Fir Cottage: A lovely, private cabin on 40 acres

Fir Haven, located 15 minutes from town, is on 40 private acres that have been in the family for generations. The 600sf cottage looks out over a large field surrounded by forest, orchards, trails, canyons, and Siebert Creek. It's perfect for couples and close friends, with 2 dedicated bedrooms and a cozy living room. **12 y/o and above only due to safety concerns!** Explore the property, visit the pond, and walk trails looping around the 15 acre field and through acres of stunning PNW forest. The space *Due to the nature of the property, this listing is UNSAFE FOR CHILDREN. Please read house rules before requesting to book, thank you!* This cottage was built in 2011 for the family's use when visiting the Peninsula. It has been the much-loved residence of two caretakers for the past 6 years, and is now a space for guests to come enjoy the beauty of this special place. The cottage interior is eclectic, creatively designed and decorated with the help of friends, Feng Shui, and hundreds of hours building many of the unique furnishings. Master bedroom has a full closet and small dresser, with a memory foam queen mattress. Small bedroom has full size dresser, as well as space to hang clothes and a double bed. The third sleeping option is a single daybed in the living room. The bookcase is stocked with novels and informational books about the Pacific Northwest, as well as literary classics and some of the family's favorites. There is a heater in each room, as well as a heat pump with air conditioner in the main room and a wood burning stove. We will provide firewood, kindling, and all other fire necessities. We also have an outdoor fire pit with outdoor seating, which is in the cottage’s front yard. Burning there is subject to local burn restrictions; we will notify you of the status upon your arrival. The kitchen has fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, coffee pot, tea kettle, dishwasher, and plenty of cooking and serving utensils. We stock basic spices as well as coffee and tea. This house is a wonderful vacation home for couples and can handle up to 5 people. A stacked washer and dryer are located by the back door, and are available for your use. The front porch looks out over the lower orchard, field, and forest, and has comfortable chairs to relax on. We do not allow children under 12 to stay on the property due to hazards that come with a rural space such as this. The Retreat is situated on a peninsula of land that drops off on three sides – between 60 and 150 feet down – into Siebert Creek and its tributaries. There are two fenced-off areas that discourage access to a dangerous undercut bluff, but all visitors must act with due diligence to keep themselves safe. The cottage itself is not child proofed, though all standard safety equipment is installed. We live outside city limits, and therefore shooting guns is legal. We do not permit firearms at Fir Haven Retreat (due to our role in wildlife conservation and protecting the peaceful ambiance of the environment), but you might occasionally hear neighbors target practicing. We are surrounded by protective dense forest, but the canyon itself amplifies sound so we want to give people a heads up in case this might occur. The cottage is not wheelchair accessible, unfortunately. Guest access Guests who sign a liability waiver upon arrival will have access to marked trails which are shown on a map at the cottage. Guests will need to avoid outbuildings and any areas marked by caution signs/tape and marked private areas. Private land generally consists of the 5 acres in the southeast corner, including the main house, shop, upper orchard, and garden. A map at the cabin indicates what areas of the property are private, and there will be blue chains up to indicate those borders. Please do not attempt to enter the barn, pump house, or stables, as the floor boards and roofs are not safe. Other things to note A liability waiver must be signed on arrival in order to have access to grounds. We can send a copy of it to you prior to your arrival. The neighboring property is building a house from late 2024-2025. Construction noise will be limited to daylight hours, but please take note