Alderwood Farm - Bowen Island, British Columbia

Madison B.

We had an incredible time this weekend!!! Jules is an amazing host. My boyfriend and I enjoyed the fresh food at the farm store, and the friendly donkey and other animals. We wouldn’t change a thing! Room was perfectly clean, stocked and comfortable. Location was perfect and close to town. It was a 6 minute drive so easy!
Honestly one of the cleanest places I’ve stayed and I travel often.
Jules was phenomenal as a host. She got us towels to swim and accommodated an early checkout. She made us feel like family!

I’d be back in a heartbeat. This is a special place.

Nicole T.

Alderwood Farm is one of the most special places my family and I have ever stayed. The property is beautiful in every direction and every space radiates happiness. The rooms are peaceful, thoughtfully designed, and full of charm.

The food was the most delicious we’ve ever tasted, fresh, flavourful, and made with so much care. Jules makes the most mouthwatering scones!

Jules and Cornelius are also the most amazing hosts. They’re warm, welcoming, and have clearly poured their hearts into this place. You can feel the love in every corner of the farm.

We left feeling grounded, grateful, and already dreaming of coming back. We look forward to our next visit.

Leslie F.

My favourite spot to visit on Bowen. The vast array of foods are all prepared locally with amazing skill and beautiful ingredients. From soups to pizzas to irresistible curries and hummus..the foods and atmosphere are unique and divine..The pies are phenomenal..My go to whenever I visit!.. The cottages and farm are gorgeous and a beautiful venue ❤️..

Trish H.

We had an incredible stay at Alderwood Farm! The cottage was charming, spotless, and thoughtfully equipped—it truly felt like a home away from home. The farm store was a delightful surprise, stocked with the most delicious foods and treats at excellent prices. Everything we tried was fresh and bursting with flavor—the lasagna and pies were standout hits. Honestly, we don’t understand the comments about the food being pricey—it’s much more affordable than dining out and far superior in quality to many restaurants.

Jules was an exceptional host—warm, welcoming, and attentive to every detail. Meeting the farm’s adorable residents, like the emus, chickens, and the superstar Tony the donkey, was such a treat. They added a wonderful and memorable charm to our visit.

One of the best parts is how easy it is to get to Alderwood Farm from the Lower Mainland. The travel time is surprisingly short, and the ferry is quite inexpensive compared to other routes. Yet, once you’re there, it feels like you’ve escaped to a completely different world—so peaceful and serene. It’s the perfect balance of convenience and that “far away” feeling.

Riley F.

Tried to book a stay on airbnb , was declined right away and was told they just got a booking from a big family who needs more space. I was told they have another place available for the dates i was looking, but it wasn’t posted on airbnb yet, and i could contact the farm directly if i wanted to book. I emailed them straight away and was told that absolutely nothing was available and i could come back in september if a weekend is the only thing that worked. Although i responded and let Jules know that i was assured another room was available, i have yet to hear a response, and both of her cabins are still available through airbnb.

George F.

Such a lovely location with a wonderful host. The serenity of this place is palpable. Tony the donkey is a character (we recommend bringing him some carrots so that you can become friends), the geese have strong personalities, especially Fred, the Emus are something else and the dogs are adorable.
It’s a 5 minute drive from the ferry and restaurants.

Linnea G.

Wonderful place and a wonderful host! So relaxing, calm, and charming. Will be back!

Tara E.

I just visited the front store. The dill hummus is really good, and we enjoyed the fresh peach/apple pie. They sell lots of ore-made dinners in the cooler, beeswax candles, chocolates, etc. It is a cute little place to visit while traveling around the island.