{"id":805,"date":"2026-07-04T19:04:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T22:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/?page_id=805"},"modified":"2026-07-05T13:05:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T16:05:44","slug":"forest-light-tiny-log-cabin-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/?page_id=805","title":{"rendered":"Granny Suite Cabin \u2013 Our Most Loved Oceanfront Hideaway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"ftb-widget\" data-id=\"38321\" data-token=\"s3A58liWCmmWGw8cQ0uJASp7BHdNK0AeGkjfBBy8UgTYTGHVeWELN8NpGWzs5\"><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/widget.freetobook.com\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Ramp_View_East20with20Ramp_IMG_20260705_114549_2mb-1024x473.jpg\" alt=\"Granny Suite - Sunrise View\" class=\"wp-image-817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Ramp_View_East20with20Ramp_IMG_20260705_114549_2mb-1024x473.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Ramp_View_East20with20Ramp_IMG_20260705_114549_2mb-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Ramp_View_East20with20Ramp_IMG_20260705_114549_2mb-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Ramp_View_East20with20Ramp_IMG_20260705_114549_2mb-1536x710.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Ramp_View_East20with20Ramp_IMG_20260705_114549_2mb-2048x946.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Granny Suite &#8211; How does that feel?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Oceanview_IMG_20260705_115311_2mb-1024x473.jpg\" alt=\"Granny Suite - Bed Room - Ocean View\" class=\"wp-image-824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Oceanview_IMG_20260705_115311_2mb-1024x473.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Oceanview_IMG_20260705_115311_2mb-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Oceanview_IMG_20260705_115311_2mb-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Oceanview_IMG_20260705_115311_2mb-1536x710.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Oceanview_IMG_20260705_115311_2mb-2048x946.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Granny Suite &#8211; Ocean View and Access from your bed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-145c023c8aac72004f7abd07fd26e09d wp-block-paragraph\">The Granny Suite Cabin sits in the very front row \u2013 even closer to the ocean than our top\u2011floor Bald Eagle\u2019s Nest apartment. From here, nothing stands between you and the water. When you wake up in the king\u2011size bed and lift your head from the pillow, you look straight out across the sea. Step outside and follow the small ramp down towards the pebbled beach: waves and sky are just a few moments away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b6abb2cc441d180e3fc10cdc04c4c8a3 wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most original and natural cabin on our land. On the outside, weathered <strong>cedar shingles<\/strong> catch the light and the wind. Inside, warm wood, a crackling <strong>woodstove<\/strong> and a simple, thoughtful layout create a kind of comfort that feels honest and unforced \u2013 like visiting someone who has been here a long time and knows how to live well in this place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Living_IMG_20260705_115121_2mb-1024x473.jpg\" alt=\"Granny Suite - Living Room with wood stove\" class=\"wp-image-821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Living_IMG_20260705_115121_2mb-1024x473.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Living_IMG_20260705_115121_2mb-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Living_IMG_20260705_115121_2mb-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Living_IMG_20260705_115121_2mb-1536x710.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Living_IMG_20260705_115121_2mb-2048x946.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Granny Suite &#8211; Living Room with wood stove<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summer-fun-a-place-to-rest\">A cabin with a story and a dedication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b738228abe8939c17286c20876649ad1 wp-block-paragraph\">The Granny Suite did not begin as a guest cabin. It started its life as a modest storage shed, standing quietly at the edge of the property, watching the ocean. Over the years it became a favorite spot for my mother\u2011in\u2011law. She loves this little building, its view, its peace, and the way the light fell here at sunrise and moonrise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_View_East_Pond_IMG_20260705_114651_2mb-1024x473.jpg\" alt=\"Granny Suite - At the pond with Ocean View\" class=\"wp-image-818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_View_East_Pond_IMG_20260705_114651_2mb-1024x473.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_View_East_Pond_IMG_20260705_114651_2mb-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_View_East_Pond_IMG_20260705_114651_2mb-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_View_East_Pond_IMG_20260705_114651_2mb-1536x710.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_View_East_Pond_IMG_20260705_114651_2mb-2048x946.