This Little House will provide you with many pleasures, and it will do it with its mere 18 square meters. And you know what? You don't need more. In fact, it's not even worth it. Because the fewer stimuli and possibilities, the more space in your head. You can sleep wonderfully in a large bed with a view of the forest, and when you feel like it, reach for a good book from the library behind you. In the evening, watch the stars, films on the projector or flames crackling in the stove. In the morning? First yoga, and then coffee on the terrace. Simple pleasures. They are intensified by the fact that you will find yourself in a magical, not yet fully discovered land, which is Podlasie. Full of magical villages, houses with colorful shutters, on familiar terms with nature, a little wild, a little homely, a little forgotten. You can walk to the Siemianówka Reservoir, look at the surroundings from the observation tower in Bondary, and ride a bike from the rental shop on the beach to visit the Dunin oak and the Orthodox church in Jałówka. Discover slowly and on a small scale, because the minimalist house that has settled in Ciwoniuki is the essence of slow travel.

I'm waving to you from Ciwoniuk, Podlasie, a forest you'll be gazing at through large windows surrounding a comfortable, spacious bed. Our tiny house is compact, but that hasn't prevented us from creating a comfortable and cozy space. You'll find everything two people longing for a relaxing getaway in nature might need for a few days. We've cleverly combined the bed with a sofa, and opposite it is a woodstove, perfect for winter evenings. A small Podlasie bookcase awaits you, along with a projector perfect for watching movies and a spacious terrace where you can relax surrounded by trees.

The fenced plot is located in a village settlement with scattered developments. It's surrounded by tall birch trees. Next door is another cottage, which I host: "Miło Las Widzęć" (It's Nice to See the Forest). Our plot measures 2,000 m², meaning each cottage has its own 1,000 m² of fenced land. Each cottage also has a separate entrance. The greenery between the cottages ensures privacy for guests.

The cottage is designed for allergy sufferers (except those with pet allergies, as dogs and cats are welcome). It has an air filter and monitoring. Due to its small size, there are few areas or countertops where dust collects. There are no carpets or rugs. Cleaning and laundry products are eco-friendly and natural. We use anti-allergic hand soap from local farmers :)

The kitchen, like the whole house, is small but really functional. You will find a hob, microwave and toaster in it. Coffee lovers, I would like to let you know that you can prepare your favorite drink using a drip coffee maker or a coffee maker. While preparing meals, you can look out the window at the forest, which will make these moments more pleasant. And if you do not feel like cooking, you can visit one of the nearby restaurants.

In the forest, in the land of gentleness, where storks build their nests, bisons live in the wilderness, in picturesque villages there are wooden churches with domes shining in the sun, and houses have colorful shutters, you will find a small house designed for intimate relaxation.

Entertainment here includes:
- morning coffees, dinners and board games on the terrace,
- reading books from the library in front of a huge window,
- cozy evenings warming up by the fireplace,
- lighting evening bonfires and gazing at the stars (light pollution in the sky is exceptionally low here),
- bird watching,
- doing nothing in a hammock or on a deckchair.
The area can be explored on foot, by car or by bike (available for rent on the beach, approx. 8 minutes from the house). And closer or further away are:
- Siemianówka Reservoir, the fourth largest artificial reservoir in Poland - you can go to the beaches: Bondary-Rudnia or Stary Dwór and take advantage of numerous sports attractions (climbing wall, volleyball and basketball courts, tennis courts),
- Białowieża Forest, and in it: the Bison Show Reserve, the Palace Park with a viewing tower or the Kosy Most wilderness,
- a blueberry plantation in the village of Juszkowy Gród (if the owners are not very nice, there is a self-service stall) approx. 2 km from the house, look for the "Borówkowy Juszkowy" sign by the road, you can look at the horses next door,
- the village of Narewka, where you can see traditional Podlasie houses, an Orthodox church, an old church and a Jewish cemetery, as well as rent kayaks and go rafting down the picturesque and wild valley of the river of the same name as the village,
- Narew, which you can flow down,
- The Dunin Oak, European Tree of the Year 2022 - a 400-year-old natural monument that is a remnant of the Ladzka Forest - it is worth visiting because there is a risk that it will fall in half,
- The Land of Open Shutters, officially covering three towns: Trześcianka, Puchły and Soce, but to admire the decorations of wooden cottages it is also worth visiting: Ciełuszki, Pawłów, Kaniuk, Ryboł, Plosek, because this magical land leading in the footsteps of traditional Podlasie architecture stretches over many tiny Podlasie villages,
- The skete in Odrynki, i.e. an Orthodox hermitage founded by Archimandrite Gabriel in the marshes, among the floodplains of the Narew River basin - an 800-meter footbridge leads to it,
- Krynki, i.e. the eastern border of the European Union, once a Jewish town full of life - it is worth dropping in for a leisurely tour, a sip of the local water (supposedly healing) and looking at the largest roundabout in Poland (with 12 branches!) and the second largest in the world (only in Paris is larger),
- Tykocin on the Narew River with a royal castle,
- Tatar villages: Kruszyniany and Bohoniki (to look at mosques and miziary (cemeteries) and taste traditional dishes – kolduny and pierekaczewnik),
- Knyszyńska Forest to explore on foot, by bike, with poles and running,
- ethnographic museum in Sanniki,
- Zbigniew Falkowski's sculpture gallery in Ozierany Małe,
- Supraśl, where you can go to a performance by the Wierszalin Theatre, visit the monastery, drop by the museums: Printing and Papermaking Art and Icons (located in the Archimandrites' Palace from the mid-18th century). 17th century) and see the Buchholtz Palace (it can be visited during the holidays).
Local bicycle routes:
- Podlasie Stork Trail, 412 km long, which starts in the center of Białowieża and reaches Stańczyki (marked in red),
- Orthodox Temples Trail, 176 km long (marked in yellow),
- Podlasie Cultural Trail "Tree and Sacrum", just over 182 km long.

There are no attractions for children here, the cottage was built with couples in mind. However, there is nothing to stop a single parent from settling in here for a weekend with their child, as long as the space and conditions suit you.

If you want to work, there is a possibility. You can sit on the couch at a small table or, if that doesn't bother you, spread out on the bed with your laptop and look at the soothing forest. The Internet is not fiber optic, but it is enough to handle everyday tasks,