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Unique 'Earthship' home hits the market for half the price of a house in Vancouver

This may be the ultimate in self-sufficient living

There's trying to live sustainably and then there's this.

A property with two "earthships" has hit the market for just over $1 million. of house built using natural and recycled materials and focusing on low ecological impact and self-sufficiency.

In this case, the , one of the islands between Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, offers plenty, with solar panels, a garden, multiple ponds, a well and an orchard.

However, it's the unusual homes that are the most attention-grabbing feature.

Built into the earth, the semi-buried houses use a variety of materials along with a timber frame to create unique homesteads. 

A of the construction of the homes shows pop or beer cans, tires, and glass bottles were used.

"Located at the end of a private drive, this secluded property provides the perfect balance of privacy & convenience, just 4 minutes to Lasqueti's downtown centre where the government wharf & ferry are located," reads the listing.

Right now a standalone house in Metro Vancouver averages more than $2.1 million.