Cozy Cottage Central Vancouver Island Near Rathtrevor Beach

Rathtrevor Park Beach next door. Tide comes in late afternoon in summer

Rathtrevor Beach. Stroll, sit, hunt for seashells, build a castle.Its up to you!

Queen bed in your own bedroom. Blackout drapes make for great sleep ins.

Reconnect with loved ones in our cozy cottage

Loft is an getaway space to read, watch TV, or have a nap

Loft sofabed made up. Now the space can be used as a bedroom

Bathroom contains separate tub from shower

Covered rear deck can be a place to enjoy your coffee or favourite beverage

Pool, whirlpool & small gym. Less than a minutes walk away (pool size 23x50 ft)

Our cottage is in a resort, nestled among trees and other charming cottages

Old Country Coombs Market, where resident goats live on the roof!

Sandsculpting Competition Parksville Beach runs several weeks. A must see!

Several summer markets. Qualicum Beach,Errington,Artisan,Craig Street, Coombs

Refresh at Cathedral Grove with it's massive trees (30 min. drive)

Golf available year round in our moderate climate. 6 courses nearby

Great daytrips include fantastic scenery. Hiking & cycling trails take you there

Tofino & Ucluelet offer whale & storm watching on West Coast of Vancouver Island

Tofino Rainforest trails. Connect with nature in lush forests

Sea Kayaking. Kayak rentals available alll over Vancouver Island

Capital of BC - Victoria. 2 hour drive from Parksville. Beautiful city!

Or just stay in the neighbourhood where a luxury spa awaits you.

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Minimum stay:6 nights
Internet:Yes

Pets considered:No
Wheel chair accessible:No

Parksville cottage description

Our Cottage next to Rathtrevor Park allows for easy access to walking trails, cycling trails, bird watching and a magnificent sandy beach.

Enjoy our cozy 2 storey cottage where you have your own house to enjoy and reconnect with loved ones.

Our house includes:
Easy access to Rathtrevor Beach & Park
1 min walk to Indoor Pool, whirlpool
Full Kitchen
Full Bathroom
Bedroom (Queen bed) & Loft (Queen sofabed) & Livingroom (Double sofabed)
Livingroom with Natural Gas Fireplace
Internet and Telephone
Rear Deck with Natural Gas BBQ and seating
Front Deck with seating provided in warmer months
Loft with TV and sofa (queen sofabed)
Large Closet near Entry for storage of large items (golfclubs, luggage etc)
In House Laundry
Self Check in & Check out
Beach supplies - Beach chairs, beach towels, bodyboards, sandcastle buckets, noodles, beach blanket, beach bag, small coolers, plasticware for picnics
Driveway Parking
Day Spa on Site
Yoga & Aqua aerobics on site
Luxury Spa on same street
Restaurants & Lounge on same street
Farmers Market nearby May-Nov
Approx 1 mile drive to Town Centre

When you book your stay, you only need to bring your personal belongings and food supplies.

Our location next to Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park offers you access to one of the most popular beach destinations in Canada. The attractions include sea (3 miles of beachfront), forest (with a circular oceanfront trail), and parkland (including shaded picnic grounds and lots of room to kick a ball around). At low tide the ocean recedes almost a half mile back from Rathtrevor's shoreline. A great place to take a long stroll and take in the ocean air. Perfect for all ages to explore for sealife, play in the sandy pools, build sandcastles or dig for clams. When tide rolls in, the warmed sand heats up the water making for the best swimming.

All ages enjoy Parksville Community Beach, home to a wonderland of swings, slides and watercannons for children (approx. 1 mile away). This is also the location for many of the areas Festivals. One of the largest is The Parksville Beach Festival (July & Aug). This includes the amazing popular Sand Sculpting Competion and Exhibition.

Golfers are very happy here too. The area provides many choices within easy driving distance. All 6 courses in the area are less than 30 minutes apart, offering something for every level of player and budget. The newest is a 9 hole course (Brigadoon) which is within a 5 min drive. If you prefer mini golf, just step outside our door, turn right and walk to Riptide Lagoon next door, where large ice cream cones are available.

