A small Arborg guest house that’s available as a short-term rental is big on country charm and gaining popularity since it was launched last year.
Ashley and Graham Campbell, who both grew up in Arborg, built a 480-square-foot home on the last lot at the north end of town and are offering it as a short-term rental on Airbnb.
“Graham and I really love hosting guests and building this unique, small guest house was always something we thought about,” said Ashley Campbell. “We wanted to keep it small, almost at tiny house size proportions, but create a modern, romantic and memorable place for guests to rest, relax and recharge and take a step back from their busy lives.”
The house, which sits on a one-acre treed lot and is fully serviced by town utilities, has an open concept design with a luxurious, minimalist interior, a full kitchen that includes a Nespresso coffee machine, a tiled walk-in shower, queen-sized bed and full-sized sofa. The Campbells also installed a barbecue and a hot tub on the deck outside where guests can relax after a stroll around town or an adventure in the countryside.
Launched last August, the house and the hot tub are available all four seasons, and Campbell said the guests they’ve hosted to date have complimented them on the structure’s design and finishings and the local attractions.
“Our guests can wake up with the sun and their have coffee. And at the end of the day they can sit in the hot tub surrounded by trees and watch the sun set,” she said.
The short-term rental is ideal for people who live in urban centres and want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Arborg has lots to offer in summer with entertainment such as the Street Festival, the Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage Village (museum) and fireworks on special occasions, the Arborg Bakery with its famous bread, pastries and pizza, and plenty of outdoor recreational pursuits such as strolls and picnics along the Icelandic River with its iconic bridges, as well as winter skating and hiking along the river trail.
“We live in a really great community. Arborg is a small town but we have a lot to offer here. In the winter I tell our guests to bring their skates because we have a wonderful skating trail on the Icelandic River,” said Campbell. “I think that being in the country we take for granted how much outdoor space we have here. The city is so busy. Here, you can sit on the deck and listen to the birds sing. That’s a huge thing for people in the city who don’t have that kind of environment.”
The house is not intended for people who want to party, she said. It’s geared towards couples, best friends or mothers and daughters wanting an opportunity to unwind in a rural setting.
The home can be found on Airbnb or on Instagram under the name @ourtinyhideaway
