Overgrown Abandoned House in the Forest Sitting for a Decade With Everything Left Behind!!

The Family Cottage
Abandoned House with everything left behind!!
There is not too much information available about this house or its occupants even though I was able to find some of the former occupants names. I am guessing that it has been abandoned for about 10 years, the floors and the walls are no longer straight and cracks can be seen forming in the corners of some of the rooms. The roof is in very good shape and there is no sign of water intrusion, the home does not have a basement and because of this, it is relatively small with only four main interior rooms two of which are bedrooms. The home sits in the forest and the yard is very overgrown and obviously has not been mowed in many years, it sits there awaiting its likely fait when it meets the wrecking ball.
The family left everything behind when they vacated, including family photos, a yearbook and a baby book from the 50s. There are old VHS tapes in a cupboard, numerous board games, a rod hockey game and even lots of clothes left over. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes and there is even some food leftover, including inside the refrigerator. In a few of the comparison images from 2018 compared to 2021, you can see that some items have gone missing during that period of time, it's a typical story that repeats itself time and time again despite being completely disrespectful to the owners. Fortunately there is no real vandalism other than items being strewn about and rummaged through.
Join me as we explore this Static Space!!
Intro music:
Flatline - Michett
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Other Music:
Outlaw's Farewell (part II) - Reed Mathis
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[@greggaieck4808]

Static spaces this cool overgrown abandoned house in the forest sitting for decade with everything left benind

[@onewomanswhisky]

I'll bet some wonderful summers were spent in this little place! Probably got used on weekends during the cold weather, so it must have been winterized to some degree. That was likely a composting toilet. This reminds me of our friend's cottage, in the family for 70 years, all the old games are still around and get used surprisingly often. When we go up there, we tend to avoid internet and television. Movies are VHS and DVD, no cable. It's like a different world, isn't it? The wee needlepoint birds were beautifully made. Someone put a lot of love into them at the time they were stitched. Odd how everything got left behind.That would be a whole story in itself, if we only knew it! Lighting was just fine. Loving the bloopers 😊 Cheers James! Marian 🇨🇦

[@StaticSpaces]

Yes, it does appear as thought it was used all year round at least part of the time anyway! I still think it could have been a house though too. I thought it may have been a composting toilet but it seemed too small for that. It's definitely a different world, kind of like stepping back in time before the internet! It's a good thing because it forces more social interaction. Thanks for watching and your comment!!

[@Wildflower-ue8qm]

I believe this was actually a families permanent home. If this family had enough money to have a home and a summer home, I would think they could afford a flushing toilet. I believe this was a lower income family who believed in family time. They were animal lovers. And basically did the best they could with what they had.

[@StaticSpaces]

The thing is, i can't imagine using a toilet like that day in and day out, also if you have a working shower, why not hook up a toilet too?

[@Happyland_Motel_Gamer_Cat]

1:29 You look really cozy!!!

[@StaticSpaces]

Haha. Thanks for your comment!!

[@denisesmith2745]

Hi, James!! We love the toy chest. Thinking the house probably looked like that when they lived there. So many people don’t clean or organize. Found that out in our sorority house. Pretty weird taste in decorating ! We loved it and seeing you ! Thank you, James ! Love from the Ft Worth Smith twins

[@StaticSpaces]

I would be surprised if it looked that way when they lived there, it looks to me like someone was likely rummaging through their belongings. I think they were likely very organized seeing those blue Rubbermaid containers and still having a lot of stuff in the closets. They probably just had a lot of stuff in a very small space. Glad you two enjoyed it and thanks for the comment!!

[@fawnfredenburg5361]

Hi James 👋 Wow there is a lot of stuff left behind in this house 😳 This place seen better days 😊 That a weird light fixture 🤩place look small James as well 😇I’m loving this video and thank you again for sharing too 😎You are awesome 😍Great find too 👍✌️🌟

[@StaticSpaces]

Yes, this was a small one indeed but so much to see. Glad you liked it and thanks for the comment!!

[@fawnfredenburg5361]

You are welcome James 😁

[@galvaceci6498]

My heart is filled with sadness, I realize that unforseen circumstances befall us all. Vandalism is ridiculous, why they need to destroy is beyond me. Thank you for sharing.

[@StaticSpaces]

Ya, i mean this one was in pretty good shape considering but i do agree with you. Thanks for the comment!!

