Vacation Rentals by Owner

June 2011, Don and Lori

Guest: Lori (Saskatchewan)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 10/13/11

Not only did this property meet more than our expectations, the owners did as well. Sure there was some areas that showed a little wear, but what place doesn't? This was a home that felt warm and inviting, had the most spectacular views, was clean and non-cluttered and had the best central location that we could have asked for to do some many day trips! And Joan and her hubby, so helpful and considerate! Not only have we been boasting about this beautiful find, we have been recommending it to absolutely everyone we know and meet. And we plan on going back as many times as we can! PS. The folks who help maintain the property were also very warm and friendly and do an amazing job!

Owner response:Thanks Don and Lori for the great review. We really do try to meet everyone's expectations. Joan and Rob

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Judy/John and friends - May girls get-away 2011

Guest: Judy W (Coquitlam)
Date of Stay: 05/09/11 Review Submitted: 06/04/11

Just spent a few days in Comox at this fabulous home on the oceanfront. The home was spotless , had everything that we could possibly need, and then some. The view was wonderful from inside , with all the picture windows, and from the various decks outside. A little too cool to enjoy the pool at this time of the year but the hot tub was a hit in the evenings. Really enjoyed the laid back lifestyle of the island. Such beautiful scenery to take in everywhere we went. If you enjoy walks on the beach, watching wildlife (deer,eagles,seals,birds), taking in a local farm market, trying out a pub on the waterfront, or simply hanging out on the deck sipping a fine wine I would highly recommend the Comox area and this property. Might even return here for our annual girl's get-away next year!!

Owner response:Thanks for the lovely review Judy. We're very pleased to have lots of return renters now. Joan

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

A great vacation home for a family

Guest: GLM (Stony Plain, AB)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10 Review Submitted: 07/10/10

The house was great, the pool amazing and the view priceless. Thanks for a great vacation

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

A fabulous vacation house

Guest: GLM (Stony Plain, AB)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10 Review Submitted: 07/10/10

The house was lovely and the view absolutely stunning. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. It was hard to go sightseeing as my kids refused to leave the pool! I loved sitting on the deck enjoying the view every morning.

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

Fun family week

Guest: RusMel11 (Salt Lake)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/06/10

We were interested in finding a property which appealed to young and old alike. We were meeting my parent's and we are parents of three kids, ages 13 and below. The pool was a huge asset as well as the ping pong table for the kids. My husband and parents loved the view, gathering around the table, sitting poolside and ease to get around Comox. The house is ideally situated on the beach and amazing beach combing to be had. The house is close to both harbours, yummy sea food, an incredible farmer's market and world class golf at Crowne Isle. I enjoyed the great kitchen and being able to spread out and not feel cramped. Miracle Beach is not to be missed in my book, with it's tidal pools and soft sand beach. As we left the house we felt that a week was certainly not long enough!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Holiday

Guest: Jim (Duncan, BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 06/25/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

We found this location by word of mouth and did not see any online advertising; We found the accomodation wonderfully clean and inviting. It appeared to be well maintained and had just some minor repairs to be looked at (screen doors need lubricating / pool cover replaced); We would definately recommend this property as we had a fabulous time. The broad ocean views, the pool and hot tub (the tub needs to be cleaned and maintained more regularly) were fun. There are many trails to ride bikes on and the property had everything supplied that provided an amazing week! Thanks

Owner response:Thanks for the nice review. The pool cover does take a beating on the ocean. The hot tub is cleaned between renters if at all practical but we are not able to provide daily cleaning. Grass and pebbles from the nearby path do tend to find their way into the tub no matter what one does!.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Fun Family Getaway

Guest: RusMel11 (Salt Lake)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 07/06/10

We arrived in Comox to have a visit with my parent's and to allow my children [three under 13] to see a different area of Canada. We were very satisfied with our stay at the house. It was comfortable and roomy for the seven of us. The kitchen was well stocked and fun dinners and brunches were made. Our children loved the pool [surprisingly warm], ping pong table and walking on the beach. The boys made a driftwood "fort" on the beach, and it was great to sit on the deck and let the children run. The view is spectacular, and always changing. Many hours were spent sitting around the kitchen table, admiring the view and playing cards. The house is well situated on the water and is close [5-10 min drives] to the harbour, shopping, farmer markets and golf courses. We particularly loved Crowne Isle golf course, Miracle Beach and eating at the Comox harbour Bistro and Pub. Comox/Courtney hasn't made the tourist boom yet, and is still small, quaint, and homey. A great week away from our day to day life.

