You are here! Welcome!

 

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Parking: There are 2-3 parking spots available to guests at the house, look for the parking signs. Please don't block anyone in. There are more parking spots up the driveway for friends.

Meet and Greet: Once you are parked, can you please call us at 604-463-1740 and we will come out to meet you. We love to meet our guests for the 1st time to see what their expectations of their stay are and how we can exceed them. Please just contact us upon arrival.

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Caution: the wooden paths and decks (use provided slip prevention) and rocks can be slippery, and the suspension bridge needs balance, please use caution. 

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We have 2 accommodations here, both are completely different, the Rivers Edge Glamping Tent and the Bears Den Suite.

Getting to the Bears Den Suite: Park near house, take the stairs  directly towards river, turn right 2/3rds the way down on the stairs, here you will find the Bears Den Suite, enter the sliding doors next to your hot tub.

Getting to the Rivers Edge Glamping Tent: Park near house, take either the stairs or path directly towards river, follow path to left and here you will find your Glamping Tent, enter on the river side on deck.

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How things work in the Rivers Edge Glamping Tent

Kitchenette

Water:  hot and cold running, water has been filtered but is well water coming to you through a garden hose. Bottled drinking waster as well as a gallon container of filtered water are provided for drinking or what ever you wish.

Power: You have power but it is limited so please use one appliance at a time or you may trip the breaker.

Appliances: Microwave, toaster, kuereg coffee maker, blender, kettle and bar fridge with a little freezer are all like the ones you have at home.

Other stuff: Cook top available upon request. Cutlery, pots, pans, cutting boards, oil, spices, salt, pepper, paper towel, etc are provided.

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Bathroom

Toilet: this is a very special toilet, it is a luxury composting toilet that should be no hassle to you. It has water like a regular toilet and also flushes the same but uses less water. All the composting is done in a machine under the platform, so no unusual steps for you. There should also be no ouder at all.

Showers: there are 2 showers, one inside, one out. Both are normal type showers but the heat is a propane powered water heater being used. There are marks on the wall indicating a comfortable temperature. Altering the temperature, make small moves and you need to wait for the heat to adjust.

Soaker Tub: There is a new soaker tub on its own deck under the trees, lay back look up at the trees and listen to the river and enjoy the forest.

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Your personal Deck

Barbecue: this is a normal bbq. with side burner, there is nothing special about it but if you haven't turned one on before it can be quite intimidating so here are the steps:

1. open the lid to expose the grill

2. open the lower cabinet and find propane bottle, turn the valve on top counter-clock-wise 1.5 turns.

3. close the lower cabinet, adjust the needed dials to high and push the red button repeatedly until the burners are all lit. 

4. if burners doesn't light, turn knows to the off position and wait 2 minutes and try again.

5. if burners don't light, turn knobs to the off position and contact Greg.

6. to turn off after barbequing, turn knobs to off position and turn propane bottle clock-wise to the off position.

Lighting: there is a switch on the railing post that has turns on the patio lights.

There is a string of LED lighting  on the railing,  operated with a remote switcher or manually.

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Inside the Tent:

 Heat: this is an electric fireplace that warms the tent so that it can be comfortable. You will need to close the window coverings and doors to warm the area.

Lighting: There are many options, two bed side reading lights a couch side  light and a strip LED light at the peak of the tent, operated by a remote switcher.

Massage Table and Hot Rocks: this is a DIY option you have for your relaxing and romantic part of your stay. If you would like to use the hot rocks, place the supplied rocks in the crock pot add water and turn the pot on. Warm slowly and on a lower setting so that the rocks are warm but not hot (test rocks on the back of your hand before placing in your partners body).

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How things work in the Bears Den Suite:

Kitchenette

Appliances: Microwave, toaster, kuereg coffee maker, blender, kettle and bar fridge with a little freezer are all like the ones you have at home. Cook top available upon request.

Cutlery, pots, pans, cutting boards, etc are provided.

Bottled drinking water as well as a gallon container of filtered water are provided for drinking or what ever you wish.

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T.V. and in suite entertainment:  the tv has cable with hundreds of chanels including Netflix and other providers. We also provide about 50 DVD movies. There are also many board games in closet.

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Washroom: Toilet, Shower Sink and all the towels and products needed as well a heated floor.

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Massage Table and Hot Rocks: this is a DIY option you have for your relaxing and romantic part of your stay. If you would like to use the hot rocks, place the supplied rocks in the crock pot add water and turn the pot on. Warm slowly and on a lower setting so that the rocks are warm but not hot (test rocks on the back of your hand before placing in your partners body).

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Hot tub for two: we are unique in clean, we actually empty the water from the hot tub after each stay (we use the water in the summer to water our trees and plants). We use naturally filtered as well as 2 household filters coming from our well. We use only a small amount of chlorine and baking soda. This is the way it should be, but never is.