[@georgiafloyd1079]

The young today have no respect

[@simonpetrus1981]

I really did enjoy this “static space” . Some take aways from this space are: the tiny bathroom really was small, I don’t know who put a roll of paper towels in the FREEZER but I thought that it was kind of funny to see😁. I also did like the ker plunk game that you found as well. I have that game too and still enjoy playing it today even though the game is quite dated. It’s always fun to see who will get ALL the marbles in that game😁. This was a good explore and l👀king to see you in the next “STATIC SPACE”👍🏻.

[@StaticSpaces]

I don't think i have ever seen a bathroom that small before but I guess it's better than no bathroom! Thanks for the comment!!

[@tanyalarose8907]

I really love those ceramic ducks over the doorway.

[@terrystrahl6006]

I wish I had a cool little cottage like in the woods to get away to sometimes for some quiet time, like you I am not a big Star Wars person .. Interesting good video your videos are the best to watch, keep at it !

[@StaticSpaces]

Thanks a lot Terry!! Yes, it looked like it would have been quaint little place to get away to!

[@athackful]

I wonder if that huge pot with the spout was for boiling drinking water. It's strange how much stuff was there for a cottage. I feel like cottages don't have that much stuff on the walls. As a result, while I was watching, I kept flipping back and forth in my mind as to whether it was a cottage or a full time house. Very cool find. Thanks for the video!

[@StaticSpaces]

Thanks a lot for the comment!! I agree, I'm still not sure if it was a part time résidence or a full on house but i can't imagine having to use that toilet on a daily basis!! It was a small space so that could also explain why there was so much stuff but also a lot of fire wood for the winter, so it's very hard to know for sure.

[@greggaieck4808]

Static spaces in the living room that was a old gas furnace that's cool

[@wendystruble7937]

You were being watched. Someone looking in windows

[@NoahNowhere]

This is a great one James! Nice work!

[@StaticSpaces]

Thanks a lot Noah, really appreciate it!!

[@greggaieck4808]

Static spaces in the living room that was old gas furnace in front of the furnace that was a filltur

[@deaddhianna]

The door harp was pretty cool! They had it mounted on the wall

[@StaticSpaces]

That's what those are called? I wondered about that! Thank you!!

[@gentillydanny]

At one time someone's little get-away spot for peace and relaxation. Has anyone else noticed that every clock has stopped at a different time? Those metal T.V. trays! I haven't seen those since the early 60's. In a place like that I'd watch for Copperheads and other snakes. I noticed that big seafood boiling pot in the kitchen and it's very much like the one I had before Katrina, but mine had the date "1940" impressed into the metal. I think "athackful's" comment was right about being used for drinking water. It looks like they removed the original spigot and replaced it with the lever style. I think it was used for water.

[@StaticSpaces]

Some very good observations there. I think the clocks were stopped at different times because they were probably battery powered. This is in Canada fortunately so i generally don't worry too much about poisonous snakes. Thanks for your comments!!

[@bettybyrd7552]

Do you ever find out anything about the people who abandon these homes? It always makes me sad to see personal family things left behind.

[@StaticSpaces]

Yes i sometimes do, there is a fair bit of information about what happened in the description. Thanks for watching!!

[@Wildflower-ue8qm]

Seeing the Care Bear sheets on the child's bed indicates to me this pad was abandoned sometimes in the 80's. Perhaps in the 90's (only because sheets can last awhile). I feel this was a lower income family who resided there year round. Were very family oriented seeing all the games and movies. Of which, was used as entertainment rather than going out. I love how the animals on the walls, the fish, the ducks were not taxidermy. Obviously, animal lovers. This home may not be filled with what could be considered as antiques, per say. However, it has quit a few vintage items that could bring a fair amount of money at an auction. I love old lower to middle class houses such as this one. So, many items I saw that brought back many groovy memories of the past. Don't worry about the long videos. I very much dislike the explorers who rush through their explores just to get the video out and to rush on to the next destination. It's the quality, not the quantity in my opinion. But, apparently not in the opinion of Explorers with 10 minute videos. Such a shame to miss out on so much because the explorers are in a rush to tape their next abandoned destination which is one of many reasons I really enjoy watching many of your videos. I just found you last week I subscribed, liked, your content. And now watch your videos often. Thank you Only gripe I would have to whine about would be the explorers who walk over family photos. Pick them up. Make the time. And then, leaving the windows and doors opened which were already opened to just further destroy a families palace. When it is very obvious for whatever purpose the family is no longer capable to care for their pad on their own. In most instances, I would assume, anyways. OK, long enough. Thank you for sharing. Great video!!! On to the next one!!!

