I stayed in a 220-square-foot version of Rapunzel's castle that's only $242 a night. See inside the tiny home fit for a princess.
I recently stayed in Rapunzel's Cottage at Charmed Resorts in Canada.
The 220-square-foot tiny home was fit for a princess and I couldn't believe how big it felt.
The circular beds, swing, and beautiful high ceilings were my favorite parts.
My fiancé and I stayed at Rapunzel's Cottage in Charmed Resorts, a collection of about a dozen fairy-tale-inspired tiny homes in Crowsnest Pass, Canada.
The resort, which is about 2 1/2 hours from the Calgary International Airport, has tiny homes themed after beloved characters like Peter Pan, Belle from "Beauty and the Beast," and Rapunzel.
On this trip, we stayed in a whimsical cottage inspired by the famously long-haired princess. Here's what it was like.
Insider paid a media rate of $100 for this tiny-home stay. The full rate was about $242.
On the outside, Rapunzel's Cottage looked absolutely whimsical. Small details, like the braid of hair hanging from the upper tower and the swing in the front yard, stood out.
The first-floor shutters open and close, which I thought was pretty cool.
When I walked inside, I was right in the kitchen area, which doesn't have a sink. I liked the aqua microwave and large, retro-looking fridge.
Nearby, a recycling bin and trash can were tucked under a ladder. Our trash was so tiny, though, that we'd already filled it within an hour of our arrival.
Next to the door, we found a broom, a dustpan, and a few hooks where we could hang our coats.
On the ground floor, there's a queen-size bed with two chairs on either side, which provide extra seating and double as makeshift nightstands.
The first floor also has a small, round bed tucked into a nook. I'm 5-foot-2 and could fit inside, but I think it's better suited for a child.
The first floor also has a decently sized bathroom with a full shower.
The online listing said the space has a "purple sink and toilet." The toilet wasn't purple but the sink was, which was a cute touch.
I climbed a ladder to get to Rapunzel's main turret. It was super sturdy, and I appreciated the extra hand holes and intricate designs on the side.
The second-floor circle bed took my breath away. I'd never seen one like it before, and the area where it sits was filled with sunlight.
I loved the flowers painted over the panels and the small shelf around the circumference of the turret.
I couldn't get over how tall the ceiling is. The wood beams are also arranged in a beautiful pattern.
Even when I was standing on my tiptoes and reaching my arms up, I couldn't touch any of these beams.
I spent most of my time curled up on this bed reading my book. The space's natural light and coziness were unmatched.
Next, I climbed back down and walked across to a different ladder that leads to the other second-floor area.
This area has gorgeous slanted wood ceilings and two twin-size beds on the floor. The lack of bed frames didn't bother me — I figured it would give guests extra headroom.
One of the beds has a small bookshelf above it.
The faux branches connecting the floating shelves were so cool, and I liked how the colorful books looked against the wall.
Every bed on both of the second floors has an outlet beside it. I appreciated that people sleeping on these levels could charge their electronics while they sleep, too.
The other bed on this floor is positioned directly below a beautiful circular window.
The view from this level was great, and I couldn't get over the cathedral-like ceilings and bright wood. The whole house was drenched with sunlight during my stay.
From the second floor, I could see pretty much the entire space except for the queen-size bed below.
Outside, the cottage has a swing. It felt sturdy, and I was glad it wasn't just for kids.
Every cottage on the property has its own wood-fired hot tub, which was quite nice. An employee on the grounds helped us chop wood and start a fire in the heating element. The tub got nice and hot after a few hours.
Overall, Rapunzel's cottage was one of the most beautiful places I've ever stayed. It sleeps six, but at full capacity, I think those in the first-floor circle bed would be getting the short end of the stick.
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