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Filipino-owned log home among Canada's 'Most Wishlisted Cabins'

A log cabin co-owned by a former Filipino caregiver in Toronto is named by AirBnB as among the 'Most Wishlishted Cabins' in Canada.

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<div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/os5sng1k7Pk?&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>A log cabin co-owned by a Filipino-Canadian has become a destination for travelers looking for a winter adventure and an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.“Mansfield Log Haus” is found in Ontario and is just an hour and a half from Toronto. The cabin is jointly owned by Elaine Knaus and her husband, Markus.It offers two guests rooms: one with Swiss-inspired decor, and the other, with Filipino influence - both a reflection of Elaine and Markus&#x27;s cultural backgrounds.Elaine and Markus bought two hectares of land in Mansfield in 2020 to build their dream log home, which would serve as their retirement residence and family business.Situated near a ski resort and surrounded by hiking trails, the couple took on every aspect of constructing their custom-built log home.&quot;We designed this house according to Feng Shui,&quot; said Knaus. &quot;We mixed some of the Filipino superstitious beliefs.&quot;Mansfield Loghaus is available for short-term rentals.Elaine and Markus said that despite the lack of formal education in hospitality management, they provide quality customer service to their guests because of their personal experiences.&quot;Our guests will always notice that the way I serve breakfast,&quot; Knaus added. &quot;I am very particular. I want to make sure everything is clean.&quot;Their hard work paid off last year when Mansfield Loghaus’ Swiss-inspired room listing was featured by AirBnb as one of &quot;Most Wishlisted Homes&quot; across Canada for the cabins category.&quot;Our reviews are always five stars from our guests. We must be doing something right,&quot; Knaus added.But her path to becoming a successful business owner was not easy and was paved with sacrifice and resilience.Knaus left her two children behind in the Philippines for Canada as a caregiver in 1992, in order to give them a brighter future.It was here that she met Markus, with whom she shared her dream of achieving success in canada.Now, aside from their business and full-time jobs, the couple are enjoying their time taking care of their grandchildren.&quot;You have to live better,&quot; said Knaus. &quot;You left the country to start a new life in a different country. You need to have patience. You need to have your determination. Canada has good opportunities if you work hard.&quot;

A log cabin co-owned by a former Filipino caregiver in Toronto is named by AirBnB as among the 'Most Wishlishted Cabins' in Canada.

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Filipino-owned log home among Canada's 'Most Wishlisted Cabins'

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Jocelyn Reyes Sambilay | TFC News Toronto

Published Feb 13, 2024 07:52 PM PHT

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