Violet Cabin – A Woodland Escape in the Larch Hills
Tucked into the peaceful Larch Hills, just 25 minutes from Salmon Arm and close to wineries, trails, and the scenic Shuswap River, Violet Cabin offers a charming, off-grid retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Located just 10 minutes from the Larch Hills Nordic trail system, it’s the perfect base for skiers, hikers, and those who crave fresh air and forest views. Cozy up by the crackling wood stove after a day of adventure, or unwind in your own private wood-fired sauna surrounded by trees.
A Unique Off-Grid Experience
While Violet Cabin doesn't have electricity or running water, it more than makes up for it with thoughtful comforts:
• Modern propane lighting and appliances
• Clean water in 5-gallon jugs
• Cozy duvets, king-sized bed, and wood heat
This is rustic luxury—where you can disconnect from the noise and reconnect with nature.
Cabin Amenities
• King-sized bed, single bed in loft, double futon in living room
• Quality linens, cozy duvets & extra blankets
• Kitchen with apartment-size propane stove/oven, small fridge/freezer
• All cookware & dishware for up to 5 guests
• Salt, pepper, herbal teas
• French press, stovetop kettle & percolator
• Wood-fired sauna (fee: $30)
• Camp shower
• Private outhouse
• Wood fireplace (firewood included)
• Outdoor fire pit (firewood $20)
• Screened-in covered deck with furnishings
• Books, magazines, board games, puzzles
• Kilometers of onsite walking/snowshoe trails
• Pet-friendly (fee: $25 per pet)
• Smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguisher
What to Bring
• Groceries (including coffee & cooking oil)
• Toiletries
• Slippers, headlamp, and bug spray (in summer)
• Trail shoes or snowshoes (rentals at John’s Ski Shack)
• Cash for our woodland boutique
• Birding app like Merlin Bird ID
Onsite Activities