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theDoighouse Earthship

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· Qualicum Bay, Nanaimo, British Columbia

10 acres hosted by Susan D.

2 lodging sites · 1 RV site · 1 tent site

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best cabins: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Best in British Columbia: 3rd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Best all-around: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Have you ever imagined a house built from tires, dirt, pop cans, and concrete? Welcome to theDoighouse Earthship, an eco-retreat nestled in the forest, mere minutes from Qualicum Bay waterfront. Our location is a haven for adventurers and peace-seekers alike, offering easy access to the natural wonders of Vancouver Island. Just an hour north of Nanaimo, our property serves as an ideal base for day trips to Hornby, Denman, or Lasqueti Islands. Or don’t leave the island and spend the afternoon eating delicious fresh-made doughnuts at the famous Coombs Old Country Market, home to the iconic goats on the roof, it’s only a 20-minute drive from our doorstep. Or 10 minutes to the waterfront and delicious ice cream at the Cone Zone. Stay local and discover forest trails, a children's playground, and a bike park right in our neighbourhood. Lighthouse Country area teems with opportunities for exploration, from pristine beaches including Sunny Beach and scenic Spider and Horne Lakes to an array of hiking paths, or if you climb, consider the Horne Lake Caves! Use your All Trails App to discover the Wilson Woodlot and Lost Runners Trails. Urban legend has it that it was the running shoes that were lost, not the people wearing them! Or stop here for a night en route to and from the mainland to Ucluelet or Tofino for world-class surfing, or if skiing is your calling, Mount Washington is just a 45-minute drive away. You can pitch your tent in our gardens, park your RV on the edge of the forest, or stay in our cozy tiny cabin. You can wander in the gardens and check out a young permaculture food forest filled with fruit and hazelnut trees, berries, and all that good stuff! Our Earthship, currently under construction, is all about exploring a low-impact lifestyle, off-grid living in an energy-efficient dwelling built from recycled materials. It is love for the planet, and people and sharing of abundance that makes this project come alive. Attend a group tour, or arrange for your own private tour where Tony will spend a couple of hours with you, sharing theDoighouse project, and answering any and all questions you may have. Join us on Wednesdays in July and August for a drop-in gentle, mindful, and restorative yoga session in our beautiful gardens. Led by a wonderful yogi, a true embodiment of grace. No prior experience, you are perfect just as you are. Come and unwind in nature. We also offer workshops and other onsite activities. For more info check out our website www.thedoighouse.com/events. On arrival, you will be greeted by Bentley (our standard poodle), Mabel (mouser extraordinaire) and the 'hens' who generously gift fresh eggs daily. Come visit, tour, and stay. Susan and Tony Doig

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120 ratings · 98 reviews

Camila D.recommends

April 12, 2024

Garden Camping (Tent)

Great stay

We love our stay here. Lovely owners. It's located in a great area with lots to do. Trails, beach, a Cafe, pub. Totally would stay there again.

Julia G.recommends

March 28, 2024

Garden Camping (Tent)

Awesome spot right in the garden. Highly recommend doing a earth-ship tour :)

Pranav M.recommends

February 20, 2024

Off Grid Getaway Cabin

We loved the whole experience staying at this site. Susan was amazing host who completely changed the perspective of cabin stay. Would love to come back again.

Fabrice C.recommends

February 4, 2024

Forest Camping (RV)

Great spot to spend a quiet night. We were able to book last minute. Susan was very nice and helpful. We will definitely come again in the summer time when all the gardens are in full swing. Beautiful land.

Julio R.recommends

November 14, 2023

Off Grid Getaway Cabin

Great spot!!

Amazing place!! Highly recommend and hosts are beyond helpful and friendly. First time using Hipcamp and it was a fantastic experience. I’ll definitely be coming back

Morgan B.recommends

November 10, 2023

Off Grid Getaway Cabin

Unique opportunity to go off grid

Josh and I came to stay in Novembers rainy season, and Susan was so great as she got flannel sheets for the place and made sure a fire was going for us when Tony and Bentley greeted us at the cabin. Susan was so nice as to have some bubbly in the mini fridge, and all the bathroom basics too. Our earthship tour with Tony, Bentley, and Mable was on a gorgeous day and to see an earthship in construction and to be able to ask questions from Tony's experience in New Mexico. All in all, we will be back even just to catch up with Tony on the progress of the build and give Bentley all the pats.

Location

Qualicum Bay, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of K’ómoks, We Wai Kai, and Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Susan D.Joined in April 2022

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