This cabin is one of the oldest structures on the property and a cosy 380 sq ft. This cabin is not for the faint hearted but for those who want a true log cabin experience. The front room makes the most of the incredible view of the beach and the sunset. The cabin is so “original”, you don’t even have to open a door to get to your bedroom, just pull back the curtain :) There’s a full newly renovated kitchen and bathroom in the cabin but the walls of the bedrooms do not go all the way to the pitched roof so be a bit selective about who you bring along to sleep in the room next to you ;)
If creature comfort is what you are after, please look through our other listings. If a unique, nature-filled experience will float your boat, then this is the place for you!
The kitchen has all the necessary amenities like a new retro style fridge, freezer, stove, french press, kettle, toaster and basic cookware. There’s both a charcoal grill and a propane BBQ.
No dishwasher and certainly no valet parking service.
You’ll be close to your neighbours, whether they be the people in the next cabin over or the many critters, fish, birds and squirrels that have been here long before you have. We’ve left the inside of the cabin relatively untouched with flooring and finishes from a bygone era. A stay at Bowerbird Beach Camp is essentially a trip back in time so please enjoy the view, the water and the occasional drip of a leaky faucet. Our “no-frills” vibe is part of our charm, but it’s not for everyone.
The key to a happy stay is mitigated expectations. What we mean by that is this is a back to basics, no frills, old-school, cabin-living experience. You might have to share the footpath with frogs, kick away goose poop on the beach or squish a harmless spider or two in the rafters. The local animals like squirrels, bears, mice and flies have no boundaries. Food left out is fair game so please don’t leave food outside or out on your kitchen counters.
If you require lots of hand holding, directions on how to turn on a faucet or how to use a charcoal grill, then this just might not be the best fit for you. We have other cabins on Airbnb that feature TV’s, dishwashers, and front doors that fully seal when you pull them shut. Feel free to book a cabin there if that’s more your vibe (you know who you are- no judgment ;-).
What we know for sure is once you’ve witnessed your first sunset while floating in the water, you’ll forget about the quirks of the cabin and will turn your focus to the distant call of the loons or catching the fireflies after dusk. The worries of your world will fall away and time will have a different meaning. You will suddenly be aware that you are living what you will come to remember as the “good old days”. This is the summer holiday where you’ll actually sit down and see each other and that your kids will beg you to relive every year.
