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Mermaids Marsh

70%

· Gabriola, Nanaimo, British Columbia

2 acres hosted by Ashley A.

1 lodging site · 1 RV/tent site · 1 tent site

Beautiful secluded hideaway right in the heart of magical Gabriola Island. Minutes walk through boardwalks and community gardens to our little village. The public property next to mine known as ‘ the commons, often hosts many outdoor music and community events. Mermaid Marsh is Bordering on 700 acres of picturesque walking trails. Close to many breathtaking beaches. You’ll be surrounded by gardens, marshland, nature & forest. The property is under construction to be a hipcamp dream. Wanted to get bookings available for summer! There is space to set up your own tent or I have a Glamping site which will be furnished including a queen bed in a 10 by 14 canvas wall tent. There will be composting toilets. An outdoor clawfoot tub, and coming soon a traditional Finnish sauna. Also offerings for island adventures such as paddling or foraging hikes, yoga and reiki. There is a 10pm noise bylaw on island so being respectful of that and other campers with no excessive noise after 10 is appreciated.

Natural features

Forest

Coastal

70%

20 ratings · 18 reviews

Justin O.doesn't recommend

September 16, 2024

The Forest

- drinking out of a hose is bad for people - misleading advertisement: never mentions how close the campsites are to the hosts house - compost toilet is too close to sites and really awkward to walk by the person at the glamping site - driveway access for vehicles is very limited; no turn around spots for larger vehicles - no privacy at all at any of the sites; should be mentioned in advertisement

Mary P.recommends

August 31, 2024

The glamping project

It was a unique place to stay. The tent was like a tiny house set in the forest and very private. The bed was very comfortable. Ashley was always available and very nice to talk to.

Arielle A.doesn't recommend

August 21, 2024

The Forest

Good location on the island and I appreciated the suggestions from the host in her initial message but there were some communication lags due to the host’s travel that resulted in some discomfort (lack of toilet paper and car parked in the middle of the driveway so we had walk our gear a bit further). Not big deals but would deter me from booking again. Two things to note that were not issues for us but may be for others - the spot is up on a steepish incline so would not be great for those with mobility issues, and it is close to the house / driveway so would not be very private if other people are around.

Amelia H.recommends

August 11, 2024

The Forest

Ashley was such a great host! We got in late and she still came to greet us and help us with some questions. Also gave great suggestions and even brought us homemade muffins in the morning. Gorgeous site and lots of fun. Thank you!

Emma M.recommends

August 11, 2024

The marsh

Great little camping spot! Ashley was a super host with great recommendations for all things Gabriola. We got two tents very comfortably! A nice composting toilet and table for meals :)

Heather O.

August 11, 2024

The marsh

Quiet and Private

We really enjoyed the quiet and privacy. There’s a really nice walk into town through the picturesque Common, and there are hiking trails nearby. It’s a safe, central place to be on Gabriola. The site itself seemed a bit unfinished. We had our camper van and parked on the driveway beside the site, which wasn’t level. It required backing down the narrow winding driveway. The site had some clunky furniture and an old compost bin, a chicken coop, some tarps around it and the jungle toilet, which is a cool idea, but wasn’t very private. We had a little trouble finding the potable water source, which ended up being a garden hose in the glamping site beside the house. We never met Ashley but her communication was great. Her Workaway helper was available to show us around.

Location

Gabriola, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group, and Snuneymuxw First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking