Location: Parksville, Vancouver Island, The Islands, British Columbia, Canada (Located Minutes from Parksville and the Village of Qualicum)
Accommodations: Waterfront Home, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
A 2500 square foot waterfront property with private easy-access to the beach. Situated on a half acre lot, it boasts a large garden featuring many varieties of rhododendrons and perennials.
This home is an open concept style with magnificent ocean views seen from the large sunken living room, dining room, family room, kitchen and two of the bedrooms.
Located between Parksville and Qualicum, the property is close to French Creek Marina and several outstanding golf courses. Enjoy sweeping views of Georgia Strait, a wonderful place to walk collecting shells, or to watch the cruise ships, and local wildlife including majestic bald eagles, seals, sea lions, salmon, and a wide variety of bird life. Experience the ocean ambience at night by the light of the moon from the outdoor hot tub. Parksville and the Village of Qualicum, both just a short drive away, offer all shopping and local amenities that visitors look to find. Situated mid-island, it is thirty minutes from Cathedral Grove Forest and Little Qualicum Falls, and a two hour drive from Tofino and the Pacific west coast.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Front load, high efficiency new in 2006
- Dryer: High efficiency new in 2006
- Linens Provided: Hotel quality linens, goose down duvets, full sets of white bath linens
- Garage: Single garage available, completely enclosed, manual overhead door, extra space for some dry storage if needed.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Very large driveway and outside parking area large enough to accommodate a large RV
- Gas Fireplace: Gas fireplaces in the living room and family room
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : King pillow top beds in each of the two waterfront facing bedrooms (Beach House, Boat House bedrooms)
- Queen Bed: Upper bedroom (garden) (Light House bedroom)
- Bunk Bed: Single on top, double on bottom located in den area.
- Convertible Bed: Double hide-a-bed in the family room overlooking the ocean. Linens stored in living room closet.
- Crib: Crib available. Also playpen.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Shaw cable TV: 32" flat screen in Living room; 22" flat screen with built in DVD in master bedroom
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub: Wonderful outdoor hot tub on the deck overlooking the ocean
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Large, fully equipped eat-in kitchen, featuring new stainless appliances, breakfast bar, table/chairs,skylights and ever changing ocean view. Matching place settings for eight provided. Many small appliances available including coffee maker, grinder, sandwich maker, electric kettle, electric fry pan, toaster, mix master, and slow cooker
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: New (2008)side by side stainless steel refrigerator /freezer with ice maker.
- Dishwasher: New (2008) stainless steel dishwasher
- Microwave: New (2008) stainless steel 1.6 cubic ft microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Propane gas BBQ. One full 20 lb tank of propane included.
- Deck/Patio: Deck/patio front and back. One overlooking the ocean (large wood deck), accessible through kitchen or Boathouse bedroom; and another on the garden side nestled in amongst the fish pond and the rhododendrons, accessible through kitchen and dining room.
- Balcony: Balcony off the Master bedroom ocean side.
- View/Location
- Oceanfront: The oceanfront is located 40 feet from the kitchen door and down two stairs. A wonderful place to walk, to collect shells, and watch a multitude of ocean based wildlife. There are two resident bald eagles with a nest nearby and often visible.
- Mountain View: The view from the garden side of the property includes a view of Mount Arrowsmith, the predominant mountain of the local area. On a clear day, there is a magnificent view from the Oceanside of the coastal mountain range on the BC mainland, including the snow capped peaks of the range that includes Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.
- Communications
- Telephone: Three handsets wireless telephones, all handsets work at the same time ( same line) for conversations with multiple participants. One stationary handset. Long distance cards may be purchased at a local provider. The number must end in a double digit number. i.e. 866
- Broadband Internet: High speed internet and wireless onsite, including fax/printer; guests will need to bring their own computer.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Printer available
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: One pet up to 40 lbs may be accommodated with the owners specific permission. An additional refundable damage deposit of $250.00 over and above the standard $500.00 refundable damage deposit is required. A $100.00 cleaning fee applies.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Students on school break vacation and singles under 25 years of age may not rent this home.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
Jan-Feb 2009 .................... $115/night (7 nights minimum) .. $800/week
Mar-May 2009 .................... $214/night (7 nights minimum) .. $1500/week
Jun-Sep 24.................... $328/night (7 nights minimum) .. $2300/week
Sep 24-Dec 13................. $200/night (7 nights minimum) .. $1400/week
Dec 13,2008-Jan 03, 2009 .. $300/night (7 nights minimum) .. $2100/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- Ocean view from the house - Vancouver Island Vacation Home
- House from the oceanfront - Vancouver Island Vacation Home
- View towards the ocean from the deck showing location of the hot tub - Vancouver Island Vacation Home
- Living room
- Kitchen table with a glimpse of the dining room behind
- Master bedroom
- Looking through family room towards living room
- Sunset over the Strait of Georgia
- Kitchen with new stainless appliances overlooks the ocean.
- Magnificent view from our beach.
- Garden side patio captures lots of sun
- Bald eagles perch on beachside trees.
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You have a lovely home in a beautiful part of the world. We had a great time as did the kids and we would love to come back someday. Thanks again, Elizabeth, John, and family