Location: Courtenay, Vancouver Island, The Islands, British Columbia, Canada (Five Minutes to Downtown-20 Minutes from Airport)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
A Year Round Vacation Rental Getaway--Approved B.C. Accommodation
LONG TERM RENTAL - SPECIAL RATES! Please call for details - 250 344-0686.
Experience the elegant charm of the 1930's style Capes Family home nestled on seven acres located just minutes from downtown Courtenay. Make the Capes Escape—your escape, as you relax and enjoy the comforts of home or explore everything the Comox Valley has to offer.
A heritage tourism experience with modern comfort. This newly renovated heritage home has three sunlit bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and spacious living room, dining room and sunroom.
The 1700 sq. ft. Capes Escape, named after Katherine Capes (1913-2001), a founder and patron of the Courtenay and District Museum, makes a perfect stay for those who want a value-added rest amid tall firs, pines, cedars and Capes family gardens. How Was Capes Escape Created? First and foremost, there's Katherine Capes, a founding member of the Courtenay and District Historical Society--one of the first female archaeologists in Canada and an avid preservationist of both cultural and natural heritage.
In 1997, Katherine donated the Capes family home to the Courtenay and District Historical Society for the purpose of "preserving the historical value of the homestead for the community" and to "further the objects and purposes of the Courtenay and District Historical Society."
Your visit supports the Capes Escape and Courtenay Museum Programs. Fees for your stay at the Capes Escape go directly to improving this important site and to ongoing Courtenay and District Museum programs. We invite you to explore the history of the Comox Valley by participating in fossil field trips and programs the museum has to offer.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- FALL SPECIAL - A free family fossil tour with the Courtenay and District Museum with each stay at the Capes House
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Fossil hunting through Courtenay Museum field trips.
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
High Season Dec. 15 to Feb. 15 and June 1 to Sept. 14
High: Daily $160/Weekly $960/Monthly $3680
(Preference given to weekly stays during the high season)
Low: Daily $140/Weekly $900/Monthly $3220
Minimum stay of 3 days.
There is a $100 housecleaning fee, x2 for a monthly stay.
Rates are subject to change
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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- Capes Escape on seven acres of beautiful park - Courtenay Vacation Home near Golf and Tennis
- A lovely 1930s heritage home - Courtenay Vacation Home near Golf and Tennis
- Comfortable sitting room - Courtenay Vacation Home near Golf and Tennis
- Modern and spacious kitchen
- Master bedroom with lovely garden view
- Updated bathroom
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