Our central location gives you many options for day trips. Victoria, the capital of BC (2 hours drive), Mount Washington ski hill and mountain biking area (1 hour drive), Courtenay mountain biking (45 minutes drive) the not to be missed Tofino with it's magnificent 'Long Beach' on the west side of the island (2 1/2 hours drive), Cathedral Grove (30 minutes drive), shop in Nanaimo (15 minutes drive), or Coombs market and 'Goats on Roof' (10 minutes drive).

Artisans, festivals, live theatre, and several summer markets make for an enjoyable stay where you can connect with the locals.

Just relaxing in our cottage is definitely an option. A livingroom with a view of an old growth forest, covered deck with the same view, and a loft offer great places to curl up with a book and a glass of your favourite beverage to unwind and take yourself away, either at the end of the day or all day.

For vacation or business travel. Anyway you look at it, this is a great place to stay.

Read our ratings below. (They have all been submitted by travelers and are unedited)

(Approximate size of house: 950sf)
Sleeps 1 - 4

Keywords: House, home, rental, let, temporary, holiday, vacation, travel, business, corporate, executive, cottage, cabin, resort, near ocean, pool, Parksville, Rathtrevor Park, Beach, Oceanside, Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, tourist, bird watching, golf, kayak, fishing, hiking, biking, spelunking, wineries, farmers market, gas BBQ, deck, Queen bed, Full kitchen, parking, private, gas fireplace, Citrine Wagtail

Property Type

950 sq. ft.

Cottage

2 story

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Meals

Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Suitability

Non Smoking Only

Long-Term Renters Welcome

Children Welcome
Pets Not Allowed

Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4, Beds for 2-4

Bedroom 1
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Loft: 1 queen, 1 sleep sofa /futon
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Queen bed in bedroom on main floor, next to bathroom. Sofabeds (2) Queen sized sofabed upstairs in private loft & Double sized sofabed on main floor in livingroom. Baby Crib sleeps child up to 30 pounds (Graco Pack N Play)...more less

Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom

Bathroom 1
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Soaker Tub & Separate Shower

Kitchen & Dining

Kitchen:
Coffee machine, coffee grinder, toaster, blender, popcorn popper, kettle, dishes, cutlery, etc....more less
Dishes & Utensils:
10 place settings. Additional glasses. Plastic ware for outdoors/beach....more less
Refrigerator:
Full size with freezer...more less
Dining Area Seats:
4...more less

Cooking Utensils
Coffee Maker
Dishwasher
Toaster

Child's Highchair
Dining
Microwave
Oven
Stove

Amenities

Heating:
Natural Gas Fireplace & Electric Baseboard. Stand Fan for Loft & Large Ceiling Fan....more less
Parking Off Street:
Front of house. Hose to wash car...more less
Fitness Room / Equipment:
Shared gym in Pool Building...more less
Towels Provided:
Bath & Beach Towels...more less

Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer:
Small driveway...more less
Washing Machine
Clothes Dryer
Fireplace

Iron & Board
Gas Fireplace
Linens Provided
Hair Dryer

Other Amenities

Beach Chairs - 2 for Adults, 2 for Small Children. Beach Bag. Beach Umbrella. 2 Body Boards. Sand Castle Building Toys. Beach Towels. Beach Mats. Outdoor hose to wash car...more less

Entertainment

Toys:
Beach Toys. Body boards, Noodles, Frisbee, Sand buckets etc....more less
Television:
3 TVs (Bedroom, Livingroom, Loft)...more less
Games:
Several games provided...more less
Video Library:
Movies for Varied Ages...more less

Stereo:
CD Player & Radio...more less
Shared Hot Tub
Satellite / Cable
CD Player

DVD Player
VCR
Books

Communications

Telephone:
Upon request. Local calls free....more less

Internet

Wireless Internet

Pool & Spa

Communal Pool:
Indoor heated. Changeroom and showers....more less

Heated Pool

Indoor Pool

Outdoor Features

Deck / Patio:
Covered deck with natural gas BBQ & table with chairs....more less
Outdoor Grill:
BBQ Natural Gas...more less

