Cozy Belwood Bunkie Retreat - 10 Min to Elora Gorge

🌿 Welcome to the Uniquely Pure Bunkie Retreat

A cozy escape to rest, reconnect, and enjoy the simple beauty of nature.

Welcome to your little slice of tranquility in beautiful Belwood, Ontario! We hope your time here is filled with peaceful mornings, cozy evenings, and moments that allow you to slow down and simply be.

Our Bunkie is tucked into the backyard of our property, approximately 50 feet from the main house, in a quiet residential neighbourhood. You'll enjoy your own charming retreat while being just moments from Belwood Lake and a short drive from Elora and Fergus.

Please take a few moments to read through this guide to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

🌸 Enhance Your Stay

Holistic Wellness Experiences

Make your getaway even more restorative with 10% off our on-site holistic massage, reflexology, or yoga sessions.

Experiences are subject to availability and must be arranged in advance. Simply message me if you'd like to book.

Handcrafted Aromatherapy & Herbal Products

Discover our collection of handcrafted botanical wellness products at uniquelypure.com.

Browse at your leisure, and I'll happily deliver your selections directly to your Bunkie.

🏡 Arrival & Check-In

Check-in: 3:00 PM

If you're arriving later in the evening, please send me a message so I can leave the lights on to welcome you.

Finding Your Bunkie

When you arrive, follow the pathway along the RIGHT side of the main house to reach your Bunkie in the backyard.

Parking

Please park in the designated guest parking area in the driveway, keeping to one side so there's room for a second vehicle.

🚿 Bathroom, Shower & Water

IMPORTANT SEASONAL INFORMATION

Our outdoor shower is a seasonal amenity, available during the warmer months until September 30.

From October 1 onward, there is NO shower available for guests.

Please keep this in mind when planning your stay.

Outdoor Shower — Seasonal

During the warmer months, enjoy a refreshing outdoor shower surrounded by nature.

Turn the shower handle toward warm to adjust the temperature.

Please use the designated hooks for towels rather than hanging them over wooden railings.

Composting Toilet

Your private bathroom facilities are located in a separate bathroom Bunkie.

Our composting toilet is easy to use once you're familiar with it:

Always sit when using the toilet.

When seated, the rear opening automatically opens.

Toilet paper goes into the rear opening.

Urine is directed into the front section.

Please do not stand to urinate, as this can interfere with the toilet's operation.

A handwashing station is provided in the bathroom Bunkie.

Please leave the white extension cord plugged in.

Washing Dishes

During shower season, the outdoor shower provides the running water for washing dishes. Simply use warm water from the shower head over the outdoor sink.

During the colder months, when the shower is closed, we will happily wash your dishes for you. Please place them in the designated dirty dish rack.

Drinking Water

Fresh drinking water is provided in a water jug.

During summer, you may refill your jug using cold water from the shower head, which is safe to drink.

During winter, a larger supply of drinking water is provided for your stay.

🍳 Kitchen & Cooking

Enjoy preparing simple meals during your retreat.

The Bunkie is equipped with an indoor induction burner and cookware for outdoor fire cooking.

Indoor Cooking

The regular pot and pan provided are designed for the induction burner only. Please do not use these on the outdoor fire pit or grill.

Outdoor Cooking

A cast-iron pan and Dutch oven are provided for cooking over the fire. These are located on the shelves beneath the mini fridge, along with a tray.

Kettle

After boiling water, please empty any remaining water and leave the lid open to allow it to dry.

🔥 Fire Pit & Outdoor Cooking

There's something wonderful about gathering around a warm fire, enjoying the fresh country air, and watching the evening sky.

Firewood

Guests are responsible for purchasing their own firewood.

Please do not use any firewood stacked elsewhere on the property.

During summer, firewood is available approximately two minutes up the road, across from the Belwood Dump, for approximately $5 per bag using the honour-system dropbox.

During winter, firewood can be purchased at FreshCo in Fergus or at most local gas stations.

Starting Your Fire

Remove the weatherproof cover.

Remove the silver cooking hub and flame ring.

