Cob Cottage
Earth homes in Mayne Island, Canada
- 2 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
Hosted by Alexis
- Superhost
- 13 years hosting
Listing highlights
Top 1% of homes
This home is one of the highest ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.
Featured in
Dwell, December 2017
Home Crux, August 2016
Home Crux, August 2016
Self check-in
Check yourself in with the lockbox.
Channel the pursuit of pause in this one-of-a-kind earth house. The cozy retreat was hand-sculpted using local and sustainable natural materials, and features a central living space with cantilevered slab stairs leading to the loft bedroom.
Guests have access to the entire cottage and surrounding property.
We live in the neighbouring house, and are happy to give advice or answer questions to help you make the most of your stay.
The neighborhood is quite rural and mostly agricultural with several farms and a small private vineyard. The home is a 10 minute walk from the beach and a 20 minute walk from a family grocery and deli specializing in local organic produce.
Mayne Island has a small community bus. Times and routes are limited, particularly in the winter. It will stop at the driveway.
We also have an official hitch hiking system with signed Car Stops where you can wait for a ride. Usually you don't have to wait long.
We are happy to offer pickup and drop off at the ferry dock as a courtesy to encourage car-free travellers, on days when the community bus is not running. Please let us know ahead of time that you'll be coming without your own transportation, and we will make sure that either we or the community bus (which will drop you off at our driveway) are there to meet you when your ferry arrives. The BC Ferries terminals near Victoria and Vancouver are easily reachable via public transit from their respective airports and downtowns.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire cottage and surrounding property.
Other things to note
We are happy to offer pickup and drop off at the ferry dock as a courtesy to car-free travellers, on days when the community bus is not running. Please let us know ahead of time that you'll be coming without your own transportation, and we will make sure that either we or the community bus (which will drop you off at our driveway) are there to meet you when your ferry arrives. The BC Ferries terminals near Victoria and Vancouver are easily reachable via public transit from their respective airports and downtowns.
Please note that, aside from the volunteer-run community bus that meets some ferries, there is no public transportation or taxi service on the island, so be prepared for walking. There are a grocery store and restaurant a30 minute walk from the cottage.
Hitchhiking is accepted, encouraged, and safe on Mayne Island.
Registration details
Municipal registration number: H568381378
Provincial registration number: H568381378
Guests have access to the entire cottage and surrounding property.
We live in the neighbouring house, and are happy to give advice or answer questions to help you make the most of your stay.
The neighborhood is quite rural and mostly agricultural with several farms and a small private vineyard. The home is a 10 minute walk from the beach and a 20 minute walk from a family grocery and deli specializing in local organic produce.
Mayne Island has a small community bus. Times and routes are limited, particularly in the winter. It will stop at the driveway.
We also have an official hitch hiking system with signed Car Stops where you can wait for a ride. Usually you don't have to wait long.
We are happy to offer pickup and drop off at the ferry dock as a courtesy to encourage car-free travellers, on days when the community bus is not running. Please let us know ahead of time that you'll be coming without your own transportation, and we will make sure that either we or the community bus (which will drop you off at our driveway) are there to meet you when your ferry arrives. The BC Ferries terminals near Victoria and Vancouver are easily reachable via public transit from their respective airports and downtowns.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire cottage and surrounding property.
Other things to note
We are happy to offer pickup and drop off at the ferry dock as a courtesy to car-free travellers, on days when the community bus is not running. Please let us know ahead of time that you'll be coming without your own transportation, and we will make sure that either we or the community bus (which will drop you off at our driveway) are there to meet you when your ferry arrives. The BC Ferries terminals near Victoria and Vancouver are easily reachable via public transit from their respective airports and downtowns.
Please note that, aside from the volunteer-run community bus that meets some ferries, there is no public transportation or taxi service on the island, so be prepared for walking. There are a grocery store and restaurant a30 minute walk from the cottage.
Hitchhiking is accepted, encouraged, and safe on Mayne Island.
Registration details
Municipal registration number: H568381378
Provincial registration number: H568381378
Where you'll sleep
What this place offers
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Patio or balcony
Backyard
2 nights in Mayne Island
Nov 25, 2022 - Nov 27, 2022
Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 1,047 reviews.
Guest favourite
This home is in the top 1% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability
Overall rating
- 5 stars, 98% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada
This listing’s location is verified, and the exact location will be provided after booking.
Neighbourhood highlights
The neighborhood is quite rural and mostly agricultural with several farms and a small private vineyard. The home is a 10 minute walk from the beach and a 20 minute walk from a family grocery and deli specializing in local organic produce.
Meet your host
Born in the 70s
Fun fact: My first job was shearing sheep.
I am a rural mama of twins. I also have a serious knitting habit which includes sheep and a spinning wheel. (tktl on Ravelry). With the garden and heritage orchard, we manage to stay crazy busy on a quiet and relaxed island. My husband, Manny, is a software developer (borsboom on Github) and works from home. He is an avid cyclist and kayaker. He is also a Dutch citizen. We have a very low tech lifestyle outside of Manny's work.
Alexis is a Superhost
Host details
Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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