Storeytown Cottages - Doaktown, NB
Accommodations/Occupancy: 2, 4, 6 and more.
Accommodation Style: 1 one-bedroom cottage, 2 two-bedroom cottages, 2 three-bedroom cottages and 4 kitchenette suites.
Operating Period: Year-round
Description: Along the beautiful and powerful Miramichi River sits a unique resort-style property that has drawn tourists for decades. Located in Doaktown, New Brunswick amidst the central woodlands in the heart of the province, you'll reconnect with nature at Storeytown Cottages. This popular destination counts numerous cottages of various sizes and kitchenette suites providing choices and experiences to its guests. Each accommodation has its unique character and amenities. The Love Shack (one-bedroom cottage), the Hilltop House(two-bedroom cottage) and The Big Oak (three-bedroom cottage) are outfitted with outdoor hot tubs. For guests of the kitchenette suites, the River Hut and Acorn Lodge have access to a communal hot tub with reservations. This year-round accommodations provider is the perfect setting for daytime activities in nature such as kayaking, snowmobiling, fishing and hunting to mention a few. But all these can be complemented with night stargazing for enthusiasts of any level with the area's dark skies. A large field awaits as you head to the river from the accommodations. Only a few steps away where you'll have access to a panoramic 360-degree view with low horizons. The quality of darkness is an asset as you are a few minutes away from the town.
Astro-strengths: Located in between and about an hour from Fredericton and Miramichi, the only source of light pollution is from the town some distance away. The size of the property offers enough space to set up private observing and/or astrophotography including spectacular Milky Way nightscape photography. You can stargaze from the numerous hot tubs. Especially this year as most meteor showers won't be affected by daytime moons or new moon phases. Or experience the night sky views while sitting with friends or family by the firepit. The peaceful tranquility of Storeytown Cottages will provide that perfect stargazing getaway for couples, families or large groups.
Bortle Zone: Better than 3
Visual Equipment: 10 x 50 Binoculars.
Visual Equipment Rental Cost: Available to guests at no cost.
Perfect for: Beginners to advance astronomers, astrophotography, nightscape and Milky Way photography, couples and nature lovers.
Must-do activity: Enjoy celestial events such as gazing at the Moon or watching meteor showers when they peak from the hot tub.
Booking details:Ktichenette Suites $129/night
The Love Shack (one-bedroom cottage with hot tub) $195/night
The River Hut (two-bedroom cottage) $169/night
The Hilltop House (two-bedroom cottage with hot tub) $215/night
The Acorn Lodge (three-bedroom cottage) $199/night
The Big Oak (three-bedroom cottage with hot tub) $229/night
Storeytown Cottages offers off-season discounts and provides packages year-round. Inquire when booking.
Prices listed are based on double occupancy (2 adults). Additional adults are $20/night & children are $10/night. Children 6 & under are free. Taxes are applicable.
Email ceo@cliffvalleyastronomy.com for booking confirmation and payment. Major credit cards and e-transfers are accepted.
2025 Key Celestial Events:
- March 29 – Rising Partial Solar Eclipse
- June 21 & 22 – Summer Solstice and Venus & Moon conjunction
- June 28 & 29 – Lunar occultation of Mars and Mars & Moon conjunction
- July 16 – Moon, Saturn & Pluto conjunction
- July 20 – Moon & M45 Pleiades conjunction
- July 28 – Moon & Mars conjunction and Delta Aquarids meteor shower (20/hr and Moon at 10%)
- August 11 & 12 – Venus & Jupiter conjunction and Perseids meteor shower (100+/hr and Moon at 83%) and Moon & Saturn conjunction*
- August 31 – Moon and M44 Beehive Cluster conjunction
- September 7 – Total Lunar Eclipse*
- September 8 – Moon, Saturn & Neptune conjunction
- September 12 – Moon and M45 Pleiades conjunction
- September 16 – Moon & Jupiter conjunction
- September 20 – Saturn at opposition
- September 21 – Partial Solar Eclipse (not visible from North America)
- September 23 – Neptune at opposition
- Octoboer 13 – Moon & Jupiter conjunction*
- October 21 – Orionids meteor shower during New Moon*
- November 2 – Moon & Saturn conjunction*
- November 9 – Moon & Saturn conjunction*
- December 7 – Moon & Jupiter conjunction*
- December 26 – Moon & Saturn conjunction*
- December 31 – Moon & M45 Pleiades conjunction*
