Secluded oceanfront acreage with private dock

THE ILDSTAD HOUSE is an extremely private, historically significant, oceanfront home on 23 acres in Quatsino, BC. Built in 1941, this 3-bedroom property features a private dock, a commercial ice machine, and Starlink internet. *ACCESSIBLE BY BOAT OR FLOAT PLANE ONLY* This unique property offers unparalleled solitude and world-class fishing on the Canadian West Coast. Perfect for fishing expeditions, family retreats, and team gatherings in one of the world's most beautiful undeveloped coastal settings.

The ILDSTAD HOUSE accommodates up to 12 guests across three bedrooms, each with three beds (nine beds total). The main floor features comfortable living and dining areas and a fully equipped kitchen, while the rustic, undeveloped basement includes a workspace for fish packaging, freezer storage and laundry facilities.

Set on 23 acres with approximately 400 feet of private ocean frontage, the property offers plenty of space and privacy. From the home, you won’t see another residence—just the surrounding shoreline and forest.

For fishing groups, the property is particularly well equipped. The private dock can accommodate up to four 30-foot boats and features a covered fish-cleaning station with room for up to four people to work at once. A large fish-cutting surface and 12-volt solar-powered saltwater wash-down are available at the dock, along with a commercial ice machine capable of producing approximately 500 pounds of ice per day.

Once your catch is cleaned, the basement provides a dedicated workspace for packaging, with a stainless-steel table, flash freezer and additional freezer storage. The basement can be accessed from inside the home or directly through an exterior door.

Starlink internet, a fully equipped kitchen, BBQ and laundry facilities are available for your stay. Spend your days fishing, relaxing, holding team meetings, gathering with your group or exploring the community of Quatsino, including St. Olaf’s Church, the historic schoolhouse and the Quatsino Museum & Archives.

For fishing groups looking for the freedom to plan their own trip, THE ILDSTAD HOUSE offers the space and facilities to fish, process and store your catch on-site, then unwind at your own private 23-acre oceanfront retreat—all without the premium cost of a guided fishing lodge.

HOW TO GET HERE

Quatsino is BOAT OR FLOAT PLANE ACCESS ONLY, with no road or ferry access. If you’re bringing your own boat, you can launch from Coal Harbour, approximately 20 minutes from Port Hardy, and travel about 20 minutes by water to the property, where you can dock directly at the house.

If you’re travelling without your own boat, water taxi service is available from Coal Harbour directly to the property. Helicopter or float plane transportation can also be arranged.

PLEASE ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION IN ADVANCE. We can provide a list of local service providers upon request.

Guests have full access to the home, dock, shoreline and outdoor areas. The basement, including the laundry facilities, fish-packaging workspace and freezer storage, is also accessible to guests. A separate locked area of the basement is reserved for owner use.

We ask that guests clean up the fish-cleaning station and basement packaging areas after each use.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE

As a remote, boat-access-only location, guests should bring all groceries, beverages and personal supplies needed for their stay. We stock basic kitchen essentials, including some spices and condiments, but please do not count on anything food-related that you may need being provided other than salt and pepper. Guests are welcome to leave spices and condiments behind for future guests. Quality linens and pillows are provided for comfortable beds.

Bears and cougars inhabit the area. When exploring the property, please stay aware of your surroundings and store food and garbage securely, as improperly stored food and garbage can attract wildlife.

For guests bringing their own boat, docking on the east side is generally recommended, as westerly winds are common. The inside slip becomes shallow at low tide, so please approach with caution. Guests should also bring bumpers or fenders to help protect their vessel in high winds.

For fish processing, please bring your own fish-processing knives, fish bags, vacuum sealer and vacuum-seal bags if desired. All fish cutting should take place at the dock. The stainless-steel table in the basement can be used for packaging, and the flash freezer is available for initial freezing before transferring your catch to deep-freezer storage. Plenty of ice is available. Please help keep the home, yard and dock free of fish residue and odours to avoid attracting bears.

Whether you’re coming to Quatsino for the fishing, a group getaway or simply time away in a quiet coastal setting, we hope you enjoy the privacy, history and unique character of THE ILDSTAD HOUSE and make the most of your time here.