1 acre hosted by Harrison W.
1 lodging site
Villino Totemsin is a mid-century modern cabin in the Vermont woods. It sits on one acre that backs up to trails that lead to the town forest. 600 acre Lake Morey and the Connecticut and Ompompanusuc river are also very close by. Hiking is close by as well as many swimming holes in summer, ice skating and skiing in winter.
"...reminded us of the tents of the Persian kings." —The Zahari Family
"We fell in love over and over again." —Arax & Julia
"We spent a remote work week. Phenomenal." —James
"Definitely a destination." —Stephanie
"The blue print of a good time." —Lindsey
"Hands down, my most favorite, EVER." —Miranda
"Words do not do your sanctuary justice." —Kirsten
"An absolute magic maker." —Victor & Jonathan
Welcome.
This 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.
ENTRY
You will arrive via a long driveway which is plowed in the snowy season. Flagstone steps lead from the parking area to the keyless front door: life is relaxed and safe here in the woods! You will enter through the mudroom/entryway where you will be greeted in funky style by original art and vintage finds, and you will climb another eight steps to the main floor of the house.
LIVING/DINING SPACE
Open concept, cathedral ceiling, spacious with light from floor to ceiling, South-facing windows, the rustic touch of locally milled wide pine and oak floors made from the property’s own timber, 2 stone fireplaces. Delight in the unique decorations of original art, collections of curious objects, masks, sculptures, etc.
Note: Guests are not permitted to use the fireplaces (it’s a brute timber home, so no open flame!).
KITCHEN
The fully equipped kitchen opens onto the living/dining space across a granite countertop/bar. You will find everything you need to cook using the gas range and double oven. The refrigerator has space available for your food. Note: There is no dishwasher, sink washing is part of the rustic lifestyle!
A small kitchenette (microwave and small refrigerator) is upstairs in a small room on the loft.
SLEEPING SPACES
The Villa offers multiple options for sleeping, both private and semi-private; please read descriptions carefully and consult pictures for layout details. The Sky Suite rental includes are 3 beds, but 2 fully enclosed bedrooms. 1 available beds is on the loft bed and not fully enclosed in a bedroom.
SKY SUITE
The cathedral ceilinged Sky Suite, accessed via a 2’ wide metal spiral staircase from the kitchen area of the main floor, includes a fully private room with queen size bed, table and chairs, lounge area, and deck with valley view, as well as a semi-private loft area open to the living space below. The loft area has its own full size bed, a private toilet, a small kitchenette with microwave, coffee maker and mini fridge, and the piece de resistance: a two-sided, 6 ft claw foot bathtub tucked behind surrounding plants and folding screens to create the privacy you seek while taking advantage of main room’s picture windows and commanding view.
Note: The loft does not have a railing. Please, be aware and keep yourself safe!
RED ROOM
The private Red Room is adjacent to the kitchen on the main floor and offers a queen size four poster bed, leather armchair, and it's own private in room claw-foot tub, sink and toilet.
FIRE BEDROOM (can be available for an additional fee but it not included in the Sky Suite basic package)
A private bedroom on the main floor, with a full size bed, in the southeast corner of the house near the fireplace, where each morning the floor to ceiling windows offer a gorgeous view of the dawning sun.
DAWN BED (can be available for an additional fee but it not included in the Sky Suite basic package)
This is a smaller bed, 32 x 72, and is set with cushions to be a sitting and gathering space. But, it can also be used as a bed. It is not in an enclosed bedroom, but, is beside and fireplace, near the sauna.
AMENITIES & DETAILS
INTERNET
Internet connection is available and solid: 6 down/1.2 up with wifi, and 8 down/2.2 up with ethernet cables which are available for your use if needed, just ask!
HOT TUB
There is a hot tub on site, but I've had issues with it, recently. Currently, I'm working through solving it, so it may or may not be available. If you are interested, please ask, but understand that it is a work in process. Thanks. If available, the outdoor hot tub is available for an additional one time per booking fee of $50.00. The tub is 6 feet across and especially delightful when unwinding from an outdoor adventure. Just ask in advance so it can be ready for your arrival!
SAUNA
The Finnish (steam) sauna is available by prior arrangement for $35.
Note: The main living room has a beautiful Japanese sitting tub that is not currently available for use.
MASSAGE
For relaxation: Swedish massage.
For more specific or stress related issues: deep tissue massage.
Professional masseuse. Inquire for rates.
