Ascent House | Keene

LISTING SUMMARY:
A unique retreat meticulously crafted for resting and recharging after exploring in our beautiful Adirondack Wilderness. Flooded with natural light, every room offers calming frames of nature. Watch the sun peak through the forest and rise over the mountains through expansive windows. Ascend the levels of the house, each revealing more landscape. Experience a designer woodfired traditional Finnish sauna & totally recharge while embracing our harsh Adirondack weather. We hope you love it here.

SPACE SUMMARY:
Unfolding over three levels and 750 sq. ft, our "not so" tiny house uses high ceilings, grand windows, and sharp lines to create a feeling of expansiveness and unique zones. As the sun rises, it's reflected off the white back walls, filling the house with natural light and warmth. In combination with expansive windows the house was designed to blur the lines between nature and the interior. As the seasons change, you'll see the beauty of the mountains through the bare trees in winter, the bright red, yellow and orange foliage in fall, and the lush green forest in summer. Outside the house, a designer wood-fired dry & steam sauna sits overlooking the forest and the mountains (details below), while a 5min walk via a marked trail through our forest leads to a private brook originating from the beautiful Cascade Lake.

Perfect for singles, couples, and small groups/families, Ascent House comfortably accommodates 1-4 guests; it can easily host up to 5, and we even allow up to 6 for larger families or groups who don't mind cozy quarters and still want to experience this special home. Although compact, every facet has been mindfully designed to ensure maximum comfort.

BEDROOMS & EXTRA SLEEPING AREAS: The house has two queen-sized bedrooms: one on the first floor and another on the third floor. The third floor is accessible by climbing a steep set of loft stairs (not as steep as a ladder, but steeper than a regular set of stairs)

Extra sleeping accommodations: Each bedroom has a twin-sized trundle bed tucked underneath the main bed, providing extra sleeping areas when needed. The second-floor living area also features a daybed style couch with a twin mattress, offering another comfortable sleeping option if needed. In total, Ascent House features five beds: two queens, two twin-sized trundles, and one twin-sized daybed.

BATHROOM: Our bathroom sits on the 2nd floor and features heated floors, a rain shower, and a separate toilet room within the bathroom, ensuring ease of use for multiple guests at once.

LIVING ROOM / KITCHEN & DINING AREA: The 2nd floor integrates a compact living and dining area, complete with a daybed-style couch. A loft net suspended in the ceiling over the couch presents an additional lounging spot.
For entertainment, the living area features a projector with an 80-inch screen for streaming via our Chromecast device.
Our full kitchen is equipped with all the essentials.

EXTERIOR SPACE: The 1st floor bedroom has direct outdoor access to a deck, and a 2nd floor balcony is accessed right from the dining/living area; both face out towards the mountains and forest. An outdoor fire pit and grill are available for your use.

SAUNA:
Custom-built and designed using local Adirondack wood, the sauna cabin was built with Finnish design principles and features shou sugi ban siding, a traditional Japanese method of charring wood. The sauna room itself features an expansive picture window overlooking the forest and mountains. The wood-burning sauna stove can be enjoyed dry or with steam by ladling water over the heated sauna stones. The sauna cabin also includes a changing/cool-off room to store shoes, jackets, and cool down between sessions as well as a covered outdoor porch with seating, allowing you to rest and cool off between sauna cycles.

WORKSPACE: An efficient, custom-designed workspace in the first-floor bedroom comes complete with a computer monitor, allowing for comfortable remote working with a large second screen. Starlink satellite internet provides high speed Wi-Fi.

GROUNDS & SURROUNDINGS: Positioned up high, Ascent House offers views of the sunrise over a forested mountainscape. Nestled within a several-acre plot, the house provides seclusion without isolation and is situated about 300 feet from the road. Our neighbors, owners of two small camps, are occasional visitors and while their dwellings are within sight, they're distanced enough not to intrude on your peaceful retreat.

Facing outwards from the house, the property extends out into our private forest through which a marked trail leads you down the bank to our private brook originating from the beautiful Cascade Lake. This land offers a unique retreat and we are so happy to share this special place with you.

