Forest Getaway

Entire cabin in Oxford Station, Canada

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. Half-bath
Hosted by Tom
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

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The perfect woodland getaway! Reconnect with nature in this unique and tranquil cabin in the forest. Songwood Studio is located in the heart of our private FSC-certified property near Limerick Forest. Ideal for those looking for a quiet weekend getaway surrounded by trees, trails and nature.

Hand-pumped water supply only. Composting toilet. New outdoor, propane-heated shower (summer). Cozy propane fireplace. Access to private trails for hiking, skiing and forest therapy.

The space
The 16 x 20 ft. cabin is walk in, self check-in, with electricity. Kitchen area has sink and hand-pumped water supply, microwave, toaster, mini-fridge and propane range and oven. All the tools for making and serving your favourite food.

The living area has a propane fireplace, fold-out sleeper couch, writing desk and dining table. Windows on every side provide views of surrounding forest. The sleeping loft has a very comfortable queen-size bed.

Water for drinking, washing and cooking is supplied via three 5-gallon water jugs with hand pump (no running water). (More water is available for longer stays.) Separate bathroom with composting toilet. During the warm months (May - Thanksgiving) there's an outdoor shower - with hot running rainwater heated with propane.

Electricity is supplied by our 8.9KW MicroFIT solar panels. The cabin is finished inside and out with locally-milled eastern white pine, which smells fantastic. The red pines outside the cabin door also provide the aromatic fragrance that many people find difficult to describe but unforgettable — almost magical. No pets, please (excluding service animals). Come and see for yourself.

Guest access
Songwood Studio is a cabin in the forest, 300 feet from our home. You'll be parking in a dedicated spot in our driveway; a wagon is provided to transport your things to and from your car. Guests have private, secure access to the entire cabin.

Trails are only shared with wildlife; you may see tracks and/or hear signs of deer, grouse, pileated woodpecker, fox, coyote, owl, wild turkey and more. Pets are not permitted (excluding service animals).

Other things to note
Anytime is a beautiful time for a getaway in the woods. Guests have called their time at Songwood 'magical', 'peaceful', 'cozy', 'comfortable' and an 'amazing experience'! There is no Wi-fi available in the cabin. This is a great opportunity to get away from it. There are books, games, cards and other things to while away the time. Two pairs of brand new snowshoes have been added to help you enjoy our trails.

No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property. No pets, please (excluding service animals).

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Indoor fireplace: gas
Fire pit

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 47 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Oxford Station, Ontario, Canada

Neighborhood highlights

We're an hour south of Ottawa, close to Limerick Forest (hiking and cross-country ski trails). Very close to the South Branch of the Rideau (kayaking/ canoeing), and not far from Merrickville and Kemptville - including Kemptville Campus and Ferguson Forest Centre.

Songwood Studio is situated on 88 acres of oldfield farm turned managed forest, butting onto hundreds of acres of crown land. Rich in biodiversity, there are wild turkeys, white-tailed deer and other mammals, a variety of interior forest species of birds, along with plants, shrubs, trees and wildflowers. If you’re lucky, you may fall asleep to a chorus of coyotes singing to the moon.

Songwood is one of the darkest spots in Eastern Ontario, making it perfect for dark skies stargazing. The forest also contributes to the quality of air and water in the surrounding area.

Meet your host

Superhost
47 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
Lives in Bishops Mills, Canada
Originally from the big city, my wife and I have lived in the tiny hamlet of Bishop’s Mills for over 40 years. We built our own passive-solar home and raised our five children on 88 acres of FSC-Certified Forest. We recently renovated a small cabin on our property as a place to withdraw into nature for a bit, to embrace a little forest therapy. It’s also a place for our kids and grandkids to come home to. We hope you enjoy your stay!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm