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Island Gertie

94%

· Gabriola Island Trust Area, Nanaimo, British Columbia

1 acre hosted by Paige C.

2 lodging sites

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

The Gertie Bus is located a 5 min walk to a beautiful white sand beach (at low tide). There are walking trails all around and lots of beach access. Tucked into the front of our property in the quiet of Gabriola island you’ll find the converted Gertie bus with all the amenities you need. The bus has a gas stovetop/oven, bar fridge and sink with grey water system. Equipped kitchen and sofa area to hang out. The standard queen bed is great for sleeping in and relaxing with that second cup of coffee. Mountain biking, hiking, swimming and whale watching are just steps away. There is beach access across the street through a private park with picnic tables, a very old eagles nest and a private access to a rocky beach perfect for sunsets. The home itself has a pottery studio on the main floor with a full time studio Practice. Give Paige a ring if you’d like a tour, she’s usually working away. Our family lives on the top floor. Outside the bus is are lush veggie gardens, fruit trees and a nice private outdoor dining area. A BBQ and solar lights also help with evening hangouts. Family friendly! Also we love animals but we ask that you clean up after your pet and keep any animals that aren’t so great with kids and other animals on leash. We have a dachshund on the property that is friendly and old ( barks at strangers but is all bark I assure you, he just wants to be friends)

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Paddling

Swimming

Natural features

Forest

Waterfall

Coastal

94%

86 ratings · 64 reviews

Corrie A.recommends

September 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.recommends

August 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.

Michelle C.recommends

August 19, 2024

Island Gertie

So relaxing!

This was an adorable, quaint little place to stay on Gabriola island. The bus itself was cozy and had everything we needed, and the perfect temperature this time of year - even overnight. Lots of pillows and a comfy couch to lounge with! The table outside was really cute, and we cooked out on the bbq burner a lot. The propane campfire was a nice add-on, though I do wish there were a few comfy chairs to sit and hang outside. So many blackberries growing in the bushes right next to the bus! We were surprised to find the bathroom was shared when we arrived, but we got used to it. The beach down the street is great! Overall, we had such a relaxing time.

Allison C.recommends

August 15, 2024

Island Gertie

Such a special spot!! Perfect chill place for me and my little dog to chill, with a beautiful beach, park, and coastal forest trail all steps away. Such a magical bonus to have a few blackberries to pluck every morning with breakfast. Thanks so much for sharing your magical spot, Paige!!

Lauren C.recommends

August 13, 2024

Island Gertie

Would love to come back!

The bus is very cute! You're on her property but it does feel pretty private the way it is set up. Note, the washroom is in her house and seems to be shared with the other guests. They don't live on the floor of the washroom you're using though - that's her pottery studio. Wifi is great from the bus but service is pretty spotty on the island. Best part was the quick walk to a beautiful beach which never was very busy. I wandered every morning searching for shells, went for swims, and took my paddle board out twice. The island also feels extremely safe.

Location

Gabriola Island Trust Area, 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