One of the most stunning demonstrations of minimalist and intentional lifestyle that can be found in the Northeast Kingdom is definitely the off-grid cabin at 307 Kidder Hill Rdg in Irasburg, Vermont.
This log cabin with a single bedroom and a single bathroom of just 336 square feet area is set amidst 15 beautiful acres of open woods and rolling terrain, thus offering absolute privacy and silence that can be even regarded as holy.
This cabin is made for those people who long for waking up not to the noise of traffic but to the sound of birds. Here, the cabin makes it evident that very often it is the smallest and most careful packages that are the real luxuries. Essentially, the cabin is a perfect union of warmth, quality, and nature thanks to the following: the hand-hewn logs, covered porch, sleeping loft, wood stove, and rainwater collection system.
Before you even see the cabin, it lets you know down the newly improved driveway that you are more than welcome. The classic log exterior is a sight to behold when the sun is out. The whole front of the cabin is covered with a porch which is fitting not only for morning coffee when the mist is coming up from the meadow but also for evening talks when you can hear the fire pit crackling while you look out into the darkness.
The picnic area with a stone fire ring is perfect for those long summer dinners under the stars and at the same time, a 14×20 storage shed together with a gravel camper pad gives you endless guest, gear, or future expansion possibilities. The land is basically a dream of 15 acres of mainly open woods with gentle topography, which makes it suitable for walking, skiing, or snowshoeing, and it is far enough from the main road to give you a feeling of your own private kingdom.
Once you step inside the cabin, the place will definitely make you feel comfortable. The knotty pine walls and ceiling are V-burnt, the walls and the ceiling therefore have that unmistakable Vermont cabin glow, while the wood stove that is very efficient is there to remove your winter chills—no matter how cold it is during the night of January.
Due to the open design concept, living and kitchen areas are combined. The little space with the kitchen that is compact but very smartly designed is turned into a living room which can accommodate a sofa, chairs, and a small dining table.
There is a ladder (or optional staircase) that takes you to the sleeping loft which is light, cozy, and big enough for a queen bed and storage. Moreover, sunlight enters the cabin through the strategically placed windows and thus the small footprint becomes unbelievably roomy and very much linked to the nature outside.
Here, the off-grid living is not a sacrifice but a positive thing. The cabin gets water from a rainwater collection system, solar panels are a source of energy (or a generator can be used as a backup), and if a simple composting or incinerating toilet is in use, then the cabin must be a perfectly self-sufficient and earth-friendly one.
There are no utility costs, no light pollution, and no noise except the rustling of the leaves and the occasional hoot of a barred owl. However, the cabin is still nice, and the finishing is of a very high standard: the insulation of the walls and the floor is there, good quality windows and other tiny details that make living in a small space feel like you have a lot instead of very little are included.
As to the 15 Acres that are around the cabin, they are really enchanting. Open hardwoods transition into softwood groves, and the trails go on and on following the natural lines of the property. Deer, moose, and turkey do frequent the area, while the elevation offers you typical picturesque views of the rolling Vermont countryside no matter the season.
In case you decide to keep the cabin as your off-grid permanently, use it as a weekend getaway, or later build a bigger house somewhere else on the lot, this property with its pros and beauty that is totally breathtaking in every direction, will always be there for you.
This charming off-grid cabin as well as its whole 15-acre parcel are now available on Zillow for $189,500. To get more photos, 3D tour, and complete details about this off-grid cabin you can see at Zillow – 307 Kidder Hill Rdg, Irasburg, VT
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | 336 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 1 + sleeping loft |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Lot | 15 acres (open woods) |
| Heat | Wood stove |
| Power/Water | Off-grid (rainwater collection) |
| Extras | Covered porch, fire pit, picnic area, 14×20 shed, camper pad |
| Location | 307 Kidder Hill Rdg, Irasburg, VT |
Source: Zillow – 307 Kidder Hill Rdg, Irasburg, VT