Forest Hut in Western Mass

96%

19 reviews

· Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts · 3 acres

Hosted by Hannah J.

Cabin

· 2 guests max · 1 bedroom · 1 toilet

Farm store

Offers products directly sourced or produced on the farm.

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Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Listen to the gentle brook and barred owls while nestled into the woods of Ashfield, MA on a small herbal homestead. The forest hut is a screened in platform that is lovely for camping on a warm summer's night. It has large windows and screens to keep out the bugs while enjoying a cool mountain breeze. There is a newly built composting toilet on site and small fire pit. This is not a cabin, no electricity, running water or plumbing. It is not well suited for winter camping unless you’re well equipped. BYO gear as there is not mattress or blankets in the shelter. We have a small farm store near the road filled with herbal teas, tinctures, gifts, chicken eggs, soaps, maple syrup and ghee. Take a swim in the Ashfield lake 1 mile away or visit the enchanting Chapel Falls on Trustees land just down the road in Williamsburg. Sweet Birch Herbals is a community herbal company offering workshops, apprenticeships, wellness consultations and hand crafted products including Full Moon Ghee. We grow organic herbs and ethically forage plants for medicine. Request a farm tour, herbalism class or any of our products for your stay here. Booking Rules and Information: - Check in: 3pm - Check out: 11am - Campers bring their own sleeping pads, pillows, sleeping bags, blankets etc to be warm and comfortable. - Bring all your own camping needs such as cook stoves, camp chairs, food, biodegradable soap etc. - Ideal for a couple or close friends as the space is small about 8x10' dimensions. - 3 gallons of drinking water provided in blue carafe at handwashing station. - No electricity or cell service at the off-grid hut. Wifi is available, but spotty - For cell service, the nearest spot is on route 112 near the school - Wood is provided and if you need more it's under the house deck. - Always put out fires completely with the blue containers of water located under the hut when going to sleep or leaving the site. Never leave fires unattended! - Quiet hours 9pm-8am - No parties or loud music -Pets must be on leash - Pack out all trash - Do not enter the residence - Sound may travel from the house (which is rented on Airbnb) to hut, heads up. - Call or message Hannah with any questions. She lives 30 mins away.Listen to the gentle brook and barred owls while nestled into the woods of Ashfield, MA on a small herbal homestead. The forest hut is a screened in platform that is lovely for camping on a warm summer's night. It has large windows and screens to keep out the bugs while enjoying a cool mountain breeze. There is a newly built composting toilet on site and small fire pit. This is not a cabin, no electricity, running water or plumbing. It is not well suited for winter camping unless you’re well equipped. BYO gear as there is not mattress or blankets in the shelter. We have a small farm store near the road filled with herbal teas, tinctures, gifts, chicken eggs, soaps, maple syrup and ghee. Take a swim in the Ashfield lake 1 mile away or visit the enchanting Chapel Falls on Trustees land just down the road in Williamsburg. Sweet Birch Herbals is a community herbal company offering workshops, apprenticeships, wellness consultations and hand crafted products including Full Moon Ghee. We grow organic herbs and ethically forage plants for medicine. Request a farm tour, herbalism class or any of our products for your stay here. Booking Rules and Information: - Check in: 3pm - Check out: 11am - Campers bring their own sleeping pads, pillows, sleeping bags, blankets etc to be warm and comfortable. - Bring all your own camping needs such as cook stoves, camp chairs, food, biodegradable soap etc. - Ideal for a couple or close friends as the space is small about 8x10' dimensions. - 3 gallons of drinking water provided in blue carafe at handwashing station. - No electricity or cell service at the off-grid hut. Wifi is available, but spotty - For cell service, the nearest spot is on route 112 near the school - Wood is provided and if you need more it's under the house deck. - Always put out fires completely with the blue containers of water located under the hut when going to sleep or leaving the site. Never leave fires unattended! - Quiet hours 9pm-8am - No parties or loud music -Pets must be on leash - Pack out all trash - Do not enter the residence - Sound may travel from the house (which is rented on Airbnb) to hut, heads up. - Call or message Hannah with any questions. She lives 30 mins away.

What to expect

Cabin

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

2 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit

Toilet available

Composting toilet

Pets allowed

On leash. Pets are family, and they are welcome as long as they house trained and well behaved. Please do not allow them on furniture or beds. We don't have a fenced in yard so if they are aggressive or do not know recall, please keep them leashed. We have bears, skunks, fox, coyote, woodchucks, livestock and we would not want them to be in danger at any point. Our neighbors have well trained dogs who stay on their property. We provide extra pet towels and food bowls for dogs. No more than 2 dogs are allowed at a time. I have one very friendly dog, Tilly. She will be with me while I am working on site Monday, Thursday, Sunday.

