Stocking your cabin

Checklists for all the bits and pieces to make your rustic lodge living a breeze

Your getaway experience should be no hassle to get to and comfortable to arrive at. A little work up front will go a long way to making your life easier.

We've learned from experience how important it is to be able to leave town without a lot of preparation, to arrive and enjoy the sunset over a relaxed meal, and then crawl into bed with no worries. We're know we're all set and everything is in place for a relaxing weekend or vacation ahead.

The rustic kitchen pantry
Ideally, if your pantry is well stocked with all your staples, all you need to bring with you is fresh food or special items for specific recipes. We've provided a checklist to help with your planning. More...

The rustic bathroom
I keep a complete set of toiletries and a stocked medicine cabinet at our lodge. I even keep a basket of hotel toiletries for guests that I've collected on my business travels. Here's a basic checklist you can use to outfit your rustic bathroom. More...

The cabin linen closet
We keep bed linens, towels, beach towels, kitchen towels, and more on hand. It helps that we have a washer and dryer so we're never hauling linens back and forth. Here's a basic list to work from. More...

The cabin clothes closet
I keep a set of "country clothes" at the lodge so I can leave without even packing my toothbrush or underwear! What are the basics you need? More...

The tool box
Depending on your skill and your interest level you may have a tool box or you may have a complete workshop. This list provides you with an overview of the basics you must have for simple maintenance inside and out. More...

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