Hand-Built Yurt · Heritage Farm · Wood-Fired Sauna
Yurt in Powassan, Canada
- 4 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 2 beds
- Half-bath
Hosted by Mattimus
- Superhost
- 9 years hosting
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Sleep in a hand-built yurt on a working heritage farm in Northern Ontario. Wood-fired sauna. Spring-fed pond. 70 acres of forest trails. Real farm animals. Real dark skies.
The yurt sleeps 4 with a queen bed and sofa bed. Step onto your private deck and hear nothing but birds, wind, and the occasional rooster. Evenings are built around fire, heat up in the sauna, cool down by the pond, gather around the campfire under genuinely dark skies.
You're not staying near a farm. You're staying on one.
The space
Foxfire Heritage Farm is a 100-acre working farm in Powassan, Ontario dedicated to conserving some of Canada's rarest heritage livestock breeds — Lynch Lineback Cattle, Large Black Hogs, and Chantecler Chickens. You're not visiting a theme park version of farm life. This is the real thing.
The yurt was hand-built on the property and sleeps 4 comfortably — queen bed plus a sofa bed. The private deck looks out over open pasture. Wake up to birdsong, farm sounds, and no alarm clock.
The wood-fired sauna sits beside a spring-fed pond and is the centerpiece of an evening here. Heat up, step outside, cool down, repeat. It's the kind of simple ritual that makes you realize how rarely you actually unwind.
70 acres of mixed forest and pasture with trails winding through the woods and along the pond. Birdwatching, foraging, hiking, wildlife photography — the property rewards anyone who slows down and pays attention. Golden hour light over the fields is something guests mention in almost every review.
The night skies above Powassan are genuinely dark. Bring a blanket.
What's included: wood-fired sauna, private deck, campfire pit, BBQ and propane, potable water, power bank for lighting and device charging, firewood in summer, woodstove with firewood in fall and winter.
The yurt runs off-grid — intentionally. No hydro hum, no light pollution, no distractions. Just the farm, the forest, and whatever you brought to read.
Guest access
Guests have private access to the yurt and dedicated outdoor washroom facilities, ensuring a peaceful and comfortable stay. You'll also enjoy shared access to the rest of the farm, including the gardens, animal areas, and over 50 acres of forested trails—perfect for hiking, birdwatching, or simply soaking in the tranquility of nature.
A shared shower facility is available for guest use during your stay, located a short walk from the yurt.
Parking:
From June to September, guests may park directly beside the yurt for easy access. From October to May, due to wet ground conditions, parking is available at the front of the farm. During these months, you'll enjoy a scenic 3-minute walk to reach the yurt from the parking area.
Other things to note
🐾 No pets allowed — to protect our heritage animals and farm environment
🔥 Woodstove heating in fall and winter — firewood provided
🍖 BBQ and propane provided for guest use
🔥 Campfire wood provided in summer
🧖 Wood-fired sauna available to guests
🚿 Outdoor shower facilities available nearby
💧 Potable water provided
⚡ Off-grid — no hydro. Power bank provided for lighting and device charging
Guests are welcome to explore the farm, gardens, and forest trails. We ask that you observe a look-but-don't-touch policy around the animals for everyone's safety — these are rare heritage breeds and we take their care seriously.
📸 Photography encouraged. Golden hour over the pastures, the sauna by the pond, the animals at morning feed, and some of the darkest night skies in Ontario — bring a good camera.
The yurt sleeps 4 with a queen bed and sofa bed. Step onto your private deck and hear nothing but birds, wind, and the occasional rooster. Evenings are built around fire, heat up in the sauna, cool down by the pond, gather around the campfire under genuinely dark skies.
You're not staying near a farm. You're staying on one.
The space
Foxfire Heritage Farm is a 100-acre working farm in Powassan, Ontario dedicated to conserving some of Canada's rarest heritage livestock breeds — Lynch Lineback Cattle, Large Black Hogs, and Chantecler Chickens. You're not visiting a theme park version of farm life. This is the real thing.
The yurt was hand-built on the property and sleeps 4 comfortably — queen bed plus a sofa bed. The private deck looks out over open pasture. Wake up to birdsong, farm sounds, and no alarm clock.
The wood-fired sauna sits beside a spring-fed pond and is the centerpiece of an evening here. Heat up, step outside, cool down, repeat. It's the kind of simple ritual that makes you realize how rarely you actually unwind.
70 acres of mixed forest and pasture with trails winding through the woods and along the pond. Birdwatching, foraging, hiking, wildlife photography — the property rewards anyone who slows down and pays attention. Golden hour light over the fields is something guests mention in almost every review.
The night skies above Powassan are genuinely dark. Bring a blanket.
What's included: wood-fired sauna, private deck, campfire pit, BBQ and propane, potable water, power bank for lighting and device charging, firewood in summer, woodstove with firewood in fall and winter.
The yurt runs off-grid — intentionally. No hydro hum, no light pollution, no distractions. Just the farm, the forest, and whatever you brought to read.
Guest access
Guests have private access to the yurt and dedicated outdoor washroom facilities, ensuring a peaceful and comfortable stay. You'll also enjoy shared access to the rest of the farm, including the gardens, animal areas, and over 50 acres of forested trails—perfect for hiking, birdwatching, or simply soaking in the tranquility of nature.
A shared shower facility is available for guest use during your stay, located a short walk from the yurt.
Parking:
From June to September, guests may park directly beside the yurt for easy access. From October to May, due to wet ground conditions, parking is available at the front of the farm. During these months, you'll enjoy a scenic 3-minute walk to reach the yurt from the parking area.
Other things to note
🐾 No pets allowed — to protect our heritage animals and farm environment
🔥 Woodstove heating in fall and winter — firewood provided
🍖 BBQ and propane provided for guest use
🔥 Campfire wood provided in summer
🧖 Wood-fired sauna available to guests
🚿 Outdoor shower facilities available nearby
💧 Potable water provided
⚡ Off-grid — no hydro. Power bank provided for lighting and device charging
Guests are welcome to explore the farm, gardens, and forest trails. We ask that you observe a look-but-don't-touch policy around the animals for everyone's safety — these are rare heritage breeds and we take their care seriously.
📸 Photography encouraged. Golden hour over the pastures, the sauna by the pond, the animals at morning feed, and some of the darkest night skies in Ontario — bring a good camera.
Where you'll sleep
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
What this place offers
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Private sauna
Patio or balcony
Backyard
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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 167 reviews.
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
Powassan, Ontario, Canada
Neighbourhood highlights
Powassan Ontario is a rural farming community located just 20 minutes South of North Bay. A vibrant and healthy town full of activities, festivals & attractions, Over 20 local farms to visit & shop at, with several great swimming holes near by.
Meet your host
Speaks English
Lives in Powassan, Canada
I am one of the owners of Foxfire Heritage Farm a small farm dedicated to the preservation of endangered heritage breed animals, traditional skills and lifestyle, through sustainable practices.
Mattimus is a Superhost
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