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Anokawen on the Alvar

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4 reviews

· Gordon/Barrie Island, Manitoulin, Ontario · 10 acres

Hosted by Sarah E.

Yurt

· 2 guests max · 1 bed · 1 toilet

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Anokawen on the Alvar is a beautiful, secluded and private property located about 10 minutes south of Gore Bay. A woodland alvar set amongst the trees in a mixed forest of evergreens Cedar, Pine, Fir and Spruce interspersed with Maple, Oak and Birch. The Black Birch Yurt is an inviting space to unwind, unplug and wake up to the sounds of the birds after enjoying the stars on a clear night.Make your visit to Manitoulin memorable. Surrounded by the magic of nature, let go and take time to remember the simple joys of life. Our yurt includes a queen-sized bed, reading nook, outdoor kitchen and eating area. There is also a toilet and shower available for campers to use. No potable water so please make sure to bring your own! Campfires are permitted as long as there is no fire ban. No pets. No wifi. End your day with a crackling campfire and drift off to sleep as you listen to the quiet of the whispering trees. Spend a leisurely day in a hammock in the shade of the cedars, take in the sights of a nearby town or explore one of the Manitoulin’s beautiful trails.

What to expect

Yurt

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

2 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, private

Toilet available

Composting toilet

No pets

Showers available

Bins available

Cooking equipment present

Private, stovetop or hot plate, cookware, cooking utensils, cutlery, sink or other dishwashing station

Picnic table present

No potable water

Bring your own water

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Reviews

100% Recommend5 Ratings · 4 reviews

Tiffany V.

8 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

Memorial experience at the Yurt!

With kids

We loved staying here in the yurt. It was so well set up, a private area with own kitchen, sinks, showering and washroom. The decor was so unique and made us feel connected to the outdoors. The Yurt had the clear dome at top to see the stars at night which was very cool, and it has solar power to recharge phones and devices. We had our own little outdoor oasis. The hosts were very helpful with directions, ideas, and information (with a book in the rooms too)! They also had cute little inspirational notes which my 10 yr old daughter was so excited to open and read every night and morning, and a variety of games to play. They have built a magical little get away and I would definitely recommend to others it was an amazing experience ❤️

Jennifer C.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

We loved the remoteness of the Yurt! What a great way to relax, leaving the busy world behind! It was also close enough to the things we wanted to see on the island, like Bridal Veil Falls and Cup and Saucer. Our visit was an amazing adventure.

Eugenia T.

10 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2024

Peaceful and comfortable

We greatly enjoyed our stay at the Black Birch Yurt. It's a great option for those who seek nature and peace but would like to stay more comfortably than in a camping tent. There are three sites on the property (two others are cabins) but they are spaced out so we haven't seen other people at all during our 2-day stay. The Yurt is beautifully decorated and spacious, and the surroundings are basically pristine forest. The town of Gore Bay with several restaurants and a coffee shop is just a few minutes drive away, and the Cup and Saucer hiking area is within less than a half hour drive. Highly recommend this property and would stay again in a heartbeat.

Lisa J.

3 reviews

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· September 2022

Awesome Black Birch Yurt

Sarah and her husband, Scott have given a lot of thought to their set up, and it's great. They supply nearly everything, that most of our camping gear never came out of our vehicle. They have three different site stays on their property and each are a good distance from each other with their own walking paths that you hardly know anyone else is around. As experienced canoe/campers, we felt surrounded in luxury. I loved that we could pick a few fresh veggies from the little garden and loved the landscape plantings and decorating touches too. If you would like to try camping but just can't stand the thought of sleeping on the ground you will love a stay in the black birch yurt. If we ever do a traveling vacation again in this area, we definitely would consider staying here again.

Location

Gordon/Barrie Island, Manitoulin, Ontario, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ and Odawa First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking