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Tidal Dance at Halfmoon Bay: “...a little piece of Paradise”

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"For me, it was love at first sight." (guest)
"If you've never seen Paradise, it is here." (guest)
“Such an amazingly beautiful place in the world. “
"We are surrounded by trees, water and hummingbirds...how serene it is." (guest)
"You have a beautiful hidden gem...Don't change a thing." (guest)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tidal Dance at Halfmoon Bay: “...a little piece of Paradise”

" Even in the rain it was breathtaking." (guest)

Guests are serenaded by abundant bird life and the soothing sound of waterfalls cascading into the tidal estuary below. Your contemporary suite features a spacious bathroom with W/D, 9' ceilings which let in loads of light, two bedrooms and a pull-out futon which comfortably sleeps up to five persons. Prepare your own gourmet meals in the well-appointed kitchen, or dine at waterfront restaurants nearby. A private deck and trail winds down to water's edge. We have a canoe, a kayak aand SUP for guests to explore the protected waters of Secret Cove Inlet. And we're just minutes from Smugglers Cove, a destination for the trails and tidal pools and ocean views. So close to the City, and yet it feels like a world away.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking restrictions include e-vape and drugs

Please respect the quiet and peace of the neighbourhood. No loud noises after 10 pm.

We request that guests use slippers/flip flops provided in the suite.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number H927453384
Property # 1297301
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

Halfmoon Bay

Located in Halfmoon Bay, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Headwater Marina and Baker Beach Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Welcome Pass Recreation Site and Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park. Chapman Creek Hatchery and Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Halfmoon Bay, BC

What's nearby

  • Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Welcome Pass Recreation Site - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Secret Cove Falls Trail Recreation Site - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sargeant Bay Provincial Park - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Pender Harbour - 25 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Pender Harbour, BC (YPT-Pender Harbour Waterdrome) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Bettolina - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Secret Cove Marina Ltd - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Beach House and Spa - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bleeding Bush Camp - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tubird at the Rockwater - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tidal Dance at Halfmoon Bay: “...a little piece of Paradise” pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tidal Dance at Halfmoon Bay: “...a little piece of Paradise”?

As of May 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tidal Dance at Halfmoon Bay: “...a little piece of Paradise” on May 26, 2026 start from $161, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tidal Dance at Halfmoon Bay: “...a little piece of Paradise”?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tidal Dance at Halfmoon Bay: “...a little piece of Paradise”?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tidal Dance at Halfmoon Bay: “...a little piece of Paradise” located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park and Welcome Pass Recreation Site. Turnagain Island and Secret Cove Falls Trail Recreation Site are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We plan to return to this beautiful home again. Everything was clean, well organized, comfortable and quiet. Laura and John were very helpful and kind and really went above and beyond in helping us plan our hikes and kayak paddles. We really enjoyed them and their beautiful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 30, 2026
Hi Abigail So happy you’re considering returning:) We were so glad to meet you and discuss positive developments in the U.S.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful spot with everything you need for a lovely Sunshine Coast vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved being able to paddle right from the location and eating on the patio right in natural setting
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2025
Thanks Sarah. So glad you enjoyed your time with us. Please do visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raquel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes they were friendly and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay again.

We love coming here and plan to again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 7, 2024
Eager to host you again this summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray and Pat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Enjoyed very much our stay. Perfect location and beautiful suite.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Thanks kindly. So pleased that you enjoyed yourselves. Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for our family of 5

Clean, close to amenities and beach combing, river in the backyard was instant entertainment for the kids. Enjoyable stay for all of us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2022
Glad you had a good time. Only children really know how to explore a place properly:) Our door is always open.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

QIAN C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

clean and cozy place great for a family vacation

superb
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 7, 2022
I like it. Succinct and effective:) We hope you return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful paradise

Lovely stay in a quiet oasis. We enjoyed watching the variety of bird life and swimming at high tide. Laura and John are fabulous hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2024
Many thanks Michelle. Hope to see you in the neighbourhood again. Please drop by to say hi:)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tristin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Property was very clean and had lots of amenities. Very close to lots of good hikes and the bay was great for kayaking in the evening when the tide was in. Laura and John had lots of great recommendations for things to do as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 7, 2024
A belated thanks Tristin for your kind review. I was a bit surprised to see you downgraded the cleanliness; yet that is what we are known for. We leave the place immaculate for guests to enjoy, even washing floors, walls, cupboards each time. Glad you enjoyed yourselves. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is so lovely! Very modern, clean, and cozy. The location is excellent for exploring the southern part of the Sunshine Coast, because you're about halfway between the southern tip and northern tip. That meant that nothing was too far a drive, so it was an excellent home base. It was quiet and calm, and we enjoyed watching the tides in the inlet. Kitchen was very well-appointed and it was great to have full laundry facilities, too. Thanks for the tip to check out the general store in Halfmoon Bay - what a cool spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 30, 2026
Hi Lesley So very happy you enjoyed your stay. Please do visit again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable suite, beautiful property