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Your BBQ Deck

This is your personal Deck, lounge chairs with cushions, picnic table, bar stools overlooking the natural pond and river

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Barbecue: this is a normal bbq. with a side burner, there is nothing special about it but if you haven't turned one on before it can be quite intimidating so here are the steps:

1. open the lid to expose the grill

2. open the lower cabinet and find propane bottle, turn the valve on top counter-clock-wise 1.5 turns.

3. close the lower cabinet, adjust the needed dials to high and push the red button repeatedly until the burners are all lit. 

4. if burners doesn't light, turn knows to the off position and wait 2 minutes and try again.

5. if burners don't light, turn knobs to the off position and contact Greg.

6. to turn off after barbequing, turn knobs to off position and turn propane bottle clock-wise to the off position.

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COMMON AREAS

Parking area: for one car per accommodation (request if you need another space)

Deck before bridge: great area for morning coffee in the sun.

Island Deck: there are plenty of chairs and cushions for all. Here you will find your fire pit as well.

Two areas on river with chairs: each are pretty secluded and both are naturally relaxing and swimmable.

Natural Pond: swimmable, floating (Float toys supplied)

Firepit: 1st come 1st serve or share? If you have a fire the 1st night try to let the other guests have the next night. There is wood and fire-starter available. During fire bans, usually July-September we offer use of our 2 propane fire rings which you can either use on your deck or within the fire pit at the river. We charge for the propane used, just the cost of what we buy it for.

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Things to do in the area:

Golden Ears Park, UBC forest, Wildplay and axe throwing, Dining, local shopping, farmers market, the Act theatre, etc., etc..(See activities below)

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Garbage and Recycle: you are in the wilderness, there are many critters that would love to have an easy snack. Although we love them all, this will actually end up killing them.

there is a bear proof garbage can in the driveway as well as a recycle bin. Please us these cans instead of leaving garbage and recycle in the suite or kitchenette in tent. Do not leave food or garbage in or near tent. 

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Leaving us: Check-out is 11 am, if we have no one arriving after you, we usually let you know and offer you the extra day at a very reduced rate or a late free check-out. We also offer you the river to conclude relaxing before you leave for a few hours after the check-out time as long as you are all packed up and we can proceed with cleaning.

There is no need to remove garbage or recycle, but it is very helpful if the dishes are done. Make sure you write in the comment book for others and us to read. Guests tend to leave phone chargers and cords as well as clothes hanging behind the bathroom door or bathing suits hanging in the shower. 

Don't forget to write a review or share a tweet, Facebook or something on the internet about your stay.

If you are interested in booking again, remember to book directly here to save the fees.

Let us know if your stay wasn't Relaxing, Romantic and Rejuvinating and we make every effort to accomplish this next time.

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Activities on the property:

Remember the rocks and wooden paths can be slippery, the suspension bridge needs balance, use caution. 

Fishing: we have many fish varieties in the South Alouette River, rainbow trout all year round, coho and other salmon in the fall, steelhead in the winter are the main fish. 

We do have a limited supply of fishing equipment here for your use, just ask.

We have a great fishing hole right to the left of the island deck. For avid fishermen, the whole river is yours and seem accessible to many other nice holes and ares near by.

Tubing: if it is river tubing season, you will know it (July-September), we have an area on the river where it is the most exciting or scary (depending on the individual) where they voice their opinions while going through. We also have slow moving shallow areas where you can either float down or tie off to a tree and relax and enjoy. Our favourite is floating in our fresh natural pond, water is flowing but is very slow, read a book while floating, have a drink on the tub and just enjoy the sun and trees that surround you. We provide free floating tubes. There is also a pump on the river deck for filling tubes.

Swimming: We have 3 areas where you can swim on the property. Two are similar, one below the island deck and the other down down the path on the right of the deck. These areas are chest deep at the most and have a flow to them, good for swimming up river, see how long you can go! The other option is the pond, it is much slower but is flowing and is over your head in most areas. It is good for a nice relaxing dip on a hot summer day, some days I take 3-4 dips.

Lounging: there are 4 or more areas at the river set up to do this. The deck on the island has chairs, cushions (cushions in box) and a table. The other two are on the edge of the river, one just below the deck and the other with chairs and a table shaded on the edge of the nice view of the flowing river. The 4th area is just before the bridge, there is a bench and this is a great area for a sunny morning coffee.

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Activities off the property:

Wildplay: an outdoor activity facility with tree top ropes course as well as axe throwing, just a couple minutes away.

Hiking: this is the place where we thrive, we have many many trails from easy to hard, short to long. If you are wanting a hike it is here, talk to us, we have been on them all. 

Mountain Biking: 

Canoeing/Kayaking

Fishing

Nature watching

Golf

Horseback riding

Farm Markets

Concerts and Plays

Shopping

Resturaunts

Farm Circle tour

Beer trail

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