Our Tiny Cabin Kitchenette in the Wilderness
We’ve been hard at work on our tiny cabin kitchenette for our off-grid cabin in the wilderness, and it’s just about finished! It’s been a blast cooking over a wood stove, but with cooler temperatures on the horizon, we knew it was time to build something more functional for the colder months. In this blog post, we’ll share our journey, from planning to installation, and all the fun adventures along the way!
Table of Contents
- Our plan for the day
- Picking up the siding
- Close Encounter
- Counter Installation
- So happy with it
- Transport plan when you’re on an island
Our plan for the day
We started our day with a few tasks on our list. Our main focus was to install the countertop in the kitchenette and unload the barge carrying our cedar siding for the cabin. Cedar is perfect for both exterior and interior cabin siding due to its rustic appeal and resistance to moisture and insects. We were excited to see how everything would come together!
Picking up the siding
During our trip to Home Depot, we had the pleasure of working with Phil, who went above and beyond to help us. He even took care of some broken pieces we had and made sure everything was well-wrapped for transport. We loaded up the truck with the cedar siding, and started our long journey back to the island.
Close Encounter
On the way back we stopped to let Opal stretch her legs. Turns out Ryan needed to stretch his too. While they were out walking, they heard a young bear calling out to its mother. It was time to get back into the truck!
Counter Installation
Back at the cabin, we moved on to the counter installation. We had to make adjustments to ensure that the countertop fit well and didn’t block any windows. After some careful measuring and cutting, we were ready to see how it looked. The excitement was palpable as we began placing our appliances on the countertop, including a microwave and a toaster oven.
So happy with it
As the countertop came together, we were thrilled with the results. The kitchenette was starting to feel like a real cooking space! We had a small apartment-sized fridge, a microwave, and a lovely toaster oven that would allow us to prepare a variety of meals. Everything was neatly organized, and we could already imagine the delicious dinners we would cook here!
Transport plan when you’re on an island
Living on an island comes with its unique challenges, especially when it comes to transporting materials. We had to devise a plan to pick up our wood paneling. The water was too shallow for the barge to reach the bay, so we docked it at a deep water ramp and Ryan took the boat to the shallow ramp where we could meet the truck carrying the paneling. He then drove the truck back through the bush to meet the barge. He THEN had to take the truck back through the bush to the shallow ramp to retrieve the boat, and pilot it back to the barge. It was a bit of a wild ride, but we managed to get everything back to the cabin successfully!
As we wrap up this phase of our tiny cabin kitchenette in the wilderness, we’re excited about the future and all the adventures that lie ahead. If you’re interested in following our journey, be sure to check out our YouTube channel and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can also browse some of our favorite products on our Favorite Things page and shop our gear on Amazon.
Thank you for joining us on this journey! We can’t wait to share more updates as we continue to create our dream off-grid lifestyle.