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Peaceful Coastal Retreat - Bowser Beach House

Peaceful Coastal Retreat - Bowser Beach House

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Comfortable, spacious, modern home by the beach.
View from the porch - just steps away from the beach and ocean!
Relax on the large verandah with a book and a drink.
Stunning and spacious living room with flat screen TV.
Wood-burning fireplace in living room, ocean and forest views.

Overview of Peaceful Coastal Retreat - Bowser Beach House

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Nanaimo H, BC
  • Popular LocationCoombs Old Country Market24 min drive
  • Popular LocationHorne Lake Caves Provincial Park33 min drive
  • Popular LocationMacMillan Provincial Park34 min drive
  • AirportCampbell River, BC (YBL)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Peaceful Coastal Retreat - Bowser Beach House

Located in charming seaside village of Bowser, near famous sandy beaches of Parksville (20 mins) and Qualicum Beach (15 mins)
Summer availability: Perfect getaway location for a couple or an extended family.
Fall Getaways: Fall is beautiful in the Oceanside area.
Book a golfing retreat or a spa getaway.
Enjoy local hiking, bicycling or just relax on the verandah.
Winter Stays: Escape the cold and snow. Come and golf at some of the excellent local courses within a few minutes' dirve of the house. Winters are generally mild.

Luxurious, modern, spacious (over 1900 square feet) three-bedroom, two-bathroom home beside the ocean. It's just 20 seconds from our verandah to a private beach, with wonderful views of a sweeping bay in the Georgia Strait, Denman and Hornby Islands from almost every room.

The master bedroom has a queen bed, ocean views, and full ensuite bathroom with a soaker tub and a separate shower. The second ocean view bedroom downstairs has a king bed that can separate into two super twins. The third bedroom has a double and a twin bed. All beds have quality linens.

The house is equipped with all the comforts of home including: gourmet kitchen, air-conditioning, high-speed and wireless internet, air-tight wood fireplace, large screen TV, Chromecast, Cable/DVD player/VCR/stereo, washer/dryer, and telephone (free local calls). There is a family room with a card table, books, games and puzzles, and office space.

Relax on the wide front verandah and enjoy the fenced garden with glorious views of the beach, a barbeque and a huge log picnic table for alfresco meals. Stroll along the beach and watch the wildlife, including seals, sea lions, whales, otters, and eagles, or harvest oysters and clams from our beach for dinner.

Bowser Beach House is a great base for a family vacation. The house is on a large bay facing Hornby and Denman Islands and you can walk and walk in either direction. It is a large, private, peaceful beach, only for the few houses on the bay. We are a quick and easy drive to more beaches: Qualicum Beach is 15 minutes and Parksville is 20 minutes away, and there are beautiful provincial parks with lakes, beaches and picnic areas within a few minutes drive of the house. Horne Lake Provincial Park, with its amazing caves and outdoor recreation activities is only a 10 minute drive away. There are ocean kayaks for rent in Deep Bay, 5 minutes' drive from the house.

The friendly village of Bowser is a 5 minute walk up the hill, and it has a fully stocked small supermarket with a wonderful on-site bakery, a grocery store, post office, coffee shop, gas station, hardware store, liquor store, a video/DVD rental, and even a library for that vacation reading. More shopping, country markets, organic eggs and meats, restaurants and pubs are just down the road.

Bowser Beach House is a wonderful base for a golfing vacation. There are several top class courses within a few minutes' drive of the house.

From December to March, Bowser Beach House is a perfect base for a family ski vacation at Mount Washington ski resort, with skiing, snowboarding and cross-country. Skiers have an easy 35 minute drive to the mountain top, and non-skiers have a relaxing base close to lots of other activities.

* Bowser is within easy driving distance of five superb golf courses.
* Only 20 minutes to the world class spa at Tigh-na-mara.
* Take a day trip to Denman and Hornby Islands, just a few minutes away by ferry.
* Only 15 - 20 minutes to the beaches at Qualicum Beach and Parksville.
* The famous Fanny Bay oysters, Island scallops, and more fresh, locally-caught seafood are a few minutes away.
* The ancient trees of Cathedral Grove, the goats on the roof at Coombs, and the beautiful waterfalls at Englishman River and Little Qualicum Falls are a short drive away.
* You will be perfectly situated for day trips to the rugged West coast of the island for whale watching.
* Enjoy local ocean kayaking or local wildlife ocean tours.





Keywords: House, vacation home, cottage, waterfront, ocean, view

Property manager

Kristina Eng

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please be considerate of our neighbours if you are smoking. Please do not smoke on the common areas (path to the beach, areas near other houses).
To respect our neighbours, there's a maximum of 4 cars allowed at the property. We will receive notice from neighbours if this limit is not respected.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Qualicum Beach

Located in Qualicum Beach, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the beach. Qualicum Beach Museum and Village Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Vintage Candy Shop and Cardboard House Bakery. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Nanaimo H, BC

What's nearby

  • Spider Lake Provincial Park - 20 min drive
  • Coombs Old Country Market - 24 min drive
  • Parksville Beach - 28 min drive
  • Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park - 33 min drive
  • MacMillan Provincial Park - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Comox, BC (YQQ-Comox Valley) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Brew Coffee House - 6 min walk
  • Ship & Shore Family Campground & Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Tidal Taco Shack - 5 min drive
  • Middle Mountain Mead - 89 min drive
  • Thatch Pub - 85 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Coastal Retreat - Bowser Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Coastal Retreat - Bowser Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Coastal Retreat - Bowser Beach House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Coastal Retreat - Bowser Beach House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Qualicum Beach vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Arrowsmith Golf and Country Club, Spider Lake Provincial Park, and PineRidge Farm Market. Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club and Heritage Forest are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach House
Fabulous property.... Comfortable, right near the ocean. Handy to many walks and attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice place
Nice place. Clean and spacious and had everything we needed. I should have researched location/beach more as we ended up driving every day to nicer beaches. The beach here was very rocky (rocks not pebbles) that my toddlers couldn’t walk unassisted on. But that is on me. Owner had great communication. The neighbors were very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
mother daughter retreat
we had a great time sewing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karman S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best beach house ever
Bowser Beach is cozy, comfortable, and beautiful. We enjoyed our stay and the house had everything we needed. Our toddler had so much fun with the toys provided and I loved lounging on the deck watching the ocean. We walked along the rocky beach and collected oysters. Thank you for such a lovely stay, we definitely will come back and stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
The location is super because there are many interesting places to visit within a half hours drive. We discovered Nymph Falls from a response in the Guest Book. The beach is steps away, but bring water shoes…it’s rocky. The home is very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kristina Eng

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English, French
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