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09-13-2018, 11:51 AM
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What kind of Wilderness Experience would you want? Off grid Log Cabin
If you were looking for an Off Grid, Log Cabin wilderness retreat to rent,
What would make it the most amazing experience for you?
One you couldn't wait to come back to,
One you'd tell stories of to all your friends.
What would need to be provided for you?
What would bring Value over and above other Cabins for rent?
My wife and I took a 10 day vacation and rented this AMAZING little cabin, It's an original area Homestead cabin built in the early 1900's that they took apart, replaced the bad logs and rebuilt. To think 6 kids were raised in this little gem.
Completely off grid, no running water, no electricity except for one solar panel that runs a few LED lights. If you want Cell service it means getting in the truck and driving 2 miles, and even at that the service is sketchy.
There's even a Sauna!
We saw Elk, Black bear, a Fisher woke us up one morning running around on the porch roof and railing, and a Wolf paid us a visit one night, we didn't see it, but he left us a little (really big) present just off the porch steps and the his tracks were in the dust on the road in the next morning.
The local fishing was amazing, we got a belly full of Walleye every night. The property sits within 15 minutes of 3 stunning lakes.
Here's a few pics, I'd really be interested to know what would make your Off Grid Log Cabin rental an experience you'd never forget. Thanks!!!!
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09-13-2018, 12:01 PM
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09-13-2018, 02:27 PM
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You have to tell us now where is it located....
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09-13-2018, 02:34 PM
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Very nice!
Yes I remember as a kids playing about in the outdoors and getting a drink from that old style, hand water pump, without a cup in hand.... "pump, listen, pump listen, pu-face wash'!!
Once she was flowing, you'd be okay.
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09-13-2018, 03:38 PM
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I lived in an off grid cabin for 6 months. Same scenario... hand pump for water, coal oil lamp for light. I was alone so it would have been nice to have a woman with me. I did have a dog and horse for company.
If I was going to rent a place like the OP did it would be nice to have access to a good horse. Nice to have the option go for a ride instead of just fishing the whole time.
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09-13-2018, 05:12 PM
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Not fancy but well maintained and functional, decent river/lake, pretty much what you described.
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09-13-2018, 06:20 PM
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A wood stove to take off the chill and everything not covered in mice dirt are all I need as long as the price is fair when renting. If I were thinking about creature comforts you would want to supply for renters I'm thinking folding chairs, hammocks, campstove, washbasin, drying rack, kindling, firewood, cots, air mattresses, camp foods, wool blankets, bear mace, flashlights, flourescent lantern, water containers, toilet paper, dishes, pots etc. , binoculars, nature guides outdoors books, portable am/fm/shortwave radio, cribbage board and cards, Bailey's, coffee, candles. I had a cabin out on the land for a few years and I miss it. I would love to rent a place like this for ten days. Nice pics.
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09-13-2018, 07:17 PM
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Location, location, location... I would want to be able to hunt from the cabin without driving and hike into the mountains.
As for the cabin itself: clean, close water source, pit toilet, wood stove & cut wood, fire pit/barbeque. Food prep area but no supplies other than maybe a kettle and frying pan. No bedding or mattresses, just bunks.
Would want it simple to keep cost down.
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09-13-2018, 09:16 PM
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A view of an ocean within throwing distance. I would rather have water heat and power though.
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09-14-2018, 09:52 AM
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I have cabin like that at Sunshine Coast. There are three log cabins, each with solar power. We have underground water collector and massive storage tanks. Gravity fed running water. Propane tanks for hot water, cooking and powering fridge/freezer, big fireplace for heating.Mine is 1600 square ft, 20ft above the water. Fish, crabs, prawns and oysters. 8 km by boat access.
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09-14-2018, 12:36 PM
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Would have to be lake or ocean front for me. Boat access only sounds like my prefect retreat!
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09-14-2018, 04:54 PM
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Cabin on stilts on a hard sand bonefish flat.
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09-14-2018, 10:27 PM
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Write in your google maps Foley head Or Foley Moutain and zoom on East side of it
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09-15-2018, 08:18 AM
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What more would you want, awesome, back to the basics.
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09-15-2018, 08:56 AM
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Sweet little cabin! For me, location would be everything. Meaning solitude. Away from other people for a break with nature. To be able to shoot, or catch your meals every day, priceless.
