{"product_id":"the-cottage-bees-bee-house-esschert-design-large-multi-species-bee-house","title":"The 'Cottage Bees' Bee House | Esschert Design Large Multi-Species Bee House","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eNot every pollinator lives in a hive. The mason bee, the horn-faced bee, the orchard bee — these are solitary creatures, quiet and purposeful, asking only for a suitable place to nest and a garden worth returning to. The \u003cstrong\u003eEsschert Design Garden Sentinel\u003c\/strong\u003e gives them both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCrafted from \u003cstrong\u003enatural pine\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003emetal-topped pitched roof\u003c\/strong\u003e, this large multi-species bee house is as much a garden accent as it is a functional habitat. The varied entrance hole sizes are deliberately chosen — each diameter calibrated to welcome a different species of solitary bee, creating a shared sanctuary for the native pollinators that gardens depend on most. Mount it to a wall or tree with the integrated rear hanger, or set it directly on a level surface for a more grounded garden presence. Either way, it reads as something that belongs — a considered piece that earns its place in the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSolitary bees are among the most effective pollinators in the natural world. They don't swarm, they don't sting aggressively, and they don't require management. They simply need a home. The \u003cstrong\u003eGarden Sentinel\u003c\/strong\u003e provides one — in a form that looks as intentional as the garden it serves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVaried Entrance Hole Sizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple opening diameters are incorporated into the nesting face — each size calibrated to accommodate a different solitary bee species, including mason, horn-faced, and orchard bees. Species-specific sizing improves occupancy rates by matching the physical profile of each bee to its preferred nesting diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePitched Roof with Metal Top:\u003c\/strong\u003e The angled pine roof with metal cap sheds rain and deflects debris away from the nesting openings — protecting the interior chambers from moisture infiltration that can damage eggs, larvae, and cocoons during the nesting season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Mounting Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e An integrated rear hanger allows vertical mounting to a wall, fence, or tree trunk. Two base legs enable freestanding placement on any level surface — offering flexibility in siting without additional hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Pine Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pine body provides a natural, organic aesthetic that integrates seamlessly into garden plantings — and the wood construction creates a thermally stable nesting environment that solitary bees prefer over synthetic materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoutique \u0026amp; Conservation Values\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolitary Bees, Serious Pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mason, horn-faced, and orchard bees are among the most efficient native pollinators in North America — non-aggressive, non-swarming, and capable of pollinating at rates that far exceed the honeybee on a per-individual basis. Providing quality nesting habitat for solitary bees is one of the most accessible and impactful contributions a garden steward can make to local pollinator health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm Meets Function:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Garden Sentinel doesn't ask you to choose between a habitat product and a garden accent. The natural pine construction, pitched roofline, and considered proportions make it as visually appropriate in a curated estate garden as it is ecologically purposeful in a working pollinator habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25\"W x 6\"D x 6\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mason Bee, Horn-Faced Bee, Orchard Bee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pine, Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear hanger for wall\/tree mount, or freestanding on included base legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Esschert Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45813011284047,"sku":"ESD-WA44","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5608\/5583\/files\/ESD-WA44_ACC2_600x500_91418e0e-8457-43de-92b9-7d1d3a202938.jpg?v=1781556509","url":"https:\/\/midwestnestshop.com\/products\/the-cottage-bees-bee-house-esschert-design-large-multi-species-bee-house","provider":"Midwest Nest LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}