Timberframe Off-Grid cabin in the woods

Exceptional

2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 1053.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Retallack, BC

Slocan Lake Golf Club
‪21 min drive‬
Nakusp Hot Springs
‪77 min drive‬
Kootenay Lake Ferry Terminal
‪112 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

+1

1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Hazel Hut:
Spacious, solar-powered, handcrafted Timberframe/Clay cabin with easy highway access. The historical Retallack area is a great location for outdoor recreation. In winter there is good access for skitouring & xc skiing No cell service, but there is wi-fi in the cabin.

Self-serve "hut" style accommodation. To avoid a cleaning fee, guests must clean the cabin before leaving & due to the remote location, short term guests should take their garbage and recycling.

The cabin has small solar system for lights & charging small devices, small fridge. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes & propane stove/oven & double sinks/drains. In winter there is no indoor running water, but there is a year round watertap outside the cabin. Spacious upstairs with 1 double/4 twin beds upstairs and double futon downstairs. Woodstove with firewood provided. Separate sauna building is available for additional fee.
Separate outhouse located nearby.

Large covered porch with for bikes or gear

Rates vary based on group size: April $60/night/2 people.
Looking for monthly tenants May-October: $800/month/1 person.

Property manager

Cindy Walker

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Fireplace

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Self Serve standard backcountry hut etiquette: be prepared to take all of your food, compost, recylcing & garbage with you. Guests must chop firewoo

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number not needed

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Retallack

Located in Retallack, this cabin is in a rural area. Silvery Slocan Historical Museum and Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rosebery Provincial Park and Galena Trailhead. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Retallack, BC

What's nearby

Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre - 19 min drive - 20.5 km
Slocan Lake Golf Club - 21 min drive - 21.8 km
Selkirk Mountains - 68 min drive - 28.8 km
Nakusp Hot Springs - 77 min drive - 79.2 km
Kootenay Lake Ferry Terminal - 112 min drive - 72.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Timberframe Off-Grid cabin in the woods pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Timberframe Off-Grid cabin in the woods located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cabin in Retallack is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Galena Trailhead and close to winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Silvery Slocan Historical Museum is 12.4 mi (20 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tony P., Lethbridge AB

15 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hazel Hut

Excellent … Rustic Cabin.Secluded and quiet. Solar powered.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neal G.

30 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will try and stay again

I had an amazing time staying at the Hazel Lodge. If your looking to get away from the buzz of the city and explore mountains this is a great place. Cindy has done lots of quality work to the cabin and property to make your stay comfortable. Highly recommend, just don’t tell too many people….

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad T.

24 September 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable and exactly as expected

Our group of 6 friends and family were passing through the are on a motorcycle trip and had the pleasure of enjoying this dry cabin. The location is remote so bring some food/snacks and drinks with you, but it is well setup and offers a unique mountain experience. Communication with Cindy was always quick and accurate which is appreciated. We really enjoyed the night and the small break from civilization. We would stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Heather H., Priest River, USA

10 September 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Anniversary 2019

we didn’t realize when we rented the property that it would be right on the highway across the street from a very busy Scenic trail. So it was way noisier than we expected. We also didn’t realize we weren’t allowed to have a campfire or we would not have rented the cabin. But overall the cabin was very nice and clean. The cabin had some amazing books and hiking trail maps which led us on an amazing hike up the mountain to see Lyle Lakes. The hike was so amazing and the views were incredible. It is definitely an all day event. We ended our night with the best pizza of all time in Kaslo. It was a great anniversary! I would stay again, We just used our camp chef burner as a fire to sit around in the evening.😊

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian P.

18 August 2018

Great location for a bachelor party.

We truly enjoyed the location of Hazel Hut stay. Day 1, we got 9 fellas up Mt. Brennan in about 8.5 hours return. On Day 2 we floated the first section of the Slocan River under blue sky. It's a great halfway point between Calgary and Vancouver. The hut was stocked with more than enough supplies and equipment to crank out big meals for a group. Bedding was comfortable. Being big into nature, our group loved the quiet location with one car passing by maybe every 20 minutes. The cedar trees and tiny creeks are truly charming, especially if you love the temperate forest feeling of the West Kootenay. It's a good idea to bring collapsible chairs and additional lighting for evening time. Thanks Cindy for a great Stay. Ian Calgary, AB

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Charlie & Lee H.

15 August 2016

Beautifully build hostel, great Old Growth Cedar across Hwy

The beds in hostel are comfortable, bring your sleeping blankets or bags, as it is not made clear that only a few are available, lots of variety of pillows! ( There are clean sheets in a dresser. ) directions to get there are very difficult (PDF sent night before we left) showed "Lodge" sign on left side of road going West from Kaslo, 31A and directly across is a road to right, which seems easy enough until it is dark and all we remembered was "20 min from Kaslo and 20 from New Denver" which helped us more than directions, as there was no "Lodge" on the sign, but a red curved slash and no words detected in dark and road to cabin not really very visible. What road does have in the light of day, is solar panels up high and some pink flagging on a pole. The out house is a well constructed building, however, what was provided was sawdust, lime is best but wood ash is great second choice. These WILL break down deposits and mostly remove the "outhouse odor". Because it was stated on directions sheet inside of outhouse that "pee is the cause of the smell in the outhouse and to pee, if possible, elsewhere" there is a strong smell of urine on the other side of the cabin (when the sun hits it in the morning, as it is the most comfortable place to go at night). This could easily be neutralized, after boundaries are set and people educated about results of indiscriminate close urination to building. Having stated thoughts on this, the Old growth Cedar Grove across the highway is a wonderland my husband and I enjoyed. The many photo opps include the majestic trees, great roots, formed knots on the ancient trees, moss, beautiful wild flowers and flowing stream. Took an exceptionally beautiful drive to New Denver and had a fantastic lunch! Came back to hostel, easily washed up and went to Kaslo for the throughly enjoyable performance of Michael Franti and Spearhead at festival. Coming back to hostel was much easier even in the rainy dark and fog, as we had first hand knowledge of the Red Slash!! The solar outdoor lights are convenient when driving up, don't forget your flashlights as there is no lights immediately in cabin but once you are in and in kitchen, look on the windowsill, there are solar lamps that work very well! It is well thought out in many aspects. We found the kitchen very easy to use and the water management effective.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Walker

Local person who grew up nearby and have a passion for outdoor activities.

Why they chose this property

The surrounding area has a small number of neighbors with cabins & there are many hiking, biking trails & great access for backcountry skiing. This property & cabins has an older growth forest around it & remains very cool in the heat of the summer. Its only a 15-20 min drive from 2 very charming small towns and lakes with many activities

What makes this property unique

This timberframe cabin is built with natural building methods.
Solar system and satellite internet, wood-fired sauna
Chop wood/carry water, simple cabin in the woods experience. Trails are right near cabin for hiking & biking & skiing & small lakes 1 km for swimming.

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property