Welcome to the Doighouse Earthship
Love for the planet, people, and the sharing of abundance brings our project to life. A visit here is a chance to experience and learn about low-impact living without sacrificing comfort.
We invite you to join us.
A home built to give back to the Earth
- 100% off-grid solar power
- Rainwater harvesting & natural cooling
- Reclaimed materials, rammed earth construction
- Designed to last 100+ years
An Escape That Truly Restores
Off-grid by design and nestled in a vibrant coastal rainforest, every stay offers a peaceful escape that connects you directly to nature, all with a lighter footprint.
Off-Grid Cabin Experience
Live gently with solar power, rainwater, and without the noise of the modern world.
Rainforest Setting
West Coast temperate rainforest of Douglas firs, cedars, mossy trails and the sounds of birds enhance every moment of your stay.
Leave No Trace & Learn
Travel that respects nature - sustainable, educational, and deeply local
Private Accommodations
Tranquil cabins and peaceful campsites are the perfect spot to unwind, breathe, and enjoy total solitude.
Choose Your Stay
Mini Off-Grid Cabin
Rustic Maple Cabin
Simple, dry sleeping shelter for the nature-lover who prefers camping without a tent –
an affordable adventure.
Campsites & Boondocking
Award-winning camping: tent and RV sites tucked amongst the trees and gardens.
Step Inside a Living Earthship
Join Tony for an intimate, 1.5-hour guided tour and discover how an Earthship powers, waters, and warms itself — entirely off the grid. Perfect for the curious, the eco-minded, students, and future builders.
- Solar electricity
- Rainwater harvesting and reuse
- Thermal mass and passive solar
- heating and cooling
- reclaimed materials and rammed earth construction
- food production
- Off-grid engineering
All systems connect to create a self-reliant, resilient living space … and are built to code.
Awarded & Loved by Guests
Travellers and the Hipcamp community keep voting us one of the most memorable
places to stay on the Island.
We are perfectly placed for the Island’s best adventures — ancient rainforests, wild surf
coasts, alpine trails, and hidden waterfalls are all within easy reach.
Hipcamp 2025
Most Booked
Best in BC
5-Star Rated
Kind Words From the Forest
Hannah & Marc
The Whitfield Family
Priya S.
Your Vancouver Island Basecamp
- Cathedral Grove & Coombs to the west
- Tofino's wild Pacific coast
- Mt Washington & Cape Scott to the north
- Beaches, falls & forest trails nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
An Earthship is a self-sufficient, off-grid home built from natural and recycled materials. It generates its own solar power, harvests rainwater, and uses thermal mass to stay comfortable year-round — no utility connections required.
Yes. The Earthship and our accommodations run on renewable, off-grid systems. It is a genuine low-impact experience — part of what makes a stay here so peaceful and unique.
You can choose the Mini Off-Grid Cabin, the Rustic Cabin, or our private tent and RV / boondocking sites. Each offers a different level of comfort and immersion in the rainforest.
Yes — our Earthship tours are private and customisable, so we ask that you book ahead. Guests booking directly online also complete a short online liability waiver before arrival.
Every season has its magic — lush green summers, dramatic storm-watching winters, and crisp, starlit shoulder seasons. Winter guests should bring suitable warm sleeping gear.
We are at 3585 Lioness Boulevard, Qualicum Beach, on Vancouver Island, BC — ideally placed for exploring the whole region.