Places to stay near North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre

Cob Cottage

Channel the pursuit of pause in this one-of-a-kind earth house. The cozy retreat was hand-sculpted using local and sustainable natural materials, and features a central living space with cantilevered slab stairs leading to the loft bedroom. Guests have access to the entire cottage and surrounding property. We live in the neighbouring house, and are happy to give advice or answer questions to help you make the most of your stay. The neighborhood is quite rural and mostly agricultural with several farms and a small private vineyard. The home is a 10 minute walk from the beach and a 20 minute walk from a family grocery and deli specializing in local organic produce. Mayne Island has a small community bus. Times and routes are limited, particularly in the winter. It will stop at the driveway. We also have an official hitch hiking system with signed Car Stops where you can wait for a ride. Usually you don't have to wait long. We are happy to offer pickup and drop off at the ferry dock as a courtesy to encourage car-free travellers, on days when the community bus is not running. Please let us know ahead of time that you'll be coming without your own transportation, and we will make sure that either we or the community bus (which will drop you off at our driveway) are there to meet you when your ferry arrives. The BC Ferries terminals near Victoria and Vancouver are easily reachable via public transit from their respective airports and downtowns.

Hillside Oasis w/view 1bdr, wood stove

Welcome to our Hillside Oasis! Enjoy your own private spacious coach house with an unbelievable view. One bedroom, one bathroom, hotplate, toaster oven, fridge, pull-out couch, living room, cute little wood burning stove. 5 minute drive to the cove/ferry terminal. Relax on your private patio after visiting the lakes/ beaches, or shopping in the cove. Wifi TV w/Firestick. Queen bed. Note we are a 45 min walk uphill from the ferry. We recommend you bring a vehicle. Not ideal for kids BL#00000770

The Trail House (Private Sauna & Rain Shower)

The Trail House is the perfect escape — a modern cabin set on the edge of a private forest, overlooking the ocean. The Trail House is more than just your home base to explore, it's an invitation to create space from your everyday life & reconnect with nature. Relax in your own private sauna, unwind by the propane fire pit & soak in the views. Just minutes from Bowen Island’s best beaches & hiking trails, this newly finished suite offers a calming retreat with a thoughtfully curated interior.

Beautiful cottage on working homestead

Beautiful little cottage on homestead just 12 minutes from Qualicum Beach. Come connect back with the land and walk the gardens on this quaint little farm. We have Nigerian Dwarf Goats to cuddle with and many free-range chickens. We offer farm tours and fresh coffee. Lots to explore in the area and a quick drive to the beach or old growth forest. Claw tub Electric fireplace **recently updated to a traditional toilet from the composting one** Breakfast nook AC Registration Number: H649424793

Mountain Suite | Ocean View Fire Pit | Full Kitch

A mountain suite perched above the city and overlooking the Salish Sea. You’ll enjoy the morning sun as it rises over the ocean and city lights as you unwind at night. ★“The pictures do not do justice for how amazing the place & view is!” -Kylene ☞ 646ft² mountain suite w/ 10’ ceilings ☞ Nespresso, French Press & drip coffee ☞ Blackout blinds in bedroom ☞ Ocean view patio w/ fire pit ☞ In-suite washer + dryer ☞ Fully equipped kitchen ☞ Heated Bathroom flr ☞ 250 Mbps wifi ☞ 55” Smart TV

Hummingbird Oceanside Suites: St. Mark's Suite

OCEANFRONT & MOUNTAIN VIEWS w/ HOT TUB & WOOD BARREL SAUNA St. Mark’s Summit Suite - best for sunrise with huge windows that provide sweeping views of West Van & Vancouver. The suite is attached to the house, but has its own exterior entrance, queen bed, bathroom with rain shower, flat screen TV & kitchenette. Sleeps 2 people. There’s no better place to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine to soak in the views! We’re often frequented by eagles, deer & if you're lucky whales!

Clean & cozy studio suite with A/C

This calming and relaxing space features an electric fireplace, A/C, queen bed and loveseat. It is a small open concept studio suite with 1 bathroom and small kitchenette (no cooktop). The space is decorated with modern and boho touches. Whether you are staying for a romantic getaway, stopping-over on your way to explore the rest of the Island, or traveling for business, you will find all the comforts you need for a short stay. Located outside of Parksville, about 10 minutes from town.

the legendary wildwood cabins ~ CABIN 1

Tucked into the forest canopy on Bowen Island, the Wildwood Cabins are authentic, hand crafted post and beam cabins built from local and reclaimed timber. Each cabin is clad in natural and charred cedar and is blended into the sword ferns, cedar, hemlock and fir trees that surround it. A Jotul woodstove, flannel sheets, vintage books and board games and a Nordic wood-fired barrel sauna are your tools for connecting with the simplicity of life in the woods. Nest. Explore

Secluded Mountainside Airstream + Outdoor Tub & AC

Introducing Moonshot the Landyacht, the Airstream at Wildernest! A perfect getaway just a 20 minute ferry ride from West Vancouver on the forested slopes of Bowen Island. This 1971 Airstream has been totally rebuilt into a super comfortable and memorable escape. It's a great couple's vacation, completely private on its own acre of land. There's a separate indoor heated bathroom and shower, plus an outdoor hot water shower and vintage bathtub built for two.

Board and Barrel on the Beach, waterfront cabin

Private oceanfront 2-bedroom cottage on Vancouver Island with a sauna and panoramic Georgia Strait views. This charming oceanfront cabin is situated just steps from the beach and features a fully loaded kitchen with modern appliances, laundry facilities, and a luxurious spa like walk-in pebble shower. The cozy living room is designed to capture panoramic ocean and mountain views, with the sounds of nature creating the perfect space to relax and unwind.

The Trincomali Hideaway Oceanfront Yurt

This luxurious oceanfront yurt is hidden in an ancient cedar grove providing privacy and an amazing backdrop to its unprecedented ocean front setting. Set atop an ocean front rock face with a fully covered patio. A fully equipped kitchen and spa like bathroom highlight the luxurious amenities included in this stay. An upscale romantic getaway like no other. Breakfast provided, our guests receive coffee, teas, and light breakfast fare.

Modern Farmhouse with Mountain View

Karmix Cottage was fully updated in 2022 and sits on 5 fenced acres, surrounded by sprawling pastures, old growth trees and epic views of Mt. Moriarty and Mt. Arrowsmith. Enjoy full privacy in the well-stocked cottage while enjoying the tranquility of rural life close to town. The cottage is 4 minutes away from a major grocery store and Oceanside Arena. We are very close to the famous Parksville beaches and the highway to Tofino.