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Granny Suite &#8211; At the pond with Ocean View<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"message\">When we decided to turn it into a proper <strong>granny suite<\/strong>, we did it with her in mind, because she cannot travel any more. We kept the simple soul of the shed and added everything needed for a comfortable stay: insulation, a bathroom, a small kitchen corner, a living space and a separate bedroom with a king\u2011size bed. The cabin still carries her spirit \u2013 a sense of being gently held, of being exactly where you belong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Table_Wood_IMG_20260705_115331_2mb-1024x473.jpg\" alt=\"Granny Suite - Bed Room Table - View into the woods\" class=\"wp-image-825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Table_Wood_IMG_20260705_115331_2mb-1024x473.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Table_Wood_IMG_20260705_115331_2mb-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Table_Wood_IMG_20260705_115331_2mb-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Table_Wood_IMG_20260705_115331_2mb-1536x710.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Table_Wood_IMG_20260705_115331_2mb-2048x946.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Granny Suite &#8211; Bed Room Table &#8211; View into the woods directly onto the moose and deer trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"message\">Staying here is not just renting a room. It is stepping into a place that has been loved, cared for and slowly transformed, with a clear intention: to give someone you care about the <strong>best spot by the ocean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your private front\u2011row seat to the sea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Table_Oceanview_IMG_20260705_115511_2mb-1024x473.jpg\" alt=\"Granny Suite - Closest spot to the beach\" class=\"wp-image-826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Table_Oceanview_IMG_20260705_115511_2mb-1024x473.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Table_Oceanview_IMG_20260705_115511_2mb-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Table_Oceanview_IMG_20260705_115511_2mb-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Table_Oceanview_IMG_20260705_115511_2mb-1536x710.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Table_Oceanview_IMG_20260705_115511_2mb-2048x946.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Granny Suite &#8211; Closest spot to the beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"message\">The Granny Suite Cabin is the closest you can sleep to the water at North Shore Retreat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unobstructed ocean views<\/strong> from the bedroom and living room \u2013 no buildings in front of you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>small ramp down towards the beach<\/strong>, starting right outside the cabin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only the sound of wind, waves and the occasional eagle above you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morning light pouring in, and at night, the moon rising over the water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b88254e5be29f444b28ad0f2c8fb02da wp-block-paragraph\">It feels both protected and wide open at the same time \u2013 a rare combination that many guests say they have never experienced before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple, natural, quietly luxurious<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-829\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-110-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-829 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Granny Suite Cabin\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_829\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_829\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-830 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-05 12:57:45\" data-filename=\"GrannySuite_Ramp_View_East20with20Ramp_level_IMG_20260705_114441_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Ramp_View_East20with20Ramp_level_IMG_20260705_114441_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Granny Suite First Row Ocean View\" class=\"slider-829 slide-830 msDefaultImage\" title=\"GrannySuite_Ramp_View_EastwithRamp_level_IMG_20260705_114441_2mb\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-831 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-05 12:57:45\" data-filename=\"GrannySuite_Ramp_View_East20with20Ramp_IMG_20260705_114549_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Ramp_View_East20with20Ramp_IMG_20260705_114549_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Granny Suite - Sunrise View\" class=\"slider-829 slide-831 msDefaultImage\" title=\"GrannySuite_Ramp_View_EastwithRamp_IMG_20260705_114549_2mb\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-832 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-05 12:57:45\" data-filename=\"GrannySuite_Ramp_View_East20with20Ramp_IMG_20260705_114524_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Ramp_View_East20with20Ramp_IMG_20260705_114524_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-829 slide-832 msDefaultImage\" title=\"GrannySuite_Ramp_View_EastwithRamp_IMG_20260705_114524_2mb\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-833 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-05 12:57:45\" data-filename=\"GrannySuite_View_East_Pond_IMG_20260705_114651_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_View_East_Pond_IMG_20260705_114651_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Granny Suite - At the pond with Ocean View\" class=\"slider-829 slide-833 msDefaultImage\" title=\"GrannySuite_View_East_Pond_IMG_20260705_114651_2mb\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-834 