Iguana Ranch in Vancouver Island, Canada, North America
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Property DescriptionTAKE A CITY-BUS TO PARADISE-— ISLAND STYLE !!This Paradise is accessible by city bus #7 from Duncan. A glimpse of creative Island culture, built from the ground up, using recycled, found, donated and handmade materials...best place to get away from the cities, chill-out and enjoy nature... The uniquely-creative Island culture is best understood with a visit to Iguana Ranch Guesthouse. A stay at this “shangrila” is a journey inside the mind's-eye of two very creative Islanders which results in an picture-perfect psychedelic dream. Imagine a secluded hideaway with impossible blue skies, thermal winds blowing up from a huge clear pond, sunlight dancing on the ripples, colorful wildflowers sparkling in the sun, the grounds sculpted and transformed into a surreal maze of monsterous—yet beautiful—bike jumps, happy people milling about, and the smell of good food cooking; the feng shui is so tangible that even wildlife is attracted—it is the best place on the island to just chill-out, get away and relax. Staying at the ‘Ranch is a sublime experience that opens your mind to creative possibilities, where sheds are made of busses, busses made into cabins, trees into houses and tipis, and 7 acres is anybody’s paradise! Almost everything at the ranch has been cleverly crafted or conceived of by the two energetic owners; built from the ground up, using recycled, found, donated and handmade materials—these two know what to do with “stuff” and where to put it. With cute & cozy private rooms and a dorm, a beautiful large breezy main house, a stunning view, shady decks, elaborate gardens, lots of space for relaxing and a huge pond for sunning & swimming, you may have to push yourself to go out and explore the area—but you should, especially for the biking, hiking and exciting river-tubing! This glimpse of the distinctive Island culture and unique lifestyle is priceless, yet affordable at $35 a night, which includes breakfast. But, travelers on a budget take heed-- there is NO COMMON KITCHEN; part of the “shangrila” experience is the fabulous international dinners available for $12.50 nightly—which are healthy, tasty, hearty, and very accommodating. As well, the guesthouse only accepts 10 guests at a time, keeping it intimate, relaxed and homey — keys to the authentic cultural experience. Accessible from Duncan by bus #7 (no busses on Sunday)--always call for possible pick-up *Sorry, NO CHILDREN under 15 years allowed 2 DOUBLE PRIVATE ROOMS: cozy, queen size bed, cedar walls, with large windows overlooking gardens, near bathroom (each sleep 2) $80/inc breakfast BUNKHOUSE: A clean & quaint, heated out-building with storage lockers & its own sun deck (sleeps 2 couples & 4 singles) $35/inc. breakfast All accommodations include BREAKFAST and LINEN. Occasionally accept pets (with advance notice & $10 day fee); 24 hour access / reception, parking, laundry, lockers and sundries. Can accept credit payments in advance by paypal only) 'WE HAVE NO CHECK-OUT time because we want you to stay and enjoy our BEAUTIFUL WEST COAST SHANGRI'LA!'  |
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Directions
ADDRESSIguana Ranch 5070 Culverton Vancouver Island, Canada DIRECTIONSFrom Victoria: Take HWY 1 north into Duncan, turn left on Trunk Rd, it becomes Goverment Rd, follow around the back of town until intersection with Sherman Rd @ “Bob's restaurant-- turn left, follow until you see Tansor tempo gas--turn left onto Cowichan lk Rd. (hit your trip meter)at exactly 6KM, Culverton will be on your left, follow it around for 1KM--look for the big wooden bike jump structures on your left. From Nanaimo: Take HWY1 south towards Duncan--but, at junction with HWY 18 turn right towards Lake Cowichan; aprox. 2km turn left at Tansor Rd.; turn your first right onto Cowichan lk Rd. (hit your trip meter) At exactly 6KM, Culverton will be on your left, follow it around for 1KM--look for the big wooden bike jump structures on your left. Public Transit: From Duncan or Lake Cowichan, take bus number #7, asked to be dropped off at Culverton Rd. (on Cowichan Lake Rd.) from there it’s an easy 1Km walk to the house-look for the big wooden bike-jump structures. call us in advance in case we are in town, for a free pick-up |
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