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Nipigon Bay, Gurney
Sandy shore, two minutes off the Trans-Canada, about an hour and forty-five minutes east of Thunder Bay.
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Cypress Sleeper Barrels
Three cedar sleeper barrels on Nipigon Bay in Gurney, each with a private beachfront sauna.
Gurney, ON
2 nights
$399 + tax / night for two. Extra bed $40 + tax.
Experience highlights
What a stay here actually feels like.
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Three cedar barrels
Drift, Forest, and Wilen. Bubble windows for the lake and the stars.
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A sauna on the beach
Every site has its own beachfront sauna, plus a gazebo, outdoor kitchen, and fire pit.
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Everything but the food
Pots, pans, spices, spring water, towels, and soap are there. Bring clothes, food, and the people you came with.
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Season and rate
30 May to 6 October. $399 plus tax for two. Book on their site.
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The setting
Spaces, views, and surroundings at Cypress Sleeper Barrels.
About
About this getaway
Cypress Sleeper Barrels sits on the sandy shore of Nipigon Bay in Gurney, Ontario, a two-minute drive off the Trans-Canada and about an hour and forty-five minutes east of Thunder Bay. Three cedar sleeper barrels, Drift, Forest, and Wilen, face the lake. Each site has its own lounge gazebo with a sectional and fire pit, a covered outdoor kitchen, a private bathroom with a changing station, and a beachfront sauna. The barrels have bubble windows for the lake and the night sky. There is no shower. Guests rinse with a warm basin heated by the sauna, buckets, and the lake. Towels, toiletries, and eco-friendly soap are provided. Lisa and Tara Carr built the place with family and friends. The barrels come from One-of-a-Kind Creative Woodcrafting on Vancouver Island. A night is $399 plus tax for two. An extra bed is $40 plus tax, for up to four. The season runs from 30 May to 6 October. Check-in is 3 pm. Check-out is 10 am. Book on cypresssleeperbarrels.ca, or write to cypress.sleeper.barrels@gmail.com.
In Terrace Bay, Cypress Sleeper Barrels is most compelling when guests let the property set the pace. Lake Superior barrel sleeper cabins with cedar sauna and dark-sky stargazing. Owner-built north-shore glamping on the Trans-Canada east of Nipigon.
Packages & pricing
Rates and availability from the property's official booking page.
Drift Barrel
$399 + tax / night for two. Extra bed $40 + tax.
Beachfront site. Private gazebo, outdoor kitchen, bathroom, and beachfront sauna. Up to four guests.
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$399 + tax / night for two. Extra bed $40 + tax.
More closed into the forest and cooler. Same private setup as the others.
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Wilen Barrel
$399 + tax / night for two. Extra bed $40 + tax.
More open and sunnier, with a mural by Vik Wilen on the canvas cover. Same private setup.
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Availability notes
- • Owner-operated properties often reply fastest by email.
- • Ask about midweek and shoulder-season openings.
Accommodation
- Barrel Cabin Glamping
Location & travel
- Getting there
- About an hour and forty-five minutes east of Thunder Bay, then two minutes off the Trans-Canada into Gurney. Confirm the last turn with Lisa and Tara before you leave.
Policies
- Minimum stay
- Confirm minimum nights directly with the property.
- Cancellation
- See the official website for current cancellation terms.
- Children
- Family policies vary — confirm with the host.
Contact & book
Reach the retreat directly or reserve online
FAQ
Good to know
Where is Cypress Sleeper Barrels?
On the sandy shore of Nipigon Bay in Gurney, Ontario. Two minutes off the Trans-Canada, about an hour and forty-five minutes east of Thunder Bay. The address published with Superior Country is 1 Nipigon Bay Rd.
What are the three barrels?
Drift sits on the open beach. Forest is more closed into the trees and stays cooler. Wilen is more open, with a canvas mural by Thunder Bay artist Vik Wilen, and gets more sun.
What does a night cost?
$399 plus tax for two people. An extra bed is $40 plus tax, for up to four. Book on cypresssleeperbarrels.ca.
When are you open?
From 30 May to 6 October. Check-in is 3 pm. Check-out is 10 am.
Is there a shower?
No. Each site has a private beachfront sauna, a warm basin heated by the sauna, rinsing buckets, and the lake. Towels and eco-friendly soap are provided.
What if I need to cancel?
Thirty days or more ahead: full refund minus non-refundable booking fees. Fourteen to twenty-nine days: half, minus those fees. Less than seven days: no refund.
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