On the balcony of the main lodge at Beano Creek Eco Surf Village, looking seaward. That's one of the treehouses off to the right. Photo by Jeff Gill

One of two treehouses on the property.

Guests head our for a surf session. A resident surf instructor will take novices to beginner-grade waves within a 10-minute walk of the lodge. There are challenging waves for more advanced surfers also within walking distance. Photo by Jeff Gill

Most of the paths in and around the camp (including this one to the beach) are made of fallen logs. Photo by Jeff Gill

The west coast of Vancouver Island is a rainforest, with countless streams meandering to the ocean. On Nootka Island, it's rare to run across another angler. Photo by Jeff Gill

Australian Mat Hanson at a shallow, experts-only surf break called Drop Box, about an hour's boat ride south of camp.

Resort owner Clay Hunting fuels his V-hulled, twin-engine Polaris. Photo by Jeff Gill