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-05 12:57:45\" data-filename=\"GrannySuite_View_East_IMG_20260705_114801_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_View_East_IMG_20260705_114801_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-829 slide-834 msDefaultImage\" title=\"GrannySuite_View_East_IMG_20260705_114801_2mb\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-835 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-05 12:57:45\" data-filename=\"GrannySuite_View_West_IMG_20260705_114836_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_View_West_IMG_20260705_114836_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-829 slide-835 msDefaultImage\" title=\"GrannySuite_View_West_IMG_20260705_114836_2mb\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-836 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-05 12:57:45\" data-filename=\"GrannySuite_Ramp_View_East20with20pond_IMG_20260705_114510_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Ramp_View_East20with20pond_IMG_20260705_114510_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-829 slide-836 msDefaultImage\" title=\"GrannySuite_Ramp_View_Eastwithpond_IMG_20260705_114510_2mb\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-837 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-05 12:57:45\" data-filename=\"GrannySuite_Living_IMG_20260705_115121_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Living_IMG_20260705_115121_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Granny Suite - Living Room with wood stove\" class=\"slider-829 slide-837 msDefaultImage\" title=\"GrannySuite_Living_IMG_20260705_115121_2mb\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-838 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-05 12:57:45\" data-filename=\"GrannySuite_Bedroom_Oceanview_IMG_20260705_115311_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Oceanview_IMG_20260705_115311_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Granny Suite - Bed Room - Ocean View\" class=\"slider-829 slide-838 msDefaultImage\" title=\"GrannySuite_Bedroom_Oceanview_IMG_20260705_115311_2mb\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-839 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-05 12:57:45\" data-filename=\"GrannySuite_Bedroom_Table_Wood_IMG_20260705_115331_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Table_Wood_IMG_20260705_115331_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Granny Suite - Bed Room Table - View into the woods\" class=\"slider-829 slide-839 msDefaultImage\" title=\"GrannySuite_Bedroom_Table_Wood_IMG_20260705_115331_2mb\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-840 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-05 12:57:45\" data-filename=\"GrannySuite_Bedroom_Table_Oceanview_IMG_20260705_115511_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bedroom_Table_Oceanview_IMG_20260705_115511_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Granny Suite - Closest spot to the beach\" class=\"slider-829 slide-840 msDefaultImage\" title=\"GrannySuite_Bedroom_Table_Oceanview_IMG_20260705_115511_2mb\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-841 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-05 12:57:45\" data-filename=\"GrannySuite_Kitchencorner_IMG_20260705_115053_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Kitchencorner_IMG_20260705_115053_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-829 slide-841 msDefaultImage\" title=\"GrannySuite_Kitchencorner_IMG_20260705_115053_2mb\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-842 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-05 12:57:45\" data-filename=\"GrannySuite_Bath_Shower_Sink_IMG_20260705_115147_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bath_Shower_Sink_IMG_20260705_115147_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-829 slide-842 msDefaultImage\" title=\"GrannySuite_Bath_Shower_Sink_IMG_20260705_115147_2mb\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-843 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-05 12:57:45\" data-filename=\"GrannySuite_Bath_Composting-Toilet_IMG_20260705_115159_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GrannySuite_Bath_Composting-Toilet_IMG_20260705_115159_2mb-scaled-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-829 slide-843 msDefaultImage\" title=\"GrannySuite_Bath_Composting-Toilet_IMG_20260705_115159_2mb\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6d8cbd43f47a6e25cb39792616b9c43f wp-block-paragraph\">Inside, the cabin keeps its roots as a simple shed, but every detail is chosen with care:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cedar wood and natural materials<\/strong> create a soft, warm atmosphere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>woodstove<\/strong> embraces you on cooler evenings and makes the whole space glow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>separate bedroom<\/strong> with king\u2011size bed invites slow mornings and early nights with a book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A small <strong>kitchen corner<\/strong> and a cozy sitting area give you everything you need, and nothing you don\u2019t.