GayLin Farms - Paws Crossing

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18 reviews

· Midgic, Westmorland, New Brunswick · 100 acres

Hosted by Gayle M.

Cabin

· 2 guests max

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This working farm has been enjoyed for generations of local families. Stay off-the-grid in a cozy, rustic cabin retreat. The historic barns, deep swimming pond, sugar house, and stunning woods with trails that have 2 disc golf baskets all provide ample space, entertainment and privacy for a quiet and relaxing retreat. Learn more about this land: Come join us at the Gaylin Farms – home to two friendly goats, Newfoundland ponies, a horse, Chanticler chickens, three dogs and a cat. Stay at our completely private cabin (sleeps 3 comfortably, sleeping mats/air mattresses NOT provided) isolated within the centre of a gorgeous 25-acre forest with a private groomed c. 1.5 km walking/biking trail. The cabin is a 5-minute walk from the Trans Canada RailTrail which grants easy access for longer bike rides, runs, hikes, and four-wheeler adventures. You’ll walk through a horse pasture and a cow pasture on your way to the cabin. There is a large farm pond (10ft deep) on the property for swimming. Enjoy access to locally-sourced food, firewood (at a small fee) drinking water, a private firepit, gas BBQ (bring your own gas!), and our old-fashioned wood-fired cook stove. There is no electricity or running water (but we provide ample drinking water) and there are solar panels so you may charge your devices or have a light at night. Bring your pets and enjoy a private retreat. The max capacity of the cabin is three people. If you come with two or three additional friends or children, there is a tent site available for an additional fee. An outhouse with double-duty bag and second luggable loo are available for all guests. Minimum stay: 2 nights. NEW ADDITION: A new room, a small annex, has been constructed to allow for downstairs sleeping and writing area. It is fully insulated with a wood stove so this area may be used year round. The annex gives one a deeper feeling of being a part of the woods.Come join us at the Gaylin Farms – home to two friendly goats, Newfoundland ponies, a horse, Chanticler chickens, three dogs and a cat. Stay at our completely private cabin (sleeps 2 comfortably) isolated within the centre of a gorgeous 25-acre forest with a private groomed c. 1.5 km walking/biking trail. The cabin is a 5-minute walk from the Trans Canada RailTrail which grants easy access for longer bike rides, runs, hikes, and four-wheeler adventures. There is a large farm pond (10ft deep) on the property for swimming, kayaking and zip-lining. Enjoy access to locally-sourced food, firewood, drinking water, a private firepit, gas BBQ (bring your own gas!), and our old-fashioned wood-fired cook stove. There is no electricity or running water (but we provide ample drinking water). Bring your pets and enjoy a private retreat. The max capacity of the cabin is two people. If you come with two or three additional friends or children, there is a tent site available for an additional fee. An outhouse with double-duty bag and second luggable loo are available for all guests.

What to expect

Cabin

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

2 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit, private. There is a wood-fired antique cook stove inside the cabin and a fire pit directly outside Firewood provided for additional fee (see add-ons).

Toilet available

Portable toilet. We provide a simple toilet with a double-duty bag. And there is a labyrinth loo just for pee. The outhouse is just a few steps from the cabin.

Pets allowed

Off leash. On leash required when you are on the pasture lands en route to the cabin. Once inside the woods you can decide to allow dog(s) off leash (at your own discretion).

Potable water available

Bottled water or jugs. We provide a 4-gallon jug of fresh water that we will refill as needed.

Showers available

Cold water only. Solar shower bag in creative private shower space available at the cabin. You are also welcome to refresh yourself in our farm pond - no soap please!

Bins available

Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Grill over firepit, bbq, private, oven, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, sink or other dishwashing station. Gas BBQ is provided but you should bring your own gas canister.

Picnic table present

A picnic table is available outside. Table and chairs are also inside the cabin. There are logs to sit on around the firepit.

No wifi

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Access: Moderate walk

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Tent site - add-onrental

CA$15.00

The cabin sleeps two people max, so if you are bringing additional friends or children (two max), you can rent a tent site in close proximity to the cabin (see photos). Water, outhouse, pond, ziplining, and fire pit access provided.

Tent rental (4pp tent fits two pp)rental

CA$10.00

This pop-up 4pp tent fits two campers with gear comfortably. There are three possible tent sites to choose from with varying proximity to the cabin.

Reviews

100% Recommend19 ratings · 18 reviews

Maria Laura L.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

We stayed at Gayle’s cabin for 2 nights and it was lovely. The cabin is in the middle of the forest, next to field with cows. Its a magical place. Gayle was also really kind! The only recommendation I would have is to bring extra lights and candles with you. There are solar panels and lamps but they are not working.

Cailin T.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Paws Crossing was the most lovely getaway to recharge. Gayle was kind, responsive, and an all around fantastic host. The cabin has everything you need for seating, cooking, and washing dishes (including a wash basin, soap, and drying rack). Just bring your own oil, spices, and way to make coffee! There is a kettle but we brought grounds and a French press. The only thing we would note for future guests is to make sure to bring lights if you want them for inside when it gets dark! There were some in the cabin but they were hooked up to a generator that wasn’t running / connected so they didn't work. We definitely could have asked Gayle but we are experienced campers and brought a lantern, headlamps, and battery twinkle lights so we were set anyway! Maybe just check ahead of time :) We will definitely be back!

Lindsey A.

6 reviews

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· July 2024

Unexpected Paradise

What an experience!!! Gayle has knocked it out of the park with this cozy cabin. She had all of the unexpected amenities, like a grill, dishes and bbq tools. I'm glad we had the opportunity to stay here and meet her animals. Perfect location to catch the PEI ferry; just a short drive away.

Jessica M.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2024

With pets

Paws Crossing is the most perfect little spot. The rustic cabin in the woods was very private while only being a few minutes from the main house. The cabin itself was cozy and had everything you needed. You can really tell the time and attention paid in all the little details that gave the cabin so much character, as well as the upkeep to the property and trails that really made the place extra special. I also especially appreciated how dog friendly it was - my pup had a great time exploring the area, and had his first experience with farm animals, meeting a very curious pony and a few friendly goats. I really can’t say enough good things about Paws Crossing - while rustic, it offered a great set-up with an outside cooking area, fire pit and fire wood (make sure to bring along a few dollars to leave in the organ pipe), outdoor dining table, outhouse, and shower. Gayle was very welcoming and kind, checking in on our arrival time so she could have the buggy ready to help us take our things down to the cabin, and then again to help us bring it back up to the car on our check-out day. Thank you again Gayle for having us to your property, you have an absolutely wonderful place.

Alex S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2024

Paws Crossing

Partner and I absolutely loved our stay at the Paws Crossing cabin! Really enjoyed the extra friendly goats and horses, loved swimming in the pond and the cabin’s wood stove. Gayle is the kindest most welcoming host! 100% recommended

Kristina G.

3 reviews

Recommends

· January 2024

With pets

I had the most wonderful 3 day winter retreat at Paws Crossing. It is a very private and sweet and rustic little cabin and it has all the basics you might need, other than bedding/towels. The larger space is not great to heat in winter , but the little Annex on the side has a great wood stove and can be closed off enough to stay cozy and warm. I had plenty of wood too. Gayle was so very accommodating and kind. The property is lovely with tons of opportunities for hiking, and seeing the beautiful farm animals. I would highly recommend this little place for anyone looking to get away to a simple and private off grid retreat in the woods. Thank you so much Gayle!

Location

Midgic, Westmorland, New Brunswick, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Mi’kma’ki and Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking