Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Loft Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Rare Gem - 'The Camp House'
Unique heritage restoration meets modern sustainable design.
Originally built in 1889, this historic, avant-garde abode features passive solar architecture and forest views for design enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Nestled at the foot of a vast mountain trail network and a short two-minute walk from the vibrant downtown core, explore all of what legendary Cumberland has to offer while enjoying a curated, luxury experience.
‣ Boutique furnishings and custom furniture ‣ Fully equipped Pro-style kitchen ‣ Vancouver Island marble surfaces ‣ Heated concrete floor & sun room ‣ Wood stove (recreational use) ‣ High-ceilings throughout ‣ Individually temperature controlled bedrooms ‣ Wool-filled duvets (summer), down-filled duvets (winter) and 100% cotton sheets ‣ Marble tile bathroom with soaker tub & heated floor ‣ Expansive wrap around deck & terrace ‣ Garden patio for seasonal dining ‣ Natural pool for seasonal swimming and winter cold plunges ‣ Outdoor fire pit ‣ Bluetooth Pro sound system ‣ Smart TV (includes Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+)
Cumberland was once home to one of the biggest coal mining operations in BC.
‘Camp Road’ was originally built in the late 1800's as temporary housing for European coal miners.
Today a thriving community of artists, athletes and eccentrics, each house on the street has developed a unique flavour and character.
Located at the foot of our beloved Community Forest - a gateway to an extensive network of trails - you can walk, bike or drive to the beautiful vistas of Comox Lake.
Winter activities (as well as year-round mountain biking and hiking) are only 20-30 minutes away at Forbidden Plateau or Mt. Washington.
Getting Around: 250m from main trailhead and downtown core. 3.9km to the beaches of glacier-fed Comox lake. 7.4km to ocean and boating activities. 15min drive to Nymph Falls Nature Park on the Puntledge River. 20-30min drive to skiing, hiking and cycling on Forbidden Plateau and Mt. Washington.
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure:
- the bath floor heat is turned off
- bedroom and main heat turned down to 18C
- gas fireplace is off
Please ensure patio umbrellas are closed and cushions brought under cover
Please take any returnable empty cans and bottles, rinse them and deposit them in the corresponding container in the side garden.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We are a shoes-off home. Thank you for respecting our space.
Please turn down/off heating and cooling systems when not in use. This prevents waste and helps keep our rates lower in the future.
Children under the age of 12 require adult supervision when using the pool. NO DIVING. Please use only the Sea Wench sunscreen provided.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number H096772292, 0000655
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Frequently asked questions
Does Rare Gem - 'The Camp House' have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Rare Gem - 'The Camp House'?
As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rare Gem - 'The Camp House' on 12 April 2026 start from NZ$706, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Rare Gem - 'The Camp House' pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Rare Gem - 'The Camp House'?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rare Gem - 'The Camp House'?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rare Gem - 'The Camp House'?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Rare Gem - 'The Camp House' located?
This family-friendly Cumberland holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cumberland Dog Park and Vancouver Island Visitor Centre. Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre and Nymph Falls Regional Nature Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Clean, spacious, beautiful and fully equipped with all we needed. The loft was perfect for the kids. The location is perfectly located close to the trails and town. Would highly recommend.
We were all in love with the Camp House with our New Years Stay there. It was even better than it looked in the pictures. Very clean, very well stocked and just a perfect place to spend a special occasion with family. We would highly. recommend The Camp House to anyone interested in staying in the area!
House was clean and well equipped. Super close to the mtb trail network. We reached out to Paulina for a early check in and she responded quickly and let us in eary. I would book again.
I ahighly recommend the Camp House! Paulina is responsive, friendly, and offers stellar service excellence! I hope to return to this space in the future, very clean, fresh, loads of light, natural scenery, walkable, quiet, and beautiful. I had the perfect birthday celebration at the Camp House!
The Camphouse is a beautiful home, and easily one of the most comfortable places I've stayed.
Paulina was a breeze to communicate with, and the home had everything we needed for a great get away. Would definitely recommend.
Great property for a family reunion. The space was perfect for our needs and we enjoyed the space and the small town of Cumberland. Local woodland lakes, bars and restaurants all very good. Thanks for our stay.
The house is very comfortable and stylish. Beautiful design. The owners were great to deal with and easy to reach. Walking distance to everything in Cumberland and great walking and biking trails.
4 of us stayed here for a writing retreat and we found it a beautiful place conveniently located walking distance to beautiful forest trails, restaurants and museum. All the amenities but also access to get away from it all. The house itself feels like it should be in Architectural Digest or some such. It does stand out quite a bit amongst the more modest neighborhood houses (which maybe accounts for the surliness of 1 neighbour we encountered when we turned around in their driveway and they came out to tell us that was private property - but this didn’t really impact our stay for the rest of the 3 days)
A few minor things were missing - eg we ran out of hand soap and dishwasher pucks, and there was no hand-washing dish soap, but the folks doing the property management told us to co tact them if we needed anything, so that was on us that we didn’t communicate to ask them while we were there. They are lovely people and the property owner was very prompt in all communications.
Would highly recommend for a writing retreat or a splurge if you like access to beautiful trails, quaint town and cool architecture.
Anita G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Paulina
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests