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is a peaceful retreat property, located on two acres of oceanfront land on Denman Island, one of British Columbia's Northern Gulf Islands. Our three ensuite rooms are newly renovated and are ideal for sabbaticals, working holidays and relaxing vacations. Each room includes access to your own private Thermal Spa Therapy experience.
Your hosts, Mark (photographer/image editor/art publisher/landscape designer/artist) & Mitra (artist/photographer/gourmet cook) have lived and worked here since 2003. "Sharing what we have here with our guests has been both rewarding and lots of fun! The folks who come here do so for the peace and quiet, the nature, to be by the ocean and unwind. Everyone goes away feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and even a little healthier. This has inspired us to offer Thermal Spa Therapy to our guests and give them a reason to come here all year round."
Manna House is professionally managed; the owners and/or managers are in the adjoining building, available to be of assistance 24/7. About Denman Island
Denman Island (Indigenous name Taystay’ich) is off the East coast of central Vancouver Island on the traditional, unceded territory of the Pentlach people including the K'omoks, Sliammon and Qualicum First Nations. Denman is home to approximately 1,400 year-round residents. The island is notable for its thriving artistic community, festivals and stunning natural environment.
Denman is a relatively small island (approximately 51 square kilometres or 19 square miles) and features a mix of farmland, apple orchards, residential lots and forest. There are arbutus and second-growth western red cedar and Douglas-fir groves. It's also home to some of the Coastal Douglas-fir biogeoclimatic zone's original forest, which you may enjoy at the Lindsay-Dickson Nature Reserve. (Only 1% of this ecosystem remains in its natural state in Canada.)
(► Visit Denman Island for more information) |
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One of the Safest Places on Earth!
Denman Island has to be one of the safest places to roam on the planet! There's no crime, so we have no police (unless they are passing through on their way to Hornby Island). There's no cougars (which is why we have so many deer), no bears, and there are no poisonous snakes.
Denman Island has to be one of the safest places to roam on the planet! There's no crime, so we have no police (unless they are passing through on their way to Hornby Island). There's no cougars (which is why we have so many deer), no bears, and there are no poisonous snakes.
Getting Here: On The World's Longest Cable Ferry
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Crossing Baynes Sound between Buckley Bay on Vancouver Island and Denman Island West, the ferry runs basically every hour during the day, with less frequent sailings in the evening until 9:30pm off-season and 11:00pm during the summer. It's a 10 minute sailing, but add 5 minutes for unloading.
BC Ferries Current Schedulle, Denman - Vancouver Island ► |
The Baynes Sound Connector is the first and only cable ferry in the BC Ferries fleet, replacing the MV Quinitsa in February 2016.
The crossing of approximately 1900 metres is the longest cable ferry crossing in the world. Built by Seaspan in its Vancouver Shipyards at a cost of CAD$15M; 258-foot-long, designed for 150 passengers and 50 vehicles. |
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The Weather
Denman Island traditionally enjoys mild and largely dry weather in spring, summer and fall, with most rainfall from November to January. Average regional summer highs are in the mid 20°C range (70°F) and winter lows a few degrees above freezing. What's wonderful about Denman is the micro-climate. Denman is in the rain-shadow of Vancouver Island's Beaufort Range; it might be pouring over there, while here on Denman, there's bright sunshine!
The Denman Island |
The view of our fascinating weather, from the front deck.
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Association for Denman Island Marine Stewards (ADIMS)
We have many vibrant volunteer organizations, but ADIMS deserves a special shout out. ADIMS works tirelessly to keep our beaches and waters clean and protected, and has been instrumental in educational and lobbying campaigns that have led to bans on single use and micro-plastics.
