Artful Tiny House Nature Retreat

Relax and enjoy life in a beautifully simple tiny house! Clad in cedar and bathed in sunshine, this 8-sided artistic retreat invites travelers to re-connect to nature. The Octagon is only 12 minutes from downtown Ithaca but a world away on 16 acres of field, forest, orchards and gardens. The space The Octagon sleeps 2 on a queen-size, decadently comfortable, memory foam bed. The kitchen is equipped with all of the basic essentials including a small fridge, induction cooktop, and toaster oven plus cooking supplies and utensils. Dine in simplicity at the glowing walnut bar counter overlooking a wildflower field. Basic dining supplies and utensils are provided as are local, award-winning Gimme coffee, local honey, tea and olive oil. Melt away stress in the claw foot bathtub featuring a Victorian faucet and hand shower below the greenhouse window brimming with houseplants. The toilet and hand sink are tucked away providing privacy in this one-of-a-kind dwelling. Step through the sliding glass doors to a private grass lawn and perennial garden for picnics, sun bathing and star gazing. Our grounds are resplendent with flowers, herbs, fruit and vegetables at the 2 orchards and numerous gardens. Our property borders a nature preserve especially noted for its spring wildflowers and featuring many incredible waterfalls. We're also only 5 minutes drive from both Treman and Buttermilk Falls State Parks. We have hosted travelers since 2008 at our nearby Elegant and Unique Garden Yurt (also listed on Airbnb) and we look forward to offering the Octagon to a pair of travelers seeking peaceful respite, great adventure and a wonderfully memorable vacation. Guest access Guests at the octagon have a private garden, yard, picnic table and fire pit to enjoy! Feel free to vist the henhouse and garden--just don't forget to shut the door when you go. You're welcome to explore the wildflower field and forest too. The farm to the south is not ours--please respect our neighbors and do not stroll on their land. Other things to note Well behaved dogs are welcome. Please inquire first. 75 pet fee applies