THE RUSTIC RESORT
The Rustic Resort at Thuya Lakes, BC. Catering to avid outdoorsmen and their families is our specialty. We have many well maintained hiking and mountain biking trails. So, if you are looking for a small, private, remote resort that you can drive into, with great service and home cooked meals, and if you like small lakes, fly fishing, and hiking, you will surely love our Rustic Resort at Thuya Lakes.
Looking forward to meeting you,
Jenna & Jeff
THE RUSTIC RESORT
AT THUYA LAKES
What is supplied with a cabin rental?
All cabins come fully equipped with all cooking, serving and eating utensils. Cabins have propane stoves, electric fridges, and cold running water. The Hillbilly is the only cabin with hot water and full private bathroom. When you rent any one of the cabins you will get the use of one rowboat.
Do you have power?
Yes, but not full-time. We have power supplied by a generator for a couple of hours in the morning and for a timed 4.5 hour cycle each evening.
What about beds and bedding?
The 2 bedroom cabins have a double bed and a twin bed in each room. The 1 bedroom cabins have one double and one twin. Beds have pillows and are made up with fresh fitted sheets and pillowcases for each new rental. Bring your own bedding or sleeping bags. If you forget your bedding it can be rented for an additional fee.
What about bathrooms?
All of our 1 & 2 bedroom cabins rely on a central washhouse with hot showers and flush toilets. There are also good outhouses in convenient locations on the property.
What about drinking water?
The water at The Rustic Resort is supplied by underground spring and is therefore under a boil water advisement. Or you can bring your own drinking water.
What is the difference between the American Plan and a Cabin Rental?
We refer to the American Plan as the all-inclusive. It includes your accommodations, meals, bedding, fish cleaning, fish smoking, boats, electric motors etc. The cabin rentals have access to all the same lakes, but any extra services are at an additional cost.
Do you have a restaurant?
There is not a restaurant at the resort. The guests who have booked the American Plan are served their meals in the lodge. We serve all the guests buffet family style and do not offer a menu.
Do you sell any supplies at all?
We have a small supply of flies, tackle, ice, drinks, snacks and personal care items that you may have forgot for sale in the lodge. This is not a store for groceries.
Do you sell fishing licenses?
Yes, but it is so easy to do it yourself online that we actually prefer this. We have to do it online anyways, and since we only have access to the power when the generator is on it’s easier if you take care of this ahead of time!
What about outside fires and firewood?
Yes, there are fire pits that can be used if there is no fire ban in effect. We supply all of the firewood for each cabin.
What about cell phones and internet services?
We have a phone at the lodge for emergency use only. If you want to get service on your phone it is about 10k down the road. We do not have WIFI at the lodge or cabins.
What’s the road like to the lodge?
The road is good, but rocky. Take your time, leave your sports car at home, and you’ll have no problems. We are 21k off the highway 24 pavement.
What about pets?
Pets are welcome, for an additional fee. We ask that you don’t leave your pets unattended at any time during your stay. Dogs must be on a leash when outside of your cabin out of respect to the other guests. Please pick up after them and please don’t allow them on the furniture in the cabins!
What about camping?
Sorry – no camping! We are busy enough with just the cabins, and our 21K of gravel isn’t too kind to the larger RV’s!
The Rustic Resort is the perfect place for a vacation. Come enjoy the lakes with us for family reunions, angling clubs, stags, retreats, getaways with friends, fly fishing groups, mountain biking groups, hiking clubs and weddings. Whatever your occasion, we can accommodate you.
In addition to angling, The Rustic Resort has much more to offer. There is so many outdoor activities available at your door step. You can go outside to fish, hiking and mountain biking, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, rowing, paddle boarding, ATV the trails and so much more! You can hike, mountain bike, or take an ATV out on the many trails leading to the lakes, swim, take a tour around the lakes in a boat or canoe, or just sit back and relax.
There is a small playground available for children and bring along your swimsuit – take a refreshing dip in the lake.
Are you a photographer or an observer who loves nature? Many animals, birds, trees, flowers, berries, and mushrooms are to be found in the area – a true nature lover’s paradise! Some hunting is available – check regulations for details.
Beautiful Wells Gray Provincial Park located near Clearwater, BC, is just a 2 hr drive away, offering some of the best scenery in the world! Take a drive up Highway 24 to the historic Cariboo and check out all there is to see and do – like a horseback riding trip!
