1 / 82

Sustainable Ecovillage

86%

· Gasquet, Del Norte, California

160 acres hosted by Dan S.

4 lodging sites

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

The Smith River Complex Fire took our property on August 16th, 2023. Updates on our progress here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fucaTaOwf5c PLEASE NOTE, 4WD is required in order to access the sites. Please message me if you have any questions prior to booking. Sustainable Ecovillage is an off-grid project for sustainable living. If you are looking for a unique experience and up for rustic accommodations among goats, chickens, a permaculture food forest with a few off-grid perks, we welcome you to join us in our mountainous, wilderness paradise! Our 160-acre property is surrounded by about a million acres of National Forest. Our neighborhood is all made of trees, huckleberry bushes and animals. We love it here. It is very remote, peaceful, and functionally sustainable in its focus. The closest neighbor is a Buddhist Hermitage about a mile up the forestry road. Also, supposedly, Sasquatch live here! (it is the epicenter for documented sightings). Most visitors to the area are interested in spending time in the redwoods – we are about 30-45 minutes from the nearest entrance to Jedediah Smith Park, home of Stout Grove and other beautiful redwood hikes. Driving into Crescent City, about 45-60 minutes, winds you right through the "gentle giants" on your way to or from Redwood National Park. We are self-sufficient, and sustainable in a relatively primitive set-up, especially after the fire this year. It's mountainous and remote, and we have a community agreement about no smoking (of any kind) on our land.

Activities

Hiking

Swimming

Natural features

Forest

Redwoods

Swimming hole

Waterfall

Select a site

Filter by

Loading sites...

86%

62 ratings · 46 reviews

Chris A.recommends

December 9, 2024

Half Moon @Sustainable Ecovillage

Fun adventure awaits!

If you want an adventure this is your place to stay! Driving out on the service road to find the property was a fun adventure. I would suggest a 4-wheel drive car but its not required. Remember to turn at the smiley face! Service is very limited but I got a little bit of service with Verizon out at the property. What Dan has created in a difficult landscape is spectacular! Very fun to walk around and see all of the amazing structures he has created. I would highly recommend bringing a lantern and definitely a head lamp or two. We stayed in Half-Moon and had a little wood burning fireplace inside to keep us warm. Even when the fire went out in the middle of the night we were cozy and warm since he has insulated the cabin very well.

Kevin Y.recommends

August 19, 2024

Rustic TreeHouse @ Sust. Ecovillage

Off-The-Grid Secret Getaway

Great spot, way out in the wilderness. This was the most off-the-grid glamp setup we've seen. Very unique.

Marshall H.recommends

July 14, 2024

Earthsip Solarium @ Sust Ecovillage

Loved it!

Staying at the Maitreya Eco Village was an amazing and unique experience. We'd love to come back and visit again.

Axl S.recommends

May 27, 2024

Hobbit Hole @Sustainable Ecovillage

Amazing host, magical place and great vibes. I will recommend to friends and family!

Shauna D.recommends

May 26, 2024

Hobbit Hole @Sustainable Ecovillage

Really an adventure and unique place. Great hosts.

Quiver W.

April 29, 2024

Hobbit Hole @Sustainable Ecovillage

This place was dreamy in some sense—a forest escape near some amazing botanical sites that seems to have been well defended during the recent fires. We met two friendly people and two friendly dogs but for the most part the land was eerily empty when we visited, which would have been fine but the place lacked clear instructions for how to access the advertised amenities. Significant drawbacks are that the room had a mouse problem (we lost much of our food), was thick with smoke from poor ventilation, and had no lighting (lots of burned up candles and a soggy box of matches). We arrived dirty and excited to shower only to find that there was no hot water and no instructions on how to use the sauna advertised. The host also did not respond to questions. The place has some charm but I would suggest being more honest and clear in the description so that people show up prepared!

Location

Gasquet, Del Norte, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Tolowa Dee-ni’, and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking