Experience the Beauty of Vancouver Island - relax and explore at Hobo's Pond.
- cottage1000 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 5
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 5–30 nights
The Hobo cottage is situated on a bluff overlooking the Englishman River.
Bedrooms
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 1
The cottage has a loft with two sleeping areas separated by a small bathroom. The beds are both queen size. We now have an additional queen size bed down on the main floor. This bed is screened away from the main living area and offers privacy to our guests. This down stairs queen bed is useful for guests who do not want to climb stairs. All our linens are 100 percent cotton and all the beds have down duvets. The main floor is an open concept.
Amenities
Featured
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1, Half Baths: 1
- Bathroom 1toiletThis little bathroom is in the loft and has a sink & toilet.
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower
- Both bathrooms have places to store your toiletries. They are fully tiled. We are on a well system but there is plenty of water and it is incredibly fresh water and tastes delicious. However, we never waste water and make an effort to always use it carefully. The cottage is on a septic system and only human waste and toilet paper is allowed in the toilet.
Safety features
- Exterior lighting
- Smoke detector
- First-aid kitSmall First Aid Kit Located in the down stairs bathroom in the glass cabinet.
Location Type
- Water ViewThe hobo cottage is on a bank and from the front patio guests can look down through tall cedar trees into the beautiful Englishman River. A small rustic trail leads guests to the river's edge.
General
- TelephonePlease bring a cell phone. You can use our house phone if it is required but we don't have a telephone in the cottage.
- HeatingThe cottage is heated electrically with baseboard heaters.
- Linens ProvidedTowels and bed linens are provided.
- Washing MachineA very good modern front load washer is provided. We provide High Efficiency soap (HE). Please use only small amounts of soap.
- Clothes DryerA very good quality dryer is available in the cottage. There is also a clothes line attached to the front patio where guests can hang clothes to air dry - i.e beach towels etc.
- FireplaceThere is an ORNAMENTAL FIREPLACE. NOT to be used to burn actual wood. The fireplace is NOT SUITABLE for a real fire. There is a fire pit for outdoor fires only certain times of the year.
- ParkingThere is ample parking around the cottage area and it is free.
- InternetWe have internet and wifi.
- Towels ProvidedTowels are provided and beach towels are also available. They are on the closet shelf.
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomThe living room and dining area are together in an open concept. A screened off area on main floor has a queen size bed, which allows privacy.
Kitchen
- DishwasherThere is a good quality dishwasher.
- RefrigeratorThere is a full size electric refrigerator which has a large freezer compartment.
- StoveRegulation size electric stove.
- OvenFull size oven.
- MicrowaveThere is a microwave oven in the cottage for our guests.
- Grill
- Coffee MakerWe will leave a package of coffee in the cottage for you.
- ToasterThe cottage has a four slice toaster.
- Blender
- Lobster Pot
- Pantry ItemsThere is a small area beneath the stairs, close to the kitchen to store extra can goods and supplies such as luggage etc.
- Dishes & UtensilsAt Hobo's Pond we provide dishes, tea towels, oven mitts, pots and pans and mixing bowls: all the items needed to bake or cook. All the dishes, glasses and silver ware are in the cottage.
- KitchenThis cheerful little kitchen has a fridge, electric stove, washer and dryer, microwave oven, toaster and coffeemaker. There kitchen is complete with silverware and dishes, pots and pans.
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 6 people
- Dining Area
- DiningThe dining area and living area are bright and airy - an open concept. There are large windows in the dining/living area overlooking a big outside deck. The deck overlooks large trees and ferns.
Entertainment
- TelevisionThere is a basic television cable package at the cottage with seven additional movie channels.
- Satellite / CableThere is a basic cable package offering about 28 channels plus 7 movie channels.
- BooksThe cottage has a few books - novels and magazines. We encourage guests to take a book home or leave a book when they go.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenThe cottage has open grassy areas which are enclosed by large trees and native flora. We encourage guests to make themselves at home and enjoy all the areas around the cottage and the pond.
- BalconyLarge patio on the riverside of the cottage. In summer no fires allowed in fire pit.
- BoatWe are about 25 minutes from French Creek Marina. The staff at the Marina can put guests in contact with Charter Fishing companies. Good fish and chips at the Marina Pub.
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Porch / VerandaLarge patio facing the river.
