Tent
Van
Roof Top Tent
Residential woods in which I live in my tiny house.
- The forest is a very fragile place. Unlike a lawn which is meant to be stepped on, the native plants do not survive under our shoes. Trees take many years to grow and it only takes one step to destroy them. Please watch your steps carefully so that saplings can grow into trees and I can continue sharing this lovely environment.
- Nudity is allowed anywhere that is not in plain sight of the neighbors.
- Pets are welcome but they must be kept away from the roads and the neighbors (there is no front/rear fence).
- A lot of birds sing during the day, there are some squirrels living here as well, a few frogs in some of the ponds, once in a while wild pigs will roam around, and I've met a hedgehog at night once. Please respect their space (and the neighbors): no loudspeaker, no littering, no loud noises after 10 p.m.
- I am not always home and my schedule changes often so I cannot guarantee that we will meet (Let me know if it's important to you.)
- It's rather quiet (besides the birds' songs) but there is a train track in the back which runs about twice per hour during the day (less often during the weekend).
Don't forget to read the rules below; most importantly be respectful to the neighbors and leave no trace.
Some of the species I share this space with include (but are not limited to) the following:
Birds:
* Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus, 📷)
* Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)
* European robin (Erithacus rubecula)
* Eurasian jay (Garrulus glandarius)
* Great tit (Parus major)
* Eurasian magpie (Pica pica)
* Eurasian nuthatch (Sitta europaea)
* Common blackbird (Turdus merula)
Amphibians:
* Alpine newt (Ichthyosaura alpestris)
* Green frog (Pelophylax kl. esculentus)
* Grass frog (Rana temporaria)
Trees and shrubs:
* Sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus)
* European hornbeam (Carpinus betelus)
* Common hazel (Corylus avellana)
* European oak (Quercus robur)
* Norway spruce (Picea abies)
* Eurasian aspen (Populus tremula)
* Sweet cherry (Prunus avium)
* Cherry laurel (Prunus lauracerasus)
* Small-leaved lime (Tilia cordata)
Trees and shrubs (planted):
* Nordmann fir (Abies nordmanniana, 2)
* Japanese maple (Acer palmatum, 2)
* Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo, 2)
* Common box (Buxus sempervirens, 1-2)
* Franchet's cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii, 1)
* Ebbing's silverberry (Elaeagnus ebbingei, 1)
* Cider gum (Eucalyptus gunnii, 1)
* European beech (Fagus sylvatica, 5)
* Fig (Ficus carica, 1)
* Leucothoe (unknown species)
* Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora, 1)
* Apple (Malus domestica, 2)
* Photinia (unknown species)
* Blue spruce (Picea pungens, 📷, 1)
* Sitka spruce (Picea Sitchensis, 9)
* Austrian pine (Pinus nigra, 1)
* Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster, 2)
* Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris, 📷, 2)
* Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii, 3)
* Himalayan pine (Pinus wallichiana, 📷, 4)
* Plum (Prunus domestica, 3)
* Peach (Prunus persica, 2)
* Common pear (Pyrus communis, 3)
* Nashi pear (Pyrus pyrifolia, 1)
* Babylon willow (Salix babylonica, 1)
* Goat willow (Salix caprea, 2)
* Northern white-cedar (Thuja occidentalis, 2)
* Western redcedar (Thuja plicata, 1)
Other plants:
* Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata)
* Wood anemone (Anemonoides nemorosa)
* Farewell to spring (Clarkia amoena)
* Woodland strawberry (Fragaria vesca)
* Wood spurge (Euphorbia amygdaloides)
* Sticky willy (Galium aparine)
* Common ivy (Hedera helix)
* Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta, 📷)
* Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus)
Other plants (planted)
* Hardy kiwi (Actinidia arguta)
* Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium)
* Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa)
* Red raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
* Northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum)
Mammals:
* Dog (Canis familiaris)
* European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)
* Cat (Felis catus)
* Human (Homo sapiens)
* Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris, 📷)
* Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
Other animals:
* Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris)
* European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
* Mullein moth (Cucullia verbasci)
* Multicoloured asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis)
* Leopard slug (Limax maximus)
* Common earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris)
* Indianmeal moth (Plodia interpunctella)
Mushrooms:
* Bolbitius (unknown species, possibly titubans)
* Cyanosporus (unknown species, possibly caesius)
* Parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera, 📷)
You are welcome to plant additional plants so long as they don't have thorns. Let me know if you identify any I've missed.
Hippies, outdoor adventurers, tree huggers, nature lovers
Drinking water
Hot water
Dishwashing sink
Electric kettle
Fire bowl
Decorative lights
4.25 (8 reviews)
Acceptance rate: 90%
Response time: fast
Happy camper
Fondry des Chiens is beautiful
There is a nearby market every day except Mondays (ask). Spar Mariembourg is the closest grocery store (6 minutes), they have some local products and they are attached to VracStore (bio).
Brasserie des Fagnes (local brewery and good restaurant)
Birds
Orchard
Forest
Lake
Forest
Mesa or canyon
Hiking
Cycling
Wine or beer tasting
Waste separation
Self-grown food
Food products from locals in the region
Solar panels
Organic cleaning products
Water-saving measures
Tiny house, constructed wetland is a work-in-progress, dry toilets, minimal waste.
Guests who cancel at least 3 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). Otherwise they will not be refunded.
Noise: 🔇
Be respectful of the neighbors. No loudspeaker; if you can't enjoy the sound of birds (and let them live in peace) then this space is not for you. No loud noise after 10 p.m. (including wood cutting; plan ahead). Keep your pets on the property. A noise complaint from the neighbors will result in your eviction.
Fire:
Fire pits are not allowed anywhere and fires in general are only allowed close to the house by law. (In dry weather periods they may be forbidden altogether.) I have a fire bowl that is usually available upon request. You can move it up to 15 meters from the house. Make sure there is nothing flammable near the fire bowl (remove dead leaves, sticks, ...). Never leave the fire unattended; always keep a full watering can near the fire bowl and use it to extinguish the fire completely (!) when you leave. You can gather dead wood on the ground but it's may not be dry enough to start a fire and you must cut it so that it fits safely within the fire bowl. Do not burn your non-biodegradable garbage (it's hard to clean off the fire bowl and I can't compost the ashes). You are of course always welcome around the fire when I light it up.
Nudity:
Nudism is allowed as long as you are far enough in the back where the neighbors don't have to see you. ( I am usually nude whenever it is warm enough.)
Please send me an approximate time of arrival when you know it.
Most importantly: leave no trace! That means leave the space at least as nice as you found it.
- Minimize your impact on the local plants: avoid stepping on young trees and putting your tent on plant life, use hammocks with tree-friendly straps only (min. 2 cm wide; no ropes)
- Use only biodegradable toilet paper (ie plain, not scented). Likewise if using the outdoor shower use only biodegradable soap/shampoo.
- Don't leave any non-biodegradable garbage.
Pets allowed: yes
There is no fence and three ducks live here freely
Check-in between:
12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Check-out between:
6:00 am–4:00 pm
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