Gulf Island Oceanfront Guesthouse, Walk-on Beach

• We'll be back as soon as possible!!!

  We'll be back as soon as possible!!!

  • Guest skigypsy
  • Date of stay 07/22/11
  • Review Submitted 09/06/11
  Staying at Timmerhouse was so wonderful, our family of five returned two weeks later for another week and we'd love to go back today. Our family really appreciated the exquisite Island ecology. We learned a greener way of living and respecting the environment. We brought bicycles and spent both weeks exploring Denman and Hornby and still didn't see everything. Forget about the 100 mile diet and enjoy the 5 mile diet. There were roadside stands with honesty boxes (plums on Hornby just before the Cardboard house were divine). The farmer's market was marvellous and the recycling centre inspiring. Locally grown succulent peaches, cherries, beets, peas, lettuce and the list goes on. We bought wool spun from Denman sheep and made a gorgeous hat. We made pies with huckleberries and blackberries that we picked. We went snorkeling and sea kayaking and were enthralled with bald eagles, kingfishersm sand dollars, oysters, crabs, anemones, hermit crabs, otters, seals, starfish, sea stars etc. The local swimming lake is a treasure, so clean and the short walk through rain forest beautiful. The owners have created a private and bright but cosy retreat with a huge patio to enjoy the view and the afternoon sun. Reading in the early morning on the upstairs balcony was sublime. The silence at night and the stunning star display were enchanting. Everything you could possibly need has been provided including two bookshelves of reading material. They owners were a fantastic source of information on local wildlife and ecology and their passion for this area of the world is contagious. They directed us to sea kayak rentals, the Produce Shack and the recommendation for the Kaffee Klatsch Bakery was spot on. Excellent meals from local ingredients (especially the non-appetizing sounding Vegetable Hash with poached eggs with yolks so creamy you'll come home and be ruined for store eggs) were divine. The Cardboard House on Hornby was a repeat stop for smoothies, eclairs, quinoa salad and enchiladas after mountain biking and running on exhilarating trails. The natural history information room near Tribune Bay was super. We made casts from fossils and learned about sealions vs seals, anemones and other animals. Heliwell Park was a treat and Tribune Bay looked like something from the Caribbean. Loved the ocean wildlife in the rocky portion of Tribune Bay. Obviously can't say enough! P.S. go golfing at the free golf course!

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

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• The Best

  The Best

  • Guest Gil and Adrienne
  • Date of stay 08/11/12
  • Review Submitted 09/30/12
  Six georgeous summer days and oh-so-quiet nights spent at Timmerhouse. A beautiful setting, great owners, lots of things to do and if you so choose, nothing to do! Swimming, kayaking, exploring, relaxing, reading, bbq-ing, watching the stars in the night sky. Thank you Morley and Shelley.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.

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• A Perfect Stay!

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  A Perfect Stay!

  • Guest Giovanni and Elizabeth
  • Date of stay 04/06/12
  • Review Submitted 06/21/12
  We have enjoyed a wonderful weekend full of peace and relaxation in this little corner of rural paradise. We loved the cozy elegance of your home, the breathtaking views and the gorgeous weather helped of course. Thank you for striking that perfect balance as hosts: attentive but not obtrusive.

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• Wonderful Stay, Beautiful Accommodations

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  Wonderful Stay, Beautiful Accommodations

  • Guest Barb and Todd
  • Date of stay 03/30/12
  • Review Submitted 06/21/12
  Everything we needed was available, leaving us little to pack. Property spacious and very nice views of water, mountains, trees, and stars are a feast for the eyes.

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• What a Lovely Week on Denman

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  What a Lovely Week on Denman

  • Guest Trish and Steve
  • Date of stay 08/26/11
  • Review Submitted 06/21/12
  Thank you for being the best hosts and for the warm welcome, the great biking, fresh plums and the quiet lovely home you have.

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• It Was So Wonderful We Came Back Again!

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  It Was So Wonderful We Came Back Again!

  • Guest Claire, Amelia, Finn, Bob and Mary Jane
  • Date of stay 08/12/11
  • Review Submitted 06/21/12
  Even better the 2nd time! Tons of cycling, swimming, in the lake was fantastic and we caught crabs - that's a good thing. So sad to leave . . . .

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• A Much Needed Quiet Retreat

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  A Much Needed Quiet Retreat

  • Guest Sian
  • Date of stay 08/07/11
  • Review Submitted 06/21/12
  Your hospitality went over and above the call of duty. Thank you for making my birthday extra special. A wonderful stay!

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• We Had a Wonderful Stay!

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  We Had a Wonderful Stay!

  • Guest Eric and Karen
  • Date of stay 07/29/11
  • Review Submitted 06/21/12
  Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful home and for your tips, advice and personal touch.

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• Timmerhouse – Island Sanctuary

  Timmerhouse – Island Sanctuary

  • Guest Joel
  • Date of stay 07/18/11
  • Review Submitted 07/29/11
  I recently spent 5 days at Timmerhouse on Denman Island to escape the hectic ways of city living. This rental property offers everything required to get in some serious R&R or to utilize as a base camp and carry out daytime activities. The beach is a stones throw away, beach combing is a must. Highlights of the trip include the neighbourhood eagles that are seen on a daily basis, the blue heron we saw hunting for fish at sunset, playing 9 holes on the sheep farm, and star gazing from the Timmerhouse balcony. The owners live in a house on the property. Kind and knowledgeable people, they ensured we were happy and comfortable throughout the week. I would not hesitate to recommend staying at Timmerhouse and hope to return next year. Thanks again!

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

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Additional Fees and Taxes:

Taxes are included.

All rates apply to double occupancy. Additional guests $20/night.