- Deck / PatioThere is a large patio on the front of the cabin with a big table and chairs to enjoy the wonderful scenery and fresh island air. From the patio there is a bird's eye view of the Englishman River.
- Outdoor Furniture
- GolfHobo's Pond is close to three golf courses. An easy drive will get you to Morningstar Golf Club, Eaglecrest Golf Club and Mickey J's Golf Club and Bar and Grill.
- Fire pitThis fire pit cannot be used during when fire risk is high.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleThere are two large steps to enter the cottage. There is one queen size bed on the main floor. The patio can be accessed although there is about four inches to go over to get to the patio. So our place is accessible to someone who has some mobility.
Notes
- Our cottage and property with its beautiful setting is good for guests who just want to chill for a while and/or enjoy our many parks, hiking trails, local culture. There is a Tuesday evening market in Parksville for guests to enjoy local goods and art. During the summer months In Parksville there is often live music in the Park down by the ocean. This might not be continuing in this time of COVID 19. The Parksville Tourism Agency likely will have information on the rules that are effect with regard to the virus. which can change. In Qualicum the Quality Foods has an upstairs bistro restaurant and gift shop. It is a nice place for a bowl of delicious soup. Our favourite is the spicy chicken Thai soup. The bistro is a place to enjoy sandwiches or sweet goodies as well as the usual coffee and teas. Please be aware that our get away is more suited to mature guests who are responsible around water.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children not allowed - There are dangers for small children.There are dangers for small children.
Pets allowed - Please contact us to discuss your pet.Please contact us to discuss your pet.
No parties/events - guests are welcome to have short stay visitors. guests are welcome to have short stay visitors.
No smoking - We do not allow smoking anywhere on the property. We do not allow smoking anywhere on the property.
Max guests: 5 (sleeps up to 5 adults)
Minimum age of primary renter: 19
- The FIRE PLACE is ornamental only and should not be used to make a real fire. We do not allow smoking in the cottage or on the property.
- CONTROL OF PETS. Your pet must be on a leash if your pet is prone to chase critters. Do not leave your pet alone in the cottage. No dangerous breeds!
- Enjoy our barbecue but please leave it somewhat clean when you leave. It helps us prepare for our next guests. Thank you.
Cleaning practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
Minimum 3-day vacancy between guest stays
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Map
Owner
Marlene Prescott
- Languages:
- english
About Marlene Prescott
Hobos Pond Get Away is in its third season. This season we are affected by the COVID 19 crisis so we are working hard to making our guests safe. We have at least four days between bookings allowing us to air and disinfect the cottage. We believe we have made it safe for you. So we invite you enjoy a vacation at Hobo's Pond. We will do everything we can to help you enjoy this beautiful place. We purchased our property in 1989. At the time we lived and worked in Burnaby. In our spare time we would come to the island on weekends and holidays. We cleared land and built the hobo cottage in 1993. In 2001 we were both retired and we moved here to the island permanently. In 2012 we started building a larger house. We realized that we now had a cottage that others could enjoy. We are pleased that we now offer a get away for guests. What a lovely experience this has become. We meet people from all over the world. We still are awed by the lush greenery we are surrounded with. Our tall trees and our proximity to the river and our pond are still a godsend. We continue to enjoy our beautiful property and invite you to join us here at Hobo's Pond.
Marlene Prescott purchased this cottage in 1989
Why Marlene Prescott chose Errington
We purchased this property because we love nature and we love being beside a river. Harvey has been fishing rivers since he was a child. He enjoys sharing his river fishing experiences with other fly fishermen. This property has some special features. Almost from our doorstep you can hike all the way to Top Bridge. You can actually hike all the way to Parksville if you are a serious hiker. Top Bridge is a fabulous place with a suspension bridge and pot holes that are a favourite swimming spot for locals and visitors. You can also get to Top Bridge via the main island highway. The entire hike along the Englishman River is very picturesque and there are picnic sites in several locations.
What makes this cottage unique
The hobo cottage is very comfortable; it has a lovely large deck where you can look down into the Englishman River. On the property and surrounding area are many native plants indigenous to this area: huckleberries, salmon berries, rose hips, salal, oregon grape, ferns, cedar - fir and hemlock evergreen trees, skunk cabbage, willows and many more. Even though this property is out of town and in the country it offers the traveler the ability to make quick trips to get food and gas. We are about a twenty minute drive from most modern shopping and amenities. We are 10 minutes from the General Store at Grafton and Englishman River Road.