LUXE Forest Retreat

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Entire chalet·Private host

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire chalet

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Chester, VT

Lowell Lake State Park
9 min drive
Magic Mountain Ski Resort
10 min drive
Viking Nordic Center
13 min drive
Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)
29 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

During your stay at this chalet, you'll be close to Lowell Lake State Park. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub.

On-site recreation includes a sauna
9 minutes by car from Lowell Lake State Park and 10 minutes from Magic Mountain Ski Resort

LUXE Forest Retreat offers its guests Access to hot tub and a sauna.

This Chester chalet is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Sauna
Spa tub

Internet

Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

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

Property does not allow children

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.