Life at Calm Chaos
Behind the scenes: macaws, garden harvests, curious deer, six character cats, and the everyday magic guests turn into love letters.
Calm Chaos Maple Bay isn’t just a place to sleep — it’s a living, breathing little world on a whimsical micro resort. From garden-to-table dinners made by you on the balcony to the co-host cats or macaws that sometimes greet you on arrival, life here has a rhythm that guests remember long after checkout. Explore the stories, recipes, wildlife encounters, and maker moments that define your unique stay here.
Macaws & Wildlife
Colour, birdsong, and quiet encounters with our wild neighbours
Meet the Macaws: Mango & Friends
Our four spoiled macaws are local celebrities. Guests often call them the highlight of the trip — their morning flights and cheeky personalities find their way into countless love letters.
On property • Most mornings
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Deer at Dawn
From the balcony, it’s common to spot a doe and her fawn passing below. Bring your coffee — the soft light and quiet footsteps are worth the early start.
On property • Sunrise & dusk
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Eagles, Hummingbirds & More
Keep an eye on the treetops for bald eagles circling the bay, and set a sugar feeder for hummingbirds — tiny flashes of colour that delight year‑round.
On property & Maple Bay shoreline
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Garden & Recipes
Raised beds, easy seasonal plates, and balcony dinners at golden hour
Garden‑to‑Table: Tonight’s Simple Harvest
We love fast, flavourful plates: grilled zucchini with lemon and olive oil, herb‑butter potatoes, and parsley‑tossed greens. Most ingredients are steps from your door.
On property • Seasonal
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Sheet Pan: Freashly Grown|Table Enjoyed
Snip rosemary, thyme, mint, and basil to elevate a quick sheet pan creation or a sunset mocktail. We’ll provide a few favourite mixes to get you started.
On property • Help yourself
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Balcony BBQ Ritual
A guest‑favourite: grill, pour something local, and linger while the forest shifts to dusk. Keep an eye out for deer below and stars above.
On property • Golden hour
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Farm Cats
Six cats, six personalities — and plenty of photo ops
Meet the Crew
From the sun‑seeker to the porch supervisor, our cats each have a role. They’re part of the welcome committee — and frequent stars of guest stories.
On property • Most days
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Photo Spots & Gentle Etiquette
They love a good lens. We’ll share the best places for portraits — and how to keep interactions calm and happy for everyone.
On property • Anytime
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Work‑From‑the‑Woods
Fiber speed, dual monitors, deep focus — then hot tub under the stars
The Setup Guests Copy at Home
A proper desk, dual widescreens, ergonomic chair, and blazing Wi‑Fi mean you can take calls and ship work — then step straight into the forest.
On property • Dedicated office
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Focus, Then a Forest Break
We mapped a gentle loop from the door to a lookout point in our private forest. It’s the perfect reset between meetings — and a reason remote workers return.
Trail from the door • 10– 15 min loop
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Maker Moments
Live‑edge projects, small fixes, and the craft behind the scenes
Live‑Edge & Little Fixes
We love turning fallen Douglas fir into something beautiful. Peek at ongoing projects and the craftsmanship that shapes the space.
On property workshop
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Design Details Guests Notice
From custom shelves to solid counters, these small touches create the warmth guests mention in their love letters.
In‑suite • Throughout
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From the Love Letters
Real lines from guests that capture life here
“11/10 stay — pure perfection.”
“Private hot tub every night… and the forest views at breakfast. We didn’t want to leave.”
— Charles • April 2025
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“Deer below the balcony, BBQ at dusk.”
“Perfect for tea in the afternoon and a soak when the stars came out.”
— Joe • June 2025
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