[@StaticSpaces]

Thank you, glad you enjoy my content!! I try to be s respectful as possible when visiting these places, you never know if the family may return one day. Thanks for the comment!!

[@kelly851]

Seems like elderly couple may have lived there and had grandkids. May have been fun retreat for those kids to visit

[@StaticSpaces]

I think whoever owned this place enjoyed their time there very much. Thanks for the comment!!

[@paulinegulas3565]

A lot of usable things that could get used! It’s ashamed!

[@irenewatts2874]

I like this little house. Now it’s just a freakin mess. It always amazes me why people leave all of their belongings behind. At least take your clothes and a toothbrush with you. Maybe they got evicted and could not get their things. Anyway is was a fun and interesting video. I think all of your videos are interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@StaticSpaces]

These ones are sometimes a mystery. I don't think i ever found much information about this home or the owners, so i would imagine it had to do with a death in the family. Thanks for the comment and glad you like my work!!

[@pennychurch7917]

If those kids didn't have much but they sure had Toys to keep them occupied

[@brian15353]

Something tragic must have happened to that family to abandon this comfortable little house in the country!

[@StaticSpaces]

I'm sure something happened, most people wouldn't just forget about a place like this! Unfortunately i don't know any of the backstory about this one but certainly would be interesting to hear it. Thank you!!

[@donaldclay158]

Cool explore. Wish you would get expiration dates off food products in fridge.abandonment dates are very interesting

[@StaticSpaces]

I usually do but i don't think there was any leftover food at this place. Thanks for the comment!!

[@chickenmcfuggits7985]

I’d be tempted to look into buying the place if it was within a decent distance of town. Looks like a great place to go off grid for a week or so

[@StaticSpaces]

It's not a place that was for sale as far as I know but I am sure whoever owns it will sell it eventually. It looks like it would have been a nice place to relax and unwind at one point in time though! Thanks for watching!

[@jerroldmcley4347]

Is a cool 😎👍 find but it's sad to think of what could have happened to the family

[@StaticSpaces]

Still one of my more memorable explores but yes kind of sad too. Thanks Jerrold!!

[@phylliswood8120]

Why do people do this just abandon house's . I know there is multiple reasons for it it's a shame really . Wish when people go in they wouldn't trash the place . I know not all of them do it but alas there is people who don't show respect . Thanks for sharing this video ❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@StaticSpaces]

Each one of these places gets abandoned for different reasons but these places with everything left behind are few and far between. Most time capsules like this one are caused by a death in the family though. Yes, i don't know why people feel the need to destroy these places, it is extremely disrespectful! Thanks Phyllis!!

[@wendystruble7937]

Did any one see someone looking in the windows?

[@michelleblakeney9079]

It's strange that people would leave so much stuff behind!

[@StaticSpaces]

Usually they do it with the intentions of coming back. That or there is a death in the family and for whatever reason the estate does not get taken care of. It happens more often than you would think. Thanks for the comment!!

[@illburnmyselfforreal]

9:14 definitely clothes in there. Too bad you couldn't look through

[@StaticSpaces]

Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@FrankiesFancy]

It looks to me like a poor little family was living there and someone snitched off the children's protective services and they had to go live with family in order to keep their children. They may come back now and then to get stuff and may have plans to rehab it because children's services won't let them take the kids back to live in that and people just keep coming in and out of it while they're having to live somewhere else. Sad.

[@StaticSpaces]

That's a pretty specific reason behind it being abandoned but I suppose it is possible. Either way, hopefully this one stays free of vandalism. Thanks for the comment!!

[@tracyzoon5805]

What this place makes me think of is Grandpa's vacation house in the woods. My dad had one where he would go a couple times a month every month to go fishing and be with nature and he would take my kids sometimes to when they were little. They are in their 20's now. When he died a year ago he left the house to my son and brother and they struggled mentally with letting it go because dad loved it so much but they did not live near it and would not be using it . Maybe this family also had a hard time selling it for those reasons also. That would explain the older stuff and 1990's kids stuff and newer items. My family sold my dad's cabin because he loved it so much we hated to see it fall into disrepair from noone visiting or enjoying it like this place here.

