Nestled at the foot of a vast mountain trail network, Camp House 1889 offers a unique heritage restoration with modern sustainable design. Enjoy boutique furnishings, fully equipped Pro-style kitchen, and heated concrete floor & sun room while surrounded by forest views. With an expansive wrap around deck & terrace and natural pool for seasonal swimming and winter cold plunges.
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Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7214 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Rare Gem - 'The Camp House'
Unique heritage restoration meets modern sustainable design.
Originally built in 1889, this historic, avant-garde abode features passive solar architecture and forest views for design enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Nestled at the foot of a vast mountain trail network and a short two-minute walk from the vibrant downtown core, explore all of what legendary Cumberland has to offer while enjoying a curated, luxury experience.
‣ Boutique furnishings and custom furniture ‣ Fully equipped Pro-style kitchen ‣ Vancouver Island marble surfaces ‣ Heated concrete floor & sun room ‣ Wood stove (recreational use) ‣ High-ceilings throughout ‣ Individually temperature controlled bedrooms ‣ Wool-filled duvets (summer), down-filled duvets (winter) and 100% cotton sheets ‣ Marble tile bathroom with soaker tub & heated floor ‣ Expansive wrap around deck & terrace ‣ Garden patio for seasonal dining ‣ Natural pool for seasonal swimming and winter cold plunges ‣ Outdoor fire pit ‣ Bluetooth Pro sound system ‣ Smart TV (includes Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+)
Cumberland was once home to one of the biggest coal mining operations in BC.
‘Camp Road’ was originally built in the late 1800's as temporary housing for European coal miners.
Today a thriving community of artists, athletes and eccentrics, each house on the street has developed a unique flavour and character.
Located at the foot of our beloved Community Forest - a gateway to an extensive network of trails - you can walk, bike or drive to the beautiful vistas of Comox Lake.
Winter activities (as well as year-round mountain biking and hiking) are only 20-30 minutes away at Forbidden Plateau or Mt. Washington.
Getting Around: 250m from main trailhead and downtown core. 3.9km to the beaches of glacier-fed Comox lake. 7.4km to ocean and boating activities. 15min drive to Nymph Falls Nature Park on the Puntledge River. 20-30min drive to skiing, hiking and cycling on Forbidden Plateau and Mt. Washington.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Netflix
Smart TV
Stereo
Streaming services
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible parking space
In-room accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In a village
In the city centre
In the mountains
Near the bay
Near the sea
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Gym
Basketball nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure:
- the bath floor heat is turned off
- bedroom and main heat turned down to 18C
- gas fireplace is off
Please ensure patio umbrellas are closed and cushions brought under cover
Please take any returnable empty cans and bottles, rinse them and deposit them in the corresponding container in the side garden.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
We are a shoes-off home. Thank you for respecting our space.
Please turn down/off heating and cooling systems when not in use. This prevents waste and helps keep our rates lower in the future.
Children under the age of 12 require adult supervision when using the pool. NO DIVING. Please use only the Sea Wench sunscreen provided.
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number H096772292, 0000655
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Cumberland, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Nymph Falls Regional Nature Park and Seal Bay Nature Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre and Little Red Church Community Arts Centre. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Cumberland travel guide
How much is parking at Rare Gem - 'The Camp House'?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rare Gem - 'The Camp House'?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rare Gem - 'The Camp House'?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Rare Gem - 'The Camp House' located?
This family-friendly Cumberland holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cumberland Dog Park and Vancouver Island Visitor Centre. Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre and Nymph Falls Regional Nature Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Rare Gem - 'The Camp House' Reviews
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Clean, spacious, beautiful and fully equipped with all we needed. The loft was perfect for the kids. The location is perfectly located close to the trails and town. Would highly recommend.
We were all in love with the Camp House with our New Years Stay there. It was even better than it looked in the pictures. Very clean, very well stocked and just a perfect place to spend a special occasion with family. We would highly. recommend The Camp House to anyone interested in staying in the area!
House was clean and well equipped. Super close to the mtb trail network. We reached out to Paulina for a early check in and she responded quickly and let us in eary. I would book again.
I ahighly recommend the Camp House! Paulina is responsive, friendly, and offers stellar service excellence! I hope to return to this space in the future, very clean, fresh, loads of light, natural scenery, walkable, quiet, and beautiful. I had the perfect birthday celebration at the Camp House!
The Camphouse is a beautiful home, and easily one of the most comfortable places I've stayed.
Paulina was a breeze to communicate with, and the home had everything we needed for a great get away. Would definitely recommend.
Great property for a family reunion. The space was perfect for our needs and we enjoyed the space and the small town of Cumberland. Local woodland lakes, bars and restaurants all very good. Thanks for our stay.
The house is very comfortable and stylish. Beautiful design. The owners were great to deal with and easy to reach. Walking distance to everything in Cumberland and great walking and biking trails.
4 of us stayed here for a writing retreat and we found it a beautiful place conveniently located walking distance to beautiful forest trails, restaurants and museum. All the amenities but also access to get away from it all. The house itself feels like it should be in Architectural Digest or some such. It does stand out quite a bit amongst the more modest neighborhood houses (which maybe accounts for the surliness of 1 neighbour we encountered when we turned around in their driveway and they came out to tell us that was private property - but this didn’t really impact our stay for the rest of the 3 days)
A few minor things were missing - eg we ran out of hand soap and dishwasher pucks, and there was no hand-washing dish soap, but the folks doing the property management told us to co tact them if we needed anything, so that was on us that we didn’t communicate to ask them while we were there. They are lovely people and the property owner was very prompt in all communications.
Would highly recommend for a writing retreat or a splurge if you like access to beautiful trails, quaint town and cool architecture.