theDoighouse Earthship

98%

174 reviews

· Qualicum Bay, Nanaimo, British Columbia

10 acres hosted by Susan D.

2 glamping pitches · 1 motorhome pitch · 2 tent pitches

Best tent-sites: 1st place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Best in British Columbia: 3rd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

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Welcome to theDoighouse Earthship, an eco-retreat nestled in the forest, minutes from Qualicum Bay waterfront. Our location is a haven for adventurers and peace-seekers alike, offering easy access to the natural wonders of Vancouver Island. An hour north of Nanaimo, our property is an ideal base for day trips to Hornby, Denman, and Lasqueti Islands. Many of our guests stop here for a night or two on their way to and from the mainland to Ucluelet or Tofino for world-class surfing, or if skiing is your calling, Mount Washington is just a 45-minute drive away. Spend time discovering forest trails, a children's playground, and a bike park here in our neighbourhood. Lighthouse Country area teems with opportunities for exploration, from pristine beaches, including Sunny Beach and scenic Spider and Horne Lakes. Or if you climb, consider the Horne Lake Caves! If you're into hiking, use your All Trails App to discover the Lighthouse Country Trail (at our doorstep), including the Wilson Woodlot and Lost Runners Trails. Urban legend has it that the running shoes were lost, not the people wearing them! You can pitch your tent in our gardens, park your RV on the forest's edge, or stay in our cozy tiny cabins. Wander our gardens and check out a young permaculture food forest filled with fruit and hazelnut trees, berries, and good stuff! Have you ever imagined a house built from tires, dirt, pop cans and glass bottles? Our Earthship, currently under construction, is all about exploring a low-impact lifestyle, off-grid living in an energy-efficient dwelling built from recycled materials. Love for the planet and people and sharing of abundance make this project come alive, and why we don’t increase our rates for holidays and long weekends. Book a private Earthship tour where Tony will spend a couple of hours with you, sharing theDoighouse project and answering any and all questions you may have. We also offer workshops and other onsite activities. For more info, check out our website: www.thedoighouse.com/ On arrival, you will be greeted by Bentley (our standard poodle), Mabel (mouser extraordinaire) Come visit, tour, and stay. Susan and Tony Doig

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210 Ratings · 174 reviews

Susan D.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· February 2025

Off Grid Getaway Cabin

Cozy and clean, we loved our stay in the cabin. Cubic stove kept us toasty and all the amenities were there to keep us comfortable. Hosts are friendly and knowledgeable, highly recommend the add-on tour of the earth ship !!

Jrbushman27 R.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· February 2025

Snowy Earthship

22 ft campervan ·

Forest Camping (RV)

Great site! Amazing hosts and and incredible earthship to tour. We will be back.

Chelsea W.

11 reviews

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· November 2024

Maple Cabin

I had a lovely time at theDoighouse Earthship in the Maple Cabin! I was only there for one night, however, it was a really fun experience! They have put so much work & love into creating such a unique off-grid property. I was throughly impressed by everything they had! The Maple Cabin is cozy & inviting. It's the perfect size for 1-2 people! The bed is very comfortable & had very warm bedding (which was very welcomed as it was quite chilly the night I stayed!) Susan provided a quilt that her mother had made, which I thought was such a lovely touch. I hope to come back at some point in the future and spend a bit more time here!

Cathy T.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Tent ·

Garden Camping (Tent)

This place is the definition of what Hipcamp is suppose to mean. The welcoming is wonderfull.

Olly R.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Highly recommended camping spot

Tent ·

Under the canopy tent site

Ideal spot to camp, we weren't there long but the site was easy to find, nice surroundings (we saw a woodpecker) and the tarp was a useful addition to the site. Also the host was really accommodating for a late check-in time

Mohammed C.

4 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent ·

Garden Camping (Tent)

Amazing and innovative place. Excellent host! The whole property feels like heaven. Will stay there again in a heartbeat!! Highly recommend!!

Location

Qualicum Bay, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of K’ómoks, We Wai Kai, and Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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