The Hilltop Chalet

Relive Retreat Chalet is a 700 sq ft open concept cabin with high ceilings, full-length windows, natural spring water, private hot tub, fireplace, BBQ, wrap around deck w/views, hiking trails + more. Perfect for couples, friends or families looking to relax & rejuvenate in nature. If peace is what you are looking for this is it! We are dog friendly but please inquire first before bringing your furry friend. This is a private 72-acre property we live on with our 2 dogs, 2 guest yurt cabins and 1 additional family cabin.

PLEASE NOTE we are taking the following precautions:

• Along with following AirBNB's cleaning guidelines, we have invested in a ULV Fogging unit that instantly disinfects with an all natural/safe 99.99% effective product from EnviroNize (Health Canada approved).

DETAILS: The cabin has 1 bedroom with a queen bed (extra firm mattress under soft mattress for choice) and queen sofa bed, comfortably sleeping 4 people. We are dog friendly but please do confirm with us if you plan to bring your furry friend (there is a one time dog fee so please add your pet). We have two dogs who live with us on the property, one is a girl border collie and the other is a boy sheepadoodle who loves everything and everyone. If your dog is aggressive or if you or your children are afraid of dogs please do contact us prior to booking. Our dogs are not aggressive but are off-leash, so they do have access to the full property.

Cabin comes equipped with a fireplace and firewood, full kitchen with coffee maker, soda stream, toaster, veggie/rice steamer, pots, pans, plates, cutlery, spices and more. There is a natural spring on the property, which the water is pumped from. It is then UV filtered making every tap drinkable.

Cabin runs on septic, fresh spring water (filtered), wood fireplace, as well as a propane heater to create an almost off-grid experience. We recycle, compost and conserve energy as much as possible, promoting a sustainable living experience.

Wrap around deck on south and east sides makes for perfect outdoor enjoyment. Hot tub sits flush with the east deck with fantastic views across the valley. The 7-person hot tub has over 40 jets. Perfect for end of day after hiking.

Please note that we are not an accessible cabin. There are 3 steps up to the main entry with no ramp or handrail. If you have any special needs please do contact us prior to booking and we can help accommodate.

Our property is one of a kind. On a clear morning from the living room you will witness some spectacular sunrises. In the evening you can enjoy the ambiance of the sun setting or head up the road a few minutes to watch the sunset completely. The cabin sits at the top of a hill, up the driveway from our primary residence (another small cabin). The hill is perfect for keeping the mosquitos away with a continuous breeze. There are 3 reforested areas, lots of old forest, a meandering meadow, hills, wetlands, apple trees, the Saugeen River, streams and a natural spring. Wildlife includes tons of deer, rabbit, birds, wild turkeys and the occasional spotting (or hear them howl) of coyotes. The valley of the property echoes so they do sound close sometimes even though they are a distance away.

A little about our dogs: One is a border collie (Boca), super smart and a frisbee addict. Be warned, if you start to play frisbee or ball with her she will not let you stop ;-) She is vocal and likes to be the boss. Our sheepadoodle (Happy) is a big boy. He is super friendly but still gets very excited when first meeting new people. We live on the property but do not bother our guests unless there is something you will need or to introduce the dogs which tends to be a good thing :-)

Guest have private access to the cabin, hot tub with side yard, bbq on the back deck, firewood, air conditioning (summer months only) and more. There is a large backyard as well for enjoying that connects to our garden which we do need to maintain. The 72 acres of land, with around 1km of trails are shared with us and other guests.

We interact with the guests only as needed, respecting privacy. We do enjoy meeting our guests and also introducing them to our dogs so we know who is on our property. We live and work remotely on the property, this is our home. Our 2 dogs are known to wonder up and say hello occasionally and we appreciate the chance to introduce them to you. If guests bring their own dogs we do require the dogs to meet and socialize when you arrive so all are comfortable with each other. While on hiking trails you might run into other guests as we have two new Mongolian Yurts on the property in a very different area.