Title: Lake Front Farm, Glamping & Sauna Experience - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=100490258&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Lake Front Farm, Glamping & Sauna Experience Lakefront campground with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Lake Front Farm, Glamping & Sauna Experience ![Property grounds - Lake Front Farm, Glamping & Sauna Experience (Merville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100500000/100490300/100490258/0f1f0698.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous - Lake Front Farm, Glamping & Sauna Experience (Merville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100500000/100490300/100490258/9e58f5ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Lake Front Farm, Glamping & Sauna Experience (Merville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100500000/100490300/100490258/3a2b3454.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi - Lake Front Farm, Glamping & Sauna Experience (Merville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100500000/100490300/100490258/e621872e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sauna - Lake Front Farm, Glamping & Sauna Experience (Merville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100500000/100490300/100490258/b6aa41d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the trees, The Prospector is a serene glamping getaway with direct access to the lake's headwaters. This cozy tent features a queen-sized four poster bed, hardwood floors and a night stand. Enjoy your own propane fireplace and kitchen tent with cookstove at your site. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Lake Front Farm, Glamping & Sauna Experience Available from May Long Weekend Until Mid September. 2 night minimum. Nestled in the trees, The Prospector is a great adult getaway with direct access to the lake's headwaters from this site. This cozy tent includes a queen-sized four poster bed, bedding, hardwood floors and a night stand. Prospector is our only dog friendly tent. Please keep dogs on-leash and add the Prospector pet cleaning fee to your booking. An additional trifold single mattress for a child is in the tent. Bedding for single bed must be brought by the renters. All sites come with their own propane fireplace, kitchen tent with cookstove and private outhouse. There is a shared outdoor showers, outhouse and communal space at the big barn, with sink, bbq and comfy couches. Charge your device and log on to wifi! Password is smithlake Kitchen totes, additional tents and propane for fireplaces may be rented at an additional cost. Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given if you cancel less than 30 days prior to your arrival date. A 50% refund will be provided if we receive your cancellation request within 60 days of your arrival date. A full refund minus a $50 cancellation fee will be provided if we receive your cancellation request in writing more than 60 days prior to your arrival date. Please thoroughly read each listing and reach out to us before booking if you have any questions. Rules and Regulations: 1) Disorderly conduct will not be tolerated at any time. We reserve the right to evict persons not behaving appropriately. EG: Disrespect to property, people, wildlife etc. 2) All guests are subject to the rules and regulations of the BC HOTEL KEEPERS Act - including eviction for unruly or undesirable persons on the property. 3) Quiet time is 10 PM - 7AM, please be respectful of our neighbors, guests and owners and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. No amplified music. 4) No parties or outside guests allowed in glamping area without prior permission from host 5) There is always a threat of wildlife on the Property. Food and all other attractants (items with a smell like perfumes, shampoos, body creams, etc.) must be kept locked and away at night in the designated bins and while you are away from your site. No food is permitted at any time in the glamping tents. 6)Garbage and recycling must be collected and put in appropriate bins as bear and other wildlife roam our property. 7) Each tent comes with one full propane tank for your kitchen stove, an additional tank may be rented for your fire it. 8) Absolutely no wood fires allowed on the property or beach. 9) Drive with caution at 5km/hr and please respect other guests, wildlife, and livestock by going slow. 10) No pets in the Glamping Sites: Skygazer, White Pine and Laketrail Dogs must be on leash unless otherwise indicated 11) Children must at all times be accompanied by adults while on the property. 12) Use of the sauna, paddleboards, docks and bee tour is included as part of the Glamping Fee. If you wish to book a sauna experience for your stay please use the link here: https://www.smithlakefarm.com/sauna Bee tour is weather dependent Security Deposit and Fees: In order to keep our property safe and create an enjoyable experience for all of our guests we take our rules and guest code of conduct seriously. We reserve the right to add the following fees to your invoice if you violate any of our rules, and by booking with us, you expressly authorize us to charge same to your credit card on file during the course of your stay: Garbage not deposited in designated bins: \- $100 Excess noise after 10PM \- $250 Late checkout: \- Cost of an additional night stay Pets in Laketrail, Skygazer or White Pine glamping sites: \- $250 Damage to property or tent: \- Cost of repair or full replacement value, the amount to be in our sole discretion Wood fire \- $250 Smoking/vaping in/around tents: \- $250 Disclosure: Be aware Smith Lake Farm is a working farm and there are inherent risks, including but not limited to, adverse weather, uneven ground, equipment, cliffs, fences, livestock. It is our guest's responsibility to act in a safe and prudent manner and obey all rules and regulations. Visitors to Farm do so at their own risk and Smith Lake Farm and it's owners, lessee's, contractors or employee's are not responsible for any injuries, death, damage or theft to property. Non-compliance of the rules and regulations listed above will result in eviction. Please see Hotel Keepers Act of British Columbia. There are no refunds or credit issued for inclement weather, no show's, or violation of rules and regulations. All guests visiting the property will be required to sign our form of Release, Liability and Waiver, a copy of which can be reviewed here. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Kayaking nearby ### 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) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70030000/70024000/70023998/fc433f57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious one bedroom suite Campbell River - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 52 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=70023998&PinnedHotelID=70023998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105770000/105769300/105769287/2450fcbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ridge View Suite Seascape Panorama with Covered Deck Campbell River - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=105769287&PinnedHotelID=105769287&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104030000/104023800/104023716/w905h683x59y0-61f9b408.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chinook Cottage H591005337 Campbell River - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.4 Exceptional 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=104023716&PinnedHotelID=104023716&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59940000/59932900/59932865/b2095dfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dancing Trees Guest Suite Comox - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.8 Exceptional 94 reviews CA $95 CA $188 total includes taxes & fees Jan 29 - Jan 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=59932865&PinnedHotelID=59932865&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122890000/122883600/122883585/753bca0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Miniviu campus and care community Black Creek - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Gym - Parking available 2.0 1 review CA $57 CA $95 total includes taxes & fees Jan 31 - Feb 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=122883585&PinnedHotelID=122883585&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27050000/27043100/27043057/bea99e8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pier View Suite, Stunning Ocean View. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number H255919864 ### Property is also known as 53459 ## About the area Located in Black Creek, this campground is on a lake. Courtenay and District Memorial Outdoor Pool and Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Seal Bay Nature Park and Bear Creek Regional Nature Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking. 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