Villino Tomtemsin (Totem Villa) | Steam sauna • Hot Tub

Room	Count	Capacity	Details
bedrooms	2	sleeps 8
bathrooms	2

An architectural gem, hidden in the VT woods, Villino Totemsin, “cabin of totems”, is a mid-century modern, timber frame, partially designed by famed Chicago architect A. Richard Williams. Built of whole trees (totems). Magical, funky, rustic, quirky, comfortable. The setting: private, woods (full of songbirds in warm weather, sheer beauty in winter). A view of the river valley, 2 stone fireplaces, huge windows and a wood-fired hot tub. Near lakes, rivers & mountains. 15 minutes to Hanover, NH.THE SPACEThis timber frame home was constructed using entire trees, harvested from the property, they stand, like totem poles, visually joining the surrounding woods. The south-facing, wall of glass window blurs the boundary between inside and out. It’s like living inside the Nature Channel, in a reverse snow globe, surrounded by weather, but cozy, inside.Two stone fireplaces flank the main space, (though, I don’t allow guests to use them, or open flame, in the house, when I’m not there.). Wide pine and oak floors made from timber from the property and milled just up the road. There is a separate food prep space contained in the upper “Sky Room” and on the main floor, a large full “cooks” kitchen, with a double oven, warming drawer, etc., available for guest use. (Please let me know, if you’re interested in using the main kitchen. FYI: I live in the house, most of the time, so the refrigerator may be full-ish and the look and feel of an “in use” frig.)Bedrooms:• The Sky Suite is the upper floor of the house, a private room (10′ x 30′ with 14′ ceiling (at its highest point.) with it’s own bath, loft and deck (with view: open in winter, leafy in full spring/summer)• The Sky Suite has an additional Full-size bed on the loft, not within the room, itself.• The Red Room is on the main floor with its own claw-foot tub, sink and toilet in room. It boasts a very comfy queen-size 4-poster bed, leather armchair and small closet.• Additional Bed: The Fireplace Bed.This is a full-size bed in the main area on the main floor, yet sequestered off in the SouthEast corner, bedside the Fireplace, surrounded on two sides by floor to ceiling windows. While it somewhat open to the main floor, it is a fantastic space for sleeping, in full view of the dawn.• The hot tub is available for an additional fee of $50.• Finnish style, steam sauna available. Seats 2 people. Ladle water onto hot rocks to bathe in invigorating steam. Great after skiing, hiking, or just because! ($35 fee to include it in your stay.) Please be careful when using the sauna, the stove unit, rocks and steam will be very hot and can be dangerous. Rules for safe use will be posted and must be followed.PrivacyNote: The Sky Room itself is private, with bed, table and chairs, lounge area, etc.. The loft area is semi-private, open to the main body of the house. There are folding screens to create privacy, but it is open to the ambiance, sounds, etc. of the main floor, below. Again, the loft is open to the house, semi-private , which really needs to work for you. Please consider this, before renting. Thanks!GUEST ACCESSGuests can come and go, as they wish.Check in time: 3pm or later, unless arranged.Check out time: Noon, unless arranged.Some personal rooms will be closed off, in the house. Please do not enter spaces not listed here, the are for rental use: entry/mud room, open part of the main floor, main floor bathroom, Red Room, Fireside space, kitchen, Sky Suite.GUEST INTERACTIONI may or may not be on the property (There is a small room below the house I may use.), but will not be in the house, at all, unless requested, or may be on the deck, working on heating the hot tub for you, etc.THINGS TO NOTE• The loft is “semi-private”, please, look at the pictures to see how the space sits above the “great room” of the home.• The Sky Suite (room and loft) are accessed by a spiral staircase (2′ wide). Be aware that you may need to duck your head to avoid banging it! (Watch your head!)• The loft does not have a railing. I’ve taken measures to protect you, but you’ll need to be aware and keep yourself safe!• Claw Foot Tub for Rental Space on LoftThe Sky Suite includes a dynamite, two-sided, 6 ft claw foot tub. The tub is on rental suite loft, not in an enclosed room, in view of the huge picture window face of the house, but tucked behind surrounding folding screens to create the level of privacy that you desire.• Small Food Prep Room in Sky SuiteA microwave, coffee maker and refrigerator are in the Sky Suite, for your use.• The entry (mud room), and downstairs bathroom and a couple other minor bits of the house are still in construction. This doesn’t affect the rental suite, but you may notice it when you are here.• We do not lock the door.The neighborhood is very rural. This house is in the woods and other homes are only visible from the edge of the deck, or through the woods. None the less, we have a variety of great restaurants in the area and Hanover, NH is right down the road (15 minutes) where concerts, movies, dance performances, etc. are usually available.WINTER SPORTA ski slope (the Dartmouth Skiway, visible out the front window) is about 15 minutes away and has two chair lifts, and bunny slope, lodge, rental center and very reasonable rates. Two larger ski areas are each 60 miles from the house: Okemo and Stowe, both outstanding options.Cross country skiing is readily available near the house. The Lake Morey Resort golf course (1 mile away) is an excellent choice.WARM WEATHER SPORTLake Morey is a large (600 acre) lake, a mile away and is great for swimming, boating, and maintains an fantastic ice skating track in winter. The Lake Morey Resort (at Lake Morey) has an 18 hole golf course (par 70), club house, bar, spa and special events.River swimming holes abound, nearby, I’ll leave a listing in the house. They are perfection. Really.There are many local farms in the area that produce local foods, cheeses, meats, maple syrup and more. A listing of great visits will be available to guests.Hiking trails are available all around the local area. For a bigger climb, the White Mountains are about an hour and a half away, providing excellent mountain hiking / climbing and more.TRANSPORTATIONThere is no public transportation in the area, but, über and lyft are in the area.

Attraction	Distance
Lake Morey	7 min drive
Fairlee Town Beach	7 min drive
Lake Fairlee	12 min drive
Treasure Island Beach	14 min drive
Dartmouth College	27 min drive

Restaurant	Distance
Hungry Bear	13 min drive
Peyton Place Restaurant	8 min drive
Leda’s Pizza Restaurant	6 min drive
Samurai Soul Food	6 min drive
Fairlee Diner	6 min drive

Transportation	Details
Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)	Lebanon Municipal)

Is Villino Tomtemsin (Totem Villa) | Steam sauna • Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villino Tomtemsin (Totem Villa) | Steam sauna • Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villino Tomtemsin (Totem Villa) | Steam sauna • Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villino Tomtemsin (Totem Villa) | Steam sauna • Hot Tub located?

Situated in Fairlee, this chalet is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Lake Morey and within 9 miles (15 km) of Connecticut River and Lake Fairlee. Treasure Island Beach and Thetford Hill State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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 policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedOn-site parties or group events are strictly prohibitedHost has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the propertyHost has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the propertySafety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This chalet is located in Fairlee. Montshire Museum of Science and Lebanon Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge and Swiftwater Covered Bridge. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bear Ridge Raceway or Thompson Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including swimming, skiing and golfing.