The Skygazer Glamping Tent

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A tent set up in a forested area with a picnic table nearby.
An aerial view of a forested area with a circular structure surrounded by trees, a wooden deck, and outdoor seating.
A wooden dock extending into a calm lake with a forest in the background.
A tent interior with a woven basket, a cushion with a geometric pattern, and a patterned rug.
A disc golf basket in a grassy field with trees in the background.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Merville, BC
  • Place, Williams Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Coastal Black Estate Winery
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Seal Bay Nature Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Campbell River, BC (YBL)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Black Creek

At this campsite, you'll be 3.6 km (2.3 mi) from Williams Beach and 8.1 km (5 mi) from Coastal Black Estate Winery. Highlights at this campsite include a kitchen. .In proximity to this Black Creek campsite you'll find Mount Washington Alpine Resort.

What's nearby

  • Williams Beach - 14 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Coastal Black Estate Winery - 15 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Seal Bay Nature Park - 18 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens - 19 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Miracle Beach Provincial Park - 23 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Comox, BC (YQQ-Comox Valley) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mattone Italian Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Hidden Gem Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Black Creek Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Double Dekker Breakfast And Burger Bus - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Salmon Point Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

About this property

The Skygazer Glamping Tent

Summary:

Skygazer is located on the headwaters of the lake.

* Min 2 nights on weekdays and 3 nights on weekends.

* Lakefront property with 2 docks

* EV charger

* Use of Paddleboard and Sauna included!

* 4 poster King bed

* 1 queen trifold mattress

* private outhouse

* water provided

* private kitchen tent with a propane stove and table

* propane firepit, picnic table & outdoor chairs.



Ask us to rent kitchen tote, cooler, single mattress bedding OR Bring your own



No electricity at the sites.



The Space:

This glamping tent has a comfy king bed and trifold queen mattress and there is a a private outhouse and kitchen tent. The kitchen tent has a propane stove, two tables, four chairs, a washbasin, a potable water and a well water jug. There are two adironadak chairs and a picnic table. There is a shared outdoor shower with hot water on the side of the big barn. The six glamping sites share one beach and dock. Everyone has access to the sauna via an on-site sign-up sheet.



Bring your camping kitchen tote, or if you don't have one, you can rent one of ours for an additional one-time fee of $50.00. One propane bottle is included for use with the cookstove. If you would like to use the propane fireplace then an additional propane tank can be rented for $30.00 (or you can bring your own from home). We are trying to keep costs downs for people who don't need these extras rather that adding extras to make more money. :)



Guest Access:

When you arrive drive through our front gate we will greet you at the trampoline. From there you follow us through the picturesque farmyard to your tent site. Just follow the signs. From your site you can walk or bike the trails to the lake.



The Neighborhood:

Located in the heart of the Comox Valley. 15 minutes north of Courtenay/Comox in rural Merville. 30 minutes to Mt Washington and a 5 min drive to Williams Beach.



Getting Around:

Campsites and area are spread out with lots of privacy. It is a great place for bikes.



Other Things to Note:

The secondary beds are trifold mattress of 6 inch foam. Bedding is not provided for these beds!



Rules and Things to Bring!!!



Bear, raccoons and ravens live on the property - food must be kept in coolers and car at night

Garbage, recycling and compost must be brought to the big barn beside the shower every night

Leave gates as found

No smoking, wood fires and please no pets.

Quiet time between 10pm and 7am. No amplified sound



Bring:

Camp kitchen tote,

Bedding for second bed(s),

Towels,

Frisbee Golf Discs,

Bikes,

Floaties,

Lifejackets,

Flashlights

and a sense of adventure.



It is a great place for little kids to ride bikes!!



Quiet time is between 10pm and 7am and there is no amplified music.



If you hear a very loud late-night splash, it's just the beaver letting you know the lake is no longer yours and it's time to go to bed!

Similar properties

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Hob

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Shampoo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please food must be kept in a cooler in your car because we have bears, raccoons and ravens that live on the property. Garbage must be brought to ...

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number H255919864

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Skygazer Glamping Tent?

The closest beach to The Skygazer Glamping Tent is Saratoga Beach (6.7 km).

Does The Skygazer Glamping Tent have a pool?

No, this campsite doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Skygazer Glamping Tent?

No, The Skygazer Glamping Tent does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Skygazer Glamping Tent?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Skygazer Glamping Tent?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Skygazer Glamping Tent Reviews

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8.0

Very good

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

What a beautiful glamping set up! The tent was fantastic, as clean as can be and the bed was incredibly comfortable. The dining tent set up was amazing. Our site was private and we really enjoyed the peace. There was a really nice barn area with tables and chairs and it was a nice place to lounge. The outdoor showers were great. Our site did not have a structure around the toilet, I believe it was the only outhouse on the grounds with no “house”. That part we didn’t love. Otherwise we would absolutely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024