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theDoighouse Earthship
1. theDoighouse Earthship
99%
(271)
Qualicum Bay, BC · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
🌲 Welcome to the Doighouse Earthship (Eco-Retreat)
Welcome to the Doighouse Earthship, a peaceful eco-retreat nestled in the forest just minutes from the Qualicum Bay waterfront on Vancouver Island.
📍 Great Location on Vancouver Island
Our spot is ideal for both adventurers and peace-seekers. Located about an hour north of Nanaimo, we’re a great stopover for guests traveling to or from the mainland, or heading to Ucluelet or Tofino for world-class surfing. Mount Washington is just a 45-minute drive if skiing is on your itinerary.
We’re also well-positioned for day trips to Hornby, Denman, and Lasqueti Islands.
🥾 Hiking, Beaches, and Outdoor Fun Nearby
Explore forest trails, a children’s playground, and a bike park right in our neighbourhood. The Lighthouse Country area offers endless outdoor adventures, including:
• Sunny Beach
• Spider and Horne Lakes
• Horne Lake Caves (great for climbers and explorers)
Hikers can use the AllTrails app to find the Lighthouse Country Trail at our doorstep, including the Wilson Woodlot and Lost Runners Trails. (Urban legend says the running shoes were lost—not the runners!)
⛺ Camping, RV Sites, and Cozy Tiny Cabins
Stay your way:
• Pitch a tent in our gardens
• Park your RV at the forest’s edge
• Relax in one of our cozy, tiny cabins
Wander the property and enjoy our young permaculture food forest, filled with fruit trees, hazelnuts, berries, and other good things growing with care.
🌎 Discover Our Off-Grid Earthship
Have you ever imagined a house built from tires, earth, pop cans, and glass bottles? Our Earthship - currently under construction - is an exploration of low-impact, off-grid living in an energy-efficient home built from recycled materials.
This project is rooted in a love for the planet, people, and sharing abundance—which is why we don’t raise our rates for holidays or long weekends.
🔍 Book a Private Earthship Tour (Optional)
Guests can book a private Earthship tour, where Tony will spend a couple of hours sharing the story behind the Doighouse project and answering all your questions.
🌿 Come Visit, Tour, and Stay
We look forward to hosting you.
Susan and Tony Doig
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$34
/ night
Tiny Secrets Farm & Retreat
2. Tiny Secrets Farm & Retreat
92%
(302)
Halfmoon Bay, BC · 18 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Tiny Secrets Farm & Retreat is an Award-winning Glamping Nature Retreat. We are centrally located on the Sunshine Coast (only a 40-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay) on a spectacular 10-acre ocean-view property. We run a small, organic farm and host guests in intriguing tiny homes and glamping tents. We have everything from a converted schoolie with a woodstove and an ocean view, furnished RV's with large decks, to gorgeous, furnished campsites in the woods. Check out our micro cabins, RV's, and assortment of glamping tents.
Our property is a nature oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Just 20 minutes north of Sechelt, we're close to beaches and lakes. Enjoy our recreation area with a large pond (much smaller in the summertime), our small playground for young kids, and our small orchard with several small ponds. Explore our walking trails, visit our chickens, or sit near our seasonal waterfall. There are many spots on the property to sit and chill. We've also been Airbnb hosts for over 13 years.
If you come during campfire season, please bring your firewood. You're also welcome to scavenge for dead dry wood on the property, but we no longer have firewood for purchase. Typically, gas stations and some grocery stores have some for sale.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
CA$34
/ night
98% (1.1K) • 7 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Comox Valley
theDoighouse Earthship
1. theDoighouse Earthship
99%
(271)
Qualicum Bay, BC · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
🌲 Welcome to the Doighouse Earthship (Eco-Retreat)
Welcome to the Doighouse Earthship, a peaceful eco-retreat nestled in the forest just minutes from the Qualicum Bay waterfront on Vancouver Island.
📍 Great Location on Vancouver Island
Our spot is ideal for both adventurers and peace-seekers. Located about an hour north of Nanaimo, we’re a great stopover for guests traveling to or from the mainland, or heading to Ucluelet or Tofino for world-class surfing. Mount Washington is just a 45-minute drive if skiing is on your itinerary.
We’re also well-positioned for day trips to Hornby, Denman, and Lasqueti Islands.
🥾 Hiking, Beaches, and Outdoor Fun Nearby
Explore forest trails, a children’s playground, and a bike park right in our neighbourhood. The Lighthouse Country area offers endless outdoor adventures, including:
• Sunny Beach
• Spider and Horne Lakes
• Horne Lake Caves (great for climbers and explorers)
Hikers can use the AllTrails app to find the Lighthouse Country Trail at our doorstep, including the Wilson Woodlot and Lost Runners Trails. (Urban legend says the running shoes were lost—not the runners!)
⛺ Camping, RV Sites, and Cozy Tiny Cabins
Stay your way:
• Pitch a tent in our gardens
• Park your RV at the forest’s edge
• Relax in one of our cozy, tiny cabins
Wander the property and enjoy our young permaculture food forest, filled with fruit trees, hazelnuts, berries, and other good things growing with care.
🌎 Discover Our Off-Grid Earthship
Have you ever imagined a house built from tires, earth, pop cans, and glass bottles? Our Earthship - currently under construction - is an exploration of low-impact, off-grid living in an energy-efficient home built from recycled materials.