Kayak / Canoe:
Rentals in area...more less
Bicycles:
Rentals in area...more less

Ski & Snowboard:
Mt Washington...more less
Lawn / Garden:
Small yard...more less
Golf:
Nearby...more less

Theme

Spa
Romantic
Tourist Attractions

Sports & Activities
Away From It All
Adventure

Historic
Family

Location & View

Resort

Activities

Snowmobiling
Snowboarding
Rock Climbing
Skiing
Water Skiing
Wind-Surfing
Golf
Parasailing
ATM/Bank
Laundromat
Groceries
Freshwater Fishing
Snorkeling/Diving
Kayaking
Cross Country Skiing
Sailing
Mountain Climbing
Rafting
Cycling
Tennis

Swimming
Fishing
Spelunking
Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
Mountaineering
Mountain Biking
Surfing
Snorkeling
Ice Skating
Hiking
Fitness Center
Library
Churches
Health/Beauty Spa
Theme Parks
Horseback Riding
Eco Tourism
Antiquing
Winery Tours
Museums

Marina
Cinemas
Playground
Restaurants
Live Theater
Recreation Center
Shopping
Shelling
Scenic Drives
Miniature Golf
Medical Services
Massage Therapist
Wildlife Viewing
Boating
Sledding
Sight Seeing
Paddle Boating
Beachcombing
Whale Watching
Walking
Bird Watching

Other Activities

Rathtrevor Beach Park (next door), Luxury Spa on our street, Restaurants & Pub on our street, Indoor Pool & Whirlpool, Small Gym, Sushi and Coffee House & Day- Spa on site. Yoga on site, Starbucks, Tim Hortons & Serious Coffee Nearby. Thrifty Foods & Quality Foods Nearby (Grocery). Farmers Market Nearby. Many golf courses nearby. Skiing & Boarding 1 hour away (Mount Washington) A short drive to town centre (approx 1 mile)....more less

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Parksville cabin
Parksville cabin
- Guest Carrie (Okotoks, AB)
- Date of stay 08/08/13
- Review Submitted 08/17/13
Our stay at your cabin was very comfortable. It had everything you could need! We were impressed how clean it was upon our arrival. It's location is great! My kids loved how the pool and mini golf were just a minute away. It was really nice to have our own parking stall in front of the cabin. The beaches are truly amazing. Dana was very professional on handling the rental agreement. Thank you again, we will be back! Carrie and family

Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

Owner response: We are so happy you found our cottage clean and accommodating. The pool and mini golf (and ice cream!) are nearby, so you can leave your car in your own parking front of the house. I agree all the nearby beaches are great; Rathtrevor Beach, Parksville Community Beach and Qualicum Beach. Summer tides are out earlier in the day and make for great exploring, castle building & long walks. For others, bird watching or seashore sports may be of interest. We can provide a "tide guide" so you can plan all your beach activities. Thanks for your review and highlighting some wonderful things about our area!

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I recommend this lovely cottage for your trip to Parksville!
I recommend this lovely cottage for your trip to Parksville!
- Guest Nancy (Abbotsford, BC Canada)
- Date of stay 08/03/13
- Review Submitted 08/09/13
This lovely cottage has everything you need while you are away from home. The kitchen was nicely equipped with the necessities. The linens were very nice quality and the cottage was very clean and well maintained. The decor is very modern and tasteful. We saw deer graising in our yard early in the mornings and the surrounding nature is beautiful. Although, the beach was further away then I expected, we drove to the beach as there is plenty of parking. We saved our walking for the beachside! We were pleased with the indoor pool, it was clean and easily accessible from our cottage. We were happy to use the "free" bus service that took us into the city and then back home again. What a great service! We are happy to recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a cozy, clean, quiet getaway! We will definately be back again someday. The owner Dana was very helpful in answering my questions and in the planning and booking process. This cottage is truly a home sweet home away from home! :)

Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

Owner response: Thank you for your thoughtful review. Our goal is to ensure we can comfortably accommodate our guests and to provide relevant information suited to those individuals. Anything I can do to help arrange your trip is my pleasure. We are very lucky to have a cottage next to such a beautiful park & to be centrally located for many daytrips & activities. When others such as yourself enjoy the cottage and area as much as we do, it makes it all worthwhile. Thanks for taking good care of our place. You are welcome back anytime!