We really enjoyed our stay and found Laura and John’s suite was a great home base. The waterfront, canoe and heater on the patio were family highlights. The suite was very clean and modern, several lovely touches to make the stay comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2020
Thanks for your kind words. We’re so happy you enjoyed your week-long stay. You certainly didn’t let the weather deter you from your activities:) We couldn’t have asked for better guests. Please do come back this way.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Halfmoon Bay

It was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2022
Belated, I would like to thanks you for your perfect comment. Much appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun at HalfMoon Bay

We had a wonderful time! The setting is beautiful and the home was spotless! Well appointed with everything we needed! Would absolutely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2020
Hi Brandie Thank you so much for your comments. We love enthusiastic feedback like yours! Thank you also for leaving the place immaculate. Please do come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful sanctuary

This was a short but sweet trip to Secret Cove. This lovely house was the perfect quiet place for me to recharge. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 7, 2024
Looking forward to seeing you again in Summer 2024:)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

Beautiful location, well set up, everything we needed and more. Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 26, 2022
Thank you for your kind words. When people stay for longer, they start to feel like family. Thank you for taking such good care of our place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

We enjoyed our stay at the Tidal Dance. It was quiet and secluded suite and had great access to the water. There were hikes nearby and we were able to paddleboard everyday. It was clean and well-stocked for cooking.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2022
Thanks so much guys. Glad you made good use of those paddle boards:) Thanks for treating our home with care and appreciation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing spot tucked away in the woods

This place was amazing for the other half of our family for the weekend. The host showed us around in person which was so kind and helpful. The place is beautiful and everything was clean. We appreciated their responsiveness and flexibility with our group needs. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2024
Sorry for the delay getting back to you. It’s great that the whole family could get together between the two vacation rentals. Happy to host anytime.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Bernd B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

This is a beautiful place, and the cottage, attached on one side to the owner's home but completely private, is spacious, very well-equipped, and the host is very helpful. Sechelt with shopping is close. We used the cottage as a base for hiking the many nearby parks, but it also provides kayaks, canoe and rowboat for trips down the inlet.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 11, 2024
Bernd, You said such nice things in your review and to us personally, but you gave us the lowest rating. The VRBO assigns the best experience as 5 star. Were you confused? If not, please tell us how we can improve our service. Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem Tidal Dance

Laura was wonderful from the moment we arrived- with homemade sweet’s waiting for us. The property was exceptionally clean, with very comfortable furniture and a great layout for guests. Tidal Dance is so quiet and peaceful- we’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2023
You were the first guests that actually washed a load of towels before you left. Of course we want you back😇 So happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

Laura and John were amazing hosts and very responsive to any request we had. They were very helpful with lots of information about the whole Sunshine Coast. The location is perfect for families to get on the water in a safe environment. The inlet is beautiful and great for swimming. The Canoe, Kayak and SUP were a bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2021
Thanks for your positive feedback:) We always enjoy active families like yours enjoying the outdoor recreation opportunities that abound here.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

G. P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot, nice hosts, very warm water

The property is wonderful and very clean, and the hosts are very thoughtful. The back deck table and bbq are great for vacation cooking. The shallow waters during high tide make the water extremely warm. The paddle board was our favourite, and we floated around endlessly and often ended up swimming even in the evening. Thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2024
I loved how much you guys were in the water. Our guests always confirm to us what a special location we have. Hope to see you again:)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tidal Dance

We had a great stay at Tidal Dance. Laura and John were lovely, were very accommodating and answered all of our questions. We went for a morning paddle every day with our children which was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2024
Sorry to take so long to respond to your comments. Thanks for the plug:) Super happy you enjoyed yourselves. Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tidal Dance Fun

Great!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2022
Thanks for your positive feedback. You were so kind and gracious. Hope you come back again, with or without your son:)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Stay

Had a lovey time at Tidal Dance! This property is literally cleaner than some 5 star hotels I've stayed at. You really get the sense that Laura and John have put a lot of effort and care into their home and its reflected in the stay. Thank you so much for the peaceful get away and for the delish welcome muffins!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2021
It’s cleaner than our own space (lol). Thanks for the compliments. So pleased you had a wonderful time. Cheers, Laura

About the host

Hosted by Laura Maddalozzo

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John and I have been visiting the Sunshine Coast for 15 years, so it was no surprise we chose to retire to this community. We are outdoor enthusiasts: kayaking, hiking, mountain biking are just a few of the sports we enjoy. We love to travel and explore new cultures, languages and cuisine. We welcome you to our private, landscaped retreat.

Why they chose this property

John and I only moved to the Sunshine Coast five years ago, but it feels like we've always called this home. We are blessed to have a property that offers both water and trail activities right from our front door. And it is a pleasure to wake up to the sounds of birds chirping and the cascading waters of Homesite Creek against the backdrop of Crown forest lands. The colours and tides and wildlife are always changing, so you never tire of the view. We think we've won the lottery!

What makes this property unique

BBQ up some burgers on the grill, grab a craft beer and dine al fresco on your heated private deck so you can gaze at the wildlife and scenic view.

Languages:

English, French

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