Off-Grid Island Property & Cabin for Sale

Ruxton Island, Gulf Islands BC

Tucked away on this off-grid paradise on Ruxton Island, just off the east coast of Vancouver Island, sits a special property with a story as unique as its setting. Ruxton Island is totally off-grid with an aire of peace and tranquility. No cars, no stores, no roads, Just a handful of homesteads designed to enjoy the natural beauty of the island. Only a 15 minute boat ride to Boat Harbour Marina being your closest connection to Nanaimo, BC.

This character filled cabin was originally hand-built back in the early 90s using only hand tools, and plenty of old-world ingenuity including several of the doors being made out of one solid piece of split old growth cedar timber giving a very unique look and feel. Today, the cabin seamlessly blends its original charm with modern upgrades. The brand new addition (spring of 2025) features vaulted ceilings, letting in tons of natural light, views over Naylor Bay, and siding that was milled right on site which was painstakingly finished with a Japanese burning technique called Shou Sugi Ban that gives both a durable and beautiful appearance. Off-grid doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort here. You’ve got pressurized water with over 10,000 litres of storage, hot water on demand, a reverse osmosis drinking water system, plus an additional 2000 litres of cistern storage for gardening on your private half-acre lot. The 120Volt system is powered by a new solar system featuring a Victron 3000 VA, 70 amp,with battery storage capacity of 1140 aH and 1400 watts of solar panels (backed up by charging generator) - able to run 2 refridgerators, TV, coffee machine, pressurized water system and charging of laptops and phones.

There’s also a new shop addition, a new deck for soaking up those island evenings, and a durable metal roof overhead for good quality rain water collection. New construction features local Douglas Fir that has been coated with LifeTime wood treatment for maximum longevity. It has all-season potential. The home sleeps 5 with an option to convert some of the shop space to an additional bedroom. And for the boaters — your very own moorage ball in nearby Naylor Bay means your boat can be ready and waiting whenever the mood strikes. Good cell reception and starlink wifi available. 2 minute walk to the bay and to a public well.

Other items available for sale:

1. 660 Yamaha Grizzly ATV
2. carpentry tools and machinery
3. 12' Aluminun Tender Boat
4. 22' C-Dory Cruiser

This is more than a cabin — it’s a piece of Gulf Island history, ready for its next chapter. 

Asking Price: $445.000

Contact:

Cam Mulatz
Real Broker
250-618-5792
https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/28511564/lot-80-ruxton-island-ruxton-island-ruxton-island

Reference can be found also on Realtor.ca as Lot-80 on Ruxton Island, BC.

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