The Pioneer | BESIDE's very first cabin

Summary:

Perched upstairs, The Pioneer has a surprise in store: a split-level living room with a conversation pit in front of the wood stove — you feel grounded even while up in the air. The living area extends into a covered, screened terrace, and the pod on stilts gives you a bedroom of its own. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, private indoor sauna, fully equipped kitchen. Sleeps up to 5, dogs welcome (2 max). It's the favorite chalet of our Director of Hospitality.



The Space:

The first build of the project, The Pioneer is the prototype of BESIDE's earliest ideas — and you can feel it in its character. Its perched living area hides a split-level living room with a conversation pit in front of the wood stove: the "grounded while up in the air" feeling is hard to describe, but we love it. The living area extends into a covered terrace with a retractable mosquito screen, perfect for cool evenings. For sleeping: a mezzanine (queen bed + floor mattress + desk) and a pod on stilts with a queen bed and its own bathroom, on the same level as the living area. A second full bathroom serves the living area. Private indoor sauna, fully equipped kitchen, and an outdoor terrace with a fire pit and cooking accessories. Its black roof and windows define its style. Sleeps up to 5. Dogs welcome (2 max).



Guest Access:

What better way to start your vacation than at your own pace? Thanks to our digital locks, you enjoy an autonomous and secure arrival.



The Neighborhood:

On-site:

- Hiking (5 km of groomed trails)



Nearby:

- Road biking

- Mountain biking (Ski Montcalm, La Tournée des Cantons de Rawdon, Mont Pontbriand or Austin Acres)

- Waterfalls (Cascades Park, Regional Park of Dorwin Falls, Regional Park of Monte-à-Peine-et-des-Dalles in Sainte-Béatrix)

- Ouareau Forest Regional Park (hiking, ropes courses, climbing, biking, canoeing, kayaking)

- Arbraska Rawdon

- La Source Spa

- Terre des Bisons (our neighbors)

- Pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries (Ferme Guy Rivest and Ferme Marc Leblanc)



Other must-try:

- Casse-croûte 125 for all-dressed hotdogs

- Les Délices du Palais for ice cream cones dipped in chocolate.



Getting Around:

The BESIDE domain is easily reached by car, with EV charging stations at every chalet. Once you're settled in, our 5 km of trails lead to a centuries-old forest with incredible viewpoints.



Other Things to Note:

We're here and ready to make your stay memorable. Don't hesitate to reach out.



Interaction with Guests:

Our guest services team is reachable by phone or email — to plan your stay, discover the region's hidden gems, or understand how your chalet works. A team is also on-site to help if needed.

The Pioneer offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Chertsey chalet is smoke free.