Your Guide to Preparing for an Off-Grid Cabin Adventure

STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE STYLE

Discover the thrill of off-grid living with CABINSCAPE, where our cabins aren’t just cabins— they’re gateways to your own personal adventure. Dive into the excitement with our various remoteness levels: LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH!

Each level paints a unique canvas for your cabin experience. Are you the trailblazer, hiking into the heart of nature? Or the road warrior, driving up to your woodland haven? The choice is yours!

For our hiking enthusiasts, we’ve got you covered! Grab a pull-wagon or sled provided by CABINSCAPE and make your journey to the cabin an adventure of its own.

Visit our Remoteness Level Blog for more info!

STEP 2: RECEIVE TOP SECRET INSTRUCTIONS

ONE week before your reservation, our Welcome Email — packed with all the crucial details like directions, check-in instructions, and a link to your Cabin’s House Manual — will hit your inbox!

Got burning questions before the start of your adventure?

Reach out to our team at bookings@cabinscape.com.

We’re here to make your getaway seamless!

STEP 3: PACK YOUR BAGS

Sometimes the hardest part of planning a getaway isn’t choosing where to go — it’s knowing what to bring along. When packing for an off-season Cabinscape escape, it’s all about staying cozy, comfortable, and prepared for a true off-grid experience.

During the colder months, our cabins remain thoughtfully equipped with the essentials, but with water shut off for the season, a few extra items can make your stay even smoother — think warm layers, sturdy footwear, hand wipes, and extra drinking water. Don’t forget your favourite snacks and a good book for those peaceful evenings by the fire, when the quiet of the woods feels especially magical.

To help you get ready, we’ve put together a comprehensive packing list that covers everything from practical must-haves to those small comforts that make your stay unforgettable.

Read HERE for our complete guide to packing for your tiny cabin travels and start your Cabinscape adventure fully prepared!

STEP 4: PREPARE FOR WINTER WONDERLAND

As the lakes freeze and winter settles in, our taps and showers take a little rest for the season. But don’t worry — we provide two 20L jugs of fresh, potable water so you’ll have everything you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning up after a cozy cabin meal.

What about the call of nature? Our indoor toilets feature eco-friendly composting toilets so no water is required! Need a little more reassurance – check out this post all about our cabin washrooms!

Our cabins are built for cozy, cold days! Super insulated, with a thermostat on the wall to set your cabin at just the right temperature.

With our solar panel system, if the sun hasn’t been able to shine due to cloud cover or snow, you might need to pop on the generator for a few hours to supplement the cabin’s power!

We provide detailed instructions and a handy how-to video in the welcome package.

STEP 5: HAVE FUN & MAKE MEMORIES

Our cabins pack a ton of excitement into a small footprint, with the kitchen, mini library filled with seasonal books, and board games, but the real fun lies right outside the front door! Endless hiking opportunities (or snowshoeing with our complimentary 2 pairs once the snow arrives), sights to see, adventure activities, and more!

Check out our detailed adventure guides for each region for a taste of what each local area has to offer.

Haliburton Guide:
Snowmobiles, Forest Trails, Wolves, and More

Calabogie Guide:
Skiing and Snowboarding with a Breath Taking Look-Out

Kawartha Guide:
An Otherworldly Escape With A Frozen Lake For Skating

Lanark Guide:
Hallmark Towns and Endless Nature Trails