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Peaceful and Secluded Solar Powered Retreat

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A rustic interior with a wooden spiral staircase, stone walls, and a small seating area with a table and chairs.
A rustic attic bedroom with a wooden bed, a green armchair, a small table, and a window.
A rustic cabin interior with a checkered floor, wooden furniture, and large windows allowing natural light.
A stone cottage with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A cozy attic bedroom with a stone wall, a wooden ceiling, and a bed with pillows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Churubusco, NY
  • Place, Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Lower Chateaugay Lake
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Titus Mountain Family Ski Center
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Cordwood Guest House

1 Single Bed

Main House Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Strawbale Studio

1 Single Bed

Upstairs Turret

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Main House

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Map
Churubusco, NY

What's nearby

  • Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church - 16 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Lower Chateaugay Lake - 24 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Lake Titus - 43 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Titus Mountain Family Ski Center - 49 min drive - 47.1 km
  • Akwesasne Mohawk Casino - 58 min drive - 73.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bar le Vieux Pub a Rockburn - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Filion's Diner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Crevier / Café Amigos - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful and Secluded Solar Powered Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Peaceful and Secluded Solar Powered Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful and Secluded Solar Powered Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful and Secluded Solar Powered Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful and Secluded Solar Powered Retreat located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church and within 16 miles (25 km) of Boise-des-Muir Ecological Reserve and Lower Chateaugay Lake. Chazy Highlands Wild Forest and Wilder Homestead are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as promised in description

We were looking for the off-grid experience in a nice quiet location and Rivendell was exactly that. The owner was very helpful and the experience was well executed. Obviously compostable toilets and off-grid solar offer challenges but Johanna was able to explain everything and we had a very successful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing off-the-grid

Fall asleep to the wind in the trees and wake up to birdsong. This secluded spot has a lot going for it including the space to spread out in multiple buildings, forest paths to explore, and an enchanting brook nearby. If you’re not an avid outdoors person you might be put off by some of the more rustic features like the composting toilets. The shower was a bit tricky at first but once we figured it out it was fine. We always had enough power, but we careful to not run everything at once. Great mindfulness training! My favorite part was retreating to one of the “writer’s shed” with some tea for a few hours. Also reading in the hemmock was great. And s’mores.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A peaceful and relaxing vacation

This unique and beautiful artisan home offers peace and quiet and an opportunity to experience off grid living. We liked having access to the Adirondack hikes at a reasonable price. Johanna is an excellent communicator and her home is truly a magical refuge. We loved our stay at Rivendell and hope to book it again soon. Just as an aside, it is close to the Canadian border so when not on Rivendell's wifi you may be hit with roaming charges.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most unique place I've ever stayed...

The property is the most unique place I've ever stayed. The grounds and the buildings are beautifully artistic and such thoughtfulness has gone into make this place eco conscious, with composting toilets and solar electricity. Its outdoorsy and rustic -- an ideal place for people who long to go camping, but don't want to rough it. The area is filled with lots of outdoor activities. We swam at two State Parks and hiked nearby and at Paul Smith's College, which is about an hour's drive, but so pleasant and gorgeous. Johanna was very considerate and responsive - a gracious and welcoming host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Retreat

Johanna is a gracious host and her property offers the perfect, quiet getaway. The buildings are beautifully crafted; the creek, a short, peaceful walk away. We had everything we needed. And managing composting toilets was easy. We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
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