Welcome to DIscovery House, the entire house and front and back decks are yours to enjoy. A combination of a step back into the slower pace of the past as this is a 1950’s - 1000 square foot bungalow with a few 2020 amenities. Discovery House has retained its original character, highlighted by the warmth of original Douglas Fir flooring.

Throughout the house are original arts and crafts from our international travels that bring a special creative energy and peacefulness to our home.

The space
Welcome to DIscovery House, a combination of a step back into the slower pace of the past as this is a 1950’s - 1000 square foot bungalow with a few 2020 amenities. Discovery House has retained its original character, highlighted by the warmth of original Douglas Fir flooring.

Throughout the house are original arts and crafts from our international travels that bring a special creative energy and peacefulness to our home.

It was originally a 3 bedroom bungalow which has been updated to 2 bedrooms with a very large front/living room. The living room has two couches and a Smart TV attached to wifi so that you might watch a Netflix movie to relax or enjoy one of the very many books that are there for you to read. The front space also has a daybed with a desk and chair if you are wanting a space to write or create.

Both of the bedrooms face the back of the house which looks onto a back deck and the rainforest. One bedroom has a queen bed along with a dresser and closet. The second bedroom has a double bed with dresser and closet.

The full well stock kitchen has a view of the end of the Tahsis inlet. It has a fridge, stove, microwave, coffee maker, blender, cooking and baking supplies. There are also food basics - coffee, an assortment of teas and some canned foods there for your use. There is also a stand alone deep freeze if you are needing it to store fish. A BBQ and deck furniture for relaxing are on the large back deck. The back deck edges the rainforest. The original backyard garden with herbs has gone wild but you are welcome to help yourself to any herbs that might add to your meals while there. You might enjoy your morning coffee on the small front deck with its view of the inlet.

The bathroom with its shower and bathtub has shampoo/soap, toilet paper supplied along with towels. There is extra supplies and towels along with an emergency kit in the hall linen closet.

In the back entry area is a washing machine with detergent if you wish along with an ironing board and iron.

There are playing cards and board games for your enjoyment while you are there.

Guest access
There is a long flight of stairs to front door and deck as can be seen by picture. If one of your party has difficulty with the stairs there are no stairs from the back door/deck. You will need to access the front door to go through the house to unlock the back door.

Other things to note
Discovery House is located in a remote village and the house itself backs onto the rainforest. It is not an uncommon occurence for wild animals to wander through the yard - most commonly black bears and deer. There have been cougar sightings from the house - although not common to sight you must be aware that cougars are rarely seen but this is their habitat. Please respect our wish to minimize any conflicts between humans and animals for everyone's safety. It is an amazing experience to see animals in the wild and one i hope that you can experience from a distance. Cougars are more likely to be in conflict with anything small -- so it is especially important not to leave children alone outside and if you have made special arrangements to stay at Discovery House with a pet then the pet must not be left outside alone. Please do not leave / store food outside or garbage. If you need to get rid of garbage while you are staying at the house drop it off in garbage bin at the recyleing station on North Maqina Drive which is at along the river in area of town lower down.