1597 Starbuck Lane
Gabriola Island
V0R 1X5
$1,595,000
Residential
beds: 9
baths: 8.0
6,998 sq. ft.
built: 1997
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 1043084
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Year Built:
- 1997
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Embrace the romance of coastal living with this magnificent 5-acre Gabriola Island estate, where a dream lifestyle meets a lucrative business. Purpose-built as a boutique B&B, this meticulously maintained property effortlessly generates over $90,000/year in gross revenue, with the turn-key business included. The heart of the estate is a stunning, 6,000 sq ft West Coast lodge featuring soaring ceilings, rich wood accents, and 3,000 sq ft of expansive decking overlooking private gardens and an enchanting pond. Enjoy main-floor owner’s quarters, while guests ascend a grand staircase to three spacious bedrooms—each with an ensuite and private deck—a guest lounge, and a kitchenette. Just steps from the beach, the property also boasts a detached cottage with a full basement for visiting family or use as a rental and a top-tier well producing soft, delicious water at 6 gpm. To start your island chapter contact your Realtor to book a viewing. FOREIGN BUYERS can purchase on Gabriola.
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Year built:
- 1997 (Age: 29)
- Living Area:
- 6,998 sq. ft.
- Main Building Living Area:
- 5,808 sq. ft.
- Listing General Location:
- Isl Gabriola Island, Islands
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 8.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 5.27 acre(s)
- Kitchens:
- 3
- Home Style:
- Cottage/Cabin, West Coast
- Taxes:
- $6,653.62 / 2025
- Building Features:
- Basement
- Construction:
- Frame Wood, Wood
- New Construction:
- No
- Basement:
- Partially Finished
- Foundation:
- Concrete Perimeter
- Roof:
- Metal
- Other Structures:
- Guest Accommodations
- Floor finish:
- Hardwood, Mixed
- Total Building Area:
- 7,588 sq. ft.
- Total Unfinished Area:
- 590 sq. ft.
- # Bedrooms or Dens Total:
- 10
- # Main Level Bedrooms:
- 4
- # Second Level Bedrooms:
- 3
- # Third Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Other Level Bedrooms:
- 2
- # Main Level Bathrooms:
- 3
- # Second Level Bathrooms:
- 3
- # Third Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Other Level Bathrooms:
- 2
- # Main Level Kitchens:
- 1
- # Second Level Kitchens:
- 1
- # Third Level Kitchens:
- 0
- # Lower Level Kitchens:
- 0
- # Other Level Kitchens:
- 1
- Living Area Lower Floor:
- 738 sq. ft.
- Living Area Main Floor:
- 2,566 sq. ft.
- Living Area Other Floor:
- 1,190 sq. ft.
- Living Area 2nd Floor:
- 2,504 sq. ft.
- Living Area 3rd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Fireplaces:
- 7
- Fireplace Details:
- Electric, Wood Burning Stove
- Laundry Features:
- In House
- Water supply:
- Well: Drilled
- Sewer:
- Septic System
- Cooling:
- Air Conditioning
- Heating:
- Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump, Wood
- Fireplace:
- Yes
- Warranty:
- No
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Hot Tub, Refrigerator, Washer
- Dining/Living Combo, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wine Storage, Workshop
- Balcony/Deck, Balcony/Patio
- Main Level
- 0
- Yes
- No
- Unrestricted
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Main Floor
- Office
- 18'5" × 13'9"
- Main Floor
- Dining Room
- 18'5" × 10'8"
- Main Floor
- Living Room
- 20'10" × 12'11"
- Main Floor
- Entrance
- 11'5" × 5'1"
- Main Floor
- Walk-in Closet
- 5'11" × 4'11"
- Main Floor
- Bedroom
- 13'2" × 11'3"
- Main Floor
- Bedroom
- 14'5" × 12'
- Main Floor
- Bedroom
- 13'8" × 9'1"
- Main Floor
- Kitchen
- 18'1" × 16'9"
- Main Floor
- Other
- 12' × 7'5"
- Main Floor
- Laundry
- 10'8" × 5'1"
- Main Floor
- Bedroom
- 13'1" × 9'1"
- 2nd Floor
- Pantry (Finished)
- 11'9" × 4'11"
- 2nd Floor
- Living-Additional
- 27'5" × 11'1"
- 2nd Floor
- Den
- 11'11" × 10'10"
- 2nd Floor
- Bedroom
- 27' × 17'3"
- 2nd Floor
- Bedroom
- 13'2" × 11'3"
- 2nd Floor
- Kitchen-Additional
- 13'2" × 7'8"
- 2nd Floor
- Family Room
- 24'1" × 17'5"
- 2nd Floor
- Bedroom
- 17' × 17'
- 2nd Floor
- Living Room
- 20'5" × 20'1"
- Lower Level
- Rec Room
- 18'2" × 13'5"
- Lower Level
- Entrance
- 13' × 3'7"
- Lower Level
- Rec Room
- 18'4" × 16'7"
- Other
- Bedroom
- 8'11" × 7'6"
- Other
- Living Room
- 27'5" × 11'1"
- Other
- Kitchen
- 13'2" × 7'8"
- Other
- Living-Additional
- 23'8" × 11'6"
- Other
- Bedroom
- 10' × 7'5"
- Other
- Dining Room
- 8'2" × 8'2"
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Main Floor
- No
- 2
- 4'7" x 6'8" 2-Piece
- Main Floor
- Yes
- 3
- 9'1" x 5'1" 3-Piece
- Main Floor
- No
- 4
- 8'11" x 5'1" 4-Piece
- 2nd Floor
- No
- 4
- 6'9" x 5'11" 4-Piece
- 2nd Floor
- Yes
- 4
- 10'4" x 4'8" 4-Piece
- 2nd Floor
- Yes
- 4
- 9'3" x 4'8" 4-Piece
- Other
- No
- 3