HEAT
Central heat is via thermostat controlled propane hot air. There are additional space heaters available for use throughout the house.
CLEANLINESS & HYGIENE
Please note that as a timber home in the woods, partially heated with wood, dust is inevitable, even though the house is thoroughly swept, mopped, vacuumed between each guest visit.
TOILET
The toilet is a septic system: only human waste and toilet paper may go into it. Other materials can damage the system and cost thousands of dollars to repair. Please, be thoughtful with the delicate septic system!
There is no washer/dryer available for guest use in the house. There is a laundromat in Fairlee, just a few minutes drive if needed.
Linens are washed/changed for between each guest visit. Pillows and bedspreads may be different from what appears in the photos.
The cleaning fee covers laundering of linens and routine cleaning. An extra fee will be assessed in the event of unwashed dishes, damage repair, non-routine messes, etc.
SHOWERS
There are two "in tub", European style showers, with each of the bathtubs (Sky Suite and Red room, see pictures.). Also, there is a warm season outdoor shower, near the hot tub.
Soon, I hope to install a walk-in shower, in the main floor bathroom, but it is not there, yet.
The owner kindly requests no smoking of anything in the house and no heavy perfume use, please.
PETS
Pets are only accepted after my approval. Please ask me before bringing a pet.
Following check in, guests can come and go as they wish.
Check in time: 5pm or later, unless arranged.
Check out time: 10am, unless arranged.
Some personal rooms will be closed off, in the house. Please do not enter the personal spaces listed here: small bedroom off the fireroom (behind curtains and sliding doors), a work room behind the kitchen.
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"You really just have to see this place for yourself. It's unlike anywhere I've been. The views from inside were absolutely outstanding. The sound of rain on the tin roof is serene, and you can clearly hear the pleasant sounds of the owls outside at night." —Dan
"It was inspiring to be immersed in it while reconnecting with our own creativity." —Marie
"We were able to watch the stars and the clear sky in the hot tub at night. It’s absolutely amazing. " —Sherry
"Thank you for this not ordinary house." —Arax & JuliaVillino Totemsin (Villa of Totems) "...reminded us of the tents of the Persian kings." —The Zahari Family "We fell in love over and over again." —Arax & Julia "We spent a remote work week. Phenomenal." —James "Definitely a destination Airbnb." —Stephanie "The blue print of a good time." —Lindsey "Hands down, my most favorite Airbnb, EVER." —Miranda "Words do not do your sanctuary justice." —Kirsten "An absolute magic maker." —Victor & Jonathan
Welcome. This timber frame cabin 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.
Note: There a mystery question in this text. Please answer the question when you book. Thanks!
This 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.
Note: This is a funky timber house in the Vermont woods, please be ready for that.
ENTRY You will arrive via a long driveway which is plowed in the snowy season. Flagstone steps lead from the parking area to the keyless front door: life is relaxed and safe here in the woods! You will enter through the mudroom/entryway where you will be greeted in funky style by original art and vintage finds, and you will climb another eight steps to the main floor of the house.
LIVING/DINING SPACE Open concept, cathedral ceiling, spacious with light from floor to ceiling, South-facing windows, the rustic touch of locally milled wide pine and oak floors made from the property’s own timber, 2 stone fireplaces. Delight in the unique decorations of original art, collections of curious objects, masks, sculptures, etc. Note: Guests are not permitted to use the fireplaces (it’s a brute timber home, so no open flame! Also: the fireplace is a "thermal mass" stove that can hold moisture. if it is fired incorrectly, while not "heat cured", permanent damage can occur.). No fires are permitted.
KITCHEN The fully equipped kitchen opens onto the living/dining space via a convivial granite countertop/bar. You will find everything you need to cook using the gas range and double oven. The refrigerator has space available for your food. Note: There is no dishwasher, sink washing is part of the rustic lifestyle!
SLEEPING SPACES The Villa offers multiple options for sleeping, both private and semi-private; please read descriptions carefully and consult pictures for layout details. There are 5 beds, but 3 fully enclosed bedrooms. 2 beds (the loft bed and the dawn bed) are not fully enclosed in bedrooms.
SKY SUITE The cathedral ceilinged Sky Suite, accessed via a 2’ wide metal spiral staircase from the kitchen area of the main floor, includes a fully private room with queen size bed, table and chairs, lounge area, and deck with valley view, as well as a semi-private loft area open to the living space below. The loft area has its own full size bed, a private toilet, a small kitchenette with microwave, coffee maker and mini fridge, and the piece de resistance: a two-sided, 6 ft claw foot bathtub tucked behind surrounding plants and folding screens to create the privacy you seek while taking advantage of main room’s picture windows and commanding view. Note: The loft does not have a railing. Please, be aware and keep yourself safe!
