The Taiga Animal Sanctuary

It was a nice secluded spot in the woods, animals are nice and friendly and our room was so beautiful, we love the hot tub and sauna! We would do it again definitely!!

I had such a beautiful experience at the Taiga Animal Sanctuary. The whole place felt incredibly peaceful, and being surrounded by such friendly, well-cared-for animals made it even more special. We arrived much earlier than the check-in time of 3 PM, and Jenny was so kind and welcoming—she graciously allowed us to check in early, which we truly appreciated. Her warmth really set the tone for our visit. Overall, it was a relaxing and enjoyable experience, and I left with such lovely memories. I would definitely recommend this sanctuary to friends and anyone looking for a calm, unique getaway.

First of all, this is a beautiful property. The land is large, scenic, and peaceful, and the two cows were adorable (though one did swing his head at my boyfriend while being fed, so be cautious). That said, it is very expensive for what you get. The walkways to our room, to the hottub, where you have to park, and to see the cows were insanely icy. We almost fell multiple times. Some salt or sand would have made a big difference just for safety. Amenities were also disappointing. There is a hot tub and shower, but no bath towels — only hand towels. Luckily we brought our own. What’s frustrating is that on other booking sites, photos of this same suite show a queen/king bed with towels folded and laid out. However, because there were only two of us, the host locked the doors to the enclosed bedrooms and left only the open beds accessible, with no bath towels. It felt misleading, Ontop of wanting to charge me if I add people The ice rink was featured in some photos. We visited at the end of February (below freezing), but were told it was closed. I’ve since noticed those rink photos have been removed from Hipcamp. This was upsetting. Firewood was also an issue. It said wood would be provided for the fireplaces, but the pits were snow-covered and empty. The host responded the next morning, and by then we couldn’t use them. I paid $500 for one night for two people as an anniversary present. At that price, I expected much more than what we got. It did not meet my expectations.