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Terravita Brentwood Bay

Hosted by Steve · Brentwood Bay, British Columbia
2 sites · Tent · 1.5 acres
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Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Nestled just a 3-minute walk from the iconic Butchart Gardens and a short hike from scenic Tod Inlet, our peaceful 1.5-acre property offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and convenience. Half the land is beautifully forested with majestic fir and cedar trees, while the rest features thriving vegetable gardens, fruit orchards, and our friendly ducks. We’ve long hosted adventurous bikepackers on their journeys and now warmly welcome hikers, bicycle tourists, motorcycle travelers, and car campers alike. Our tenting-only campsites are tucked privately into the forest, with each site comfortably accommodating up to four people. A short stroll away you’ll find a convenient dishwashing and meal-prep station with a sink, plus a relaxing day hammock among the trees. Modern comforts include an on-site flush toilet and a hot rainwater shower. Fresh, high-quality drinking water is available at the washing sink along with electrical outlets for charging phones and e-bikes. Well water is available either at or nearby each site for washing and cooking. Nearby Attractions & Access: - Butchart Gardens: 3-minute walk - Butterfly Gardens: 4-minute drive - Greater Victoria: 20–25 minutes - Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (Vancouver & Gulf Islands): ~20 minutes - Mill Bay Ferry Terminal (northbound connections): ~5 minutes - Coho Ferry to Port Angeles: 20–25 minutes The charming village of Brentwood Bay is just a 5-minute drive away, offering a grocery store, pharmacies, restaurants, cafés, a pub, and all the daily conveniences you might need.

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Cottontail

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Tent site · Sleeps 3
Our Cottontail site features a spacious 12' x 20' (4m x 6m) tent pad, perfect for one or more tents. A table and chairs are provided, with comfortable space for up to 3 adults or 2 adults plus 2 children. The site enjoys plenty of warm morning sunshine and transitions to pleasant shade in the evening hours. You can park bicycles right at the site. For motorcycles or cars, we offer parking on the property—just a 1 or 2 minute walk away. Hammock tents are welcome, and there are also relaxing hammocks nearby so you can enjoy the surrounding forest. Amenities nearby: - A water tap is located at your site for general washing. - High-quality drinking water is available at the dishwashing area. - The outdoor dishwashing sink, flushing toilet, and shower are just a short walk away. - The outdoor shower is coin-operated — a $1 loonie gives you 3 minutes of hot rainwater. Power is available nearby for charging phones, e-bikes, or electric vehicles. In spring and early summer, we often have fresh duck eggs available for purchase. They are roughly 1.5 times the size of chicken eggs and have a richer, creamier yolk. Please note that all of our sites are walk-in from your vehicle. We recognize that some campers might have a sleeping setup in their vehicle which is okay, but to respect the neighbourhood, we ask that no other activities, such as cooking or socializing, happen at your parked vehicle. Why the name “Cottontail”? The property is home to many Eastern Cottontail rabbits (Sylvilagus floridanus). You’re likely to spot these small, speedy rabbits during your stay — they’re most active in the early morning and evening hours.
Short walk to site
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
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Licorice Fern

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Tent site · Sleeps 4
Our Licorice Fern site offers a comfortable tent pad measuring approximately 12' x 10' (3.5 m x 3 m), suitable for up to 4 people. A picnic table is provided on a lower terrace right beside the tent area that is 9' x 8' (2.7 m x 2.5 m). The site is pleasantly shaded throughout the day by mature Douglas fir and cedar trees. There is space to park bicycles directly at the site. If you're arriving by motorcycle or car, a parking spot is available at the bottom of the property, just a short 1-2 minute walk from the site. Hammock tents are welcome, and there are hammocks nearby for you to relax and enjoy the peaceful forest setting. Amenities nearby: - A water tap is located close to your site for general washing. - High-quality drinking water is available at the dishwashing area. - The outdoor dishwashing sink, flushing toilet, and shower are just a short walk away. - The outdoor shower is coin-operated — a $1 loonie gives you 3 minutes of hot rainwater. Power is available nearby for charging phones, e-bikes, or electric vehicles. In spring and early summer, we often have fresh duck eggs available for purchase. They are roughly 1.5 times the size of chicken eggs and have a richer, creamier yolk. Please note that all of our sites are walk-in from your vehicle. We recognize that some campers might have a sleeping setup in their vehicle which is okay, but to respect the neighbourhood, we ask that no other activities, such as cooking or socializing, happen at your parked vehicle. Why the name "Licorice Fern"? The licorice fern (Polypodium glycyrrhiza) grows from Alaska to California in rainforest areas and can be found on the ground, rockes, and on trees, with a preference for mossy maple tress. The root can be eaten and has a licorice-like taste. The fern is not used for commercial licorice extraction. Licorice fern is chewed for flavour by numerous indigenous groups.
Short walk to site
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers

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100% Recommend6 ratings · 6 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Cottontail
Steve is a wonderful host and was extremely accommodating and gracious. For a couple of us it was the first time in Canada and he helped make that experience much easier. The site was large enough for a 3 person tent and two smaller backpacking tents. There was a hammock that for most of the day was in the shade. Steve was more than willing to help us find local places and where to go swimming, hiking, shopping, etc. Walking distance to the butchart gardens as it is on the same street. Overall a fantastic experience that make my first time in Canada very memorable. Will absolutely be booking this spot again in the future!
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Zack H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Love it!
Tent ·
Cottontail
The owners were lovely hosts, and so were the ducks. The bathroom and kitchen sink are a big help and we loved the hammock. On sunny/ rainy days, there is no shaded area so make sure to bring a cover of sorts. We were also close to the road so we could hear cars and construction, but it wasn’t too bad! It was such a fun experience :) Would definitely go again!
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Layla H.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Cottontail
Not cr in private location with a table and chairs and running water at the camp site.
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Bradley F.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Cottontail
We loved tenting at Steve’s property! Such a beautiful, fairytale-like forest setting, with a resident goose and a few friendly ducks! Very short walk to campsite and nice indoor flushing toilet and sink for all your camping needs! Steve welcomed us right away, was very personable, would definitely book again!
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Samantha T.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Cottontail
We loved tenting at Cottontail! We were nestled in such a beautiful spot and had quick walking access to Butchart Gardens. Thanks, Steve!
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Joel S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Cottontail
This was an awesome property with amazing tree cover and beautiful gardens. I also really enjoyed watching the ducks waddle around and being greeted by the goose. Campsite is quiet and gets greeted by the morning sun. So many fruit trees everywhere! Amazing place, look forward to visiting again in the future and seeing how the garden spaces have evolved!
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Tony D.
9 reviews

Location

Brentwood Bay, Capital, British Columbia, CanadaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Steve R.

Joined in July 2025

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