Spruce Haven Cabin
Cabin Information
Our cozy rustic cabin has been custom built with spruce and pine logs from our own property and a local sawmill. We have provided you with everything you need for a relaxing retreat or “staycation”.
Lodgepole Pine Log Queen Bed with Overhead Skylight
Dominating one corner of our cabin is a massive lodgepole pine log queen bed that Paul hand-crafted with logs sourced from the Devil’s Head Ranch west of Cochrane. Sweet dreams in this fantastic log bed are guaranteed with a queen memory foam mattress, organic linens and plenty of blankets and pillows.
Bedside and floor lamps throughout the cabin are designed using horseshoes provided by Paul in his trade as a farrier.
Cozy Furniture & Wood Stove
The cozy leather love seat is situated so that you can sit and become mesmerized by the flames flickering in the wood stove. Open the massive sliding glass barn door when you get too warm! The customized blanket box in front of the love seat contains an extra blanket and favourite board and card games. The lid of the blanket box lifts to create a table for you to eat on, play games on or work on your laptop. Several books that you must read about the YaHa Tinda and local Alberta ranchers and cowboys, are sitting on the shelf waiting for you to enjoy learning their history and stories.
Built In Log Kitchen Counter
The kitchen counter features an enormous slab of spruce wood that came from a massive tree in the woods on our farm that we cut, hand milled, and custom designed. The result is the beautiful live edge countertop where you will enjoy making your coffee and prepping your meals on. The counter in the outhouse is also from the same giant slab of spruce wood.
Antique Door Leading to the Back Deck
Located beside the kitchen counter is the unique back door which leads directly out onto our back deck. We scored this amazing antique door from the Hayhurst Grocery and Meat Market in Turner Valley, Alberta. This business was established back in 1905 and operated until the late 1990’s. We have chosen to not make any changes to this door so that you can experience it in its original state. To add to your experience, we have also left the creaking sounds in the beautiful milled spruce wood floor.
Unique Features
Sliding Barn Door
One of the most unique features of our cabin is the huge sliding barn door filled with glass. During cooler weather, the door can be left closed, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors through the 6’ foot window in the sliding door or when the weather is warmer – open this sliding barn door and the world opens up for you. You will soon find that this is the only door that you will use!!
Outdoor Cowboy Shower and Soaker Tub on Private Back Deck
The private outhouse located on the private back deck includes a unique handmade live edge log counter. Hanging on the wall over the counter is a beautiful bathroom mirror that Paul has edged with one of his own old retired calf roping competition ropes. An outside Cowboy Shower and huge freestanding Cowboy Soaker Tub are situated on this private back deck for you to enjoy. Lie back and watch the falling stars overhead. Hot water is unlimited with an on-demand propane water heater during the warmer seasons. Amazing!
Deck with BBQ
Enjoy the massive deck. To cook your meals on the BBQ, to access the restroom, and to sit in the cushioned Adirondack chairs while you enjoy your morning coffee watching the gorgeous sunrise or sip a glass of wine in the late afternoon sun. Step off the deck to trek into the woods and explore the many trails. When evening falls, build a fire in the firepit, have a seat on the cushioned wood chairs beside the fire pit and maybe create some yummy S'Mores! Life cannot get any better than this!
Now Take A Breath and Relax !
