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Captain J's Seaside Suite ~ Just Five Steps to the Beach

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Your View Captain J's ~ the lower deck is the vacation rental. Totally separate! full kitchen view from doorway good morning kitchen Just Five Steps to the Beach! your deck looking out Friends of Captain J's enjoying the day Sunroom host the original stove bedroom Captain J's backyard Livingroom with pull out queen couch, loveseat, recliner and piano

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Last updated: 05/30/2013
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  • Minimum stay:Contact owner
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Captain J's is a 950 sq ft self contained suite with large airy rooms with a view of the water from every window . This is a one bedroom suite with a queen bed and fully equipped kitchen. The bathroom hosts the original claw foot bathtub, a shower, and W/D. In the large livingroom is a queen leather pull out couch, gas fireplace, T/V/DVD, and wireless internet for your convience.
Kick back and relax on your large deck as you gaze out upon breathtaking views of the water and mountains. Your deck also comes with a gas firepit and BBQ for your use.

Property Type

      • House

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Non Smoking Only

          Bedrooms: 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 4

          • Bedroom 1

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          • Other (See Description)

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          • Queen size Beds (2) A queen bed in the bedroom and a pullout leather queen couch in the living room...moreless

          Bathrooms: 1 Bathrooms

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Cooking Utensils:

            kitchen fully equipped with dishes, pots/pan, cutlery, tea, coffee, spices, utensils, dish clothes and t-towel, dish soap, paper towels, and windex...moreless

          • Refrigerator
          • Microwave

          Amenities

          • Clothes Dryer
          • Linens Provided
          • Washing Machine
          • Parking Off Street
          • Gas Fireplace

          Entertainment

          • DVD Player
          • Satellite / Cable
          • Television

          Communications

          • Free Long Distance:

            in Canada and United States only...moreless

          • Telephone
          • Wireless Internet

          Outdoor Features

          • Outdoor Grill

          Location & View

              • Beachfront:

                CAPTAIN J'S SEASIDE SUITE Come and relax and enjoy your own private seaside suite on the water ~ JUST FIVE STEPS TO THE BEACH! Kick back on your large deck as you gaze out upon breath taking views of the water and mountains. We are just 4 km from the ferry and an easy walk to Lower Gibsons where you will find Molly's Reach, the wharf, shopping and many local restaurants. ...moreless

              Activities

              • Golf
              • Fishing
              • Ice Skating
              • Hiking
              • Cycling
              • Laundromat
              • Groceries
              • Cross Country Skiing
              • Medical Services
              • Swimming
              • Sound/Bay Fishing
              • Water Tubing
              • Water Skiing
              • Snorkeling
              • Kayaking
              • Jet Skiing
              • Sailing
              • Mountain Biking
              • Playground
              • Museums
              • Restaurants
              • Recreation Center
              • Marina
              • Cinemas
              • Churches
              • Library
              • Health/Beauty Spa
              • Wildlife Viewing
              • Walking
              • Fitness Center
              • ATM/Bank
              • Sight Seeing
              • Boating
              • Beachcombing
              • Scenic Drives
              • Paddle Boating

              Other Activities

                  • Just a short ferry ride away from the busy rush of the city, you'll discover why locals live here 365 days a year! You will see breathtaking beautiful view of waters sheltered, like Smugglers Cove, to hiking to white water at the skookumchuck. Our local talent is nothing short of amazing from music in the Landing through out the summer to Jazz Festivals and an aray of artists and art studios. (check out our art crawl every October)...moreless
                   

                  Reviews

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                  • Rest, Relaxation & Fun

                    Rest, Relaxation & Fun

                    • Guest Sandy
                    • Date of stay 03/18/13
                    • Review Submitted 03/31/13
                    The vacation home was charming and comfortable. Beautiful scenery all around. The owners are very welcoming and went the extra mile to make our stay comfortable. We enjoyed our walks on the beach and liked that we could walk down the beach to cafes and strolls through town!

                    Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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                  • Incredibly Relaxing weekend

                    Incredibly Relaxing weekend

                    • Guest Anonymous
                    • Date of stay 03/23/13
                    • Review Submitted 03/29/13
                    We had such a great time. The hosts are very accomodating and take pride in caring for their suite. This property appears even nicer in real life than the pictures. It was one of the cleanest suites I've stayed in at the Sunshine Coast. The inside renovations and decor was very meticulously done. Everything inside the suite was pretty new including the kitchen-ware, leather couches, towels and sheets. The beach was literally 6-8 feet away from the front door. We had the chance to canoe in the water with our dogs. The public dock was a short walk away as well. You can get to it walking along the beach. To top it off, the hot tub at night at the front yard of the house was great on a summer night. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone who want a relaxing and fun time close to the beach and water.

