The Black Box, a superb Scandinavian-style container house made up of two merchandise modules
If you’re used to following our publications, you’ve probably noticed that we really like to show you incredible houses. Whether for sale, rent or self-build, unusual houses are becoming a buoyant real estate market, and it is always interesting to see what is being done around the world, before, perhaps, building your own. … In Khamloops in the province of British Columbia in Canada, is Catherine’s pretty container house. The Black Box welcomes you on the edge of Thompson Lake in a setting nestled in the heart of the Okanagan. Discovery!
Two options for this house…
The Black Box can be rented in whole or in part with a small, perfectly furnished container studio. The house is obviously bigger, but the adjacent studio is already magnificent! The house offers two separate bedrooms and the studio, only one for a couple. Whichever option you choose, you will relax with stunning views and an interior design in the Scandinavian style, soothing and inspiring calm and serenity. The entire house is built with 4 containers, two large models have been glued to each other to form the main house and two small ones have been placed opposite to form the studio… The two spaces are separated by a pretty porch which overcomes both structures.
Inside the Black Box
The interior of the container house has been furnished in the purest Scandinavian style. Minimalist but functional and comfortable, it has a bedroom, a kitchenette, a living room, a bathroom with WC. Settling in this superb house lost in the forest does not mean disconnecting from the world: you can share your incredible photos on Instagram since WiFi is available for free. In the bedroom, there is a Queen Size bed with super comfortable foam mattress topper that will allow you to sleep like babies, in the middle of nature…
To install the dishes, just take a few clothes, the rest is provided to you (linen, magazines, games, television etc.). In season, you can also use the summer kitchen provided by the hosts who live year-round in the “house” part and with whom you will have to make common passage between the two houses… You can also bring your pets, they are welcome in the Black Box!
How much does a night in the Black Box cost?
If your summer travels take you to British Columbia, you can rent this superb container house which is rented for approximately 222€ per night for two people, service charge included. You can rent the “studio” part here on Airbnb ! We have not found the price information for the rental of the container house in its entirety, but you can inquire through the official website blackboxcontainerhome.com.
And here is how the owner of the place, Catherine describes her pretty container house: Welcome to the home of Black Box Containers. Contemporary design with Scandinavian furniture. Large floor to ceiling windows, sliding glass door, covered entry for outdoor dining and entertaining. offering two separate suites, this container home makes for a truly unique and memorable experience. And sincerely, we take her word for it, this house is so pretty!