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"message\">It is not a hotel room. It is not polished luxury. It is a different kind of richness: space, silence, view, light, and the feeling that the cabin is quietly taking care of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For guests who want more than just a place to sleep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"message\">Because of its unique position and history, the Granny Suite Cabin is ideal for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Couples who want a <strong>private, oceanfront retreat<\/strong> with time for each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solo travellers, writers, musicians and artists looking for a place where ideas can breathe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone who loves the idea of an <strong>off\u2011grid, cedar\u2011shingled cabin<\/strong> with a real woodstove and the ocean as constant companion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"message\">It&#8217;s not about a bed for the night, every unit has it&#8217;s own character.<br>If you are looking for a place that feels like it has been waiting for you, the Granny Suite is worth the little extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why guests choose the Granny Suite Cabin \u2013 even at a higher rate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is our <strong>closest\u2011to\u2011the\u2011water cabin<\/strong>, with nothing blocking your view.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It carries a <strong>personal story and a dedication<\/strong>, which you can feel in the way it holds you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is the <strong>most natural, authentic hut on the property<\/strong>, outside in cedar, inside in warm wood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You get the sense of a <strong>private seaside cottage<\/strong> on the Cabot Trail, not just another rental.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-687\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-110-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-687 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Northern Lights - Aurora Borealis\" data-height=\"2100\" data-width=\"2560\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_687\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_687\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-692 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-10-12 08:28:45\" data-filename=\"IMG_20241010_201451-1316x1080.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/northshoreretreat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_20241010_201451-1316x1080.jpg\" height=\"2100\" width=\"2560\" alt=\"Northern Lights - Aurora Borealis\" class=\"slider-687 slide-692 msDefaultImage\" title=\"IMG_20241010_201451\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Northern Lights - Aurora Borealis at the North Shore Retreat<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aurora-borealis-at-the-hiker-s-rest-tiny-log-cabin\">Aurora Borealis at the Granny Suite Cabin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fcd8367e5d0ea2a7d22f7b6b710d1d6f\">\n<li class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f3459088c0aa08057d3b1919b4ad9ab\"><strong>Prime Northern Lights Viewing<\/strong>: The cabin\u2019s remote location offers an exceptional opportunity to view the <strong>Northern Lights<\/strong>. With no surrounding artificial light sources and a clear, expansive sky, the chances of seeing the aurora borealis are significantly higher than in more populated areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-0000f9710cdcff9abdfcc800545f1526\"><strong>Zero Light Pollution<\/strong>: Positioned far from urban centers, Hiker\u2019s Rest benefits from a sky free of light pollution, creating perfect conditions for stargazing and aurora viewing on clear nights, making this an ideal destination for skywatchers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-ed280e1190ff053ca1387f7c62a4face\"><strong>Natural Light Experience<\/strong>: Whether it\u2019s enjoying the aurora or stargazing, the cabin\u2019s off-grid design allows guests to experience the night sky in its most natural form, uninterrupted by modern lighting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-0ab537f106eb5ae22993151cf3532758\"><strong>Solar-Powered Simplicity<\/strong>: The cabin\u2019s reliance on solar power further enhances the nighttime experience, keeping the surroundings free from unnecessary artificial light, ensuring an authentic nature-based stay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-9fc78fe2ff1c96f659a52a3ace6dafbb\"><strong>Ultimate Stargazing Spot<\/strong>: Not only are the Northern Lights frequently visible here, but the cabin\u2019s location also provides an ideal setting for general stargazing, thanks to the completely clear skies, where constellations and meteor showers can be observed without interference\u200b.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-amenities-of-the-tiny-log-cabins-0\">Amenities of the Granny Suite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fc1296fac01487880438379b73601f10\">\n<li class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-502175de6fb87f13f6b5d5d2a7a7e267\">The full bath has a warm shower and is heated with the propane wall mounted heater of the living room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-ea0bca510478cd079bf505de9285bc3f\">Prepare small meals in your kitchen corner with basic kitchen tools (one induction plate) and a mini fridge\/freezer..<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-04c351b139964b9acdfd1fda654d0703\">The sepearate bedroom includes a King Size bed and a window to overlook the ocean, moon and stars from the bed. 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