Your Island getaway, just minutes to all the Comox Valley has to offer!
Location: Courtenay, Vancouver Island, The Islands, British Columbia, Canada (30 min. to Comox Airport, 1 hr. north of Nanaimo.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: vacation home, oceanfront, beach house, private, waterfront, villa, beach, retreat, holiday,
Experience the unforgettable charm of the Bayside Beach House, a unique 1,500 sq. ft. year-round waterfront vacation home in historic Union Bay on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
3 luxurious bedrooms (1 king and 2 queen), 2 full bathrooms (shower, and deep 6' soaker tub with hand shower), fully equipped kitchen, new appliances, butcher block with stools, large harvest table and chandelier, family room with wood burning fireplace, living room with 37" LCD TV, DVD and surround sound, sun room with wicker furniture and bistro dining, laundry room with front load HE washer and dryer.
You'll love your private cabana featuring a 6 person hot tub, outdoor shower, change room, and chandelier...very romantic!
Detached heated bunky (former potting shed) with fold down double bed, perfect for summertime sleeping. Walkie talkies to communicate with the main house.
Large brick patio with gas BBQ for outdoor dining, extensive seating, and dart board area. Lawn area with lounge seating and deck off family room with Adirondack lounge chairs, both overlooking your beach. Charcoal BBQ on the beach, driftwood seating, beach bonfire pits and so much more.
The perfect location for your winter getaway. Mount Washington Alpine Resort is just 1/2 hour away - after a day on the slopes, return to the Bayside Beach House to relax in your private hot tub and watch the sun set on the Coastal Mountains over Baynes Sound.
Other local attractions, include the renowned Kingfisher Spa just 5 minutes down the road, and the spectacular Crown Isle Golf Course, just 20 minutes away. Unique shops, restaurants, galleries and museums close by in Cumberland, Courtenay, and Comox.
The Bayside Beach House is also the perfect place to celebrate. With a large harvest table and a kitchen stocked with cooks in mind, preparing a gourmet feast for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Eve is a pleasure.
And we're just minutes from the Comox International Airport, and an hour from the Nanaimo ferry.
Once you've stayed at the Bayside Beach House, you'll want to book year after year.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : HE front load. Laundry soap provided.
- Dryer : HE front load. Fabric softener sheets provided.
- Linens Provided : Quilts, duvets, luxury linens, and 4 cozy cotton robes. 12 thick bath towels, hand towels and face cloths. 6 beach towels. Table cloths, tea towels and dish cloths.
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace : Wood supplied.
- Beds
- King Bed : Overlooking the ocean. Lie in bed and enjoy the view. 20" LCD TV and DVD, bar fridge, glassware, chandelier and separate vanity area.
- Queen Bed : French doors overlooking the ocean. Lie in bed and enjoy the view. Built in armoire.
- Convertible Bed : Queen sofa bed in den / bedroom with private deck. Watch the eagles through your skylight!
- Murphy Bed : Double bed in detached heated bunky (converted potting shed). Very cute! Perfect for summertime sleeping. Complete with walkie talkies to the main house.
- Crib : Pop-up Grayco playpen.
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Private cabana featuring 6 person hot tub, outdoor hot/cold shower, change room and chandelier...romantic.
- Cable/Satellite TV : 37" LCD with surround sound and DVD in living room, 20" LCD and DVD in king bedroom.
- DVD (2)
- Video Library : Selection of movies.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Selection of CD's and iPOD outlet. 5 indoor speakers, 4 outdoor speakers.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully equipped kitchen with butcher block, large harvest table and chandelier. Herb garden right outside your kitchen door. Coffee, ass't teas, sugar, salt, pepper, course salt and peppercorns/pepper mill provided. Table cloths, tea towels, dish cloths, dish soap, dishwasher soap, scouring pads, saran wrap, paper towels, paper napkins.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Everything you need and more!
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Brick charcoal BBQ right on your beach!
- Deck/Patio (2) : 24' x 30' brick patio with gas BBQ, outdoor dining area and extensive seating. 10' x 15' deck with Adirondack lounge chairs and 20' x 30' lawn area with teak lounge chairs, both overlooking the beach.
- Balcony (2) : Balconies off bedrooms with ocean views.
- Lanai : Sunroom with comfy wicker furnishings and bistro set for morning coffee or romantic dinners for 2.
