Our forest lodgings
Our lodgings are designed to offer a perfect balance between comfort and a connection to nature, achieved through a minimalist approach to amenities. Our tiny house, mini-chalets, and yurts are ideal for a nature retreat . Whether you wish to participate in activities or not, you will find tranquility day and night at Aux Cinq Sens, for a soothing and deeply restorative stay.
You will find various types of unique lodgings accommodations in a crescendo of comfort, tailored to your desires for your stay. First, with our yurts, which are magnificent ready-to-camp options, our mini-chalet du Chevreuil offering a few more amenities, and our tiny houses Yarha and Yahndawa, which have autonomous solar electricity near the stream. There is also the tiny house Ehta, with full electricity and the possibility of wifi for remote work, and finally our studio La Retraite for a one-night stay.
Tiny House spacious and cozy
Yarha 〜 forest
Our latest tiny house Yarha, which means "forest » in Wendat. An eco-responsible lodging made entirely of wood, 30'x10' (feet), energy self-sufficient with solar panels, and located about thirty steps from our magnificent stream. A spacious tiny house with a forest view, featuring a full kitchen with refrigerator, a mezzanine bedroom, and a living room with a wood stove. With its large terrace among the trees, it is the ideal place to recharge, reconnect as a couple or with friends, and spend memorable time immersed in nature, rediscovering the tranquility of the forest!
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➤ 360° Virtual Tour
➤ Capacity 1 to 4 people
➤ Wood-burning stove
➤ 1 queen bed, 1 double futon
➤ With pillows without sheets, pillowcases, and blankets
➤ Equipped kitchen with refrigerator and 4-burner propane cooktop
➤ Solar electricity max 150W for outlets (yes: computer, phone, cpap | no: hair dryer, coffee maker, kettle)
➤ Running water 3 seasons (except winter)
➤ Drinking water in jug
➤ Heating with wood stove and propane for winter (safe with chimney) -
➤ A ladder is required to reach the bed in the mezzanine
➤ Self-service refill for the drinking water jug
➤ Located in the forest in the stream area
➤ No outdoor or trail lighting (dark sky preserve)
➤ Accessible by vehicle from May to October with adjacent parking
➤ In winter, the accommodationlodging is a 15-minute walk from the welcome parking lot, and luggage must be carried independently in a backpack. A luggage transport service is available as an option. -
➤ Composting toilet (urine only) in the lodging, clean eco-friendly dry toilet 2 min away.
Common area a few minutes away on foot
➤ 360° virtual tour of the common area
➤ Hot rainwater shower from May to October, at reception in winter
➤ Ecological dry toilet
➤ Outdoor fire pit with wood
➤ Picnic table under shelter
➤ Bins for trash/recycling/compostIncluded on site
➤ The audio experience “Encounter with the Spirit of the Forest” lasting 30 to 40 min.
➤ Small network of hiking trails about 2km
➤ Platform for relaxation and swimming in the stream
➤ Hammocks and benches by the stream
➤ The Ontara space with covered balcony and lake view
➤ Open area near reception for stargazing
➤ Personalized advice: hiking and activity suggestions, brochures, maps, etc.Optional on site
➤ Infrared sauna in our four-season passive solar greenhouse (private hourly rental)
➤ Activities on site outdoors and in dedicated spaces such as the Ontara eco-chalet or the tipi
➤ Shop for Indigenous crafts, regional products, and works by local artists
➤ Convenience food: delicious dehydrated meals, cereals, soy milk, coffee, etc.
Tiny House intimate near the stream
Yahndawa 〜 stream
A self-contained tiny house, called Yahndawa, which means “river, flow, stream” in Wendat. A fully equipped lodging measuring 25'x8' (feet), energy self-sufficient with solar panels. Located in the forest in the beautiful stream area, it has a full kitchen with refrigerator, a bedroom with a double bed, and a wood stove in the living space. From the covered terrace, you can see the stream, observe the wildlife it attracts, and listen to all the sounds of the forest. An exceptional place to settle in, clear your mind, and experience a true communion with nature!