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

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                  • Captain J's Seaside Suite - amazing place, wonderful location and gracious hosts

                    Captain J's Seaside Suite - amazing place, wonderful location and gracious hosts

                    • Guest Olga
                    • Date of stay 09/07/12
                    • Review Submitted 11/25/12
                    The suite was great, very well kept, just a few feet off the beach with sun from the morning to sunset. Everything we needed was there and more. The suite was also in a great location and easy to get to everywhere we needed to go. It presented the special charm of being in a historic waterfront home that had been thoroughly renovated and was spotlessly maintained by our hosts Captain J and his wife Cindy.They also had kayaks that we were able to use to explore the waterfront from an offshore perspective. Gibsons is beautiful with many good places to eat, wildlife, and hiking trails. Reality exceeded our expectations! Thank you!

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

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                  Min two night rentals 
                  30% deposit required at booking
                  Winter rates $159.00 per night for 2 & $20.00 for extra persons
                  Winter~ Oct 1 - April 30
                  Summer rates $190.00 per night for 2 & $20.00 for extra persons
                  Summer ~ May 1 - Sept 30
                  ****All rates includes taxes
                  We require no less than 15 days for a full refund
                  

                  Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.


                  This owner accepts: Credit cards.
                  Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.

                   

                  Calendar

                  Last updated: 05/30/2013
                  Check availability
                  23 Available
                  21 Unavailable
                  22 Today
                  23 Selected dates
                  24 Special offer
                   

                  Location

                  • Nearest Airport: Harbour Air at 20 Kilometres
                  • Nearest Ferry: B.C. Ferries at 4 Kilometres
                  • Nearest Motorway: 101 at 100 Metres
                  • Nearest Beach: Five Steps out the door at Gibsons
                  • Nearest Barpub: Grannies Pub at 100 Metres
                  • Nearest Ski: Dakota Ridge at 30 Kilometres
                  • Nearest Golf: Roberts Creek at 10 Kilometres
                  • Nearest Restaurant: Molly's Reach at 100 Metres
                   

                  Owner info

                  Year Purchased: 1949

                  About the owner: Captain J's is 97 year old and has been in the McKinnon family since 1949 when John McKinnon the first bought the house from Mr. and Mrs. Cave. The Caves built this house with wood from the old armoury on Bowen Island after the First world War in 1919. When Mrs. Cave became ill, they were forced to sell and that was when our grand dad purchased this house. When grand dad bought this place, him and Grama lived downstairs with two suites for rental upstairs. In 1957 John McKinnon died of heart disease and grama moved up to one of the suites upstairs and rented the bottom suite out to Vi Madsen who stayed here for 50 years. John McKinnon the second and his family came up on weekends and summers till he retired, then they split their time between here and Coquitlam. In October, 2006, John McKinnon the third, acquired the house from his Dad and started on a journey to renovate the old place and make it our home. We started off with tearing out all the flooring downstairs and digging down 5 ft to lay a foundation. From there we worked withthe help of friends and family for 2 full years. It has been a journey through time and family history as we discovered writings stuck in walls, old bottles, golf clubs and many hidden treasures along the way. This old house is a time capsule of the McKinnon family history with old doorframes marked with children's heights and ages to timeless memories of family get togethers and summer fun.

                  Why the Owner Chose Gibsons:
                  John has been up to this summer place all his life, and then of course brought his wife Cindy and their children. This was just where we came every summer, or weekend we could get away, so if was only natural to make it our home in the end.

                  The Unique Benefits at this House:
                  You only need to wake up one morning and look out as the sunrises over the water and the mountains sparkle with snow too know you have come home. Sitting in the early morning with your coffee, where else would you want to be.


                  Contact us

                  • Primary: +1 855-886-3454 toll free
                  • Secondary: +1 604-886-3454

                   

                  Photos

                  • Your View

                    Your View

                  • full kitchen

                    full kitchen

                  • good morning

                    good morning

                  • Just Five Steps to the Beach!

                    Just Five Steps to the Beach!

                  • Friends of Captain J's enjoying the day

                    Friends of Captain J's enjoying the day

                  • bedroom

                    bedroom

                  • Livingroom with pull out queen couch, loveseat, recliner and piano

                    Livingroom with pull out queen couch, loveseat, recliner and piano

                  • Captain J's ~ the lower deck is the vacation rental. Totally separate!

                    Captain J's ~ the lower deck is the vacation rental. Totally separate!

                  • view from doorway

                    view from doorway

                  • kitchen

                    kitchen

                  • your deck looking out

                    your deck looking out

                  • Sunroom host the original stove

                    Sunroom host the original stove

                  • Captain J's backyard

                    Captain J's backyard

                  Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #431662

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                  Date last modified - Thursday, May 23, 2013

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                  1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom
                  Sleeps 4


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