- 7'5" x 13'3" 3-Piece
- Other
- No
- 3
- 7'9" x 5'8" 3-Piece
- Assessed:
- 1574000.0
- Assessment year:
- 2026
- Jurisdiction name:
- Nanaimo Rural (768)
- Legal Description:
- LOT 3, PLAN VIP38639, SECTION 31, NANAIMO LAND DISTRICT, EXCEPT PLAN VIP89450, GABRIOLA ISLAND
- Zoning:
- SRR
- Bed and Breakfast:
- Potential
- Number of 2 piece baths:
- 1
- Number of 3 piece baths:
- 2
- Number of 4 piece baths:
- 2
- Number of 5 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
- 1
- Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
- 2
- Occupancy:
- Tenant
- Property Condition:
- Resale
- Exposure / Faces:
- North
- Layout:
- Main Level Entry with Lower/Upper Lvl(s)
- Lot Site Features:
- Acreage, Easy Access, Irregular Lot, Private, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Rural Setting, Shopping Nearby
- Attached Garage:
- No
- Carport Spaces:
- 0
- Garage Spaces:
- 0
- Garage:
- No
- Parking Features:
- Open, RV Access/Parking
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 12
- Date Listed:
- Jul 17, 2026
- Original Price:
- 1595000.0
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The driveway in to your retreat... beautiful
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What an amazing home
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The entry
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The main floor of the home
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A hot tub tucked away in the forest
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The upstairs area - for B&B guests
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The upstairs area - for B&B guests
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The upstairs area - for B&B guests. What a view
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Upstairs deck
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1 of 3 B&B rooms - The Cedar bedroom
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The Cedar
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The Cedar
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The Cedar
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The Cedar
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The Cedar outside deck
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The Oak bedroom
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The Oak bedroom
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The Oak bathroom
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The Oak deck
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The Fir bedroom
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The Fir bedroom
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The Fir bedroom
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The Fir bedroom
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The Fir bathroom
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The Fir bedroom
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The Fir deck
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The Fir deck
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The main floor - (there is a ping-pong table here now)
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A family room - Owners quarters
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A family room - Owners quarters
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Downstairs bedroom - Owners space
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Downstairs bedroom - Owners space
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Downstairs bedroom - Owners space
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Downstairs bedroom - Owners space
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The cottage
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The cottage
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The cottage
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The cottage
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The cottage
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The cottage
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The cottage
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Lots of wildlife to see
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Welcome home
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Data was last updated July 19, 2026 at 10:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 82
- Avg list price:
- $641,000
- Min list price:
- $149,000
- Max list price:
- $9,800,000
- Avg days on market:
- 76
- Min days on market:
- 2
- Max days on market:
- 781
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $551.89
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Isl Gabriola Island. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
- MARTIN VELSEN
- RE/MAX OF NANAIMO
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