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Mountain View : Beautiful views of the Coastal Mountains over Baynes Sound.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 3 luxurious bedrooms (1 king and 2 queen), 2 full bathrooms (shower and deep 6' soaker tub with hand shower). Fully equipped kitchen with butcher block seating and large harvest table with chandelier. Large laundry room with HE front load washer and dryer, wood burning fireplace, outdoor cabana features 6 person hot tub, outdoor shower, change room, and chandelier. Detached heated bunkie (converted potting shed) with double bed is perfect for summertime sleeping. Large brick patio with outdoor dining area and gas BBQ. Charcoal BBQ on the beach, driftwood seating, bonfire pits and so much more.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Mount Washington Alpine Resort is only 1/2 hour away, the renowned Kingfisher Spa is 5 minutes down the road, and the spectacular Crown Isle Golf Course is just 20 minutes away.
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
OCT 1 - MAY 31: FROM $200/NIGHT
1-2 GUESTS $200, 3-4 GUESTS $250, 5-6 GUESTS $300
JUN 1 - SEPT 30: FROM $350/NIGHT (3 NIGHT MINIMUM)
1-6 GUESTS $350, 7-8 GUESTS $400
MAJOR HOLIDAYS: $350/NIGHT
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Bayside Beach House, an Exquisite Ocean Front Retreat!
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Courtenay
We chose the charming hamlet of historic Union Bay for our Bayside Beach House because it is so convenient to urban amenities in nearby Courtenay/Comox, and we were drawn to the artisan community in the Comox Valley, which was designated one of seven Cultural Capitals of Canada in 2007.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We pride ourselves on having thought of everything a vacationer could possibly want, from the most comfortable linens, beds and couches, to a flat screen TV and full sound system, to a fully equipped kitchen and large harvest dining table. These are the things we enjoy when we stay at our property, just the two of us or with friends and family.
We also love outdoor space you can use to the fullest no matter what the weather’s like, which is why we put in the expansive brick patio with its barbeque, built a cabana complete with hot tub, outdoor shower, and chandelier, and created two beach bonfire pits and put a brick barbeque down on the beach as well. There’s also a little herb garden for cooks to use. No wonder our guests find the Bayside Beach House as irresistible as we do.
A less than five-minute walk down the road from the Bayside Beach House. You can buy groceries here, or else stop for a coffee in the cafe. There's also a liquor store inside.
A ten-minute walk from the Bayside Beach House. Stop in for a drink at the bar, or one of the Highwayman's famous dinners.
Owner's Map of Courtenay
We first fell in love with our beach house on Baynes Sound in 2006 and, over the course of two years, transformed it into the elegant oceanfront vacation home of our dreams.
We met in Montreal in 2003. Robin was from West Vancouver, a marketing director for Clinique skin care and cosmetics with a background in art and interior design. She designed home interiors and two restaurants on the mainland. Pierre, originally trained as a professional carpenter, was a fixture in Montreal’s film industry for his expertise in special effects. We were married in Vancouver in 2004 and moved to Union Bay shortly after.
Robin had travelled extensively during her 20 years with Clinique, and the time she spent staying in top hotels has informed her design expertise. Pierre’s skill and eye for detail was honed over many years of building things that needed to be just so. Together, we have a penchant for creating spaces that are both beautiful and functional.
Most of the materials used in the beach house’s renovation were refurbished and reused, such as the gorgeous floor boards, salvaged from the walls of an old barn on the Island and refinished to a honeyed gleam by Pierre. Patio bricks are recycled from a house in Courtenay torn down by Habitat for Humanity. The result is not only environmentally conscious, but gives the beach house an elegant old world charm, while offering all the modern conveniences.
We invite you to come and enjoy our beach house paradise. We know that you will love it as much as we - and all of our guests - do.
Property Photos
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- Your Island getaway, just minutes to all the Comox Valley has to offer! - Union Bay Oceanfront Vacation Home
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- Right on the beach in historic Union Bay, Vancouver Island. - Union Bay Oceanfront Vacation Home
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- The 3 season sunroom greets you as you enter Bayside. - Union Bay Oceanfront Vacation Home
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- Enjoy the view of Baynes Sound and the Coast Mountains with your morning coffee.
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- Spacious dining room and kitchen.
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- Fully equipped kitchen, stocked with cooks in mind.
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- Snuggle up by the fire in one of two sitting rooms.
