This private, charming cottage in a rural setting is a five minute drive to downtown Courtenay and minutes from local beaches. The cottage offers easy access to all the world class recreation the Comox Valley has to offer, with over 40 kilometers of forested hiking trails steps from your door and Mount Washington ski resort a 30 minute drive away. Park trails can take you all the way to the ocean on foot or by bike.
The cottage is 960 square feet with fir hardwood flooring throughout. The covered front porch is the perfect place to relax with a cup of coffee in the morning. There is a shed next to the cottage for secure storage of bikes and skis. The main floor has an open concept living and dining area with a natural gas Vermont Castings stove for cooler days. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals for your group, including sharp knives and a full size propane barbeque. A high chair, toddler chair, Pack and Play, and baby gate are available for your smaller family members. We also have a well-loved trail stroller that we are happy to loan! We offer a number of coffee making options, including a stove top espresso maker, French press, and Keurig coffee maker. A full size washer and dryer are located beside the kitchen and the full bathroom is accessed through the master bedroom or through the laundry/pantry area. The main floor bedroom has a new Casper memory foam mattress, down duvet, and black out curtains.
Upstairs is a large loft for relaxing, with two single mattresses, a smart tv, games and books. The upstairs bedroom has a new Casper memory foam mattress, black out blinds, and a spacious work area. The upper floor has a full height ceiling in the center that tapers down to create a cozy atmosphere. Local artwork and vintage touches throughout the cottage reflect decades of collecting by one of your hosts, including a full set of colourful Fiesta dishes and vintage wool blankets and throws.
As your hosts, we love to share our favourite things about our home town! The Comox Valley (The city of Courtenay, town of Comox, and village of Cumberland) is a recreational paradise with access to ocean beaches, rivers, forests and mountains. Alpine and Nordic skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, and golfing are all just minutes away. The area offers an amazing array of culinary options, including the famous Comox Valley Farmers Market, local craft breweries, wineries and distilleries, an award-winning cheese producer, independent restaurants, and food trucks. Explore the shops on 5th Street in Courtenay and visit the vibrant mountain village of Cumberland to check out the works of local artisans. Depending on the season, have a look at our apiary and see the honeybees at work. Use the cottage as a home base for whale watching and other marine adventures on northern Vancouver Island.