Hobos Pond Get Away, a pet friendly place with barbecue, laundry and good parking .
Please come and enjoy this quiet, serene place to enjoy a touch of west coast wildness. Check out our reasonable rates for guests who desire a longer stay.
Our well appointed cottage is located on a five acre property that fronts onto the beautiful Englishman River. Situated on a bluff above the river our large deck offers our guests a view of the river. From this high deck our guests view the river through a forest of lush ferns and evergreens.
A rugged hiking trail from the cottage takes guests to the beautiful Englishman River. Follow the trail through a Nature Trust Park where you can enjoy beautiful vistas, small water falls and clean clear pools to swim. The Nature Trust Park hike will come out at Top Bridge Regional park with it a beautiful suspension bridge. This park can be accessed from Parksville as well. There is a parking lot if you arrive by car.
Our hobo guests can enter the Nature Trust Park from the end of our Englishman River Road. That entrance is about 1000 feet from our property entrance. There are a few picnic sites along the way. Make it a short trip or a long hike along this amazing river.
Parksville is mid island on Vancouver Island. From the picturesque seaside town of Parksville it takes about 20 minutes to arrive at Hobos Pond. It is a scenic drive through farms and fields to arrive at Hobos Pond Get Away. The Hobo cottage shares our five acres with a our main house. There is enough distance between dwellings to ensure privacy.
Guests can visit Parksville and Qualicum Beach where art galleries, quaint shops and restaurants abound.
The weather here in this area is mild and sometimes quite hot during the summer and fall seasons. Spring and fall can be a bit rainy.
Quick drives get guests to many delightful places on the mid island. Visit French Creek Marina. Guests can see the large fishing vessels who still ply the waters off our island. The French Creek Pub is a good place for Fish and Chips. At the end of the pier you can buy fresh seafood. A quick trip to Goats on the Roof Market in Coombs is vibrant with tourists from all over the world. Here you can enjoy restaurants, big ice cream cones and a market with fresh fruit, vegetables and gifts. Real goats live on the roof top of the Market.
Saturday morning visit the Errington Market, a local farmers market that offers fresh flowers, locally grown veggies as well as locally handcrafted gifts. This market is about an 8 minute drive from our cottage. Also nearby is the Unicorn farm market that offers delicious local meat and sausages.
During the summer months enjoy live music and concerts by the sea in the park in Parksville.
Explore Nanoose. At the Petro Can gas station on the island highway take a drive through Fairwinds and Nanoose. Beautiful homes dot the rugged old coastal highway. A marina and an upscale restaurant are open most days during the summer season. This marina is a safe harbour for leisure craft. Visit Moorecroft Park in this area. It is a stunningly beautiful ocean side park.
For guests who don't hike or swim and just want to relax at our cottage enjoy our large very private deck. It is a good place to hang out. This is a peaceful and relaxing place to unwind from the bustle of city life. It is private enough for yoga, star gazing during warm weather or put up an easel and paint a picture. You can barbecue that fish you bought at French Creek!
Day trips include favourite destinations such as a drive to Tofino on the West Coast or explore Horne Lake Caves. Day trips to seaside towns of Comox and Campbell River along the old highway are worth taking the time to visit. And you might have time to go to Quadra Island. This is a ten a ten minute ferry trip leaving from the quay in Campbell River. On Quadra Island have a beer and or lunch at the very old pub in Heriot Bay.
Or take day trips to some of the outer islands like Denman or Hornby Island. Beware of the ferry schedule. Make sure you are aware of when the last ferries leave the island. It is important to schedule your departure from Hornby to get back to Denman to make the last ferry to Vancouver Island.
A five minute car trip from our cottage takes guests to the beautiful Englishman River Falls Provincial Park with its glorious waterfall and easy hiking trails. This is a five minute drive from the cottage. There are some deep pools for swimmers and shallow water for children.
Hobos Pond cottage can host four and/or six guests comfortably. Ask the hosts if you wish to add additional guests.
The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with a washer and dryer. The living room has two leather loungers, a chesterfield and a TV where guests can watch NetFlix or Roku movies. The cottage has 3 queen size beds. The cottage is equipped with cable and high speed internet suitable for guests who want to work while relaxing at Hobos Pond. The cottage is an open concept but provides privacy for all our guests.
This comfortable and charming cottage shares the property with our main house but is situated far enough away to provide guests with privacy.
A very sturdy oak staircase leads to the sleeping loft. The main floor has a full bathroom with a shower and a jet bathtub and the loft has a toilet and sink so the upstairs guests don't need to take the staircase to use the bathroom during the night.
Everyone is welcome from all over the world. We invite people to come and explore this magical island. Hike, swim, do yoga, forest bathe or star gaze. Make this a romantic get away, a family reunion or a girl's get away. Make this a short visit or ask us about our long term stay.
This property has some dangers like a large pond and a big drop off to the river in one area which makes this property unsuitable for small children. So we only welcome guests over the age of 12 who can enjoy the property unsupervised.
Come and enjoy this beautiful place with us. Welcome!
Marlene and Harvey
Kitchen
Microwave
Living/dining area
Parking available
Washer/dryer
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Dryer
Outdoor space
River view
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking
Car required
Parking on site
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining table
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Towels provided
Dining table
Living room
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Computer monitor
Desk
Air conditioning
Heating
Snow sports gear
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Iron/ironing board
Phone
