Brian W.recommendsOctober 12, 2024
Island Gertie
I would highly recommend Gabriola Gertie. It is well laid out and has everything you need. It is close to anywhere you want to go on Gabriola. The bathroom, though just a few steps away is great, and the option to wash dishes in the laundry room was very nice.
The only con would be the outside cover is a sun shade so you can’t sit outside under it if it is raining.
Zadie H.recommendsSeptember 19, 2024
Island Gertie
So charmed
I loved my 3 night stay on Paige’s cozy Blue bus. It’s well-appointed (decently stocked kitchenette), comfortable (heater+fans, good bed, seating areas inside+out) and clean. It was nice to walk to several beaches with interconnecting trails and Paige was helpful with suggestions on what to check out. A minor inconvenience was the short walk to use the bathroom in her house but hey, that’s camping. The constant snuggles I got from her cats more than made up for that :) Paige is also a talented and prolific potter; check out her studio and bring home a souvenir of your stay. I’ll definitely be back.
Angela S.recommendsSeptember 9, 2024
Island Gertie
A perfect beautiful piece of heaven on Gabriola Island. You get a sense for island life and are steps from the ocean. We loved our time at the Gertie and would definitely return. Paige is amazing and made it feel like home.
Corrie A.recommendsSeptember 4, 2024
Whalebone Guest House
Sweet spot
This place is a gem tucked away in a beautiful, friendly little neighborhood by a gorgeous beach perfect for picking rocks, sifting sand through your toes, swimming and meeting new friends. In gratitude to Paige and Lizzie 💞
Luna L.recommendsAugust 30, 2024
Island Gertie
We enjoyed our little gateway at Paige’s place. The Gertie converted bus is cute and cozy. At night we turned on the heater so it’s very comfortable! Walter is the cutest and the kitty will follow you everywhere so cute. The place is also very close to the beach, so that’s a bonus!
And make sure to check out Paige’s pottery studio. She’s very talented with her art work! Don’t hesitate to book this for your glamping experience
Jennifer P.August 27, 2024
Island Gertie
Glamping option with comfy bed
Cute old bus, comfortable bed, fairly private outdoor area. Loved the proximity to the beach as well as the very ripe and delicious wild blackberries hanging all around the bus. Appreciated that we could bring our 12-year-old golden retriever with us! Other than some cobwebs here and there, the bus was fairly clean and had dishes, pots and pans, etc. A vase of fresh flowers was left on our outdoor table after we arrived which was a nice touch. There are no screens on the windows and we did get a few mosquito bites overnight - but we were there during a wet period. Likely, there would be no mosquitos during the dryer part of the summer. Note, the bathroom is in the lower level of the main house (next to the owner's pottery studio) and is shared with other guests that stay in rooms on another part of the property.