Start your fire using the provided paper and lighter. A hatchet is available for making kindling.

Once the fire is established, replace the flame ring with its angled edges pointing upward.

Using the Outdoor Grill

Place the cooking hub wide-side down directly over the flame ring.

Centre the cast-iron grill on top.

Use the designated cast-iron cookware for preparing meals.

A detailed fire pit manual is provided inside the Bunkie for reference.

Fire Safety

Keep fires at a safe, reasonable level.

Never leave a fire unattended.

Always extinguish flames and embers completely after use.

Allow the fire pit and grill to cool fully before replacing the weatherproof cover.

Please observe any local fire bans or restrictions.

🛋️ Your Cozy Space

Convertible Green Floor Sofa

Our inviting green floor sofa easily transforms from a comfortable lounging area into an additional double sleeping space.

Whether you're curling up with a book, stretching out with a morning coffee, or settling in for the night, it's a lovely little place to unwind.

The sofa can be used upright, as a chaise, or laid completely flat.

Planning to Sleep on the Sofa?

Please let us know in advance, even if there are only two guests, so we can leave out additional bedding for you.

Extra Winter Comfort

During the colder months, cozy full-body blanket Snuggies are provided for extra warmth while relaxing.

🌿 House Rules & Gentle Reminders

Our Bunkie is designed for guests seeking peace, rest, and a connection with nature. We kindly ask that you respect the space, our property, and the surrounding neighbourhood.

Shoes Off

Please remove outdoor shoes when entering the Bunkie to help keep the space clean and comfortable.

Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM

We are located in a peaceful residential neighbourhood. Please keep noise to a minimum, especially during quiet hours.

No Parties or Loud Gatherings

Parties, events, and excessive noise are not permitted. A $100 charge may apply to violations, where permitted by the booking platform's policies.

Electrical Outlets

The Bunkie has five electrical outlets.

Please avoid running multiple high-powered appliances at the same time, especially when using cooking equipment or charging electronics.

If necessary, the electrical breaker is located on the wall beneath the ladder.

Outdoor Edison Lights

Use the orange outdoor plug near the bathroom Bunkie to operate the Edison lights.

Please do not unplug any black electrical cords.

Low Doorways & Loft

Please mind your head when moving through low doorways or accessing the loft.

Windows

Please close windows whenever leaving the property or if rain is expected.

Keys

If you choose to lock the Bunkie while you're out, please keep the key somewhere secure.

Protecting Surfaces

Please use the provided coasters to protect wooden surfaces.

Winter Heating

The propane heat is preset for your comfort. Please leave the heating system running during winter and adjust the temperature only if you are too warm or cold.

🍂 Check-Out — 11:00 AM

We hope you leave feeling refreshed, relaxed, and a little more connected to nature.

Before heading home, we kindly ask that you:

Place used dishes in the designated dirty dish bin.

Dispose of garbage and recycling in the appropriate bins.

Leave beds unmade.

Hang used towels on the provided hooks.

Ensure all fires are fully extinguished and the fire pit is cool before covering it.

Turn off lights and fans.

Close windows.

Leave the Bunkie key on its designated hook inside.

During winter, please leave the heat on.

Late check-out may be possible by prior arrangement.

💛 Before You Go

Leave a Little Note

We would love for you to share a memory, reflection, or kind word in our guest book.

Share Your Experience

If you enjoyed your stay, a thoughtful review on Airbnb or Vrbo would mean so much. As a small business, your kind words truly make a difference.

Stay Connected

Follow our handcrafted botanical wellness offerings on Instagram:

@uniquelypure

And share your Bunkie memories by tagging:

@cedarwood_retreat_bunkie_

🌲 Until We Meet Again

Thank you for choosing the Uniquely Pure Bunkie Retreat.

Whether you've come to explore, reconnect, celebrate, or simply enjoy a little stillness, I hope your time here leaves you feeling nourished and renewed.

May you take a little piece of this peaceful place home with you.

With warmth and gratitude,

Kelly

Uniquely Pure Bunkie Retreat — Belwood, Ontario