This is our primary home and for a couple more years we will be working full time so availability is limited.  But please reach our, the stars may align.

Our home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher on 1.3 acres in semi rural Central Vancouver Island.  Our place is a home where you can come in, throw off your shoes and just relax.  We are a 15 minute drive to shops, restaurants, grocery stores, a number of local beaches, great hiking, 7 golf courses, 5 minutes to the world famous Goats On the Roof Old Country Market, an hour to Mt. Washington Alpine Resort, an all season mountain destination and a two hour drive to the world famous Pacific Rim National Park with the towns of Tofino and Ucluelet bookending the park.  We are a 2 hour drive to the famous Butchard Gardens in Victoria.  Use our home as a central base while you explore everything the Island has to offer.

The Space

Our home is all one level with a king bed and ensuite in the master bedroom, a queen in 2nd room and a single in 3rd room.  We also have a pull out couch in the den.  We have a crib and highchair for your use if needed. We have a large walk out deck off the kitchen with a BBQ grill, propane fire pit and plenty of seating as well as a hot tub (note: hot tub is closed during summer months unless requested).
Our home, while compact is quite roomy and comfortable.

Guest Access

Our home is a rancher style home so easy access for those with some limited mobility; with 2 steps to enter at each door.  The living room is a step down.

Notes

We have 2 pairs of snow shoes, 2 inflatable paddle boads and 2 mountain bikes available for you to use while here. Do so at your own risk.

Features

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Fridge

WiFi

Bed sheets

Oven

Towels

Washer

TV

Heating

Hair dryer

Microwave

Iron

Dishwasher

Smoke alarms

Clothes dryer

Garden / yard

Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

BBQ

Fire extinguisher

Fireplace

Travel Styles

Weekend

Adventure

Family

Sport and leisure

Relaxing

Village

Mountains

Beach

Water

Skiing

Hiking

Cycling

Golf

Cross-country skiing

House Rules

Suitable for infants under 2

Suitable for children ages 2-12

Pets welcome

No smoking

Allergens

Cat free

Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

Great day trips from our location:
Spend the day on working ship, visiting local ports of call as freight is being delivered.  https://ladyrosemarine.com/

Get underground with a cool tour through the Horne Lake Cave system, even do some repelling into the depths.  https://hornelake.com/

A great day hike in the Alpines of Mt. Washington:  https://strathconapark.org/?ae_global_templates=elementor-7057

Just 10 minutes from our home is the North Island Wildlife Recovery Center.  Observe wild animals/birds are aided in recovery until they are strong enough to be released into the wild again.  If you're lucky, you will be here when the Bald Eagles are released.
https://www.niwra.org/

Getting to my home

Guests can fly into Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and take BC Ferries to Vancouver Island.  We also have both Comox (YQQ) and Nanaimo (YCD) Airports 1 hour from us, or the Victoria International Airport (YYJ) 2.5 hrs south of us.
Public transportation is limited on the Island so a car is needed.  There are numerous car rentals at the airports, or in Nanaimo if coming via BC Ferries.  We can also look at including our vehicle if plans work for all.

Nearest airport

We are 1 hour from both Comox Airport and Nanaimo Airport, 2.5 hours from Victoria Airport.  We are 45 minutes from Departure Bay and Duke Point Ferry Terminals.

Getting Around

There is no public transport in our area so a car is needed.  Can possibly lend out our small 4 door car depending on family size and luggage.

Map of Approximate Location

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Dawn and Brian

Both of us did/do work for our local School District.  Brian, a Commercial Transport Mechanic, is recently retired from the District where he oversaw the running of  the  District Bus Garage. And I, who still has a couple more years to go, oversees the day to day running of the school busses and the Transportation team.  Though we can travel anytime through out the year, we tend to use school holidays for most get aways.  We do like to get away to a hot spot at least once in the winter.  We are both looking forward to starting this wonderful journey.
We both enjoy hiking and nature, historical sites, and quieter locations.  Summer time often finds us packing up our small boat with camping gear and finding a nice spot on the lake to spend a weekend.  Or heading out on the Ocean to do some salmon fishing.