If you visit Denman Island and feel grateful for the experience, remember that everything depends on the waters that surround us. If you'd like to express that gratitude, please consider donating to ADIMS (you get an automatic tax receipt), and you can stay connected to Denman Island by becoming a member! https://adims.ca/donate
If you visit Denman Island and feel grateful for the experience, remember that everything depends on the waters that surround us. If you'd like to express that gratitude, please consider donating to ADIMS (you get an automatic tax receipt), and you can stay connected to Denman Island by becoming a member! https://adims.ca/donate
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"We advocate for the protection of the Baynes Sound and Lambert Channel and surrounding waters... ADIMS pursues positive actions that show respect for and commitment to our marine ecosystem." "We are dedicated island dwellers who advocate respect for marine creatures and the ocean they live in. We believe in accepting responsibility to help protect, conserve, restore, and maintain the wealth and beauty of the life that surrounds us." https://adims.ca |
What to Bring : Suggested Clothing & Personal Items
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Where to Buy Your Groceries
(Weekly grocery shopping including Denman Island-grown fresh produce and bread from our local bakery is available on request.)
- Denman Island General Store where you can get all the basic groceries.
- Ima's Kitchen is an excellent organic bakery with a Middle Eastern flair. They make bagels, pita, challah, sourdough, focaccia and cinnamon buns. They only bake twice a week: on Fridays (when it's a good idea to order ahead), and on Saturdays for the Farmers' Market, where they sell out fast so get there early! They also sell vegan ice cream from their freezer every day.
- Saturday Morning Farmers' Market (seasonal), various organic farms and producers.
- Two Roads Organic Farm with a year-round Roadside Farm Stand.
- Corlan Vineyard and Farm, Denman Island's Gold Medal winning organic/vegan boutique winery.
- Hornby Co-op on Hornby Island (which is a must visit) has just about everything you could need and a good selection of organic produce.
- Weinberg's in Buckley Bay - an organic grocery next to the ferry terminal and behind the PetroCanada Station. It's an excellent place to stock up on your way to Denman Island. During your stay, you can do a "walk-on" to the ferry and carry your shopping back to your car on Denman. Weinberg's is open daily, 10-5.
- Edible Island Whole Foods Market in Courtenay - Drive 20Km North to Courtenay and head for 6th Street. It's nearly all organic produce. Otherwise Thrifty's is the first store you reach and the Real Canadian Superstore is five minutes on, across the river.
Eating Out Options
The Bistro is open 7am-3pm (closed Mondays) - excellent homemade food and a wonderful island atmosphere where you can find locally crafted wares and pantry staples. Watch for open mic nights, gigs and events.
https://www.facebook.com/GuesthouseBistroEarthclubfactory/
Take Out Near You
Pizza, burgers, fried chicken and other classic comfort food, like poutine, and excellent french fries. Click "Order Now" on the home page to see the complete menu. Open Wed-Sun noon-7:30pm
https://takeoutnearyou.com/
Abraxas Books, Gifts and Coffee Bar
Gourmet sandwiches, homemade baking, soup and light snacks, to eat in or take out. Open Mon-Fri 8am-4pmm; Say-Sun 9 am-3pm
https://www.facebook.com/abraxasbooks88/
https://www.facebook.com/GuesthouseBistroEarthclubfactory/
Take Out Near You
Pizza, burgers, fried chicken and other classic comfort food, like poutine, and excellent french fries. Click "Order Now" on the home page to see the complete menu. Open Wed-Sun noon-7:30pm
https://takeoutnearyou.com/
Abraxas Books, Gifts and Coffee Bar
Gourmet sandwiches, homemade baking, soup and light snacks, to eat in or take out. Open Mon-Fri 8am-4pmm; Say-Sun 9 am-3pm
https://www.facebook.com/abraxasbooks88/
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About the Art
The artwork is from our collection and represents an eclectic cross-section of contemporary pieces that we published by over 50 artists from Canada, the US and Argentina, as Mima Fine Art Publishers Inc. & Mima Gallery. In 2008 Mima became the art supplier to 'The Bay' (The Hudson Bay Company, founded 1670) in downtown Vancouver, followed by the Victoria and Nanaimo stores in 2009. That lasted three years, followed by 30+ stores and galleries throughout BC, until we folded Mima in 2016. The continuing online "Closing Sale" consists of ex-stock. (Click here for the full story...)
If you've looked at the website and are interested in purchasing an artwork, we'd be happy to show you the real thing, by appointment.
