If you like the sound of disconnecting from the hubbub of daily life, getting acquainted with nature and being miles from civilisation, with spectacular views to boot, then these remote tiny homes and cosy cabins are sure to seduce.
From a lighthouse-shaped retreat in New Brunswick to a gorgeous treehouse on the slopes of Mont-Tremblant in Quebec, these clandestine cabins will be enough to get you packing your bags. Click or scroll to step inside Canada's best-hidden hideaways...
Cosy, secluded and incredibly romantic, this hygge cabin is positioned on the side of Mont-Tourbillon but, handily, is just 20 minutes from Quebec City. The cabin was designed to be a place where guests could immerse themselves in nature, recharge their batteries, practice their favourite sporting activity and spend quality time with family or friends. Akin to a modern treehouse, it features two floors – one of which is covered in mirrors to reflect the stunning surrounding landscape.
Inside, the cabin is modern and light-filled, with exposed timber surfaces that allow the interior to subtly merge with the woodland. There's a lounge, a dining area and a kitchen on the first floor, as well as a king bedroom and luxe bathroom on the ground level.
A queen sofa bed sits in a hidden loft, so the property can accommodate up to four people. The living spaces connect to a huge terrace, where idyllic scenery can be savoured while you soak in the outdoor hot tub.
With an open layout, the master bathroom has all-glass walls that allow for dreamy woodland views, while fluffy robes add to the romance. There's also a sunken bathtub, positioned next to the window, so you can become one with nature while you soak. What's more, the stilted chalet is bike in/bike out and is only a few minutes' drive from the region's ski slopes, making it the ultimate getaway spot for all seasons.
There are plenty of quirky and surprising properties in Canada and this is just one of them. Located close to Fundy National Park in Hopewell Hill, New Brunswick, this lighthouse-themed tiny home is weird and wonderful in equal measure. Secluded on top of a hillside, with sweeping valley views, the pad would provide an unforgettable stay.
Despite its façade, the property isn't actually a lighthouse – it's just been crafted to resemble one. While the exterior is defined by a white and red paint scheme and a tent-like shape, the interior is characterful and cosy, with rotund walls and big windows that frame dreamy views. The ground floor provides a sitting area, dining zone, kitchen and bathroom.
A narrow wooden staircase leads up to a snug sleeping loft, where a double bed can be found. It's positioned underneath the home's faux beacon and thanks to its tiny glass panels, would allow any lucky guests to take in views of the stars from the comfort of their sheets.
Over in the Les Éboulements municipality of Quebec, you'll find this impressive tiny home – formed from a single steel shipping container. The cool converted home is known as the Shiship and is nestled inside a dense and tranquil forest.
While it's clear from the outside that the property is a shipping container, you wouldn't know when you step inside. Warm, inviting and perfectly designed, the pad is small but mighty. There's a large queen bed with panoramic views of the stars and forest, a lounge area with a sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchen, a small dining space and a beautifully bright bathroom.
Plus, guests can enjoy access to a private terrace with an outdoor firepit and a hot tub that's located in the middle of the forest. What could be more relaxing than that?
Aptly named, Coal Cabin is jet black against the lush greenery that surrounds it. The cosy retreat is positioned on a beautiful one-acre parcel in North Nordegg, Alberta, with nothing but towering trees, wildlife and a sky of stars for miles around. Sounds pretty idyllic, doesn't it?
The cabin was recently constructed, so it's bang up to date, with gorgeous interior design and all the mod cons you could want for a weekend away in the wilderness. It boasts an open-plan layout with a living room, kitchen, dining room and three bedrooms, all with vaulted cedar ceilings and massive mountain-facing windows. There are even radiant heated floors, to keep guests warm no matter what the weather.
Guests can split their time between the welcoming interior and the cabin's dreamy backyard. It comes complete with a south-facing deck, a firepit area for toasting marshmallows, twinkly fairy lights and, best of all, a barrel sauna – perfect for relaxing and unwinding after a day of snowshoeing or hiking.
Pretty in pink, this property is as adorable as it is inviting. Known as South Shore Cottage, it might not look like much from the outside, but it's located in one of Canada's most enchanting places: Rose Bay, Nova Scotia. Moments from the beach, the teeny cottage is secluded but handily just 20 minutes from Lunenburg – one of Canada's prettiest locales. Let's head inside...
The building was once a general store but thanks to a recent renovation, it's now a charming holiday home with 1,200 square feet of bright and modern living space. Hand-hewn beams and historic store shelves can still be found inside, transporting any guests back in time. The design for the property was inspired by the Cape Cod cottages common in the area and there's no denying the interior is incredibly calming.
