The Hermit | Rustic Ecoresponsible In the wild

Notre-Dame-des-Bois
4 guests
1 bedroom
2 beds
0 bath

Discover The Hermit, a rustic 4-season chalet that invites you to enjoy an authentic experience in the heart of nature. Nestled in Notre-Dame-des-Bois, this refuge is ideal for those seeking to reconnect with the essentials. With its traditional mortise-and-tenon timber frame and reduced ecological footprint, it offers a return to simplicity, away from the everyday. Imagine yourself by the fire, after a hike, savoring moments of peace and quiet. Click on “Show more” to discover all the details.


Amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free parking on premises
  • Indoor fireplace
  • Heating
  • Smoke alarm
  • Carbon monoxide alarm
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Self check-in
  • Lockbox
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  • Private entrance
  • Coffee maker
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Cooking basics
  • EV charger
  • Patio or balcony
  • Garden or backyard
  • Mini fridge
  • Hammock
  • Alfresco dining
  • Alfresco shower
  • Fire pit
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor seating
  • Board games
  • Books
  • Patio
  • Baking sheet
  • Cleaning products
  • Clothing storage

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House Rules

PLEASE,

- If the number of travelers during your stay exceeds the number indicated on your reservation, a fee of $100 per undeclared traveler and per day of stay will be applied. Please keep us informed of any changes in the number of travelers to ensure everyone's comfort.
- Our cleaning crew, a rare commodity these days, does not allow early check-in. Therefore, under any circumstances, no arrival before 3pm can be authorized.
- A late check-out (after 11:00 am) will incur an additional charge of $50 (plus taxes and service charges). If this departure is later than 12:00 (noon), the additional charge will be equal to the average price per night that you paid at the time of booking. The purpose of this rule is to ensure that the cleaning crew has all the time they need to do their job properly.
- To ensure the comfort of all our guests, a $250 charge will be applied if the presence of an unauthorized animal is detected. In addition, the same amount will be charged if smoke odors (cigarette, vape, cannabis, etc.) are detected after your stay.
- Simply to ensure that our cottage meets your expectations, please take the time to read the entire ad and the house manual that we will send you before your arrival.
- We reserve the right to require a security deposit of $500 in special circumstances, such as when we feel your reservation may present a high risk to our property and its rules, for example prohibited parties. If we deem it necessary to request such a deposit at the time of your booking, and you are unwilling to pay it, we will fully understand if you choose to cancel your booking. In this case, a full refund will be given. We would like to stress that such requests are extremely rare and are made for the sole purpose of protecting our property and ensuring a pleasant experience for all our guests.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation :)

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The space
*** Your stay, your experience ***
The Hermit has been designed to allow you to disconnect while enjoying essential comforts, all in an effort to reduce our ecological footprint. Electricity is deliberately limited, but you'll find everything you need: an electric auxiliary heater, a mini-fridge, an espresso machine, and two electric cooking rings. In summer (June to September), enjoy the outdoor shower, and in winter (October to May), immerse yourself in a unique experience by washing with melted snow on the wood-burning stove.

*** Facilities at your disposal ***
- Mezzanine with 2 double beds with hygienic mattress covers (bring your own bedding)
- For cooking: wood-burning stove, cooktop and outdoor fireplace
- Rechargeable lanterns and candles for a cosy atmosphere (no lighting fixtures)
- Soap, towels, dishcloths and toilet paper
- Board games and books
- On arrival, you will be provided with 3 pre-filled 20-liter cans of drinking water (no running water in the cottage)
- Electric car charging station

*** A true return to nature and the peace of former times ***
The Hermit has no faucets or indoor toilets: you'll experience an outdoor dry toilet and a totally disconnected environment, while taking advantage of an available cellular network: however, we strongly encourage you to store your cell phone in the cell box 😉

It's the perfect retreat for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers or families in search of simplicity.

Imagine spending the afternoon lying in the hammock under the covered terrace, savoring the tranquility after reading your favorite book. No TV, no screens, no daily news, just a stress-free, carefree moment in harmony with nature. Treat yourself to this gift of rejuvenation 😇

Notre-Dame-des-Bois is located in the heart of the Mont-Mégantic International Dark Sky Reserve, which promises absolutely magical evenings around the fire under a sky bursting with a thousand stars 🤩

*** Activities and services within 20 km ***
- Parc national du Mont-Mégantic: hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing
- Mont-Mégantic Observatory: stargazing
- ATV and snowmobile trails
- Climbing, mountain biking, kayaking
- Local cheese dairies, microbreweries and farmers' markets
- Less than 3 km away, you'll have access to 3 mountains for scenic hiking, backcountry skiing and snowshoeing: Montagne de Marbre, Mont Saddle and Mont d'Urban. Not to mention Mont Mégantic and Mont Gosford a little further away.

You'll be 35 min from Lac-Mégantic and 50 min from Sherbrooke.

And... for simplicity's sake, indoor and outdoor books and board games are available in the cottage to enhance your stay.

Personally, reading (or just breathing!) in a hammock is a favorite, as is a “forest bath” - what's a forest bath? Find explanations and ideas here: wildandimmersive/ubc/ca/beginners-guide-to-forest-bathing/.

And if you're a large group, The Pilgrim, just 100 meters away, can also accommodate you : https://airbnb.ca/h/refuge-rustique-a-louer-le-pelerin-estrie-flex-immobilier

Immerse yourself in an adventure where every moment counts, where simplicity becomes a luxury.

***** PLEASE NOTE *****
There is no bathroom inside the cottage. There is a dry toilet outside, near the cottage. In addition, there is no indoor shower, however you will have access to an outdoor shower from June to September (no heating element for the water - heated by solar action). You'll need to wash with a washcloth from October to May. There's a mini-fridge, but no cooking stove. So you'll have to use the wood-burning stove, the electric griddle (2 rounds) or the outdoor fireplace for your cooking. There are no lighting fixtures, but rechargeable lanterns and candles are provided. The cottage has only 1 bedroom on the mezzanine, with 2 double beds and mattresses covered with hygienic covers: you'll need to bring your own bedding. All in all, a true old-time rustic experience!
Guest access
The cottage will be entirely exclusive to you, while the outdoor shower and electric car charging station are shared with The Pilgrim (neighboring cottage 100 meters away).
Additional notes
The house guide as well as instructional messages will be sent to you after booking to simplify the arrival process as much as possible and allow you to properly plan the activities of your stay.
Guest interaction
I remain available to answer your questions by text, email or phone, before, during and after your stay :)

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