Owner response:Thanks for the review. We think it summarizes the assests of the property and of the Comox Valley.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Hans Seiler (-)
Date of Stay: 09/27/09 Review Submitted: 09/27/09

We stayed in August for one week in that wonderful place. My son Christoph(13y) said, this is the most beautiful place he's ever been. The house is outstanding. Nothing is missing. We enjoyed every day. We cooked everyday in this wonderful well equipped kitchen, had lots of relaxing hours at the pool. The kids had lots of things to do with sports, swimming and walking on the lonly beach. The neighbors are very friendly and helpful with everything. We enjoyed the peaceful countrylive in Comox and surrounding, had fresh fish from the boats and had very nice contacts to the locals. All at all, one of my best experiences in Canada and we are looking forward to come back to this wonderful place once again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/27/09 Review Submitted: 08/27/09

This home is not only beautiful on the inside but has an amazing view, great location and lots of things to do both at the house and within a close distance. We spent out time at the pool, relaxing, swimming, and exploring the oceanside. The kitchen was amazing and the atmosphere serene. It was a wonderful way to spend our vacation and we'll be returning!

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Guest: frisk (Lloydminster AB)
Date of Stay: 06/10/09 Review Submitted: 06/10/09

Date of Stay: May 2009 We spent at a week at this fantastic home and really enjoyed ourselves. We dined at 2 of the restaurants that were recommended to us ( The Black Fin Pub and Titos a Mexican restaurant) both were great. We checked out the farmers market and of course went to the marina and bought fresh halibut and prawns.We checked out a lot of different areas around Comox/Courteney area and it was always a joy to return to this home. The gardens are kept beautiful,and the home sits on a great quiet location great for views and walking on the beach and then soaking in the hot tub.The home itself was very clean and has everything you need.It was hard to leave and come back home. I have to say that this was one of our best getaways and I would reccomend this property to anyone. I know that we will return.

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Fantastic Home

Guest: frisk (Lloydminster AB)
Date of Stay: 05/26/09 Review Submitted: 06/07/09

We spent at a week at this fantastic home and really enjoyed ourselves. We dined at 2 of the restaurants that were recommended to us ( The Black Fin Pub and Titos a Mexican restaurant) both were great. We checked out the farmers market and of course went to the marina and bought fresh halibut and prawns.We checked out a lot of different areas around Comox/Courteney area and it was always a joy to return to this home. The gardens are kept beautiful,and the home sits on a great quiet location great for views and walking on the beach and then soaking in the hot tub.The home itself was very clean and has everything you need.It was hard to leave and come back home. I have to say that this was one of our best getaways and I would reccomend this property to anyone. I know that we will return.

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

Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 08/30/08 Review Submitted: 08/29/08

Because we are relatively new to VRBO, we've not had guests enter comments directly yet. The following are entries from the guest book: May 2008 (2 sisters from Bellingham and New York_ - It was lovelier than we would have imagined - the house is not only beautiful but comfortable and designed so thoughtfully. We had brilliant sunshine all day every day for a week. The proximity of Comox offered many restaurants, views - a true joy to be here and we thank you so much for sharing this truly delightful spot! And we loved watching the eagles through the skylight at the top of the stairs! What a happy time we had, with lots of sleep, reading, out for lunch, then back for more naps - a joyful and restful time. Thank you for sharing this gorgeous home. Summer 2008 - Thank you so much for opening your beautiful home to us! The ocean view is absolutely lovely and we were lucky enough to have a night when the moon was full. Dinner was always delicious because we would buy fresh shrimp form :Love and Anarchy:(in Comox Harbor) at 5:00. Another great place we found was the cheapest ice cream in the island - "Goats on the roof Market" in Coombs! We managed to get the last blackberries of the season and when when you mix it with strawberry yogurt? Yum! There were plenty of ducks that were seen from the deck and the pool was fully utilized during our stay. We can't wait to come back! 2007-What a beautiful home for us to use! Thank you for sharing it with us. This was our annual golf week and we couldn't have asked for a more comfortable place to come home to after a day on the 'links'. We will be back! 2007 - This is such an awesome house!! What an amazing place! We had such a relaxing weekend. Love the ping-pong table! Thanks for having such a wonderful place for us to escape, unwind, and relax. The beach was an amazing adventure, seeing the seashells and tiny little crabs. It was also the perfect spot for a bonfire. The fresh sea air was good for both our lungs and for the fire. The deck and blacony was one of the best I've ever seen. Two couples from England Oct 2008: Incredible house. Woke happy every morning knowing (whilst eating breakfast) I could see the beautiful ocean and mountains. The fishing was outstanding, salmon most nights for dinner, going in the hot tub before tea was truly heaven. The only negative part was knowing I had to go home. Thanks so much." "It has been a wonderful holiday. Terrific house, warm, comfortable, in fact

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