Potable water available

Pump or well, bottled water or jugs

Picnic table present

No showers

Bathe in lake, bathe in river or stream

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Leave it better

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Reviews

96% Recommend23 ratings · 19 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

My brother and I loved it here. It was so peaceful and relaxing. Hannah was a wonderful and accomdating host. Definitely coming back again!

Anna L.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Such a lovely hut. Having firewood available was so convenient. I would suggest to bring extra fairy light to make it even more magical.

Chitra T.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Very sweet little hut, and a responsive and easy going host.

Maggie R.

2 reviews

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· August 2024

The hut is perfect for a 2 people or an alone stay. The directions were clear and Hannah was quick to respond. We loved how everything even The privy was super clean and well maintained. The hut is in an amazingly beautiful forest with lots of oaks and hemlock!

Davia Y.

9 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· August 2024

Lovely spot, unsure if reccomended

This is a very beautiful spot, a lovely hut with a great little shop and a very clean privy. Unfortunately, we came during acorn season (mid- August) and it was very loud in the hut. I would reccomend checking to see if that will be an issue during your stay. But, Hannah was a very kind and responsive host who helped us resolve our issue. The directions to find the place were clear and there were many additions that made the stay easier, such as lights for the hut/path and clean water to brush your teeth/wash hands. Overall, I would reccomend it with some reservations.

Krystiana M.

10 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· July 2024

Cozy hut

The forest hut is lovely! It’s a cozy space with mesh screens that brings in fresh summer air but keeps bugs out. The privy is also very well-maintained. The only downside is that the hut is a short walk from the house, which is rented out as an Airbnb. The Airbnb guests weren’t out of hand, but noise easily reaches the hut. And a group renting an entire house is on a different sleep schedule with a different vibe than a couple camping in a hut. All in all, I would highly recommend it if there were no other guests and recommend it with reservations otherwise.

Jonathan C.

4 reviews

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· July 2024

The Kuti was so cozy and comfortable. It was great feeling sheltered but outdoors at the same time with forest all around. The privy was clean and tidy and the fire pit was perfect. We had a great stay!

Jamie B.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

With pets

My boyfriend and I had a magical time with our dog at this forest nestled hut right by the lush herbal medicine gardens. We enjoyed cooking over the fire for every meal and were so grateful to have coverage with all of the rain! Hannah was a fantastic host. 10/10 will go again <3

Nicole S.

4 reviews

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· June 2024

Meditative hut, bear friend?

Loved camping at the meditation hut. Beautiful property with lots of butterflies and wildlife. The hut felt nicely secluded in the woods but with a view of the house through the woods a bit. The outhouse was pristine. Campsite has a nice fireplace and a picnic table. Brought our own lanterns and string lights for ambiance and lighting. Also brought lots of blankets and yoga mats to layer as a cozy bed. The hut was very cute and it felt like sleeping out in the open in the woods. At about 2 AM we were visited by a bear, who walked around the site for about an hour and opened our small cooler to eat our brownies. We had the cooler away from the hut and made sure to leave any food we brought in that cooler. He didn’t seem interested in us or the hut at all! We were scared in the moment but honestly wildlife comes with camping. Would recommend this site to friends and recommend securing any food brought and staying bear safe!

Katie V.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2024

The hut is lovely, the firewood and water available for the fire pit are incredibly convenient, and the outhouse is so clean! Plus, we had a great time browsing the store and waving to the mini horses. We had a wonderful stay and would absolutely return.

Andrew K.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· November 2023

Fun stay but I went off season! It is a very nice place.

Jonathan W.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2023

Cozy shelter, perfect for brisk fall weather. Nicest outhouse I've ever used!

Brandon S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2023

We loved Hannah’s hut! Even though it was a drizzly night we had a great time in the cosy hut and slept very well in the fresh air coming through it. The privy is very clean and comfortable too. Picked up some gifts from the farmshop on the way out. All in all a great stay!

Hannah V.

5 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2023

Magical spot in the woods!

This place is utterly magical! My partner and I spent a romantic night in the woods, gazing at the stars by the picnic table and taking in the sounds of the forest at night. You feel truly immersed by the nature with magical little details like fresh flowers and fairy lights throughout! HIGHLY recommend staying here and Hannah is wonderful! Definitely check out the store, the horses, the flower garden, it's a wonderful space and place that has been created and it's such a treat it is shared for visitors like us to enjoy!

Lauren B.

4 reviews

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· May 2023

really lovely and comfortable, lots of good firewood and lovely horses

Thomas B.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2023

Host was wonderful and set everything up beautifully - great little spot, very relaxing, would strongly recommend!

David K.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2022

clean, quiet, cute, and convenient!

Ahron L.

2 reviews

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· August 2022

So peaceful!

Alison J.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2022

With pets

Hannah little meditation hut was great. There was a nice fire ring too. We loved seeing fireflies and the stars were amazing. Lots of privacy for us and our pups. We found a nice little hike nearby with waterfalls and a swimming hole. Hannah was super accommodating!