1597 Starbuck Lane
Gabriola Island, BC V0R1X5
$1,595,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 5.27 acres
- Zoning
- Residential
SRR
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $6,653.62
Interior
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Baseboard heaters, Electric, Wood
- Cooling / A/C
- Air Conditioned
- Fireplace
- Yes (7)
Parking
- Total spaces
- 12
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Other | 7'6 x 7'9 |
| Bedroom | Other | 7'6 x 8'11 |
| Bedroom | Other | 7'6 |
| Living room | Additional Accommodation | 11'6 x 23'8 |
| Bathroom | Other | 7'9 x 5'8 |
| Living room | Other | 11'1 x 27'5 |
| Kitchen | Other | 7'8 x 13'2 |
| Dining room | Other | 8'2 x 8'2 |
| Kitchen | Additional Accommodation | 7'8 x 13'2 |
| Living room | Additional Accommodation | 11'1 x 27'5 |
| Recreation room | Lower level | 13'5 x 18'2 |
| Entrance | Lower level | 13'0 x 3'7 |
| Recreation room | Lower level | 16'7 x 18'4 |
| Ensuite | Second level | 9'3 x 4'8 |
| Bedroom | Second level | — |
| Ensuite | Second level | 10'4 x 4'8 |
| Bedroom | Second level | 13'2 x 11'3 |
| Bedroom | Second level | 11'9 |
| Bathroom | Second level | 6'9 x 5'11 |
| Pantry | Second level | 11'9 x 4'11 |
| Den | Second level | 11'11 x 10'10 |
| Living room | Second level | 20'6 x 18'3 |
| Family room | Second level | 17'6 x 22'3 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 4'7 x 6'8 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 8'11 x 5'1 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 13'2 x 11'3 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 13'8 x 9'1 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 13'1 x 9'1 |
| Ensuite | Main level | 9'1 x 5'1 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 14'6 x 12'0 |
| Laundry room | Main level | 10'8 x 5'1 |
| Other | Main level | 7'6 |
| Office | Main level | 13'9 x 18'5 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 16'9 x 18'1 |
| Dining room | Main level | 10'8 x 18'5 |
| Living room | Main level | 20'10 x 12'11 |
| Entrance | Main level | 11'5 x 5'1 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1043084
- Listed
- July 18, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 45 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: REMAX Professionals (NA) · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Embrace the romance of West Coast living with this magnificent 5-acre Gabriola Island estate, where a dream lifestyle meets a highly lucrative income stream. Purpose-built from the ground up to operate as a premier boutique Bed & Breakfast, this exceptionally maintained property allows you to seamlessly blend the joy of island hospitality with an impressive financial return, generating over $72,000 per year in gross revenue. Situated just across the street from the ocean, you can be walking on the beach in less than five minutes, breathing in the salty air before returning to your own 100% private sanctuary. The heart of the estate is a stunning, custom-built 6,000-square-foot residence that boasts a warm, majestic ''lodge'' aesthetic. With its soaring high ceilings, rich wood accents, and an elegant, extra-wide staircase, the architectural design creates an inviting atmosphere that feels wonderfully cozy for two, yet effortlessly accommodates grand entertaining for up to thirty guests. The thoughtful layout prioritizes total privacy, dedicating the main floor to the owner's spacious living quarters. Upstairs, the dedicated B&B zone features three massive bedrooms—each complete with its own private ensuite bathroom and dedicated deck—alongside a communal guest living room and a convenient kitchenette. Step outside onto more than 3,000 square feet of expansive decking to overlook a breathtaking landscape of manicured lawns, vibrant gardens, and an enchanting, large pond. Adding to the property is a detached cottage featuring a full basement, providing the perfect retreat for visiting family or additional creative space. The estate is supported by an exceptional well producing at 6 gpm. To step into this rare island paradise, contact your Realtor. All measurements are approximate and should be verified if important. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$228/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Gabriola Island average
$601/sqft
35 active listing(s)
Per-stall/locker dollar values aren't itemized in our data source — shown as included/not indicated only, not a fabricated estimate. $/sqft averages are computed live from other active listings, not a third-party model.
Location Insights
Weather
Nearest station: Nanaimo
15°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity 85%
Wind N 2 km/h
Tonight
12°
Tuesday
21°
Tuesday night
14°
Wednesday
16°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
17°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
7
1/9 categories nearby
Transit
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Not enough data yet
How this is calculated
Amenities: points awarded per category (restaurants, cafes, grocery, parks, shopping, gyms, pharmacies, banks/ATMs, healthcare) based on distance to the nearest one — 3 points under 200m, 2 points under 500m, 1 point under 800m — summed across all 9 categories and scaled to 0–100.
Transit: based on the number of transit stops within 800m and their mode (SkyTrain weighted highest, then streetcar/ferry, then bus). This reflects stop type and count only — our data doesn't include how often a route actually runs, so frequency is never factored in.
Both scores depend on how much of the surrounding area has been synced from OpenStreetMap and TransLink's GTFS feed. A lower score can mean fewer amenities nearby, or simply that this area hasn't been fully synced yet — not a confident measurement of the location itself.
Nearby Schools
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriola Elementary | Elementary | 3.7 km |
| Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh Community School | Elementary | 8.3 km |
| Cedar Secondary | Secondary | 8.6 km |
| Cedar Elementary | Elementary | 9.9 km |
| Chase River Elementary | Elementary | 11.1 km |
| Bayview Elementary | Elementary | 11.1 km |
| Fulford Community Elementary | Elementary | 11.1 km |
| Pauline Haarer Elementary | Elementary | 11.2 km |
Schools shown by distance from this property. This does not indicate school catchment or enrollment eligibility — contact the school district to confirm catchment boundaries.
Nearby Transit
No TransLink stops within an ~10-minute walk.
Nearby Places
Parks (5+)
- Hummingbird Community Park · 1612 Whalebone Drive226 m
- Pequod Crescent Community Park · 1645 Whalebone Drive282 m
- Blue Whale Community Park · 1574 Whalebone Drive314 m
- QueeQueg Place Community Park · 1656 Whalebone Drive403 m
- Captain Ahab's Terrace Community Park · 1486 Moby Dick's Way406 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Nanaimo-Ladysmith (SD68)
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