Yankee Springs Off the Grid Cabin

Tiny home in Delton, Michigan, United States

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 0 bathrooms
Hosted by George Hiram
  1. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Exceptional check-in experience

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Unbeatable location

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This cabin is in a private wooded setting 1/2 mile off the road in the Yankee Springs area of Barry County. It is like stepping back in time. It is off the grid with a 12 volt solar electrical system and clean outhouse. There is a hand pump at the kitchen sink with lovely water. Set in nature with many interesting birds, plants, and wildlife. Across the road is 800 acres of State land with great swimming and kayaking in the Fish Lake wild area and near Gun Lake State Park.

The space
The cabin is best suited for two adults; however, the futon will accommodate up to two small children. It is in its own clearing 50 yards from our house. It overlooks a private valley that includes our garden and fruit trees. A lot of wildlife moves thru this area. We have piliated wood peckers, yellow billed cookoo, indigo bunting, turkey, woodland thrush, and many other birds in our woods.
The cabin has a working kitchen with a modern wood cookstove and an fm radio to enjoy. The cook stove will only be usable in cool or cold weather other wise it would be too warm to use in the cabin. We also have a propane camping stove to heat food and water. There is a hand pump over the kitchen sink. It takes a little effort to operate the handle but most people are very capable of using it. The kitchen has no refrigeration so a cooler is the way to go, and we can provide that if you request one.
The cabin is set up with a very clean outhouse with lighting available from our battery system. There is a solar shower to bath out in nature on a sunny day. We have a wash stand in the cabin with an antique bowl and pitcher for your use, off the grid life.

Guest access
There are two kayaks are available if you can swim and older than 18. There is a charcoal grill, a fire pit with some free firewood, bag toss, and folding chairs.

Other things to note
This cabin is a unique experience with different technologies than most people are familiar with, because of this there are lengthy written instructions to read or we like to give a brief introduction to off the grid life. This cabin could be in rural Alaska or any other place where you want to live not connected to the power grid. If you will be using the wood cookstove for heat we do want to meet with you and explain its operation. Since the cabin is not connected to the grid you cannot plug in any 110 volt electrical items you may bring with you. There is a small inverter that will charge a laptop or phone.

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom
1 double bed, 1 sofa bed

What this place offers

Kitchen
Free parking on premises
Back garden
Firepit
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 95 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Delton, Michigan, United States
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Neighbourhood highlights

The cabin sits at the back of a 25 acre piece of woods in an area designated a wildlife corridor by the southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. There are ancient earthworks on the property.

Meet your host

Host
95 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Lives in Michigan, United States
George and Kelly are retired teachers who love nature. We are customer service focused with a desire to ensure that our guests feel welcomed and enjoy themselves. Kelly enjoys walking the scenic trails of Yankee Springs and taking care of her family. She enjoys bead crafts. George is a retired shop teacher, cabinetmaker, and designer. He enjoys the amazing natural world, growing food, wood working, and playing mandolin.

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within a few hours
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 15:00 – 20:00
Checkout before 11:00
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Amenity limitations