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Halfmoon Bay Cottage - Privacy and Spectacular Views Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 98638

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Location: Halfmoon Bay, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Coast & Mountains, British Columbia, Canada (2 hours by road and ferry from Vancouver)

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 8)

Keywords:  Oceanview Cottage

We invite you to our cozy 3 bedroom cottage in Halfmoon Bay. You will forget all the stresses of city living as soon as you arrive. Surrounded by the forest and taking in the expansive views over Halfmoon Bay and beyond to Vancouver Island’s snow capped mountains, you will soon experience a sense of well being and contentment.

Situated on a small hill adjacent to the shore, it’s only steps to the beach and the historic Redrooffs Trail that will take you to the Halfmoon Bay General Store, the Upper Crust Gourmet Store and the government wharf.

Watch bald eagles, blue herons and osprey share the sky. Closer to shore, you’ll see seals, sea lions, otters and a great variety of water fowl. Sunsets are spectacular and provide many photo opportunities.

In the summertime there is a steady stream of boat traffic as beautiful yachts head up Welcome Passage on their way to the famous cruising grounds of Desolation Sound. In the evenings, Alaska bound cruise ships can be seen heading up the Strait of Georgia in the golden glow of the setting sun. There is always something to see and there are many recreational activities for visitors.

Kayak in Halfmoon Bay or head over to Buccaneer Bay on Thormanby Island where you can enjoy one of the finest sandy beaches in the Strait of Georgia. Play golf at one of our challenging courses or go hiking on the many trails. Drive up to Egmont (35minutes) and enjoy the easy 45 minute hike into the famous Skookumchuk Narrows where you can view one of the largest and fastest tidal rapids in the world running at over 14 knots! Take an easy hike up Pender Hill in Irvine’s Landing and enjoy spectacular views of Pender Harbour (sometimes called “Venice of the North”), the Strait of Georgia and Vancouver Island.

Go fishing. There is excellent fishing with guides available in Secret Cove and other locations. Closer to home, you can try your luck right off the Halfmoon Bay government dock. Rent a boat from Buccaneer Marina in Secret Cove and explore the coastline and islands.

Or, just enjoy the cottage and relax. Sit on the deck and read your favourite book. Watch one of our many movies or rent one at the historic Halfmoon Bay General Store. Soak in the hot tub after going for your walk. The opportunities for your enjoyment are countless.

Read some of the many comments from our guests and then check our online calendar for availability. We'd love to host you for your
special vacation or weekend getaway.

Vacation Rental Features

  • Amenities
    • Washer
    • Dryer
    • Linens Provided
    • Off Street Parking
    • Wood Stove
  • Beds
    • Queen Bed (2)
    • Bunk Bed (2) : 2 oversize bunk beds in a bedroom with vaulted ceiling and individual reading lights.
  • Entertainment
    • Private Hot Tub : Large new top of the line hot tub with seating for 6-7 in a total private setting with view across Halfmoon Bay.
    • TV (No Cable/Satellite) : 26" Flat Screen TV
    • DVD
    • VCR
    • Video Library : We have a video/dvd library with over 150 movies.
    • CD Player
    • Stereo System
    • Music Library
  • Kitchen
    • Full Kitchen : Our kitchen features a new smooth top Whirpool stove, side by side Kitchen Aid fridge/freezer with ice maker,microwave, coffeemaker, capuccino machine,dishwasher,double sink, garbage compactor,toaster,blender,and an extensive complement of dishes, cookware and cutlery.
    • Cooking Utensils Provided
    • Refrigerator : Side by Side with ice maker.
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Ice Maker
  • Outdoor Features
    • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Late model 3 burner BBQ with side burner.
    • Deck/Patio : We have a very large deck on both sides of the house. The waterside deck has a patio table with umbrella and seating for up to 8 people. There is also a lounger as well as 6 Adirondack chairs for your comfort.
  • View/Location
    • Beach View
    • Ocean View : Our cottage is only steps up from a small sandy beach with a spectacular view of Halfmoon Bay and Vancouver Island. It faces west and therefore our guests can enjoy sunshine all day and evening.
  • Communications
    • Telephone (2)
    • Broadband Internet : Wireless, high speed internet connection.
    • WiFi (Wireless Internet) : See above (Broadband Internet)
  • Other Amenities
    • Full Modern Kitchen, Garbage Compactor, Side-by-Side Fridge/Freezer, Cooking utensils, Small Appliances, Dishes, Cutlery, Bedding and Towels, No Pets
  • Suitability
    • No Pets Allowed
    • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Handicapped guests can easily access the cottage from our parking area via a gentle sloping paved path leading to our front deck (on the driveway side). The decks surrounding three sides of the cottage are at the same level as the main floor of the house. We have one bedroom on the main floor as well as the main bathroom. Please contact us for further information regarding accessability for handicapped guests.
    • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : See above.
    • Kid Friendly : We have a children's playground with swings, slide, fireman's pole and an elevated platform with a small playhouse.
    • Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Guests must be over the age of 30.
    • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Activities
    • Golf
    • Shopping
    • Kayaking
    • Sailing
    • Boating
    • Swimming
    • Windsurfing
    • Biking
    • Mountain Biking
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Fishing
    • Antiquing
    • Horseshoes
    • Shelling
    • Hiking
    • Rock Climbing
    • Restaurants
    • Fitness Center/Gym
    • Cinemas/Movie Theaters

 

Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)

