Perched above the Missisquoi River Valley with sweeping views of Vermont's Green Mountains, Maison Alice is a Scandinavian-inspired retreat designed for deep stillness and long seasons. The owners chose Black Locust for its entire outdoor living envelope betting that its legendary natural durability would hold its own against the hard freeze-thaw cycles and wet springs of Northern Vermont. They were right.
Vermont's outdoor structures face some of North America's most demanding conditions: deep frost, heavy snow loads, relentless spring moisture, and UV exposure. Black Locust's naturally dense grain and exceptional rot resistance make it one of the only hardwoods suited to full ground contact and prolonged moisture exposure without treatment. No sealants, no preservatives — just the wood doing what it's built for.
"Am sooo happy we went with the 12′ length… beautiful." — Michael, Maison Alice
Maison Alice has already earned a perfect 5-star rating across every guest review for its companion unit, Maison Roméo. The deck, handrail, and outdoor shower are the primary living space — oriented toward an uninterrupted mountain panorama, every linear foot of Black Locust earning its keep.
Floating above the Missisquoi River Valley, Maison Alice is surrounded by Vermont open country — covered bridges, swimming holes, wildflower meadows, and easy access to the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail, Jay Peak, and Cold Hollow Sculpture Park. The outdoor living spaces aren't decorative additions here — they're where guests live.
Maison Roméo, the companion unit, is live and welcoming guests now: airbnb.ca/rooms/1624707056033937053
Project specs Location: Northern Vermont, USA Application: Deck, handrail, outdoor shower Climate zone: Northern hardwood, USDA Zone 4–5 Ground contact: Posts with long-term history Status: Complete, in use
Product Used: Decking
Award-Winning, Building Of The Year 2020 by ArchDaily, Ravine House, with sustainable wood material choice: Black Locust Lumber
Award-Winning, Building Of The Year 2020 by ArchDaily, Ravine House, with sustainable wood material choice: Black Locust Lumber
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