It’s always lovely to see an old building get a new life, and still retain hints of its former days. That’s just what you get walking into the lovely tin-clad Chapel at Walcot Hall. While the interior no longer features pews or a pulpit, you’ll find an organ and lovely arched windows, reclaimed barn wood, [...]
Vacations
The Dugout: Hobbit-Inspired Cottage with Library Bath!
On a smallholding (family farm) near the England/Wales border sits The Dugout: A little cottage, literally dug from the hillside, filled with quirky cut stone floors and charming woodwork (including pulley light switches). The handmade Chestnut Master bed sits in the round portion of the cottage. The home also has comfortable seating near a wood [...]
Covered Wagon with Victorian Interior at Dude Ranch in Nevada
This Covered Wagon at the Sandy Valley Dude Ranch has all kinds of “Little House on the Prairie” vibes, with far more comfort than the Ingalls ever experienced. Inside, the cowboy wagon has all kinds of fun Victorian decor to make you feel like you’re stepping back in time. Scott and Ashley of the Hive [...]
From Garage to Guest House: Rockridge Casita
Diana and her husband had a dilapidated cinder block garage in their Oakland, California backyard, but instead of seeing it as an eyesore, they saw it as an opportunity! They turned the space into a lovely guest house called the Rockridge Casita for both family & friends and to rent out on Airbnb. In just [...]
Modern A-Frame Cottage in Ontario
This traditional 70s A-Frame cottage in Huntsville, Ontario got a modern makeover and has become a stylish woodland getaway. While there’s plenty of that old school A-frame charm inside, the bright while walls, modern appliances, and new furniture make it a luxury couple’s getaway. Off the front of the cottage is a large deck, complete [...]
O2 Treewalkers Treehouse: Newest Glamping Option
Remember the architect behind the Pinecone Treehouse we showed you recently? Well he has a whole new endeavor! A franchise of his innovative O2 Treewalkers Treehouses. These are unique treehouse tents feature a modular wooden base with a canvas roof. The idea behind the project is to give homeowners a reasonably-priced way to get into [...]
Funky Pachinko Cabin: Off-Grid Camping Alternative Upstate New York
Why stay in a typical cabin when you could have a unique stay in the Pachinko Cabin? This bespoke off-grid wonder sits on 20 acres of land and has no running water or electricity, but provides an experience unlike any other. There’s a hand-crank Victrola, a wood-burning stove for heating and cooking, and 5-10 gallons [...]