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See the entire collection, on sale, at www.mimagallery.com ►
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Art by the hosts Mitra & Mark : Although some is displayed in the rooms, most of it is stored in the main house and is not included in the online "Closing Sale". If you are interested in buying, having seen examples on the walls or something online, please make an appointment with Mark to view the actual artwork.
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"Blue Lake", 21"x 11", Natural Inks, Mineral & Vegetable Colors, Gold, Silver, Copper, Bronze on Rice Paper www.MitraGhaffari.com ►
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"Calligraphy of Birds, vol. 1 no.19", Photograph on Fine Art Rag Paper Photography by Mark Prior ►
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Fine Art Printing, Image Editing & Consultation Services for Photographers, Artists and Corporate Clients.
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Specializing in large prints for exhibitions & architectural installations; printing on aluminum, paper and canvas.
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We settled in British Columbia in 2003, when the digital revolution was still in its infancy. Our relatively remote location meant investment in reliable fine art digital printing equipment. Two years later, we co-founded Mima Fine Art Publishers & Gallery to promote other artists' and photographers' work alongside our own by creating fine art giclee editions. Since then the art market has changed dramatically with the demise of the high street gallery and rise of the Internet, and so we’ve evolved into providing printing services for self-publishing photographers and artists. We replaced Mima with Print Art Photography CA in 2016 to better reflect the new nature of the business. By now we’ve reproduced and printed many thousands of artworks and photographic editions, a few of which are hanging in the Manna House guest rooms. (Find out more...)
Denman Island from Union Bay ↕
*COVID 19 : Protocol & Cleaning Regime
All cleaning is done to comply with strict COVID-19 protocols; after deep cleaning, frequently handled surfaces are sanitized, and the guest is the next person to enter the room.
All cleaning is done to comply with strict COVID-19 protocols; after deep cleaning, frequently handled surfaces are sanitized, and the guest is the next person to enter the room.
Manna House Rental : Terms & Conditions
These Terms & Conditions apply specifically to bookings made directly with Manna House. When booking through a third party, e.g. Airbnb, their terms and conditions supersede these Terms & Conditions.
Payment: A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking. The balance of 50% (non refundable) is due 30 days from the reservation date, or immediately if the reservation date is less than 30 days from the start of the stay.
Security Damage Deposit: The security damage deposit of $300 is due by the arrival date and will be returned to you after a post check-out inspection confirms that the property and furnishings have been left undamaged, the room is in the same condition as check-in and there are no missing or damaged items. If you have paid by credit card, a hold will be put on your card automatically for the duration of your stay without actually drawing any money, and released automatically within 7 days of your departure.
Cancellation Policy: Guest receives 97% if cancellation occurs at least 31 days before arrival; Guest receives 50% if cancellation occurs at least 7 days before arrival; No refunds within 7 days of arrival.
By Booking a Unit Directly with Manna House: You are agreeing to the House Rules, and these Terms and Conditions.
These Terms & Conditions apply specifically to bookings made directly with Manna House. When booking through a third party, e.g. Airbnb, their terms and conditions supersede these Terms & Conditions.
Payment: A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking. The balance of 50% (non refundable) is due 30 days from the reservation date, or immediately if the reservation date is less than 30 days from the start of the stay.
Security Damage Deposit: The security damage deposit of $300 is due by the arrival date and will be returned to you after a post check-out inspection confirms that the property and furnishings have been left undamaged, the room is in the same condition as check-in and there are no missing or damaged items. If you have paid by credit card, a hold will be put on your card automatically for the duration of your stay without actually drawing any money, and released automatically within 7 days of your departure.
Cancellation Policy: Guest receives 97% if cancellation occurs at least 31 days before arrival; Guest receives 50% if cancellation occurs at least 7 days before arrival; No refunds within 7 days of arrival.
By Booking a Unit Directly with Manna House: You are agreeing to the House Rules, and these Terms and Conditions.
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House Rules: This is a retreat property where our guests come to stay in a natural and quiet atmosphere. We respectfully ask that you follow these House Rules:
1] Avoid loud noise:
3] Adults only; no pets |
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