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➤ 360° Virtual Tour
➤ Capacity 1 to 2 people
➤ Possibility of a 3rd person
➤ Wood stove fireplace
➤ 1 double bed downstairs
➤ 1 additional double bed on the mezzanine (ladder to climb and low ceiling)
➤ With pillows without sheets, pillowcases, and blankets
➤ Equipped kitchen with refrigerator and 2-burner propane cooktop
➤ Max 100W solar electricity for outlets (yes: computer, phone, cpap | no: hair dryer, coffee maker, kettle)
➤ No running water
➤ Drinking water in a jug
➤ Heating with wood stove -
➤ A few steps are required to enter thelodging
➤ Self-service refill for water jugs
➤ Located in the forest in the stream area
➤ No outdoor or trail lighting (dark sky preserve)
➤ Accessible by vehicle from May to October with adjacent parking
➤ In winter, thelodging is a 15-minute walk from the welcome parking lot, and luggage must be carried in a backpack independently. A luggage transport service is available as an option. -
➤ Composting toilet (urine only) in the lodging, clean eco-friendly dry toilet 2 min away.
Common area less than a minute away on foot
➤ 360° virtual tour of the common area
➤ Hot rainwater shower from May to October, at reception in winter
➤ Eco-friendly dry toilet
➤ Outdoor fireplace with firewood
➤ Picnic table under shelter
➤ Bins for trash/recycling/compostIncluded on site
➤ The audio experience “Encounter with the Spirit of the Forest” lasting 30 to 40 min.
➤ Small network of hiking trails about 2km
➤ Platform for relaxation and swimming in the stream
➤ Hammocks and benches by the stream
➤ The Ontara space with covered balcony and lake view
➤ Open area near reception for stargazing
➤ Personalized advice: hiking and activity suggestions, brochures, maps, etc.Optional on site
➤ Infrared sauna in our four-season passive solar greenhouse (private hourly rental)
➤ Activities on site outdoors and in dedicated spaces such as the Ontara eco-chalet or the tipi
➤ Shop for Indigenous crafts, regional products, and works by local artists
➤ Convenience food: delicious dehydrated meals, cereals, soy milk, coffee, etc.
Tiny House charming and functional
Ehta 〜 field
Our tiny house with an Indigenous theme, Ehta, meaning "field, expanse, cultivation » in Wendat. A 30'x7' (feet) building with electricity at the edge of the woods, decorated with traditional objects from Quebec's First Nations, our mini-museum! Treat yourself to this charming spot to settle in and recharge in nature. This lodging includes a full kitchen with refrigerator, a living room with wood stove, and a cozy sleeping area in the mezzanine. This lodging is often used for remote work, as high-speed wifi is available. Located at the edge of the field, it offers a superb view of the starry vault, allowing you to admire the East and South where the planets and moon move across the pure sky of our region!
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➤ 360° virtual tour
➤ Capacity 1 to 2 people
➤ Wood-burning stove
➤ 1 double bed
➤ Pillows provided without sheets, pillowcases, and blankets
➤ Equipped kitchen with refrigerator and 4-burner propane cooktop
➤ Hydro-Québec grid electricity (standard)
➤ No running water
➤ Drinking water in jugs
➤ Heating with wood-burning stove -
➤ You need to climb a ladder to get to the bed in the mezzanine
➤ Self-service refill for the drinking water jug
➤ Located at the edge of the meadow, at the forest's edge
➤ No lights outside or on the trails (dark sky preserve)
➤ Parking and reception a 1-minute walk away
➤ View of the field, pond, greenhouse, and reception in the distance -
➤ Composting toilet (urine only) in the lodging, clean eco-friendly dry toilet a 2-minute walk away
Common area a few minutes' walk away
➤ 360° virtual tour of the common area
➤ Hot rainwater shower from May to October, at reception in winter
➤ 360° virtual tour of the shower
➤ Ecological dry toilet
➤ Outdoor fire pit with wood
➤ Picnic table
➤ Wastewater pit for dishwater (mandatory)Included on site
➤ The audio experience “Encounter with the Spirit of the Forest” lasting 30 to 40 min.