This project is rooted in a love for the planet, people, and sharing abundance—which is why we don’t raise our rates for holidays or long weekends.
🔍 Book a Private Earthship Tour (Optional)
Guests can book a private Earthship tour, where Tony will spend a couple of hours sharing the story behind the Doighouse project and answering all your questions.
🌿 Come Visit, Tour, and Stay
We look forward to hosting you.
Susan and Tony Doig
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$34
/ night
Tiny Secrets Farm & Retreat
2. Tiny Secrets Farm & Retreat
92%
(302)
Halfmoon Bay, BC · 18 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Tiny Secrets Farm & Retreat is an Award-winning Glamping Nature Retreat. We are centrally located on the Sunshine Coast (only a 40-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay) on a spectacular 10-acre ocean-view property. We run a small, organic farm and host guests in intriguing tiny homes and glamping tents. We have everything from a converted schoolie with a woodstove and an ocean view, furnished RV's with large decks, to gorgeous, furnished campsites in the woods. Check out our micro cabins, RV's, and assortment of glamping tents.
Our property is a nature oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Just 20 minutes north of Sechelt, we're close to beaches and lakes. Enjoy our recreation area with a large pond (much smaller in the summertime), our small playground for young kids, and our small orchard with several small ponds. Explore our walking trails, visit our chickens, or sit near our seasonal waterfall. There are many spots on the property to sit and chill. We've also been Airbnb hosts for over 13 years.
If you come during campfire season, please bring your firewood. You're also welcome to scavenge for dead dry wood on the property, but we no longer have firewood for purchase. Typically, gas stations and some grocery stores have some for sale.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
CA$34
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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aicha
2 days ago
16 ft Class B
The Earthship is incredible and Susan and Tony were most hospitable.
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Rick
February 2026
Weekend Trip to theDoighouse Earthship
The Doighouse is a beautiful site nestled in the trees. Listening to the rain on the cabins metal roof was heavenly. The hosts are incredibly considerate, welcoming and warm. I would highly recommend if you're looking for a nice spot to just get away from life for a few days!
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Caleb
January 2026
Weekend Trip to theDoighouse Earthship
The cabin was cozy and the hosts were exceptional! We enjoyed our stay very much and will most likely return!
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Kyle
November 2025
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kevin
November 2025
With pets
Both Susan and Tony were amazing hosts. They were always quick to answer any questions and were incredibly kind! We did end up booking a tour with them of their place which was truly spectacular and original. Me and my parter have already discussed when we will return next. We will be forever thinking about our conversations with them both sharing our love for the environment and dogs:) Looking forward to our next visit!
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Gannon
October 2025
Tent
Susan was an excellent host. When we first showed up we were a little lost and she guided us right to our campsite. We were camping on Thanksgiving and she invited us into her home and gave us a slice of homemade pumpkin pie (it was amazing). We left in a hurry but we would definitely go back again.
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christopher
October 2025
Weekend Trip to theDoighouse Earthship
Maple Cabin was comfy and all I say about the Earthship is, “Wow”!!
Completely off the grid, it's a unique and wonderful building. Thank you Tony and Susan for showing us around your amazing creation and well done. Bravo!!
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Pierre
September 2025
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Sean
August 2025
With pets
An absolutely wonderful stay with Susan and Tony, amazing property just as advertised we had only a short one night stay but would highly recommend!
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Stephanie
August 2025
16 ft campervan
With pets
Great location, friendly and helpful hosts. 10/10 would recommend. We will be back!
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Joshua
August 2025
1 night at theDoighouse Earthship
Loved the cabin. It was clean, quiet and had everything we needed for our stay. Thank u 😊
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Mary-margret
August 2025
Tent
We had such a relaxing stay at the Doighouse. The campsite was perfect – everything we needed. The grounds are stunning, and everyone we met was incredibly welcoming and kind.
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Diana
August 2025
Weekend Trip to theDoighouse Earthship
This was our second time staying at Susan and Tony’s precious off the grid cabin. It feels so good to stay in this lovely abode, which has everything one could need. We were greeted by their super friendly and well behaved poodle, Bentley in the morning before eating breakfast on the delightful front porch!
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Conor
August 2025
16 ft car
With pets
Loved the site, very friendly host. Will be back!
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Emily
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Adorable space! Fun decorations on this beautiful self sustaining land! Though our trip got cut short, Susan was very nice and informative
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Holly
August 2025
3 nights at theDoighouse Earthship
I had an amazing time resting and decompressing in the off-grid cabin. It was everything I hoped it would be. I was surrounded by forest and lovely hiking trails, as well as kind and knowledgeable people working to create a space that respects and works with the land they care for. Walking to the beach each day was an added bonus!
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Norm
July 2025
Tent
With kids
The campsite was quiet, clean, roomy, fairly private and entirely satisfactory. It’s truly in a garden with soil, plants, beds and paths. Very nice. The hosts were helpful, friendly and willing to share their knowledge. Thanks
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Olivia
July 2025
Tent
What a lovely spot to camp ! We were greeted by the owners who were super friendly (their dog Bentley too!). The campsite was perfect and spatioud and there was a beautiful walking trail a couple minutes away.
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Chris
July 2025
Tent
It was a quiet and nice area.. hosts where very nice and informative.. made you feel at home!
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Bruce
July 2025
Weekend Trip to theDoighouse Earthship
I love the nothingness no city noise no noise at all just quietness. That’s the best thing in the whole place has.
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