From the moment you enter....
Steps lead down to your private abode, and you know you are entering a special place. It doesn't have air-conditioning, or bug screens. It is a unique and special experience, and our desert valley has few bugs. Open the roof, sleep under the stars..... Get close to nature. |
The BBQ on your patio adds another dimension to staying in to eat. Stock up at the Saturday Farmer's Market, Fresh herbs are always around. Just ask Jane! Tried having herb pots - they all died of drought!
Below you is the cutting garden, where you are free to pick a posy. Scissors in the kitchen drawers.
Opening roof
Note the open roof as you look down into the Cabana. Easy to operate. The system is on counter-weight with a push-pull pole. Just don't leave it open if rain threatens.
In a really torrential rainstorm, with the wrong wind direction there may be the odd drip, but NOT over the bed! Tough to make a roof that opens without the odd unsurmountable challenge.
An opening roof introduces you to nature, the odd leaf or other tree 'detritis' will infiltrate into the Cabana. It is impossible to stop!
In a really torrential rainstorm, with the wrong wind direction there may be the odd drip, but NOT over the bed! Tough to make a roof that opens without the odd unsurmountable challenge.
An opening roof introduces you to nature, the odd leaf or other tree 'detritis' will infiltrate into the Cabana. It is impossible to stop!
The "nookie nest"!
When the wrap around windows are open, nature enfolds you. The Cabana is a close to nature experience - expect moths at night if the lights are on, and even the odd ant may try to join you.
The Cabana has seen its share of engagements, birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons and weddings.
The Cabana has seen its share of engagements, birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons and weddings.
Full kitchen -
Small and compact, but with a micro/convection-bake oven which also browns. A full sized fridge and two-burner induction stove top rounds out the appliances. Of course there is a kettle and toaster, and a coffee grinder and french press for coffee making.
A cast iron pan is available for the BBQ - Just ask.
The kitchen is always stocked with basics - salt, pepper, sugar, basic dried herbs, coffee, assorted teas, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
An excellent selection of dishes, pots, pans and cooking utensils will make cooking easy. Serving dishes, cutlery plates etc. are all there.
Small and compact, but with a micro/convection-bake oven which also browns. A full sized fridge and two-burner induction stove top rounds out the appliances. Of course there is a kettle and toaster, and a coffee grinder and french press for coffee making.
A cast iron pan is available for the BBQ - Just ask.
The kitchen is always stocked with basics - salt, pepper, sugar, basic dried herbs, coffee, assorted teas, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
An excellent selection of dishes, pots, pans and cooking utensils will make cooking easy. Serving dishes, cutlery plates etc. are all there.
Extras
Internet will keep you in touch, if that is the deal to allow you to escape! For some the Cabana has been a creative haven, and their work has flowed.
Books and games are available, and even more upon request to wile away the time as your body relaxes to match natures' rhythm.
Books and games are available, and even more upon request to wile away the time as your body relaxes to match natures' rhythm.