➤ Small network of hiking trails about 2km
➤ Platform for relaxation and swimming in the stream
➤ Hammocks and benches by the stream
➤ The Ontara space with covered balcony and lake view
➤ Open area near reception for stargazing
➤ Personalized advice: hiking and activity suggestions, brochures, maps, etc.Optional on site
➤ Infrared sauna in our four-season passive solar greenhouse (private hourly rental)
➤ Activities on site outdoors and in dedicated spaces such as the Ontara eco-chalet or the tipi
➤ Shop for Indigenous crafts, regional products, and works by local artists
➤ Convenience food: delicious dehydrated meals, cereals, soy milk, coffee, etc.
Serene and soothing mini-chalet
The Deer 〜 Peaceful
Wonderful little haven of peace for 1 to 2 people, without electricity or running water, nestled in the heart of a mixed forest bordered by a stream. This all-wood 18'x12' (feet) space without electricity, with a double bed and kitchenette, has everything needed for a back-to-basics stay in nature's embrace. This mini-chalet in the forest is located in the stream area, an exceptionally preserved place. An lodging particularly appreciated by outdoor and nature enthusiasts. A place to reconnect with the essentials and find yourself alone or as a couple for an experience where you can understand the adage that says « less is more » !
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➤ 360° Virtual Tour
➤ Capacity 1 to 2 people
➤ 1 double bed
➤ With pillows without sheets, pillowcases, and blankets
➤ 4-burner propane stove
➤ No electricity or running water
➤ Battery-powered ambient LED lighting
➤ Drinking water in a jug
➤ Safe propane heating with chimney -
➤ Self-service water jug refill
➤ Located in the forest in the stream area
➤ No outdoor or trail lighting (dark sky preserve)
➤ Accessible by vehicle from May to October with adjacent parking
➤ In winter, thelodging is a 15-minute walk from the welcome parking lot, and luggage must be carried in a backpack independently. A luggage transport service is available as an option. -
➤ Composting toilet (urine only) in the lodging, clean eco-friendly dry toilet 2 min away.
Common area a few minutes' walk away
➤ 360° virtual tour of the common area
➤ Hot rainwater shower from May to October, at reception in winter
➤ Ecological dry toilet
➤ Outdoor fire pit with wood
➤ Picnic table under shelter
➤ Greywater pit for dishwater (mandatory)
➤ Bins for trash/recycling/compostIncluded on site
➤ The audio experience “Encounter with the Spirit of the Forest” lasting 30 to 40 min.
➤ Small network of hiking trails about 2km
➤ Platform for relaxation and swimming in the stream
➤ Hammocks and benches by the stream
➤ The Ontara space with covered balcony and lake view
➤ Open area near reception for stargazing
➤ Personalized advice: hiking and activity suggestions, brochures, maps, etc.Optional on site
➤ Infrared sauna in our four-season passive solar greenhouse (private hourly rental)
➤ Activities on site outdoors and in dedicated spaces such as the Ontara eco-chalet or the tipi
➤ Shop for Indigenous crafts, regional products, and works by local artists
➤ Convenience food: delicious dehydrated meals, cereals, soy milk, coffee, etc.
Cozy and traditional yurts
Four yurts 〜 authentic
A traditional Central Asian tent still used today in Mongolia, the yurt is called ger , which means « home » in Mongolian. First appearing around 2,000 years ago, it is very well designed with its central fire, allowing one to live in it in all seasons. Our yurts, without electricity or running water, are perfect furnished, insulated ready-to-camp units, with a slow-combustion stove, a kitchenette, and ambient LED lighting. It is a quiet place, perfect for settling in and rediscovering the essence of our connection with nature, which is good for the soul and the body. These were the first lodgings on the site, named after the five senses: Smell, Taste, Touch, Hearing, and Sight. The last one is now an observation and communion-with-nature platform, available to all. Each yurt invites you to discover the sense it is named after through various objects placed at your disposal (description on the reservation page).