As well as a lovely lounge, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom – which has an intimate soaker tub – the property also comes with an outdoor living space with a BBQ and firepit. There's even a wood-burning hot tub that provides views of the water. Hear the birds chirping, feel the ocean breeze and watch local wildlife while you soak.
Suitably named, La Cabin lies in Quebec, close to the waters of Lake Beauport. Balancing on a rocky plinth at the top of Mont-Tourbillon, some 1,902 feet above sea level, the property is secluded and provides truly magnificent vistas. Step out the front door and you'll immediately be on one of the area's renowned hiking trails.
The ultimate holiday home, La Cabin was cleverly positioned to ensure the interior captures dreamy sunset and sunrise views, while every inch of space inside has been maximised. It was also designed to ensure guests are warm and cosy, even in extremely cold weather. This is owed to a solar panel array, two auxiliary heaters and a high-performance wood stove.
As for the interior, the residence allows the landscape outside to do all the talking, thanks to large windows. There's a kitchen, lounge, dining area and four beds. The woodland is referenced in the home's exposed timber walls, floors and ceilings, while space-saving furnishings ensure there's plenty of storage. The cabin also boasts several hidden surprises, such as suspended nest hammocks and floating beds.
The ultimate glamping hideaway, this cosy cabin is truly one of a kind. Located on the outskirts of Belleville, Ontario, the vibrant property enjoys seclusion on a 30-acre estate, as well as being just a 40-minute drive from the city centre.
Benefitting from an idyllic lakeside position, the red cabin all but disappears when autumn arrives and the leaves begin to change colour. Plus, with hiking, kayaking and swimming available right outside, you'd be forgiven for never wanting to leave...
The beautiful building appears to be standing on its end and measures just 100 square feet. Unlike most other tiny homes, it offers a vertical layout and has been cleverly designed to provide ample living space for work, rest and play. While the ground floor benefits from a cosy living area and kitchenette, the first-floor mezzanine is the ultimate bedroom oasis.
In complete contrast to the bright red corrugated steel of the exterior, the interior has light, slatted pine walls and ceilings, as well as an abundance of windows, allowing plenty of natural light to puncture every inch.
There’s no bathroom inside, but a nearby outhouse offers a toilet and an open-air shower. A fantastic year-round retreat, the glamping hut also provides an outdoor terrace with chairs, blankets and a roaring firepit.
Part treehouse, part getaway tiny house, this compact timber dwelling enjoys a clandestine position deep inside the woodlands of Mont-Tremblant National Park, in Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré, Quebec. What's even better, the wooden house sits on the edge of a pristine lake and boasts a 2,000-acre playground right outside its front door. Let's take a look inside...
Suitable for up to six people at any one time, the cabin offers just one small room, yet it features everything a person could possibly need. There's a basic kitchen, comfy bunk beds and a small seating area with a wood-burning stove, for post-hike R&R. Plus, thanks to its natural timber palette and minimalist fixtures, this rustic treehouse offers a real taste of off-grid living.
Yet the view is perhaps the best thing about this property. Step out onto the extensive exterior terrace, which has a firepit and picnic table, and soak up the incredible landscape. From towering trees to the park's glistening lake, this is a paradise for lovers of the great outdoors.
What's more, with 36 kilometres of walking and snowshoe trails, four lakes and a wetland area awaiting exploration, the hideaway ticks all the right boxes.
We're sure you'll agree that the 'Ome Pod needs very little introduction. Nestled on the edge of the ocean in the heart of Iceberg Alley in Newfoundland and Labrador, the teeny cabin invites its guests to embrace nature, disconnect from the digital world and simply soak up spectacular scenery.
The modern structure is simple yet well-equipped, with a living area and kitchen on the ground floor and a snug sleeping loft upstairs, all with beautiful hardwood floors and tongue and groove pine walls. There’s a log-burning stove to keep you toasty and big windows for taking in lovely views from the comfort of the couch. Eco-friendly, too, it runs entirely on solar energy.
However, for any lucky visitors to this pod, it's really all about what's going on outside. Not only is this remote area renowned for its incredible ocean icebergs, but it also has a very clear night sky, which means stargazing can be enjoyed almost every night. The terrace is the perfect place to sit and take it all in.
La Colombière was originally created as a small storage space for a local lumberjack but was later transformed into a home by its new owner. Redesigned by yh2 Architecture in 2015, the clandestine cabin is rustic and contemporary at the same time. While the outside is clad in dark cedar to match the surrounding conifer trees, the inside is a wonderland of modern design.
To protect the surrounding landscape of Sutton, Quebec, the woodland was left entirely untouched during the build, allowing the trees to grow naturally around the property – resulting in ultimate seclusion.
