Reddit mentions of Digital Security Controls PC1832NK 8 ZONE HYBRID CONTROL PANEL EXP TO 32 ZONES LARGE CABINET

You should not formerly winterize the place, but considering formally winterizing the place might be in order. :-) Sorry, I couldn't resist, /u/DeviatedNorm (Rush Fan?)

Deviated has a good point. In addition, if you get an alarm, you can add on various sensors. For instance, low temp sensors, water sensors (for a sump pump, water on the ground etc). Depending on the alarm setup you have, you can have it call or email you, call the cops/fire, etc.

If you're pretty handy, you could install a pretty comprehensive alarm to monitor burglary, fire, temp, water, power. Companies like next alarm can monitor it for you.

If you're going to have some sort of internet access at the place, you could also add a webcam or two inside or out, or even a full DVR. If the cabin is in a visually appealing spot, you can even stare at the webcam while back in the city/burbs and pretend you're away. :-)

Also re:winterizing, getting a small air compressor and blowing out the lines is better than simply opening the highest and lowest points and hoping all the water drains out, but it takes longer. If you have a hydronic heating system, you can change the water in it out with anti-freeze so that you leave the system charged year-round. There are plenty of videos on youtube for each.

DSC 1832, Envisalink (sorry, I said Versalink before which is apparently a product that I just made up). HA configuration here.

Automations are just as easy as config:

notify when armed:
trigger:

• platform: state
  entity_id: alarm_control_panel.dsc_alarm
  state: 'armed_away'
  action:
  <some notification>
  
  notify on alarm
  trigger:
  platform: state
  entity_id: sensor.dsc_alarm_keypad
  to: 'Alarm'
  action:
  <notify>
  
  I use pushbullet, google home and a zwave siren for notification (armed, disarmed, alarm, entry and exit delay). If there's an alarm I use the panel siren, zwave siren, sonos at full blast and flashing Hue lights to simulate the world ending.
  
  Door and motion alarms show up as sensors so you can use those in any automations, even if the alarm isn't armed.
  
  I would be happy to help with any config and automation. I'm not an expert but I got my system up and running. Like I said, it works perfectly, I couldn't be happier.