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➤ 360° Virtual Tour
➤ Touch and Taste yurt capacity: 1 to 4 people, 2 queen futon beds
➤ Smell and Hear yurt capacity: 1 to 3 people, 1 queen futon bed, 1 futon in closed position
➤ With pillows without sheets, pillowcases, and blankets
➤ Kitchenette with 2-burner propane stove
➤ Slow-combustion wood stove
➤ No electricity or running water
➤ Drinking water in jug
➤ Battery-powered ambient LED lighting -
➤ Self-service water jug refill station
➤ Located in the forest, with no outdoor or trail lighting (dark sky preserve)
➤ Accessible in 5 to 7 minutes on foot via maintained but uneven trails (with roots and rocks)
➤ In winter, access trails are cleared of snow (boots required) -
➤ Clean ecological dry toilet a 1-minute walk away
Common area a few minutes' walk away
➤ 360° virtual tour of the common area
➤ Hot rainwater shower from May to October, at the reception in winter
➤ 360° virtual tour of the shower
➤ Ecological dry toilet
➤ Outdoor fireplace with wood
➤ Picnic table
➤ Shared refrigerator (rental option)
➤ Greywater sink for dishwater (mandatory)Included on site
➤ The audio experience “Encounter with the Spirit of the Forest” lasting 30 to 40 min.
➤ Small network of hiking trails about 2km
➤ Platform for relaxation and swimming in the stream
➤ Hammocks and benches by the stream
➤ The Ontara space with covered balcony and lake view
➤ Open area near reception for stargazing
➤ Personalized advice: hiking and activity suggestions, brochures, maps, etc.Optional on site
➤ Infrared sauna in our four-season passive solar greenhouse (private hourly rental)
➤ Activities on site outdoors and in dedicated spaces such as the Ontara eco-chalet or the tipi
➤ Shop for Indigenous crafts, regional products, and works by local artists
➤ Convenience food: delicious dehydrated meals, cereals, soy milk, coffee, etc.
Soothing studio for an overnight stay
Studio La Retraite 〜 passing through
A lodging for a quiet and comfortable overnight stay in a rural setting. A peaceful haven with views of the garden, the solar greenhouse, and the tipi. A place where it feels good to rest, with access to the trails, stream, and site facilities. This authentic and cozy room, for one or two people, features a queen bed, rocking chair, small desk, and a full adjoining kitchen with direct access. The bathroom with shower is private between 8 PM and 8 AM but shared with other guests on the site during the day.
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➤ 360° Virtual Tour
➤ Capacity 1 to 2 people
➤ Includes pillows, sheets, pillowcases, and blankets
➤ Full kitchen with accessories and dishes
➤ Full bathroom with winter shower, private from 8 PM to 8 AM, shared during the day. In summer, a beautiful hot rainwater shower is located a 2-minute walk away. -
➤ Located at the reception
➤ Accessible in 1 minute on foot from the parking lot
➤ Outdoor steps to reach the reception -
➤ Adjacent toilet (see features)
➤ Adjacent shower in winter (see features)Common area a few minutes' walk away
➤ 360° virtual tour of the common area
➤ Hot rainwater shower from May to October, at reception in winter
➤ 360° virtual tour of the shower
➤ Ecological dry toilet
➤ Outdoor fireplace with wood
➤ Picnic tableIncluded on site
➤ The audio experience “Encounter with the Spirit of the Forest” lasting 30 to 40 min.
➤ Small network of hiking trails about 2km
➤ Platform for relaxation and swimming in the stream
➤ Hammocks and benches by the stream
➤ The Ontara space with covered balcony and lake view
➤ Open area near reception for stargazing
➤ Personalized advice: hiking and activity suggestions, brochures, maps, etc.Optional on site
➤ Infrared sauna in our four-season passive solar greenhouse (private hourly rental)
➤ Activities on site outdoors and in dedicated spaces such as the Ontara eco-chalet or the tipi
➤ Shop for Indigenous crafts, regional products, and works by local artists
➤ Convenience food: delicious dehydrated meals, cereals, soy milk, coffee, etc.