Once laid out over a single floor, the retreat now expands across three levels and spans 1,300 square feet. Light, bright and beautiful, the contemporary cottage is also ultra-chic, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that enable the interior and exterior to softly melt together.
With exposed construction materials offering a direct link between the interior and the trees outside, a simple all-white colour palette also allows for a spacious and bright finish.
The ground floor is home to a stunning open-plan lounge and kitchen, while the top floor is set up as a master bedroom – its diamond-shaped window taking centre stage. The room leads out to a covered terrace – the perfect spot from which to admire the scenery.
The Roberts Creek Park Tiny House is every downsizer's dream come true. The handmade cabin is sweet and petite in equal measure and is perfectly designed for two people. Despite looking like a child's doll's house from the outside, the cabin is surprisingly spacious inside. Let's take a look...
Nestled among the giant cedars of Roberts Creek Provincial Park in British Columbia, the green-coloured hut perfectly blends into its woodland setting. Inside, expansive windows allow for amazing landscape views and beautifully connect the exterior with the interior. White walls, soaring ceilings and natural timber accents also make the inside seem much larger than it actually is.
Cosy and well-equipped, the quaint tiny house features everything you'd expect to find in any regular home. From a practical kitchenette to a snug living and dining area, the abode also features a compact mezzanine level with a queen-sized bed.
Plus, with the walking trails and scenery of Roberts Creek right outside its front door, and this gorgeous little outdoor bed, you'd be well-positioned for switching off from the rat race and reconnecting with nature.
Designed by the architects at L'Abri, this stunning tiny home can be found concealed inside Poisson Blanc Regional Park, in Ottawa. Known as La Pointe (or The Point), the angular residence is a reinterpretation of classic A-frame buildings popularised across North America during the 1950s. Traditional yet modern in its aesthetic, the dwelling sits completely off-grid and is powered entirely by the sun's rays.
Built in 2018, La Pointe was designed for four adults and was put together in a matter of weeks. Secluded among the trees of the national park, the hidden hideaway can only be accessed by a footpath and enjoys an idyllic location next to a lake. While the exterior is clad in cedar to match its backdrop, the roof is decorated with metal seam panels for maximum durability.
Inside, the cabin features one room but a loft space, suspended from the ceiling by steel rods, provides a private sleeping zone. The ground floor is home to a bright living area, complete with a kitchenette, lounge and dining table – the latter of which can be lowered to create an additional bed.
Rustic and minimalist, the tiny home also features a log-burning stove, an outdoor BBQ terrace and endless woodland scenery – what could be better?
This Airbnb tiny home can be found nestled in the woods of the highly sought-after Salt Spring Island in British Columbia. Just moments from Mount Maxwell Provincial Park, the custom-made cabin was built in 2019 and makes the most of the serene mountain landscape that surrounds it. With three charming acres of land to play with, as well as an attractive creek, the dreamy dwelling is pure bliss.
Perfect for a romantic getaway, the cosy tiny house lies at the bottom of the Cranberry Valley and offers just 96 square feet of interior space. A lovely south-facing deck is the perfect spot for an evening tipple or a romantic sunset dinner, while those who prefer outdoor adventure will adore the amazing hiking trails that can be found right outside the front door.
Inside, there's a cosy living room with a kitchen and seating area, while a loft provides a spacious bedroom that enjoys views over the woodland. Simple timber cladding allows the home to subtly blend into its surroundings, while the interior is warm and traditional, and perfectly reflects the scenery outside. There's also a separate washroom and open-air shower, for the ultimate natural bathing experience.
Known as Le Lagöm, a Swedish word meaning "just the right amount", this envy-inducing retreat can be found on a stunning elevated plot overlooking the mountains of Lac-Beauport and the Saint Laurent River. Secluded among towering trees, the timber tiny home has been described as an ecologic chalet and runs entirely off solar power, making it as sustainable as it is attractive.
Designed to immerse the occupier in nature, the contemporary crib offers entire walls of glass, allowing for uninterrupted views. The interior covers just 377 square feet and benefits from a spacious kitchen and a lounge that leads directly onto an exterior deck – which comes complete with a living area, a hammock and yoga mats. In winter, simply curl up around the log-burning stove.
The home's subtle interior palette allows it to melt into the background, especially during the winter months when a blanket of snow covers the ground. Perfect for four guests, the compact cabin offers a sofa bed and a large mezzanine level with a king-sized bed – the only spot to take in the beautiful sunsets that this area is known for. As far as hidden tiny homes go, Le Lagöm is up there with the best of them!
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