About
At Footprint by Lalonde, our purpose extends beyond mere design as we aspire to elevate the heartwarming stories and cherished memories woven into the fabric of our vacation homes. We are not aiming to simply host - we are here to ensure you enjoy an unforgettable, intentional experience.
With love and trust,
Chelsi & Marc-André
Eco-conscious getaways for the mindful traveler
We're known for caring about the earth, and our vision lies in crafting boutique luxury vacation rentals with a focus on sustainability and wellness.
As we embark on an inspiring journey toward environmentally friendly practices, our current private residences offer select eco-conscious features and provide a glimpse into our commitment to a greener future.
• Energy Star appliances
• LED lighting
• level 2 electric vehicle charging station
• tankless water heater
• hot water recirculation line
• 16 & 18 SEER air conditioning system
• variable speed pool pump
• water conserving plumbing fixtures
• natural lighting
• ocean cleanup partnership with 4ocean
As proud members of the clean ocean movement, Footprint by Lalonde and 4ocean are working towards a future where humanity and nature thrive in harmony.
For every night you stay, one pound of plastic will be removed from our oceans, rivers, and coastlines.
Stay with us a week? That’s 7 pounds! Together, this partnership will help clean more than 1,200 pounds annually - equivalent to 27,600 water bottles!
Your Stay Helps Clean Our Oceans
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Since July 20, 2023, Footprint by Lalonde has pulled more than 2,157 pounds from our oceans, rivers, and coastlines together with 4ocean.
accessible By design: It's all in the details
Footprint by Lalonde is committed to providing exquisite and thoughtfully designed vacation rentals ensuring accessibility and comfort for all travelers. We are overjoyed and deeply grateful to have hosted numerous guests who utilize wheelchairs, canes, and other mobility aids that previously struggled to find accommodations for their families.
Coastal Scandinavian Retreat features a fully accessible first floor and is one of the most intentional design elements in our home. The ensuite on the main level is a perfectly elegant, yet functional space envisioned as a minimalist jewel box with rich black and gold accents.
As a landscape architect and interior designer, I cherish sentimental minimalism, nature, mindfulness, and lifelong learning.
Co-owner, Director of Design & Hospitality
CHELSI LALONDE
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MARC-ANDRE LALONDE
An entrepreneur and business owner, my life and work are driven by the philosophy of La joie de vivre.
Co-owner
ZEENA ROME
Combining many talents and a hard-working spirit, I am an avid traveler dedicated to health, fitness, loving deeply, and dreaming big.
Hospitality Manager
enoc cruz
With a passion for buildings, landscapes, art, music, and people, I aim to create meaningful design and lead a purposeful life.
Architectural Designer
He was able to be everywhere the family was! This was the perfect setting for our long awaited vacation as a family. Chelsi & Marc gave us information to get a beach wheelchair so he was with us on the beach as well.
Chelsi and Marc were wonderful hosts and their home is amazing. Their Coastal Scandinavian Retreat was exactly what our family of 8 (6 adults, 2 small children) needed.
The home is absolutely beautiful, it looked exactly like the pictures, immaculately clean and had all the amenities we needed. The backyard was a tropical paradise, the pool was perfect with the umbrella and shallow area for our grandchildren to play. The outdoor kitchen, grilling, and dining areas were so convenient for our family meals.
Our son is a quadriplegic and this is the MOST ACCESSIBLE HOME we have found in 19 YEARS.
-Sarah
Hartwell, GA
-LeAnne
Indianapolis, IN
We haven't been able to travel as a family as finding a truly beautiful and accessible Airbnb is near impossible and hotels do not provide a great space for a family getaway.
We are VERY thankful for Chelsi & Marc's eye for accessibility and design!
Everything is really perfect. They have created such a beautiful space. We had a great time and even got to watch the SpaceX launch from the beach. The pool was perfect for the family and even included a shed full of pool toys. We will be back!
Beautiful space! My husband is a paraplegic and found this house incredibly accessible.