[@StaticSpaces]

You wouldn't have any trouble selling a property in this area, they go like hot cakes. Thanks for that little story, quite interesting and it's always hard to let things go. Thanks for watching!!

[@frankforrest1597]

Looks like a family weekend getaway place or "camp". Too bad that it's left to vandalism and decay.

[@StaticSpaces]

Yes, it does seem more like a cottage "camp" than a house. I am actually impressed that it has stayed in such good condition, considering how long it has been sitting. Thanks for the comment!!

[@wendystruble7937]

Anyone see someone looking in the windows?he was by the patio doors.

[@sexyshit84]

Finally got around to watch this. A very sad explore. Is this off a major highway. I heard of alot of road noise in the video. That tabletop hockey is in bad shape, the hubby and I are currently looking for one. Weren’t you afraid of any bedbugs when you were “sleeping” on that couch. That wall chime is cool. Close up toothpaste that stuff so good. Leaves a great taste. This place is a time capsule for sure. Another great explore. P.S. not a fan of Star Wars either

[@StaticSpaces]

These sorts of locations are always a bit saddening but they are also the most interesting. Ya that road hockey game was covered in poop along with many other things in that house. Lol Well i haven't had an issue with bed bugs so far but maybe i have been lucky until now! Honestly, i didn't even think of that when I was doing the intro. Thanks Kimmy!!

[@reginaduncan9817]

Maybe hunting camp , or living off the grid.

[@StaticSpaces]

Could be! Thanks for the comment!!

[@illburnmyselfforreal]

12:41 can you look to see what brand of car that Barbie car is?

[@StaticSpaces]

I'm not really sure, I didn't look at it all that closely

[@leslieslife47]

Seems to me these people were off grid. Huge generator, huge pots for making hot water sitting on top of giant stove. Dried goods in fridge. Towels in freezer. Composting toilet. Obviously off grid!

[@StaticSpaces]

Hmm, i don't think so because there was a hydro meter in the mud room. It had been removed so it is possible that at some point they did decide to go off grid. Thanks for the comment!!

[@sharronb2476]

Great video! Thanks for taking us along on another exploration. They sure left a lot of stuff behind. 🤔

[@StaticSpaces]

Ya, seems as though they didn't take anything with them. Thanks for the comment!!

[@colbycrawford8969]

When the first Star Wars movie came out I was in Vancouver with my grandparents and my 12 year old cousin. We wanted to walk to the theater to watch it but my grandparents said no. (We were probably a couple thousand miles from home.) By the time we got back home it wasn’t in the theaters anymore and this was before dvds and even VCRs so I never saw it. I guess I could’ve seen it later but by then I didn’t really care. 😂

[@StaticSpaces]

Hahaha. Thanks for the comment!!

[@greengoodness8427]

On the pillow in the kids room it looks like blood and on the adults bed it looks like it's splattered with blood,or was it animal leavings? I can't really tell.

[@StaticSpaces]

Probably just animal poop, i don't remember seeing any blood at this location. I do remember seeing a lot of mouse poop here. Thanks for the comment!!

[@kilkkiller]

Sega game gear case?

[@StaticSpaces]

Uh ya, I think so. Thanks very much for your comment!!

[@tylerjones2695]

Is this Canada or America

[@StaticSpaces]

Canada. You couldn't tell by my accent eh? Lol

[@tylerjones2695]

@@StaticSpaces yeah I could sort of...that's why I thought it might not be America....very cool abandos in Canada

[@StaticSpaces]

Haha, thanks for the comments!!

[@70applejack]

He showed the Canadian flag.

[@StaticSpaces]

That's a very good point too! Lol Although people could have Canadian flags in the US too.

[@Wildflower-ue8qm]

Why in the HECK do these "LOW LIFERS" find it necessary to go in and trash property that DOES NOT, (AND I EMPHASIZE) DOES NOT belong to them? Where is the respect? Well, obviously nowhere to be found when it comes to these "LOW LIFE THUGS", who go in and destroy and trash property that does not belong to them. It infuriates me. They don't own anything therefore, they have no idea how to respect what isn't theirs. Grrrrr Where IS the respect?????

[@StaticSpaces]

Completely agree!

[@jeffwain]

I would of took that Spinal Tap vhs.

[@jennifercurtis6071]

Music not appropriate. Dislike your intrusion

[@StaticSpaces]

Can you be more specific?