Personal Currency Assistant

**All rates are in Canadian Dollars**
High Season .. May 15-Sep 30 .. $175-$345/night* plus cleaning fee
Low Season ... Oct 01-May 15 .. $140-$270/night* plus cleaning fee
Deposit: The greater of $200 or 20% of the total rental.
Full payment is required 30 days prior to arrival.
Damage Policy: The cost of repair or replacement will be charged.
Minimum Rental - contact owner for details
*Rates - Contact us for specific rates especially for Christmas and New Years

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

  • Credit Cards Accepted:

  • VI

Dates available:Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

Owner's Profile

Owner Description

Year Purchased: 1983

Our family purchased the property in 1981 and then had the cottage built to lockup by a contractor. We spent the next few years making our cottage into a very special, comfortable weekend home and have continued to make many improvements over the years.
We chose locating on the Sunshine Coast for it's proximity to Greater Vancouver and yet also to it's unique location. It's only accessible via the ferry (a short 45 minute crossing) which makes it unique. The Sunshine Coast enjoys a very relaxed lifestyle and provides residents and visitors with a great variety of activities not to mention the spectacular outdoors. We enjoy sharing our special retreat with guests who come from all over Western Canada, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Texas, Hawaii and also some from Europe. It gives us great pleasure to welcome our guests to our little bit of paradise.

Why the Owner Chose Halfmoon Bay

We chose locating on the Sunshine Coast for it's proximity to Greater Vancouver and it's laid back lifestyle coupled with lots of outdoor activities. See above for more details.

The Unique Benefits of this House

Our cottage has all of the amenities of a house in the city, yet we have total privacy on 1/2 acre of semi waterfront with spectacular views of Halfmoon Bay and beyond. We enjoy having our boat moored in front of our property and easy access to many cruising destinations. Our grandchildren enjoy the playground on our property, the hot tub and many other outdoor activities.

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Traveler Reviews (56)

Halfmoon Bay Cottage - Privacy and Spectacular Views
5/5

Nice Place!

Guest: Kathy & Barry (Edmonton)
Date of Stay: 01/26/12 Review Submitted: 02/02/12

This cottage and property are lovely, even in January. We enjoyed the grounds, the night lighting, the hot tub, the outdoor shower, the huge deck and water views. The cottage is comfortable, tastefully decorated and not overdone, and the master bed oh so comfortable. There are board games to play and a range of music to listen to. A very nice place overall.

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Guest: Janine, Christina and Connor (-)
Date of Stay: 02/08/09 Review Submitted: 02/08/09

Another great weekend at the cottage. Christina and I talked all night and just enjoyed being together and with baby Connor too! Just love being up here and also having a long visit before going away again for a year.

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Guest: Maria and Sidonia (-)
Date of Stay: 11/05/08 Review Submitted: 11/05/08

Mum and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here with nice walks on the beach, Smugglers Cove hike, Skookumchuck Narrows hike, hot tub, tasty dinners and the tranquility of this beautiful place. Herzlichen Dank fur die Gelegenheit in diesen wunderschonen cottage zu wohnen in einer fazinierenden Gegend am Meer - ein Genuss fur Leib and Seele.

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Guest: The Cadells (-)
Date of Stay: 09/07/08 Review Submitted: 09/07/08

Our brother and the five of us sisters came to celebrate a 50th Birthday. This place was perfect! We felt very much at home. You have provided a wonderful retreat. The view, the weather & atmosphere - priceless!!!

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Guest: the Parks and Carol McBride (-)
Date of Stay: 08/27/08 Review Submitted: 08/27/08

Thanks for an amazing weekend getaway - your place is beautiful and serene with spectacular views! We are very impressed with the impeccable upkeep. Thank you for sharing your paradise with us. We'll see you again soon. Carol,Patty, Nicholas and Charles

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Guest: the Parks and Carol McBride (-)
Date of Stay: 08/27/08 Review Submitted: 08/27/08

Thanks for an amazing weekend getaway - your place is beautiful and serene with spectacular views! We are very impressed with the impeccable upkeep. Thank you for sharing your paradise with us. We'll see you again soon. Carol,Patty, Nicholas and Charles

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Guest: Evan and Sidonia Reese (-)
Date of Stay: 08/24/08 Review Submitted: 08/24/08

We had a very enjoyable and relaxing weekend here at the cottage. Enjoyed some nice weather, boating around Secret Cove and Thormanby Island. Sunday was light rain but that didn't stop us from having coffee in the hot tub, late brunch and some more boating.

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Guest: Mark, Michelle,Kate,Amy Sheardown (-)
Date of Stay: 08/09/08 Review Submitted: 08/09/08

A lovely cottage with a splendid view. We especially enjoyed your extensive movie library.

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Guest: Phil,Donna, Kristy,Tyson and Asha (-)
Date of Stay: 07/20/08 Review Submitted: 07/20/08

Thank you for letting us stay here. It was very relaxing. The view of the ocean is spectacular. Also, we all loved the outside shower and the hot tub.

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Guest: John & Melissa Lowry (-)
Date of Stay: 07/12/08 Review Submitted: 07/12/08

We had a wonderful week of gorgeous weather - saw lots of birds (but no bears). John kayaked every day and I enjoyed the peace, quiet and beauty of the deck. Got a lot of reading and deep thinking done! The garden and deck plantings are spectacular this year - glad we came back for an entire week this time. We are so looking forward to coming back again. Thank you for sharing your warm and welcoming cottage with us.

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Dates available:Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #98638

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