Forest Cabin - Hot Tub - Fast WiFi - Fire Pit On Site

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Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 435.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Duncan, BC
  • Hand of Man Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Maple Bay Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • The Raptors
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master

1 Double Bed

Small bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Forest Cabin - Hot Tub - Fast WiFi - Fire Pit On Site

Welcome to The Calm Chaos Forest Cabin Glamping Space (Calm Chaos is a joke the former tech/city people that own and live on the property to match their personalities as they adjust to country living and the adventures that unfold here daily). We refer to this place as the Tardis (Dr Who fans know what we mean), because it looks so large on the inside.
Nestled on a once grand private estate in Maple Bay, BC, after about 30 years of neglect this property was purchased and its transformation begun. This amazing RV reno is close to the ocean with exclusive access to the property’s 5 acres complete with a pond, gazebo and an ancient forest. The property is totally exclusive and private access with an 8-foot fence and a medieval iron gate keeping the outside world out. You have access by remote or app only. ( You’ll be given temporary access during your stay).

The property is located next to some of Vancouver Island’s most spectacular mountain bike trails (the annual BC Bike Race route passes by the property). Centrally located makes for quick access to any adventure - from beautiful wine country to amazing scenery of the Cowichan Valley. There are so many things to do from food choices, shopping, exploring, hiking and breath taking super natural British Colombia. Maple Bay and Genoa Bay, plus other area in the Cowichan Valley. You can access the area fast by float plane (there are 4 scheduled daily flights from Vancouver – a quick 40 minute flight and the property is minutes from the float plane dock in Maple Bay marina. There is also BC Ferries for a more traditional method of transport, the Hulu fast ferry from downtown Vancouver or commercial airline.

Ammenities:

High Speed Wireless Access

NetFlix

120-volt power complete with breakers. City water installed throughout.

9000 btu heat pump installed for heat in the cold weather and air conditioning in the summer.

Totally gutted renovated to a modern clean modern / rustic look:

Custom 2 inch live edge Cedar slab countertop milled from an old growth cedar that fell during a storm, milled into lumber on the property.

Italian porcelain wall tiles.

New flooring and furniture.

Indoor kitchen appliances all electric – stove, stove top, microwave, fridge, tile walls.

Modern sink and faucet in kitchen and bathroom.

Slab counter top with 2 inch cedar and live edge in bathroom.

Shower and small tub.

Cabinets repainted a modern black and white.

Outdoor kitchen with a stove top, oven and Weber BBQ.

Cozy outdoor couch – purchased and high-end furniture store Chintz & Co, it was once adorning a high end Vancouver condo.

Lights and disco ball finin

Relaxing Soft Tub Hot Tub on its own deck with cedar posts from the property and a steel roof for intimacy and keeping the elements off.

Super fast Ethernet and WIFI ACCESS. Check out the video for a glimpse inside and out.

Property manager

Steven Arsenault
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome

About the area

Duncan

Duncan is home to Forest Cabin - Hot Tub - Fast WiFi - Fire Pit On Site. Hand of Man Museum and Cowichan Native Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Raptors and Cowichan Aquatic Centre. Cowichan Wooden Boat Society and Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre are also worth visiting.
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Duncan, BC

What's nearby

  • Hand of Man Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Maple Bay Marina - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • The Raptors - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Crofton Ferry - 12 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Cabin - Hot Tub - Fast WiFi - Fire Pit On Site pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Forest Cabin - Hot Tub - Fast WiFi - Fire Pit On Site?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest Cabin - Hot Tub - Fast WiFi - Fire Pit On Site?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy stay in Maple Bay
Quiet and cozy place to stay in Maple Bay, just a short drive from Duncan. Loved the property, and the host was fantastic - great communiucation and was very quick to respond.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy and Comfortable
Extremely quiet setting with fantastic property. Hosts were fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer short get away
First time living in a RV, overall good experience. AC/heat pump definitely helped and the unit is hooked with city water and electricity were also plus. Minor glitches from the hardware but easily get around them. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steven Arsenault

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I am a multi company tech founder. Worked on an launched products that were science fiction then, now every day life. Never thought I'd end up in the country but having a blast and living my best life here.

What makes this property unique

This property is located in rural BC on a 5-acre estate between a 40+ acre horse farm and 68 acre estate in a west coast rain forest climate zone. In summary this is on the agriculture farm reserve and a hobby farm in a rural, serine country setting. There is farm and construction equipment. There may be noise from a loader, back hoe, mini excavator, ride on lawn mower or side by side for property maintenance and projects but not excessive. It is possible, but not likely, to see garter snakes, lizards, vermin, racoons, feral cats, and other wild animals like the resident deer and the black bear that comes in the early summer in the back forest, as well as all kinds of bugs including, but not limited to, horse flies, ants, honeybees, wasps, mosquitoes, chiggers, ticks, etc. on the property. The odd mouse may get into the guest house if you leave the doors open as the resident cats on the property my want to make friends and come for a visit. Additionally poisonous plants such as poison ivy, oak, sumac, stinging needle, black berry bushes are common if you venture into the forest and on the property. etc.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests