Lakefront Lodge- Rustic Off-Grid Retreat - Sleeps 16 - Full Kitchen, Hot Showers

We are a BOAT-ACCESS, off-grid property. **NO CAR ACCESS**
*Our 10 minute water taxi service is included in the nightly rate.*

We have 5 acres of waterfront property on Pitt Lake, less than one hour from Vancouver. to the

There is one large Lodge and three different charming cabins, on a five acre lake front property. There is a small waterfall and creek that runs through the property, as well as a small fruit orchard, old growth cedar trees, and a private dock for swimming. lounging, and fishing.


**** THE LODGE ***

The Lodge
- sleeps up to 16 (10 beds)
- 2.5 baths
- unique two level vaulted ceiling with dual lofts on each side
- great for entertaining:
- billiards
- shuffleboard
- foosball
- darts
- bar with mini fridge/wine rack
- spacious west facing patio with 2 BBQs for epic sunset-over-the-lake dinners
- two options for outdoor dining- patio or picnic table at the front door
- full kitchen with full size fridge/freezer
- main bathroom has stand up shower
- second bathroom has a bath
- loft bathroom just a toilet
- two wood stoves for heat

**** ADDITIONAL CABINS ****
There are four additional full -service cabins on the property. The caretaker lives in one. Three other cabins may be available to rent if your group is larger than 16 people. Please message host for more details.

**** AMENITIES ****

- Hi-speed Satellite Internet
- hot water on demand
- clean tap drinking water from our mountain spring (filtered)
- at least one wood stove for heat
- small fans for summer
- new gas range/oven (2024)
- fully stocked kitchen with dinnerware, pots/pans, mugs, cutlery, etc
- french presses and stove top kettles for coffee
- 3 pour over coffee makers


**** OFF-GRID ****
We make our own power! We have solar panels, a wind turbine, and a backup generator. Power never goes out!

The Lodge has most of the comforts of home like clean drinking water from the taps, hot water on demand for showers and dishes, and 120V power outlets for phones and laptops.. The main things we don't have are energy-hungry appliances like microwaves, electric toasters, hair dryers, space heaters, waffle makers, blenders, air fryers, slow cookers, coffee makers, toaster ovens, etc.


**** BYO BEDDING/LINENS****
- Please bring your own bedding (sleeping bags/blankets) pillows, and bath towels
- to keep our rates as low as possible we only provide outfit our beds with a clean, fitted sheet
- we provide hand towels and face cloths for the kitchens and bathrooms

**** PRIVATE DOCK ****
We have a private dock available for sunbathing, swimming, fishing, and boat slips.


**** HOW TO GET HERE - NO DIRECT CAR ACCESS ****

BOAT LAUNCH/PARKING LOT
Drive your vehicle to the Pitt Lake Boat launch at Grant Narrows Park in Pitt Meadows. There is a large parking lot where you can leave your vehicles (locked at night for safety)
Our boat will pick you up there.

BOAT PICKUP TIMES
To coordinate pickup times get in touch with the host within a week of your reservation. We prefer to boat in daylight hours. Pickup times start at check-in times.

12 PASSENGERS PER TRIP ( 10 minutes each way)
It is not a scheduled ferry service. We pickup guests as needed. Our large boat can take 12 passengers plus all the luggage/bedding/coolers per trip.

RETURN TRIP
For your return trip you will coordinate with your boat captain/ property caretaker when you check-in. It is generally done the same time as check-out.

BOAT FEES
The water taxi service is included in the nightly rate and is for one round-trip for each guest.
One sailing for 12 people, two sailings for up to 18 people
Any additional trips are $30 per person/minimum $150 per round-trip.


**** NO OUTDOOR FIRES- PROPANE FIRE RINGS ONLY ****

We provide a propane fire ring if you want to have an outdoor fire. You can bring your own 20lb propane tank or buy one from us at cost for $40 (11 hours run time on low).
Outdoor campfires using firewood are strictly prohibited. Firewood is for heating cabins only, thank you.


**** WATER SPORTS ****
We have two 2-person kayaks available to use for free to intermediate paddlers. Pitt Lake is tidal and twice a day flows as fast as a river so it can be dangerous for novice paddlers to get swept away in the current. Ask the caretaker for when the good time of day for the best conditions to use the kayaks. He will provide the paddles and life jackets.
Feel free to bring your own stand up paddleboards (and a pump!)

**** NO HIKING ****
There are no hikes available on our property. We own five acres of waterfront and are surrounded by privately owned wilderness. Please respect and do cross over the clearly marked "PRIVATE PROPERTY" signs. Thank you.

**** CARETAKER/ EMERGENCIES ****
The caretaker / boat captain may or may not be on the premises for the duration of your stay. If he is on the property he will be available should a medical emergency arise to take anyone back to the boat launch where an Ambulance can arrive. If the captain is not on the property he can typically be there within a 1-2 hour period. He will be working in the shop or somewhere quietly on the property and will respect your privacy and space. But also happy to chat with any guests if they wish.