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- Open the French doors and enjoy the ocean view from the main floor queen bedroom
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- Large soaker tub for 2, upstairs. Full shower in the main floor bathroom.
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- Upstairs king bedroom, balcony overlooking the beach, TV, bar fridge...bliss!
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- The vanity as you enter the upstairs king bedroom.
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- Relax in the hot tub with hot/cold outdoor shower, ocean and mountain views.
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- Large brick patio, gas BBQ, outdoor sink, dart board, bunky, overlooks the ocean
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- Heated bunky with a double bed...perfect for summertime sleeping.
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- 2 fire pits and brick BBQ on the beach. Swim, snorkel, kayak, canoe, beach comb.
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- Sunsets and sea life. A resident heron in flight.
Traveler Reviews (20)
Wish we could have stayed longer
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/10/10
Review Submitted: 08/17/10
We had read that most people wish they could have stayed longer. Include us in that group. What an idealic setting with a house that has been restored to perfection. It helps that the owner is an interior decorator and it shows. From the courtyard with a dart board and dining tables to the fantastic oversized gazebo and hot tub with outdoor shower the place is amazing. Clams and oysters at our doorstep a plenty made for a fantastic feast. We can promise all who stay will not be disappointed.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
You'll never want to leave...
Guest: lobo
(Vancouver, BC)
Date of Stay: 07/15/10
Review Submitted: 07/19/10
It’s rare to find a vacation place where the interior is as gorgeous as the exterior setting, but the Beach House is that rare exception. The sweet interior is decorated in watery blues & greens in what could best be described as French country/beach house. Everything you could possibly need is there for you: kitchen tools, games, DVDs, robes, flashlights, area guides, and popsicle molds! The interior spaces are thoughtfully designed so that there’s room for everyone to be together or to have their own area. And the outdoors is simply incredible! Watch the eagle perched in his tree, hot tub, outdoor shower on the deck (FABULOUS!), explore the beach, harvest oysters, have a beach fire, or sit on the clematis-surrounded hidden bench. Your toughest decision will be which of the many many gorgeous photos you’ll choose to put into your album. Heaven.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
The Best Beach House
Guest: andrea
(ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/14/10
Review Submitted: 06/27/10
I have been many places and I must say ...... this was one of my most favorite!! The Beach House was all that and more! Allowing your stay to be of the most elegant and comfy spots. One can not go wrong if they pick the Beach house. My family and I had time to enjoy what makes hard work come to a halt and benifit all the amineties Robin and Pierre provide to make a vacation wonderful. There is much to do, but most of all enjoying the Beach house was my favorite spot. Sitting on the deck watching the neighbor "a bald eagle". Having fun finding treasures on the beach along with discovering the most beautiful rocks. I could go on and on but one should just book it and then they will really know what I mean! I know money can't buy you happiness but my kids and I said it sure helps to have such a wonderful memory deep in our hearts. They know the true benifits of life. Thank you Robin & Pierre for thinking of everything you could possibly need for such a wonderful stay in your home. Andrea, Billy, & Jacqueline from Ohio
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, people with disabilities, families with young children.
The best vacation home on earth
Guest: Catherine J
(Santa Monica, California)
Date of Stay: 05/01/10
Review Submitted: 05/08/10
My family has searched high and low for the perfect spot for a family reunion, we found it! Robin and Pierre have created a most comfortable place where 8 adults can gather and not feel like we need more room. There is more than enough space for all to be comfy. There is no detail gone unnoticed. It has amazing amenities that make you feel like you're in the Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, or Four Seasons hotels, but better. I can say enough great things about it! We'll definitely be back, without question. Thank you both for such an amazing place!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
A special wedding event
Guest: kallio12
(Saskatchewan)
Date of Stay: 04/03/10
Review Submitted: 04/09/10
The Bayside BH is easily one of the most beautiful places on the planet! We were fortunate enough to have recently celebrated my sister's wedding on the front lawn overlooking the ocean. It was a small intimate setting with family and the beach house provided the perfect setting. I haven't had the luxury of staying there yet but it is definitely on my list for an upcoming trip to the Courtenay/Comox area. Robin & Pierre have thought of every detail.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway.
