Sequoia Guesthouse

Private and Cozy Guesthouse with breathtaking view of the Qanoubin Valley. Located in the heart of a private natural space having its own fruity gardens, private Cedar forest and its own river. The ambiance is magical! Safe and private estate where you can enjoy the view, the sound of running water along with a bonfire and a BBQ. Expect to be in a natural space (the house is surrounded by trees and gardens), the house has a wood stove and a fireplace. Outside, there is a BBQ, a pizza oven, and a bonfire pit, tables and chairs for dinners and gatherings. The house has open access to a stunning verandah which leads onto the gorgeous gardens with easy access down to the fruit gardens and the river. I'm online and reachable 24/7. Can send assistance within minutes. Detailed manuals and guides are specifically designed to suit guests needs. The house manual contains: - Attractions and recommendations (food & sites, trusted taxi drivers and touristic guides) - House amenities operations and WHAT TO DO in case of emergency - Fireplace and wood stove operation manual - Site seeing and personalized hiking maps for safety and maximum exposure The place is centrally located, close to all important sites: 2 min walk to a supermarket. 5 min walk to the Quadisha Valley Hiking Trail. 10 min walk to the Gibran Khalil Gibran museum. 15 min walk to the village landmarks (Churches, shops, hospital, police station... ) 6 km away from the Cedars of God forest. Hitchhiking is very easy since people are very hospitable. Taxis and buses from/to other cities (Cedars, Ehden... as far as Beirut and Tripoli) are in service all day long. Trusted taxi numbers and hiking guides are mentioned in the house manual copy in the house. NOTES ABOUT GARDEN SHARING & MAINTENANCE: - Please note that the garden around the house has to be maintained and irrigated so expect to find family members gardening sometimes. - The garden is spacious, so the verandah at the end of the garden is sometimes visited by my family. NOTES ABOUT COLD SEASON: The house is equipped with: - A wood burning stove. - Indoor fireplace (Cheminée). - Electric heating blankets for the beds. Wood briquettes are provided for FREE for the wood stove inside the house (as being the main heating source). It will be placed in white bags in front of the entrance door along with fire starter or oil. Firewood for the Fireplace, Pizza oven and Bonfire is sold separately for 15 USD per box - a box (30 kg) will last a whole evening in the fireplace and bonfire, the pizza oven needs 2 boxes. Mainly the months of November, December, January and March will be the coldest. IT IS THE GUEST'S RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP THE PLACE WARM BY LIGHTING AND FEEDING THE FIRE. PLEASE LEAVE THE KITCHEN WINDOW PARTIALLY OPEN (15 cm) WHEN FIRE IS ON TO KEEP THE FIRE VENTILATED.