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09-15-2018, 09:00 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Originally Posted by KGB
You have to tell us now where is it located....
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It's in Manitoba, The Area is called Crawford Park right beside Riding Mountain National Park.
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09-15-2018, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Howard Hutchinson
Very nice!
Yes I remember as a kids playing about in the outdoors and getting a drink from that old style, hand water pump, without a cup in hand.... "pump, listen, pump listen, pu-face wash'!!
Once she was flowing, you'd be okay.
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Yes!!! Total truth!!!
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09-15-2018, 09:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Bullets
I lived in an off grid cabin for 6 months. Same scenario... hand pump for water, coal oil lamp for light. I was alone so it would have been nice to have a woman with me. I did have a dog and horse for company.
If I was going to rent a place like the OP did it would be nice to have access to a good horse. Nice to have the option go for a ride instead of just fishing the whole time.
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Great point! Perhaps guided horseback tours into the neighboring National Park?
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09-15-2018, 09:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HighlandHeart
A wood stove to take off the chill and everything not covered in mice dirt are all I need as long as the price is fair when renting. If I were thinking about creature comforts you would want to supply for renters I'm thinking folding chairs, hammocks, campstove, washbasin, drying rack, kindling, firewood, cots, air mattresses, camp foods, wool blankets, bear mace, flashlights, flourescent lantern, water containers, toilet paper, dishes, pots etc. , binoculars, nature guides outdoors books, portable am/fm/shortwave radio, cribbage board and cards, Bailey's, coffee, candles. I had a cabin out on the land for a few years and I miss it. I would love to rent a place like this for ten days. Nice pics.
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Great suggestions HighlandHeart! This cabin has everything on your list except supplied bear spray. That's a great Idea, we automatically take our own but I suppose not everyone would think of it.
I'm curious what you think a fair price would be?
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09-15-2018, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by mattthegorby
Location, location, location... I would want to be able to hunt from the cabin without driving and hike into the mountains.
As for the cabin itself: clean, close water source, pit toilet, wood stove & cut wood, fire pit/barbeque. Food prep area but no supplies other than maybe a kettle and frying pan. No bedding or mattresses, just bunks.
Would want it simple to keep cost down.
Matt
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Last year the owner of the property told me he woke up in the morning, made a pot of coffee, poured one, stepped out onto the porch, leaned his gun on the railing, put his feet up, waited 35 minutes till a bull moose wandered out into the clearing I have pictured (there's a slough through the trees on each side) , one bullet, done.
I'm curious as well, what cost would interest you?
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09-15-2018, 09:22 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gunluvr
Sweet little cabin! For me, location would be everything. Meaning solitude. Away from other people for a break with nature. To be able to shoot, or catch your meals every day, priceless.
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Solitude this has, the access is at the end of a dead end road, then a two track trail in across meadows and through bush for almost 1/2 mile. No cell service, only the sound of the woods.
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09-15-2018, 09:29 AM
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Thank you everyone for all your replies!!!! I really appreciate it.
I asked because my wife and I loved the property Sooooo much......
WE BOUGHT IT!!!!!
We need to do some work, but we plan on being able to provide others with a unique wilderness experience.
Cheers All!!
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09-15-2018, 12:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Farm_boy
Thank you everyone for all your replies!!!! I really appreciate it.
I asked because my wife and I loved the property Sooooo much......
WE BOUGHT IT!!!!!
We need to do some work, but we plan on being able to provide others with a unique wilderness experience.
Cheers All!!
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Congrats on the purchase.
I think you are definitely going to need me to come and do a two week long cabin consultation to ensure the cabin is cozy and not neglected. I won't even charge you for my services.
Providing others a 'wilderness experience' might be challenging. Each person has their own ideals on what wilderness is. Some people just want to unwind and not do anything while others want to be active. I could see someone like an artist coming to paint uninterupted and I can see the adventurer only using the cabin to sleep. You may just have to ensure the place is comfortable and let the guests decide their own activities...within reason.
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This country was started by voyagers whose young lives were swept away by the currents of the rivers for ten cents a day... just for the vanity of the European's beaver hats. ~ Red Bullets
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It is when you walk alone in nature that you discover your strengths and weaknesses. ~ Red Bullets
Last edited by Red Bullets; 09-15-2018 at 12:33 PM.
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