tree that was standing right behind the house- you can see the giant stump from the door by the driveway. The owner and 4 local people handmade the floors. The tree was dying and had to be taken down so it was used for the floors. The whole process was upwards of 75 labor hours.
The Beams on the ceiling in the kitchen: The owner handmade those from a dying ash tree that stood where the building currently is.
The counters: the owner handmade them from a local VT black walnut.
The bed frame: Handmade by the owner from local VT Oak.
The Bathroom: over 100 hours to complete. Made from a substance called tadelakt which originates from Morocco. Basically a lime plaster that must be layered over and over. All done by the owner and a friend.
The Sauna: fully handmade and custom design. All the rafters were individually curved to achieve the curved pagoda style roof. All the cedar that comprises the sauna was sourced from Japan.
The coffee table was handmade by the owner from oak beams that once held up a local barn that was built in 1820.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Sauna
- Spa tub
Internet
- Available in the accommodation: WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's dinnerware
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fireplace
Entertainment
- Smart TV
- Stereo
Outdoor areas
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
- Porch/lanai
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- 1 unit
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Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
Important information
You need to know
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Chester
This chalet is located in Chester. Okemo Mountain Resort and Stratton Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Vermont Museum of Mining and Minerals and The Nature Museum. DaVallia Art & Accents and Bonnie's Bundles Dolls are also worth visiting.
What's nearby
- Lowell Lake State Park - 9 min drive
- Magic Mountain Ski Resort - 10 min drive
- Viking Nordic Center - 13 min drive
- Stratton Mountain Resort - 32 min drive
- Okemo Mountain Resort - 37 min drive
Getting around
- Bellows Falls Station - 38 min drive
- Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
- The Corner Market Deli - 17 min drive
- New American Grill - 13 min drive
- Grandma Miller's - 15 min drive
- MKT - 20 min drive
- Jakes Restaurant and Tavern - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Where is LUXE Forest Retreat located?
Situated in Chester, this chalet is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lowell Lake State Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Magic Mountain Ski Resort and West River. Viking Nordic Center and West River Farmers Market are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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