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Forest Hideaway

99%

· Duncan, Cowichan Valley, British Columbia

3 acres hosted by Mark W.

1 RV/tent site

Family-friendly

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

Mark is a Star Host

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All to yourself

97% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Hi! We’re your hosts, Seth, Jodie, and Megan Williams. Recently we decided to share our property that we love and have enjoyed so much for two reasons: to give others the opportunity to enjoy it and to put money away for university. Our parents, Mark and Sarah, got behind the vision and are excited to be part of this project with us. We would describe our property as: home…and a really fun place to grow up! Our parents thought that wasn’t descriptive enough for Hipcamp so they’ve helped us describe it more. We live in a quiet neighbourhood in a forest that has been a source of peace, relaxation, and fun for us in our growing up years. We’ve noticed that people who visit here say they feel the same way. With plenty of space for kids to explore and adults to relax, our 3 acre forest is perfect for down time with a book in the hammock or a nature walk before dinner. Amenities and service: A single, tidy campsite with picnic table surrounded by mature and gently manicured forest, as well as a hammock, and a new construction outhouse. (Go dad!) We love hospitality, so though we won’t always be around when you’re here, if we are and you need something you can simply ask and we’ll do our best to provide what you need. To help you feel welcome we provide a fresh, cool jug of drinking water and large container of fresh potable water as well as access to an outside tap to fill water containers if needed (upon request) , power to charge devices (upon request), and a campfire ring with firewood (sorry about the frequent fire bans. Huge bummer. We will post current fire ban status while you’re here.) Surroundings and local attractions: Our property is situated in a low traffic rural residential area within ¬ 3 km to Sandy Pool Regional Park (5 min) A family favourite! ¬ 10 km to the Cowichan Valley Museum (Duncan Totem Tour) (13 min) ¬ 14 km to the Pacific Northwest Raptor Center (15 min) ¬ 19 km to the Hand of Man Museum (20 min) ¬ 20 km to Lake Cowichan (16 min) for swimming, boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, etc Note: Lake Cowichan is also home to ‘The Tube Shack’ where you can rent tubes to float down the Cowichan River and catch the Tube Shack Bus back to your car. We do it every summer! Fun fact! It’s a 10-minute bike ride from our house to the Cowichan Valley Bike Trail. *(All destinations calculated from our dining table by Google maps) There are multiple well known hikes within 20 minutes (we suggest googling Stoney Hill Trail, Mt Tzouhalem, and Mt. Prevost.)Forest Hideaway “We live in a quiet neighborhood in a forest that has been a source of peace, relaxation, and fun for us in our growing up years. We’ve noticed that people who visit here say they feel the same way. “ Surroundings and local attractions: Our property is situated in a low traffic rural residential area within ¬ 3 km to Sandy Pool Regional Park (5 min) A family favourite! ¬ 10 km to the Cowichan Valley Museum (Duncan Totem Poles Tour) (13 min) ¬ 14 km to the Pacific Northwest Raptor Center (15 min) ¬ 19 km to the Hand of Man Museum (20 min) ¬ 20 km to Lake Cowichan (16 min) for swimming, boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, etc Note: Lake Cowichan is also home to ‘The Tube Shack’ where you can rent tubes to float down the Cowichan River and catch the Tube Shack Bus back to your car. We do it every summer! Fun fact! It’s a 10-minute bike ride from our house to the Cowichan Valley Bike Trail. *(All destinations calculated from our dining table by Google maps) There are multiple well known hikes within 20 minutes (we suggest googling Stoney Hill Trail, Mt Tzouhalem, and Mt. Prevost.) Your hosts: Hi! We’re your hosts, Seth, Jodie, and Megan Williams. Recently we decided to share our property that we love and have enjoyed so much for two reasons: to give others the opportunity to enjoy it and to put money away for university. Our parents, Mark and Sarah, got behind the vison and are excited to be part of this project with us. We would describe our property as: home…and a really fun place to grow up! Our parents thought that wasn’t descriptive enough for Hipcamp so they’ve helped us describe it more. With plenty of space for kids to explore and adults to relax, this 3 acre forest is perfect for down time with a book in the hammock or a nature walk before dinner. Amenities: A single, tidy campsite with picnic table surrounded by mature and gently manicured forest, as well as a hammock, and a new construction outhouse. (Go dad!) We love hospitality, so though we won’t always be around when you’re here, if we are and you need something you can simply ask and we’ll see what we can do. To help you feel welcome we provide an outside tap to fill water containers, power to charge devices, and a campfire ring with firewood (sorry about the frequent fire bans. Huge bummer. We will post current fire ban status while you’re here.)

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Natural features

Forest

99%

41 ratings · 34 reviews

Sara D.recommends

September 22, 2024

Forest Hideaway

We loved tent camping at Mark and Sarah's place! Not only is the area gorgeous and well taken care of, they are both so kind and considerate! My husband commented that the port-a-potty was the nicest looking and cleanest he'd ever seen. We were supplied with as much wood as we needed for the nights we were there and the price was way better than what you'd pay at a gas station for Firewood. Overall very pleased and both feeling rejuvenated after our stay. Side note: the camp-kitty named Dobby was a nice surprise, we loved petting him when he'd come by for visits

Alex R.recommends

September 6, 2024

Forest Hideaway

Great little secluded spot to park our Campervan for the night. Felt very private and quiet, and the provided amenities were really clean. Thanks to Mark and his family for a really nice experience!

Lovedeep S.recommends

September 3, 2024

Forest Hideaway

Great Experience

Mark is a great host and has done a marvellous job at making this private campsite set for best experience for a family. Thanks so much for hosting and taking time to see!

Heidi F.recommends

September 1, 2024

Forest Hideaway

Mark's place was perfect for our one night stay. We had a flat space for our tent, plenty of fresh portable water & a clean outhouse. The tree house was a nice spot for breakfast out of the rain. Mark & his daughter greeted us & were very friendly & made us feel welcome.

Jako T.recommends

August 31, 2024

Forest Hideaway

Mark is a lovely host and helped me feel right at home! The site is beautiful and super quiet,just what i needed to relax. I thought the river in the picture was right next to the site,but its only a 5 min drive away.

Daniela V.recommends

August 31, 2024

Forest Hideaway

Hidden gem in the forest

We had an amazing stay! Mark was a great host really helpful and available for all of our doubts and needs. Spoiler alert! They have a really nice tree house to enjoy a good coffee in the morning with beautiful Forrest views. Plus, Mark knows a lot about the area and helped us decided where to go next. We definitely recommend staying there!

Location

Duncan, Cowichan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ), Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group, Quw’utsun, and Ts’uubaa-asatx First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Mark W.

Joined in June 2023

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