1st Wedding @ Bayside BH - April 3, 2010
Guest: KalBuc
(Comox)
Date of Stay: 04/02/10
Review Submitted: 04/07/10
When my husband Scott and I decided we wanted a small intimate wedding with our immediate family we knew it had to be at one of my favourite spots anywhere- The Bayside Beachhouse! I must start off mentioning that the pictures, although accurately portraying the detail, do not give this place justice, as you must stand in the middle of the room to begin to take it all in. During our stay I’d open a drawer in the bathroom, open up the closet under the stairs, or walk into the laundry room and realize that every inch of the place is thought out to create functional charm. On the eve of my wedding my maid of honour and I both had spacious rooms over looking the water. When I woke up Saturday morning we had coffee and our breakfast on the front lawn as the water loomed around the rocks 5 feet from us. Our decorations consisted of white roses as we didn't want to take away from the incredible decorating and detailing in every nook and cranny of the cottage--every time I turn around I seem to spot something I haven't noticed before, the detailing in this place is magnificent. Our "honeymoon suite" bedroom consisted of a comfy king size bed in a spacious room, which still remains cozy and charming overlooking the water—we enjoyed this with champagne we had chilled in the mini-bar beside our bed. Even at night the dark ocean is lit up below when the tide is in, visibly crashing against the rocks. Robin and Pierre - our experience was perfect. When the storm hit on Friday I knew that as long as I could get from the car to the back door with my hair-style not blowing to shambles the next day would remain wonderful as the storm-watching from your cottage would have created a romantic setting inside. Although I am happy the sun came out Saturday:) Your customer service and accessibility relaxed me on the day before the wedding - here it is storming with wind blowing ever direction it seemed as we drove towards the Beach House; and we arrive to Robin's smiling face, both cleaning up the blowing debris, Pierre on the Beach putting the rocks back on the beach bar-be-que pit. Whatever I needed Robin and Pierre were going to make sure our Beach House experience was fabulous! I hope to send you pictures and maybe Scott and my wedding shots will make it onto your website? Thanks again for creating such a wonderful spot for our special day! PS - I didn't even get into the experience of sitting in your hot tub after a hot shower overlooking the water! Paradise!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Fantastic Wedding at the Beach House
Guest: nrb927
(Saskaton)
Date of Stay: 04/02/10
Review Submitted: 04/06/10
Was fortunate to attend a family wedding at the Bayside Beach House. Truly magnificent. Union Bay location is wonderful - 20 minutes south of Courtenay, 25 minutes to Cumberland, and 40 minutes to the lifts at Mt Washington. The beach house was an amazing location for a small and intimate wedding ceremony and celebration. Beautifully refurbished and immaculate property right on the water. The dart board and hot tub are both nice touches, and the generous space inside is warm and inviting. Awesome place from which to stage, to stay, to see, or to simply relax and unwind.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Christmas 2009
Guest: L. Flemming
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Date of Stay: 12/27/09
Review Submitted: 01/13/10
Hi Robin and Pierre, We had such a wonderful time! The kids said it was the best Christmas ever. They had a great time skiing on the mountain, and particularly enjoyed the beach fires. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home, it was perfect. Truly a great time, and we have many cherished memories. Hopefully we'll be back someday.
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A Magical Place to Stay!
Guest: Bayside Beach Bums
(Grande Prairie Alberta)
Date of Stay: 10/17/09
Review Submitted: 12/13/09
We have just recently returned from our stay at the Bayside Beach House and we miss it already. From the early morning visits of the resident blue heron on the beach, to the coziness of the crackling fire before snuggling into bed under that gorgeous duvet, our days were full of options of places to visit and things to do. Fresh seafood was readily available to cook up on the bbq or fully equipped kitchen. Pierre and Robin's attention to detail is remarkable. Everything one could ever want is there, including privacy. Even an herb garden in the back yard was a loving touch. Thank you Robin and Pierre for a superb "get away." Wonderful hosts. Highly recommended.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Guest: Bob and Mary Harris
(Medicine Hat, Alberta)
Date of Stay: 09/03/09
Review Submitted: 09/03/09
Aug. 1-8, 2009 WOW...what a way to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary! The beach house is beautiful, the surroundings breathtaking. This vacation has to have been one of the most relaxing and enjoyable of all past vacations. Your skills and expertise in providing everything a couple could possibly need. Your control of ensuring exceptional weather for our entire stay was just amazing. Our very sincere Thank You for allowing us to share your beautiful home. Take care, good health and prosperity for the future.
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