RED ROOM The private Red Room is adjacent to the kitchen on the main floor and offers a queen size four poster bed, leather armchair, and it's own private in room claw-foot tub, sink and toilet.
FIRE BEDROOM A private bedroom on the main floor, with a full size bed, in the southeast corner of the house near the fireplace, where each morning the floor to ceiling windows offer a gorgeous view of the dawning sun.
DAWN BED This is a smaller bed, 32 x 72, and is set with cushions to be a sitting and gathering space. But, it can also be used as a bed. It is not in an enclosed bedroom, but, is beside and fireplace, near the sauna.
AMENITIES & DETAILS INTERNET Internet connection is available and solid: 6 down/1.2 up with wifi, and 8 down/2.2 up with ethernet cables which are available for your use if needed, just ask!
HOT TUB The outdoor hot tub is available for an additional one time per booking fee of $65.00. The tub is 6 feet across and especially delightful when unwinding from an outdoor adventure. Just ask in advance so it can be ready for your arrival!
SAUNA The Finnish (steam) sauna is available by prior arrangement for $35. Please, DO NOT USE IT WITHOUT ASKING, it is being damaged by guests misusing it. Please help the sauna continue working by asking how to use it, correctly.
Note: The main living room has a beautiful Japanese sitting tub that is not currently available for use.
BBQ There is a bbq on the deck, but i don't keep tabs on it and whether there is gas. If you need gas, please exchange on of the canisters at the local gas station for a full one.
HEAT Central heat is via thermostat controlled propane hot air.
CLEANLINESS & HYGIENE Please note that as a timber home in the woods, partially heated with wood, dust is inevitable, even though the house is thoroughly swept, mopped, vacuumed between each guest visit. As guest Veronika wrote: "Exactly as described. A true gem. The "dust" that other people have highlighted is nothing abnormal for a cabin house ...a true disconnect from normal life."
As Veronika points out, every so often, a guest unfamiliar with log homes, perhaps more accustomed to the tidy corners of a sheet-rocked interior, remarks on the ‘dust’, and gives negative feedback on the cleanliness and 'value' of the property: the owner invites you to keep an open mind to the uniqueness of a home that uses whole trees as parts of the walls and structure.
TOILET The toilet is a septic system: only human waste and toilet paper may go into it. Other materials can damage the system and cost thousands of dollars to repair. Please, be thoughtful with the delicate septic system!
There is no washer/dryer available for guest use in the house. There is a laundromat in Fairlee, just a few minutes drive if needed.
Linens are washed/changed for between each guest visit. Pillows and bedspreads may be different from what appears in the photos.
The cleaning fee covers laundering of linens and routine cleaning. An extra fee will be assessed in the event of unwashed dishes, damage repair, non-routine messes, etc.
SHOWERS There are two "in tub", European style showers, with each of the bathtubs (Sky Suite and Red room, see pictures.). Also, there is a warm season outdoor shower, near the hot tub. Soon, there will be a walk-in shower, in the main floor bathroom, but it is not installed, yet.
The owner kindly requests no smoking of anything in the house and no heavy perfume use, please.
PETS Pets are only accepted after my approval. Please ask me before bringing a pet.
NO PARTIES Parties are not allowed at the house, as is normal for Airbnb listings. This means no loud music on the deck, no underage drinking, and general respect for the property. Gatherings are permitted, as long as the noise, music, and general behavior is respectful and the house, the neighbors, etc. Due to excessive damage and parties, cameras may be present in limited common spaces for safety (tampering = min $500 fine), none in private spaces. Images viewed in the event of a safety issue.
"You really just have to see this place for yourself. It's unlike anywhere I've been. The views from inside were absolutely outstanding. The sound of rain on the tin roof is serene, and you can clearly hear the pleasant sounds of the owls outside at night." —Dan
"It was inspiring to be immersed in it while reconnecting with our own creativity." —Marie
"We were able to watch the stars and the clear sky in the hot tub at night. It’s absolutely amazing. " —Sherry
"Thank you for this not ordinary house." —Arax & Julia
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Activities
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Snow sports
Natural features
Forest
Lake
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
Hosted by Harrison W.Joined in February 2023
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