Out There - Private Island off-grid retreat

Our price includes accommodation for up to 6 people on a private island, and includes meals. Out There is for independent, tread-lightly travellers looking for alternative, off grid accommodation on a private island in the heart of the Sunshine Coast. The concept is digital detox. Move away from the phone, immerse yourself in the wilderness. Out There is a private island eco-retreat designed to take advantage of BC's temperate rainforest climate, by harvesting rainwater, solar and wind power to create an off-grid oasis that leaves minimal impact on the surroundings. All wash room facilities incorporate composting toilets. We're focused on sustainable and traditional building practices, and reduced energy and water use. We hope this provides an interesting and educational back-drop for your wilderness adventure. Accommodations include a private two person tent cabin with en-suite, 1 king bedroom with private en-suite and 1 queen bedroom in our wood framed Yurt. All rooms have access to shared kitchen, living and outdoor spaces. Accommodation is for up to six people sharing and includes meals. Each room has its own unique ocean views, private outdoor space and includes comfortable king or queen bed, organic bedding, towels and locally made soaps. The waterfront tent cabin includes a private 'en-tent' wash-room with composting toilet, rainwater collection, out-door solar shower, and incredible views. There is always someone on site to deal with maintenance, answer any questions and help organise any local tours. Due to limited storage and refrigeration facilities and to minimize waste, food is included and provided. DIY breakfast and lunch are available from the well stocked pantry and the seasonal garden. Healthy and nutritious family style meals are provided in the evenings. Out There is a 23 acre property on Nelson Island, incorporating a private island, which connects to Nelson Island at low tide. The views overlook the crossroads of four waterways, Jervis Inlet, Agamemnon Channel, Hotham Sound and Sechelt Inlet. This unique location is a Mecca for marine and outdoor recreational activities including boating, fishing, kayaking, diving, snorkelling and swimming, endless amounts of hiking and shoreline to explore. For the more adventurous, we can help arrange local boat tours of the surrounding area, including Friel Falls, the majestic and unforgettable Jervis Inlet and the rapids at Skookumchuck Narrows in Sechelt Inlet. Known locally as the 'Chuck', the rapids provide a powerful show of turbulent waves, spectacular whirlpools for thrill seeking extreme kayakers from around the world. We can also help to arrange diving sessions. Please give at least a weeks notice for boat tours and /or diving. Or, pick up a fishing licence and you don't have to venture any further than the island's beach to catch your daily limit of oysters and clams, or go swimming and snorkelling in the warm shallow waters of the protected bay. We have beach chairs, shaded hammocks, solar powered dingy boat and a double person kayak ($40 per day for two people), snorkelling equipment, a selection of board games, book library / exchange, designated fire pits. Out There is surrounded by spectacular marine and wildlife landscapes. Seals, sea lions, bald eagles, and chip monks are regular visitors and the kelp beds are teaming with sea-life. Depending on the season you may even be lucky enough to catch a glimpse migrating orca and dolphin pods. If you are staying longer than a couple of days and are comfortable on the water, we highly recommend hiring kayaks to explore local coves and beaches up close. Out There is located on Nelson Island, a 20 minute boat ride from the Government Dock in Egmont. We provide boat service to and from Out There on our classic west coast trawler, or can arrange local kayak rentals or water taxis. There are great transport links from Vancouver Airport and Vancouver, to all the towns on the Sunshine Coast through Malaspina Coach lines and BC Ferries. If arriving by coach, we pick up from Earls Cove Ferry Terminal. If arriving by car, we pick up at the Government Dock in Egmont which is approx. 90 min drive from Langdale Ferry Terminal. Overnight parking is available through Bathgates Store ($5 per night) or free at the Egmont Community Hall. Please note that BC Ferries to the Sunshine Coast are extremely busy at the weekends, and it is not uncommon to experience delays and sailing waits. The ferries run every two hours. You will need to catch the 3.50 ferry at the latest for us to be able to pick you up by boat at approx 6.30pm. Pick ups after 6.30pm would be by local water taxi, additional fees apply, or overnight accommodation is available in Egmont at Bathgates Store, the Backeddy Marina or the Westcoast Wilderness Lodge. There may also be other guests arriving and departing on the same day, we try to coordinate boat pick up in Egmont, to minimize boat trips. Tonino Air and Harbour Air also offer scheduled flights to Sechelt from Vancouver, YVR and Nanaimo and Tofino Air can provide chartered flights from Sechelt right to our dock.