🏕️ Escape to a Cozy Retreat in Our Tiny Home

My place features small outdoor buildings on a working hobby farm set in a country neighbourhood. We're conveniently located just off a main highway, which means there may be some traffic noise during peak times. Our main house is also on the property, and only my family lives here, so there will be no other guests on site. The yard is designed with a very open-concept layout.

In spring, fall and winter months, expect cold weather. Dress warm and bring slippers. The outdoor structures (outhouse, outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen) are not heated. The cabin has an electric wall heater and wood stove, but may still feel cool below 8°C (46°F). No air conditioning in summer — a fan is provided in the loft.

During your stay, you may encounter naturally occurring insects and wildlife. Our property is adjacent to over 100 acres of wild forest, so it's possible for a bug to enter through an open door or a small crack. While we make every effort to ensure there are none, due to the nature of our location, it is impossible to guarantee this. We provide a bug zapper, bug spray, and a fly swatter inside.

The sleeping loft measures 5' wide x 12' long with a low ceiling of approximately 3'. Access is by a 6-foot ladder. Double bed sleeps 2 adults.

The toilet is a well-maintained pit outhouse that may emit an odor depending on usage and environmental factors such as heat and humidity. Drinking water is provided from the outdoor kitchen.

• After your requested check-in date is confirmed with the host, and the deposit is paid, the exact address, directions and instructions are given to you in a welcome message via email.
• Check-in time is between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
• Upon arrival, you will meet the host in the little Country Store at the front of the property (the office) to pay cash for the total nightly rate and present your ID card. I will then provide the 4-digit code for the keybox, located to the right of the tiny home's door. Slide the plastic shutter down, enter the code, and retrieve your key.
• Checkout is by 12:00 p.m. sharp. Please do not be late — we have other guests to accommodate.

On the final day of checkout, your $100 deposit will be returned to you after a quick inspection of the property to ensure everything is in order. For long term or repeating stays, this day could also be the final day you stay with us, or the deposit collection and return could repeat week over week, whichever you prefer.

I will collect the key in person at that time. You will meet me in the Country Store office for the return. If any damages, major cleaning issues, smoking odors or signs of theft are present, you will forfeit your deposit.

• The outdoor shower is closed for the season with no alternative available. Reopening in May. This prevents frozen water lines, ice on the floor, and damage to the water heater and pump.
• Please read page 6 in the house manual regarding wood stove safety and operation.
• Complimentary firewood is provided for the wood stove and fire pit. Extra wood is in the shelter next to the barbecue or by the fire pit. Keep your stove burning hot to stay warm.
• Extra blankets are stored in the pine box in the loft. We suggest bringing slippers or heavy socks in case you find the floor cold. Dress warm.
• A coffee maker, kettle, and tea beverages are provided.
• The cabin is equipped with anti-freezing protection for drinking water and a heated front eavestrough to prevent ice dams under the front door.
• A salt, sand, and shovel station outside the front door is available when it snows. Snow removal service runs from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
• The toilet is a pit outhouse with a 250-watt heat lamp on a 10-minute motion-activated timer. There is no running water in this system.
• During snowfall, the fire pit and bar may become temporarily inaccessible or closed. Trails have no winter maintenance.

We always inform our guests that there are three exterior security cameras on our property, which will be active and recording throughout your stay. One camera is positioned at the front driveway. One camera is located at the back parking lot. One camera is installed in our Country Store, a business which is open to the public and situated in my front yard.

Cancellation by Guest: If you cancel your reservation, you will not be charged the remaining balance, but the $100 deposit will not be refunded since we blocked an Airbnb calendar night(s) to host you.

No-Shows: If you fail to arrive on your scheduled check-in date within the time-frame allotted, the $100 deposit will be forfeited.

Early Departure: If you choose to check-out early for any reason, you will still be responsible for the full cost of your stay, and no refunds will be issued. If everything looks good after inspection, your deposit will be returned.

Changes to Reservation: Any changes to your reservation (e.g., dates, number of guests) must be requested at least 7 days before your check-in date and are subject to availability.

Cancellation by Host: In the unlikely event that we must cancel your reservation due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., extreme weather, property damage, double bookings), you will receive a full refund of your $100 deposit plus the cost of any nights unused. We will make every effort to notify you as soon as possible. If the host cancels your reservation due to house rule violations, no refunds will be issued and you must leave the property immediately.

Force Majeure: We are not liable for any cancellations or changes due to circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, or government travel restrictions. In such cases, the $100 deposit will not be refunded, and the remaining balance will be waived.

• The $100 deposit also serves as a security deposit and will be returned on the last day after a property inspection, provided there are no damages, major cleaning issues, smoking odors or signs of theft.
• All payments (deposit and remaining balance) must be made as outlined in our booking requirements. Failure to comply with payment terms will result in the cancellation of your reservation.
• By booking with us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to all of our policies.