Looking for a unique long weekend getaway? These eco-friendly vacation rentals will leave you speechless.
With the upcoming long weekend, it’s the perfect excuse to plan a romantic getaway from the daily hustle and bustle!
To make things easier for you, we’ve compiled a list of our top eco-friendly spots that are sure to impress.
1. Beau Mountain Private Ocean View Cottage — Alpacas
Located in the heart of the West Coast Hills, this modern cottage offers spectacular views of the Juan de Fuca Strait and Olympic Mountains that will take you and your partner’s breath away.
With a focus on using local foods, the owners offer farm to table dining experiences, beach cliff picnics and salmon fishing excursions.
The best part? The cottage overlooks an alpaca farm — and yes can pet and feed them! This will be an experience the two of you are sure to not forget.
2. Beautiful log cabin on private lakefront
Situated on a 200 acre ranch, and the only private property on Helena Lake, this cabin is a tranquil, waterfront paradise for you and your loved one.
The cabin itself is totally off-grid. There are solar lights inside and outside the cabin, and farm fresh meals are available for delivery. For the outdoorsy couple, there are snowshoeing, hiking, canoeing and paddle board options available.
The best part? The hosts give guests a bucket of alfalfa cubes to feed the animals on their farm. In addition to their regular friendly livestock, you may also come across some animals being bottle fed as they take in rescue animals throughout the year.
3. Elaho Tiny Home, a unique off-grid experience
Looking to go completely off-grid and focus on each other? Then the Elaho Tiny Home is the spot for you.
Located 20 mins from Canim and Ruth Lakes, this tiny-home is in the middle of nature and offers a unique farm life experience. The home is completely self-sufficient and uses rainwater collection and solar power.
The best part? There are adventurous opportunities, such as hiking, fishing, canoeing, and exploring, at your fingertips.
4. Unique Cob Cottage
Hand-crafted from local and sustainable materials, this beautiful cottage provides a cozy retreat for you and your partner.
For those looking to reduce their carbon footprint further, the owners are environmentally conscious and offer pickups and drop-offs at the ferry dock as a courtesy to encourage car-free travelers.
The best part? The cabin is located on an acreage complete with an orchard and a few friendly sheep — you’ll both feel as if you’ve been transported into a woodland fairytale.
5. Beautiful Eco-Friendly Vacation Rental on South Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Looking to have a couples’ retreat with breath-taking views? This South Vancouver Island cob-style cabin is the perfect choice for a 6 person getaway.
Purpose built to embrace sustainable architecture and systems, this off-grid cabin is entirely made of local materials. Despite being in the heart of nature, this spot does not skip out on luxuries such as bamboo organic cotton sheets, and cloud-like eco-foam mattresses.
The best part? All the appliances are energy efficient and solar powered to provide guests with a vacation experience they can truly feel good about.
