adventure – Designing Mimi

This tiny cabin is one of the most charming and amazing cabins I’ve ever stayed at. It’s located in Hartland, VT, and you can find it on Airbnb here. Even though it’s off grid, it provides a lot of extras you would not expect to find in a cabin that does not have plumbing or electricity. This rustic and rugged cabin is 12′ x 14′ with a large sleeping loft and a wonderful wood stove. There are many windows that offer beautiful views which make you feel extra connected to nature.

The surrounding woods have a private park-like quality with many hiking/biking trails and paths to explore. There are some bicycles around the cabin and one said “free bike rentals – 25 cents.”

You may wonder what I like about off-grid cabins in the woods, and there are many reasons why I love them: helps to reconnect with nature, provides a peaceful and quiet environment, restores mental outlook, promotes healthy exercise, and embraces minimalism. Simply put, it’s rejuvenation for the soul.

*This is the perfect time of year as the woods were lush and green*

My traveling companion, Mabel, gives this place an enthusiastic paws up!

*Can we stay one more night, pretty please?*

*I promise to protect you, Mom, in exchange for some cookies*

There are many amenities such as an outside cooking area with two propane burners, a tea kettle, patio furniture, and a tarp for protection from the rain.

*I just love that old wooden front door and chair*

*There was a hanging light that cast a pretty glow over the table*

*There was a neat fire pit a short distance from the cabin*

*The host provided drinking water and a cooler with ice*

Mabel and I greatly enjoyed our stay and we want to go back (Mabel seconds that). If you want to unplug and recharge while being surrounded by the beauty and quietude of nature, this is the perfect rental. Even if you do not consider yourself to be an outdoor enthusiast, this place is worth checking out. You may become a woods enthusiast, too!

If you are looking for a unique getaway experience in a remote, off-grid cabin with spooky vibes to stir up your imagination, then look no further. The name of this place is the Magical and Spooky Mirror House in the Forest, in Warren, NH, found on Airbnb, and it’s aptly named. (Magical and Spooky Mirror House)

Mabel and I stayed here for one night and what an otherworldly experience it was. Mabel can vouch for that.

*I do believe in spooks, I do I do I do I do!*

The cabin itself is very tiny but it packs a big punch with its Victorian/Gothic theme. If you’ve ever been frustrated by a rental that lacked mirrors, this place will be such a treat (ha!). There are floor-to-ceiling mirrors of different styles, sizes and time periods.

*Does anyone know what those symbols mean on the chair?*

*Skulls are a symbol of both death and life, as well as individuality and rebellion*

*I was told to be on the lookout for bears*

*Angels are not only above us but apparently in statue form in spooky cabins*

*A friend told me that mirrors that face each other are portals into the other world.*

Surprisingly, I was not afraid at all during my overnight stay. The cabin and woods were so quiet with no bumps in the night. With that said, apparently, there were bumps in the night for some who have stayed here according to the guest book on the table which I didn’t dare read until sunrise.

These are the battery-operated lanterns I brought (Lanterns). They are not too big and I was able to fit them in my backpack. However, I found that one lantern was sufficient for both the inside of the cabin and for lighting the way to the outhouse. The bed was extremely comfortable and there was this feather comforter that felt like a warm, weighted blanket. I am not sure if I would have felt scared without Mabel, but she was such a source of comfort and she’s very protective (even though she looks deceptively like an overgrown teddy bear).

My brother said that the place reminded him of Hansel and Gretel, the fairy tale about two children abandoned in an enchanted forest and they stumble upon a tiny cabin in the woods. “Come in my sweet little children and let me give you some yummy gingerbread…” says the witch. This would be a great place for role-playing and storytelling.

I strongly recommend bringing a power bank when staying at a place with no electricity. The one I have is an Anker Power Bank and it’s compatible with my Galaxy S23 Android. It’s very similar to this one (Anker ). Also, traveling lightly with a backpack is a must as there is a quarter of a mile hike up this steep hill to get to the cabin. I borrowed my younger son’s old college backpack and it worked perfectly. Another item I purchased to keep drinks and food cold is this PackIt freezable snack box also found on Amazon (PackIt ). It keeps drinks and food cold for hours and it fits right in my backpack. The entire snack box goes in the freezer when not in use.

While waiting for check-in time, I did some sightseeing in Warren. It’s a tiny town (perfect for tiny cabins) with a population of around 836 people. It has a small elementary school, a church, a town hall and amazingly enough, its own rocket missile! In case you’re wondering how a rocket ended up being on display in the middle of nowhere, please check out this site (Redstone Rocket).