Ascent House is located in Keene, NY, and is a two minute drive from the town center. Known as the 'Home of the High Peaks', Keene is a small, quiet, picturesque town, coveted for its central proximity amidst the mountains and major trailheads. To name just a few, trailheads including the ADK Loj/Heart Lake, The Garden, and the AuSable Club are just a short drive away, making it an excellent base for experiencing nature and outdoor exploration. Come winter, the slopes at Whiteface Ski Resort are a just a 17 min drive away. In addition to natural attractions, Keene and Keene Valley have several restaurants, unique shops, and town amenities. For those seeking more vibrancy, Lake Placid and it's nightlife, shopping and dining options are just a short drive way (18min). Keene's location ensures you're away from the crowds but never too far from the action.

THINGS TO NOTE & SPECIAL FEATURES:

1. STAIRS: The third floor is accessible by climbing a steep set of stairs (not quite as steep as a ladder, but steeper than a set of stairs in a full size house)
2. EXTERIOR SECURITY CAMERAS: For the safety and security of our guests, this property is equipped with exterior security cameras. The security camera/floodlight is located on the side of the house facing towards the driveway and monitors exterior entrances and outdoor areas only. Footage is used for security purposes only.
2. CLEANLINESS: We take great pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness. Between each stay, we conduct a comprehensive multi-hour cleaning. We also focus on air quality and aerate the house utilizing a HEPA air purifier between each stay.


SPECIAL FEATURES:

1. PRIVATE BROOK & FOREST: The property at Ascent House extends down the bank in front of the house into the forest and ends at a beautiful brook (with trail markers). You will have access to this during your stay.
2. SAUNA CABIN: Ascent House features a designer woodfired traditional Finnish dry & steam sauna to totally recharge while embracing our harsh Adirondack weather.
3. LOFT NET: A High-strength hammock anchored in locally sourced Adirondack pine beams suspends above the living space for rest.
4. ECO-FRIENDLY PRACTICES: We are committed to the environment, which is why all our cleaning products, soaps, and detergents are, as best we can find, eco-friendly, plant-derived, and non-toxic. All waste bags are biodegradable.
5. ECO CONSCIOUS BEDDING & LINENS: All of our sheets are either organic cotton or Oeko-Tex Certified Linen.
6. BLANKETS & PILLOWS: Our down comforters are all "Responsible Down Certified" and our pillows are all Oeko-Tex Certified.
7. ECO-CONSCIOUS MATTRESSES: Our mattresses are a combination of either organic latex, organic cotton, organic wool or CertiPur foam Greenguard gold certified, with no hazardous materials and all environmentally friendly.
8. ALL ELECTRIC: We are proud to present Ascent House as an all-electric environmentally friendly home.
9. EV CHARGER: The house is equipped with a 40amp EV charger for use on your trip.
10. LOCALLY SOURCED MATERIAL & LOCAL CRAFTSMEN: Many pieces you will see throughout the property came locally sourced from the Adirondacks. We worked with local craftsmen on custom design, fabrication and wood work. From the floating shelves in the kitchen to the futon in the living room - wherever we could find, most materials were procured locally.
11. INTERNET BY STARLINK: Ascent House is equipped with Starlink high speed satellite internet.
12. HEATING & COOLING: Full all-electric heating and air conditioning for comfort in any season.
13. FIREPIT & GRILL: We have a firepit and grill in the front area of the house.
14. GENERATOR: The house is equipped with a whole house generator for continuous power despite what harsh Adirondack weather conditions may arise.

OTHER SPACES BY US:
If you are looking for more options, we welcome you to explore all our spaces, each thoughtfully designed with distinctive features and aesthetics.
-- Ascent House
-- The Loft
-- Xplorer I
-- Xplorer II
-- Xplore House
HOUSE RULES:

1. RESPECTING OUR NEIGHBORS: While Ascent House is spread out from others, we do have some neighbors nearby and noise travels easily in a silent forest. As such, in order to respect our neighbors and community we do not allow any music, loud noise, loud talking, yelling, or otherwise boisterous behavior, etc. while outside at the firepit or down at the brook. When you stay with us, you become a member of our community and we ask that you strongly respect those in the surrounding area looking to enjoy the quiet serene natural environment.

2. QUIET HOURS from 8:00pm-8:00am.

3. NO PARTIES: large gatherings, parties, or events are not permitted on site.

4. NO SMOKING/VAPING in the house or use of illegal substances

5. PETS: Pets must be added to your reservation and a $75 dollar pet fee is charged which is automatically added to your stay.
We absolutely love pets but there are property damage risks to us having them at the house. As such, well-behaved, potty-trained pets are allowed (up to 2 only) and any damage will be the responsibility of the guest to pay for.