Off-grid @ The Lil’ Red Bunkie

Experience the peace of off-grid life at our diminutive pine-clad bunkie privately nestled between the trees on our 15 acre off-grid homestead. Enjoy the cozy quarters warmed by the Cubic wood stove while you cuddle up on the sofa. Take a walk and marvel at the spectacular scenery surrounding Antoine Mountain. Chill by the fire and stargaze before you retire to the comfy queen loft. Cook on the grill or let us serve you farm-to-table gourmet food: wood-oven pizza, sourdough beignets & more! The space The off-grid bunkie is located in a private area on our 15 acre rural property which is partially cleared and partially wooded. It features a fire pit (facing Antoine Mountain), a covered porch with chairs, a BBQ area, and a large private mowed yard area. Guests are free to explore the property and adjacent woods. The fully insulated bunkie features a main level with a sofa, console/prep table, two small tables for eating, and a wood burning stove. Above is a sleeping loft with a comfortable memory foam queen bed, complete with duvet, flannel sheets extra blankets and plenty of pillows. The loft is accessed by ladder - care should be taken ascending/descending. There is no electricity however we do provide a battery pack to run the lamp, the TV/DVD player and for charging your devices. In addition to this, there are battery powered ceiling lights on the main level which provide relaxing accent lighting. We also provide 2 battery operated LED lanterns and LED headlamps. Lastly, there are solar powered outdoor spotlights and Edison string lights in the BBQ area in front of the porch. A super-clean, comfortable and fresh outhouse with a compostable toilet is behind the bunkie. Note - there is no running water however we do provide jugs of spring water sourced from the spring across the street from the property. We also have an outdoor solar shower complete with fresh towels and natural shampoo & body wash for when you need to freshen-up (~May-Oct when the weather is warm enough). There are basins and dish soap provided if you need to wash dishes however it’s not required on checkout - relax, we’ll take care of it! *SNOWMOBILES, ATV’S & SKIERS WELCOME* The property actually faces the rear of Antoine Mountain Ski Resort, and is a just a few minutes drive to the chalet - perfect for skier/snowboarders who are looking for a unique accommodation experience. Also, the nearby VMUTS trail system is perfect for your ATV, mountain bike or snowmobile adventures. We have plenty of space to park your vehicles/trailers. Please note, per local bylaws fires are permitted after 7pm April-October. We ask that all guests respect this when using the fire pit. Other things to note OFF-GRID POWER, HEAT & WATER The property is off-grid so there is no electricity (a portable battery pack is provided). There is no running water. Heat is furnished via the wood burning stove which also provides great ambience. There’s also a propane wall heater which provides secondary heat (Oct-April). The loft sleeping area is significantly warmer than the main level when running the wood stove (Makes for a cozy sleep!). The fire in the stove does require stoking periodically, and possibly during the night during very cold times. During cold weather, slippers are recommended for the main level. While we have lots of blankets, we do recommend bringing layers of clothing so you can adjust to what is most comfortable for you. WILD LIFE The rural property is pretty much in the bush which means wild animals may be present. This is a beautiful thing and you may be treated to seeing some cool things only nature can offer! It is important to take care with food and garbage. Store food inside, ideally in a cooler. Garbage should be secured in the bin behind the outhouse with the lid shut tightly. Our off-grid A-frame style house and hobby farm is well up the drive and not clearly visible from the bunkie. We do have a livestock guardian dog - our Nash- who very occasionally will bark to ward off predators (a good thing!). He’s friendly to people and won’t otherwise bother with you. We also have a miniature poodle and laying hens on the property so you may hear some magical sounds of the farm from time-to-time during the day. GOURMET FARM-TO-TABLE FOOD Roslyn is a Nutritionist/Author and Chris is a former executive with Loblaw - both are hugely passionate about great food! A key feature of our homestead property is that we grow and produce a significant amount of our own food and we’d love to share our farm-to-table experience with you. Relax and enjoy the option to have catered wood-fired gourmet pizza for dinner, sourdough cinnamon buns for breakfast or other seasonal options which change daily. We’ll let you know the available menu before check in. * Note * food is not available to order Friday evenings or Saturday mornings May 15 - Oct 15. We do however have a farm stand at the front of the property where you can get fresh eggs and freshly-baked sourdough baguettes weekend mornings (while supplies last). And of course, the BBQ with side burner is always available to cook yourself! i