Off-grid Cabin 1

Stay in my eco friendly cabin! The micro-cabins are almost 100% off-grid, with a wood burning stove, solar powered lighting, composting toilet, etc. The leafy outside area has a deck/porch, and a patio area solely for guests' use. There's lots to do locally, with beaches nearby, and a short walk will bring you to the heart of this colourful village, with lively pubs & restaurants, Irish music. Kinvara is an ideal base to explore The Burren, Co.Clare. The space The cabin itself has a bedroom, living room/kitchenette, and a little shower room/WC. The cabin really is tiny, measuring only 6m x 3m in total. It's very bright, with lots of windows, and a skylight. (The bedroom has blackout blinds) Hot water is instant, the shower is good. There's a wood-burning stove, for the colder months. It's well insulated all round, which means it keeps the heat in, and also keeps the summer heat out, so it's a nice ambient temperature. There is a filter water tap at the sink for drinking water, to save on buying bottled water (Kinvara has a low single-use plastic campaign) The lighting is powered by a solar panel. COMPOSTING TOILET The toilet is a composting type, called a Separett Villa. Check it out online! Please note, if you are not comfortable with a composting toilet, this may not be the place for you. I have detailed instructions in the cabin on how to use it for your comfort. If there's anything you're not happy with during your stay, please inform me and and I will probably be able to fix it. Guest access Outside the cabin, there is a partially covered deck where you can enjoy a coffee in the morning, or a drink in the evening sun. There is also a patio area where you can use a barbecue (not provided - single use ones are available in the village). The garden is surrounded by hedges, shrubs, flowers and trees, and there is a herb garden to pick from if you are cooking! There are two cabins, side by side. Other things to note PLEASE NOTE: 1. There is a cigar lighter- type socket in the cabin for charging mobile devices, so best to bring a car charger with you, if you have one. I can possibly help with adaptors if you don't have what you need. 2. There is a service station right next door. Expect occasional traffic noise. They have fresh croissants in the morning, and a hot food counter all day! There is complimentary breakfast cereals, milk, tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper, washing up liquid, handsoap, toilet paper. (Towels and bedding are also provided) 3. In the winter, the wood burning stove is the only heat source, there is no central heating, so you will be lighting fires to stay warm. It will be warm on your arrival, and I will show you how to light the fire. Everything you need for the stove is provided. 4. In the winter months, places to eat out in the village are limited, specially after dark. 5. There's no washing machine, but the filling station right next door has washers and dryers for public use, available 24 hours. 6. The cabins have been included in The Irish Times listing of "50 of the best places to stay, eat and play around Ireland's coastline" in July 2017. See photos. 7. The cabins are in a secluded area at the rear of the garden, and it is largely peaceful and quiet. But, I live on the outskirts of the village, not in a remote part of the countryside, so there will be the noises of village life from time to time. 8. I'm sorry pets are not allowed. 9. The village currently does not have a taxi service, and calling in taxis from the nearest village/town is really expensive. I’m sorry but my own car insurance doesn’t cover me to carry passengers for reward. 10. The composting toilet may take a little getting used to, but full instructions are included. There is a charge of €25 for extra cleaning of the toilet due to improper use. Do not put water (or other liquids) in the solids container.