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Rare Gem - 'The Camp House'

Lakefront holiday home with fitness centre and sauna

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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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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Licence #: 0000655
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Enjoy the following:

‣ 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 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+)

We pride ourselves on excellent service.

Direct inquiries can be sent to:

camp house 1889 at

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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.

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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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Rare Gem 'the Camp House'
Rare Gem - 'the Camp House' Cumberland
Rare Gem - 'the Camp House' Private vacation home
Rare Gem - 'the Camp House' Private vacation home Cumberland

About the area

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Cumberland, BC

What's nearby

  • Cumberland Dog Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Vancouver Island Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Little River Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Mount Washington Alpine Resort - 28 min drive - 37.1 km

Getting around

  • Comox, BC (YQQ-Comox Valley) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tin Town Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Quality Foods - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Grind - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Rare Gem - 'The Camp House' have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rare Gem - 'The Camp House' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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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