Boat access only cabin surrounded by a coastal forest fjord. Fernleecove is one of a rare number of very private waterfront properties near Vancouver. Bookings are only offered with a guided boat taxi ride from Deep Cove, round trip included per booking. Generally guests remain at the cabin for the duration of their stay making it necessary to bring all groceries needed. Once at Fernleecove the property offers a natural setting to enjoy the ocean & woods from a comfortable cabin hideaway.
The space
Cabin
500 square foot cabin 20m above it's own private cove & dock
Bedroom
Small bedroom with a queen size bed
Kitchen
Fully equipped Kitchen stocked with some basics
Living room
Open living room with a foldout sofa-bed, dinning table & fireplace for use in winter
Bathroom
Compact bathroom with shower
Patio
Patio with a covered area and barbecue with propane
Heating
Baseboard heating throughout the cabin for colder seasons
Bug screens
Bug screens are on the main windows of the cabin for air flow in the summer
Guest access
Fireplace
From October till the end of May a small 53L bins worth of firewood is supplied per night booked if no fire ban is in place and the forest around the cabin has had at least a months worth of rain saturation. This amount of wood is roughly enough for at least a half hour fire per unit. The limited chopped wood will be in the wood basket and in navy 53L plastic bin(s).
Kayaks
Two single kayaks and life jackets. are available for guest use from mid June till the end of September. (not from Fall to spring for safety reasons)
Hiking
There is an excellent but steep trail behind the cabin to a spectacular view point 270 meters above the ocean. The hike typically takes about 40 minutes to get to the top. Many guests have suggested that the trail is unsuitable for casual footwear.
Crabbing
A “tidal water sport license” is necessary for crabbing in Canada, so if you have yours let me know and I will leave a crab trap on the dock for you. You can get your own license online. Web search "BC Sport Fishing Guide Crabs and Crabbing" to buy yours and to find information on crabbing regulations. I suggest bringing fish or chicken scraps for bait as the crabs seem to like these oily meats best.
Other things to note
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Guest boat and dock use?
Can we take our own boat to the cabin or can we have friends drop by with their own boat? No bookings will be approved for guests or visitors bringing their own motorboats or sailboats.
Vehicle Parking while staying at the cabin?
Once a booking is confirmed a shared link with directions to public parking can be forwarded to you on request... Some information on logistics is available by clicking "show more" & "read more" button on the "Where you’ll be" map section of the listing.
Cleaning expectations?
Please return the cabin as tidy as you found it. Aside from the kitchen linens, wash, dry and put back all used kitchen items including the coffee maker before checking out. No need to strip / make the bed(s), wash/dry or fold the linens.
Pets?
There are no exceptions to the no pets policy at Fernleecove. This is regardless whether an animal is non allergenic or for support reasons.
Outdoor Fires?
Is there a place to have a fire outside? North Vancouver is strict about not having open fires, for this reason guests are not allowed to have fires on the property aside from in the cabin fireplace in the winter.
Waiting list?
The cabin is booked, can I be put on a waiting list?
Yes, let me know the month that you would like to be put on a waiting list for and I'll keep you posted of any openings that come available then.
Booking?
Is it possible to book the cabin for just one night?
The Fernleecove cabin has a minimum booking of 2 nights. However a one night stay can be accommodated with payment for a two night booking.
Discounts?
Is Fernleecove ever discounted? Yes, guests can get a weekly discount of 10% or a Monthly discount of 15%.
Available dates?
What dates are open for booking? The Fernleecove calendar is set to open dates for booking three months ahead of the current date.
Extra guests?
How many guests can stay at the cabin? The Fernleecove cabin is limited to 4 guests on the property because of septic limitations and because of the amount of general wear put on the cabin with larger groups. For more then two guests it is $50 per night or per visitor regardless of the duration of their length of drop in / visit.
Driving?
Some maps indicate that there is road to Fernleecove, is it possible to drive or bike to the cabin? There is no road to cabin. Some satellite mapping interprets that the powerline path behind the cabin as a road. This path does not connect to the resident only private lane-way "Sasamat Lane". For accurate street and trail maps, please use "OpenStreetMap."
Fishing?
Is there fishing for guests at the cabin? Fernleecove is in a rock fish conservation zone so it is illegal to be fishing in the area between Fernleecove and Twin Islands. Please web search Indian Arm fishing regulations for more information.
Kayaks?
Are there Kayaks available for use at the cabin? Once at the cabin there are two single kayaks and life jackets available for guest use from mid June till the end of September. (not from Fall to spring for safety reasons)
Bedding?
Is there bedding at the cabin? Yes, clean sheets and pillow cases are put on the bed for each booking and the sofa bed if more then 2 guests are booked or extra bedding is requested.
Water?
Is the water safe to drink at the cabin? The water from all the indoor taps is safe for drinking and is fine filter as well as ultraviolet treated. Extra water pressure is available and is controlled by a switched labeled near the laundry room.
Internet at the cabin?
How good is the internet service at the cabin? The cabin has its own high speed fiber optic internet wifi connection.
Cell Service?
Is there cell service at the cabin? Yes, there is good G3 cell service at the cabin.
Emergencies?
What if there is an emergency for a water access property like Fernleecove? If there is an serious emergency phoning 911 is best and will likely result in The North Shore Search and Rescue responding by boat. For emergencies that do not require official rescue personals I can provide transportation or arrange boat transport back to Deep Cove.
Registration Details
Provincial registration number: Exempt