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First Family Vacation
First Family Vacation
- Guest Greg & Trina (Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada)
- Date of stay 08/18/12
- Review Submitted 10/16/12
After welcoming our son into this world ten months prior, we decided it was time to introduce him to the joy of travel and the beauty of Vancouver Island. We decided that Parksville was the perfect location, with it's warm water, sandy beaches and mini-golf courses (which, at this point, are more for mom and dad!). We couldn't have found more suitable accommodations for our stay - this property was truly our home away from home. Dana has thought of everything in order to make visitors comfortable, even specific items needed by parents. Her cozy cottage is clean and in a wonderful location, close to the park and, yes, even mini-golf. Although we were too late to benefit from "beach weather", we enjoyed the on-site swimming pool, just a short walk away. Thank you for sharing your lovely cottage with our family, Dana - it was a terrific "first" for us and we hope to return for another visit someday soon!

Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, girls getaway.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3
Danke, Dana !
Danke, Dana !
- Guest Andy aus Dortmund, Germany (Dortmund)
- Date of stay 07/26/11
- Review Submitted 08/21/11
Dieses Haus ist ein idealer Ausgangspunkt für alle Aktivitäten. Es ist sehr liebevoll eingerichtet, so dass unsere Familie sich sofort zu Hause gefühlt hat. Wir empfehlen das Haus uneingeschränkt gerne weiter. Wenn uns unsere Reise nochmals nach Vancouver Island führt, werden wir definitiv wieder bei Dana das Haus mieten. Danke Dana für alles. Gruß Andreas und Familie aus Dortmund, Germany

Owner response: Translated: Thank you, Dana! This house is an ideal starting point for all activities. It was very lovingly setup for us, so that our family felt at home immediately. We fully recommend this house for your happiness. If our journey once again leads us to Vancouver Island, we will definitely rent Dana's house again. Thank you Dana for everything. Greetings from Dortmund, Andrew and family.

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Lisa
Lisa
- Guest Lisa (Airdrie)
- Date of stay 08/07/11
- Review Submitted 08/16/11
Stayed for a week in August and found the place to be well appointed, clean with a personal touch.

Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

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Great Family Vacation
Great Family Vacation
- Guest Candice (Kamloops, BC)
- Date of stay 07/31/11
- Review Submitted 08/07/11
Highly recommend staying at this vacation home if you are going to Parksville....very close to everything, indoor pool was great for after dinner, very clean and well organized home away from home complete with all the kitchen basics and great beach items for the kids and adults!!

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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July 31 to Aug 5
July 31 to Aug 5
- Guest Maggie May (Kamloops, Bc)
- Date of stay 07/31/11
- Review Submitted 08/06/11
Dana, I forwarded it on to my daughter for her to send her comments, I must say that I certainly enjoyed my two days at your home. It was wonderful, everything, the decorating of the unit, the cleanliness, all the items left for our use. My daughter and grandson even got out for a tour in a kayak. It was truly a wonderful spot, all the brochures left for us to chose where to go was handy. The beach stuff was so awesome, toys, mats etc. Loved it all, can't say enough good about it. I will be booking again for sure.

Recommended for: Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
A perfect base for our holiday
A perfect base for our holiday
- Guest Ryan (Edmonton)
- Date of stay 07/06/11
- Review Submitted 07/13/11
Dana took care of every detail before we arrived. From the beach toys and chairs to fresh coffee and DVDs, we had as little stress as you could have traveling with two small children. The pool house is a nice, clean facility but the pool is a wee bit deep for kids under 6. Having ice cream and mini-golf and the end of the block was a great bonus. We'll return as soon as we can!

Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

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Best family vacation
Best family vacation
- Guest Redgabster (Edmonton, AB)
- Date of stay 08/06/10
- Review Submitted 08/23/10
A great family friendly spot with so much to do. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed and more. Overall it was a fabulous experience.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

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Great Place to Stay
Great Place to Stay
- Guest BT (Okotoks, AB)
- Date of stay 06/18/10
- Review Submitted 06/28/10
I would definitely recommend this house.It was clean and well stocked. All the dishes, towels etc. that you would need. A very nice touch was the complimentary wine, scones, coffee & milk when we first arrived.

Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

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Rental basis: Per property

Dates	Nightly	Weekly

Winter Spring Nov 1 - Jun 19, 2014 6 night min stay	C$150	C$900

Summer 2014 Jun 20 - Sep 8, 2014 6 night min stay	C$300	C$1800

Additional information about rental rates

Check in time: after 3pm

Check out time: before 10am

Email: ParksvilleHolidayHome@gmail.com

$250 Damage Deposit to Reserve (Refundable)

Rent due 30 days prior to arrival.

Fees:

Taxes Included

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Location

Nearest Airport: Comox Airport 85 km (Nanaimo Airport 50 km away) at 85 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Departure Bay, Nanaimo. B.C. Ferries at 30 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: Hwy 19A (100 m away) & Hwy 19 (1 km away) at 100 Metres
Nearest Beach: Rathtrevor Beach (next door) walk through park at 500 Metres
Nearest Barpub: Copper Lounge (Tigh Na Mara) & Black Goose Pub at 200 Metres
Nearest Ski: Mount Washington Ski Resort at 105 Kilometres
Nearest Golf: 6 courses within 30 minutes (Closest - Brigadoon) at 2 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant: Sakura Sushi (on site), Black Goose, Cedar Room at 200 Metres

Owner info

The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
Enjoy the onsite Indoor Pool, Whirlpool and small gym 1 minute walk away, along with Dayspa (Tranquil Moments), FlowYoga, Mini Golf & Ice Cream (Riptide Lagoon), Rathtrevor Beach & Park next door with Nature Talks and Amphitheatre in Summer, and Free Bus to Downtown (pickup across street in Summer), Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara on same street.

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Rathtrevor Park Beach next door. Tide comes in late afternoon in summer
Queen bed in your own bedroom. Blackout drapes make for great sleep ins.
Loft is an getaway space to read, watch TV, or have a nap
Full kitchen makes you feel at home
Covered rear deck can be a place to enjoy your coffee or favourite beverage
Our cottage is in a resort, nestled among trees and other charming cottages
Horseback Riding nearby.
Several summer markets. Qualicum Beach,Errington,Artisan,Craig Street, Coombs
Golf available year round in our moderate climate. 6 courses nearby
Great daytrips include fantastic scenery. Hiking & cycling trails take you there
Tofino Rainforest trails. Connect with nature in lush forests
Capital of BC - Victoria. 2 hour drive from Parksville. Beautiful city!

Rathtrevor Beach. Stroll, sit, hunt for seashells, build a castle.Its up to you!
Reconnect with loved ones in our cozy cottage
Loft sofabed made up. Now the space can be used as a bedroom
Bathroom contains separate tub from shower
Pool, whirlpool & small gym. Less than a minutes walk away (pool size 23x50 ft)
Old Country Coombs Market, where resident goats live on the roof!
Sandsculpting Competition Parksville Beach runs several weeks. A must see!
Refresh at Cathedral Grove with it's massive trees (30 min. drive)
Energize at Horne Lake Caves
Tofino & Ucluelet offer whale & storm watching on West Coast of Vancouver Island
Sea Kayaking. Kayak rentals available alll over Vancouver Island
Or just stay in the neighbourhood where a luxury spa awaits you.