This cabin seamlessly blends its original charm with modern upgrades. The brand new addition features vaulted ceilings, letting in tons of natural light, views over Naylor Bay, and siding that was milled right on site. Off-grid doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort here. You’ve got pressurized water with over 10,000 L of storage, hot water on demand, a reverse osmosis drinking water system, plus an additional 2000 L of cistern storage for gardening on your own half-acre lot. There’s also a new shop addition, a new solar system featuring battery storage capacity of 1140 aH, a new deck for soaking up those island evenings, and a durable metal roof overhead. New construction features local douglas fir that has been coated with LifeTime wood treatment for maximum longevity. The home sleeps 5 with an option to convert some of the shop space to an additional bedroom. Good cell reception and Starlink wifi available. 2 minute walk to the bay and to a public well. All measurements to be confirmed.More details
Escape to Mystic Manor a charming off-grid cabin on over an acre on Ruxton Island, just a 10-minute boat ride from Boat Harbour. This island getaway features vaulted ceilings, a rustic wood-paneled interior, skylights, and a wraparound deck perfect for relaxing in nature. Inside, you’ll find a lofted bedroom, a second bedroom on the main floor, custom-built cabinetry, hot water on demand, and a propane stove and fridge. Powered by a solar system and supported by a 1,200-gallon cistern, this property also includes a storage shed. Located just across the road from water access at Hawaii Beach, this is a true island retreat where you can unwind, explore, and soak in the natural beauty. All data and measurements are to be varifed if important.More details
Waterfront shoreline where the morning “traffic” is a seal family and perhaps the odd kayaker. This is Ruxton Island, boat-access only, truly off-grid, and about a 20 minute boat trip from Vancouver Island’s east coast. No ferries, no streetlights, just Gulf Island wilderness. The property is 1.07 acres of north-east facing waterfrontage, with Ruxton Island Park at the back. The showstopper here is the easy waterfront walkout access, but there’s also a rustic A-frame cabin for weekend shelter and gear. Including a deep water mooring buoy which is ideal for a sailboat. Big views, simple comforts, and a layout that draws your eyes outside. Trails start at your property line and wander to hidden island adventures. Spend mornings jigging for cod, afternoons paddle boarding the shoreline & evenings under the stars. If traffic jams and deadlines are getting old, this is your reset button. Waterfront Ruxton Island life. Measurements are approx. Verify all dimensions and data if important.More details
A rare highbank waterfront lot with big, beautiful views across the channel to nearby Whaleboat and Valdes Islands. This .78-acre parcel offers the perfect mix of privacy, natural beauty, and potential with plenty of timber and many majestic arbutus trees. A driveway access has already been roughed in, and a building site is cleared so you can start envisioning your off-grid retreat right away. Ruxton is home to a small but vibrant community with events throughout the year that bring neighbours together and create a true sense of belonging. There’s even a brand-new community building, a gathering place for island socials and a hub for fire safety supplies. There is also a mooring ball in place right out front of the property that is protected by Whaleboat and Pylades Islands with potential stair access to the water. If you’ve been dreaming of a peaceful escape that’s just a short boat ride away from Vancouver Island, Lot 19 might be the perfect blank canvas to start your island story.More details
Half acre oceanfront lot overlooking beautiful, gentle Herring Bay on the desirable northwest corner of Ruxton Island just outside of Nanaimo. This high bank VIEW lot perches safely atop a narrow promontory that extends northward like the head of a dragon, flanked by fingers of rock that become sandy havens at lower tides. Herring Bay has lots of moorage, sandstone formations, and a beach at the south end with access to the island's system of "roads". There is plenty of room to build on this lot: The topography starts high at the road, drops down a short stone bank to a shallow protected depression, then rises again slightly to a wide shelf above the water. A wooden staircase would be ideal. There is oak and fir and arbutus, salal berries, innumerable rock plants and sweet smelling mosses. A community well is nearby. Ruxton Island is completely off-grid with no ferry service, making it one of the last great peaceful undeveloped islands - though it's just 20km from downtown Nanaimo.More details