Spectacular Waterfront Retreat On South Pender Island - Low Bank Beachfront
About the property
- House1810 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps8
- Bathrooms3
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay3 - 7 nights
Main house: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 6. Guest cabin: sleeps 2 w/ bath
Gowlland Point Place is an expansive, private setting that provides incomparable views and access to a spectacular marine environment. The main house sits on over 300 feet of low-bank shoreline, with a panoramic view of the San Juan Islands, Mt. Baker and ships en route between the Pacific Ocean and nearby ports. Enjoy the seaside environment and abundant wildlife from a large wrap-around deck, or directly on one of the area’s most desirable beaches. Orca, porpoise, otter, bald eagles and deer are common sights. The view is equally enjoyable during inclement weather from fireside in the sea-view living room. An available guest cottage allows up to eight people to enjoy the property. The three-plus acre property includes a historic orchard and a forested perimeter that provides a reclusive ambiance. Neighboring Brooks Point and Gowlland Point Conservancy Areas add to the property’s natural tranquility.
Geographic Coordinates (Lattitude & Longitude): For specific location via mapping software, Internet services or GPS, use the following geographic coordinates:
N48 44.190' W123 11.084'
Owner
Richard Christy
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one day
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 10, 2018
Amenities
- Internet
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
- Bedroom 11 queen, Private master bath, sea view
- Bedroom 21 queen
- Bedroom 32 twin/ single, (Stacked Bunk Beds)
- Guest Cottage1 queen, 1 twin/ single, Additional rental fee
- Water and septic system resources, general comfort and respect for our neighbors necessitate an occupancy limit for the property. Up to six guests are allowed if only the main house is rented. A maximum of eight guests may be accommodated if the 'Annex' guest cottage is added to your vacation rental. The Annex is a private, studio-style cottage with a main living/sleeping area and a separate bathroom. Amenities include a refrigerator, a TV/VCR combo, radio, and coffee maker. An additional rental fee applies, and the Annex is only offered to guests already renting the main house. In order to offer your party flexibility, the theoretical sleeping capacity exceeds the property’s occupancy limit. The main house family room includes a futon that is suitable for one adult, perhaps two children. Guests are welcome to distribute sleeping accomodations as they see fit, within the occupancy limits of six or eight as described above.
Bathrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, shower
- Bathroom 3toilet, shower, Located in the guest cottage
- As with most island homes, water is limited and plumbing connects to a sensitive septic system. Please be prepared to conserve water. Only natural human functions, toilet tissue, water and soap should be discharged into any toilet or drain.
Location Type
- BeachImmediately in front of house
- Rural
- WaterfrontDirect beach access
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
General
- Linens Provided
- Alarm Clock
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Basic Soaps
- Local Activities Guide
- Paper Towels
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Blender
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Coffee Grinder
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining Room
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- Games
- Audio Tape Player
- Books for Adults
- Books for Kids
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Books
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- VCR
Outside
- Binoculars
- Deck Furniture
- Outdoor Furniture
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Tennis Court
- Walkway to Water
- Wood Deck
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Attractions
- bay/sound
- churches
- forests
- library
- marina
- museums
- restaurants
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- swimming
- tennis
Notes
- Sorry, but we are unable to allow pets or smoking. Members of our family have a severe allergic reaction to certain animals and tobacco smoke. Our no smoking, no pet policy is predicated on reasons beyond personal preference. Since life-threatening consequences can result from non-compliance, we ask that you take the policy very seriously. Please consider other vacation properties if this policy is too restrictive for you. Fire danger and water conservation are urgent concerns at this property and throughout the Gulf Islands. Please be prepared to exercise extreme caution with regard to both. Beach access is via a narrow, rustic trail. It must always be used with caution. Small children and older or less agile individuals should be assisted. A public beach access with stairs is available by walking about five minutes from the main house.
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
38 Reviews
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Lovely place to get away from it all
Weekend getaway
We hope that the preponderance of five star reviews received by our property reflects our responsiveness to guest input and commitment to providing all the comforts guests might desire. The natural wonders of this location and inherent charms of the home do most of the "work," but we take pride in ownership and are dedicated to the best guest experience possible.
We absorb guest feedback to assure that we have the necessary amenities in place and to address any shortcomings. The comment about a "double bed" is difficult to understand, since the home does not contain a double bed. Just queen and twin beds. We renew mattress sets well before industry guidelines suggest in order to assure guest comfort. We assume that terminology was possibly confused, and that the comfort of one of the queen beds is called into question. Since mattress selection is such a personal choice (most of us are really lucky if we make the proper selection in the store and end up with the best match in our homes) and there are so many confusing options, we simply purchase high quality, brand name mattress sets and select a medium firmness level. We hope that approach will provide a sufficient level of comfort for most people. The two queen sets in our house are brand new (delivered summer of 2017) and have memory foam toppers. The toppers are "squishy" at first and conform to your body shape. It could be an undesired feature for some people.
The twin mattresses are rather new as well, and a quality brand. As they are in stacked bunk bed configuration, it's possible some adults might find discomfort in navigating a ladder or with headroom limitations. We hear nothing but positive input from kids using the bunks, and adults in our family have enjoyed restful nights there as well.
Although we've received plenty of favorable input about our bed sets, this guest's comment will cause us to evaluate options, including removal of the memory foam toppers if necessary.
The secondary bedrooms are indeed small, one more so than the other. Perhaps they should be characterized as such in our listing. But throughout more than a dozen years of vacation rentals, this review is the first to suggest bedroom size is any sort of issue. There's room to sleep, walk around, change clothes and store personal affects. We will consider adding a more specific description of bedroom size to our property description.
Thanks for the comments Krista.
- Your hosts, Rich & Cindy
Wonderfully private place with open space to relax. We all loved it!
A nice comfortable house with a fabulous view
magical experience at South Pender
Beautiful & private location.
Location
The property is located at the southernmost point in the Gulf Islands, near the U.S. border. The San Juan Islands and Mt. Baker dominate the panoramic view, which spans from the northeast to the south. Marine, terrestrial and flying wildlife add to the geographic beauty of the islands. Eagles, otter, deer and porpoise are common sights. Orca (Killer Whales) routinely pass near the property. The area is well suited for kayaking, fishing, scuba diving, sailing and sightseeing by boat. Land based activities include biking, golf, tennis and hiking. Numerous parks are located on the Penders, two of which are adjacent to the property. Many interesting and unique shops exist on the islands, as well as numerous art studios and a vineyard. Musical events and performing arts are common in the community. The Pender Islands Community Hall hosts a seasonal Saturday farmers' market and annual Fall Fair, along with wedding parties and other special events.