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Waterfront Guest House, Sanctuary on the Estuary, Lookout View
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Property type | apartment |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 4-6)
Centrally located on Comox Rd., considered the ‘Dyke’ road by locals… and connecting Courtenay to Comox, the Waterfront Guesthouse offers a spectacular 280 degree view of the Comox Valley Estuary and the Beaufort Mountains; featuring ‘Queneesh’ the native name given to the valley’s famous Comox Glacier.
… watch in awe as the tides change from a full water landscape… where seals frolic and families of ducklings travel and fish the shores, to a ‘land before time’ where sometimes hundreds of seagulls rest and sun on the mud flats. Eagles, herons and numerous other birds of curiosity make this area a daily stopover…as the Bird Sanctuary is located within walking distance, a few minutes west, toward Courtenay.
… and it’s a kayaker’s paradise…put in right at your doorstep. Explore the Comox Bay, make the trip to Tree Island…or just take a relaxing float up the river. When the tide is up you can travel up through Lewis Park, a local swim hole. Just go a little further and you might spot some eagles patrolling the river for salmon or just sitting in the trees there. On your way back, dock at the Air Park; have an ice cream or a bite to eat at the Park Café. Or you might want to stretch your legs and take in the magnificent views from the walkway; a 1.8 km walk around the Courtenay Airpark. Try an evening walk sometime….you’ll be amazed at the sunsets...
The Waterfront Guest House is the penthouse level of a two level property. Explore an array of color on the ground floor, where you'll find Brenda and her newly ronovated Stained Glass workshop and gallery 'Glass Expressions'. Check out the 'Waterfronts'views from the upper outdoor porch or inside from the sitting and dining areas where you'll find wall to wall windows.
Enjoy a Logfire, (wood supplied), read a book, or play some family board games in a comfortable, easy going atmosphere. The living room has a 36 inch TV, a DVD player with some popular movie selections as well as a cd player. The comfy beds are both queen-size and well appointed. The kitchen has all the pots and utensils available for West Coast cooking, as well as a barbecue on the deck for an outdoor experience. Little extras like spices and condiments and various cooking items are supplied for your convenience and enjoyment.
Keywords: Bi - Level House
Guestbook comments from the owner
What a wonderful place fo stay & regain serenity! We loved the sunrise and sunsets especially. The home was perfect in every detail and made us feel so welcome. The dog loved the sunporch where he could watch the wildlife! We walked in the forest and on the beach.. Perfect weather too. Thank you for your welcome and all the hard work you put into the house.
Map
Kayak rentals on request, Swimming in the Estuary, Beaches closeby, Downhill Skiing at Mt, Washington in the winter or sightseeing/biking in the summer, Fresh seafood market, Java Junction and excellent Burger/Fish n'chips take-out next door ( within 200 ft). Your hostess will be pleased to help arrange or suggest activities in the Comox Valley area, Your guest house has a binder full of tourist sightseeing and dining out info
Amenities
Courtenay Apartment Accommodation and Amenities
- apartment
- floor 2
- building
- Guests provide their own meals
- Max. occupancy: 6
- pets considered
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- Mountain View ...
- Waterfront ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Parking Off Street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine ...
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Stove
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
- 1
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Queen size Beds (2) Also a queen and twin sized portable beds available upon request
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Games
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- VCR
- Video Library
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- winery tours
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- miniature golf
- paddle boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- basketball court
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- ice skating
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- parasailing
- racquetball
- rock climbing
- roller blading
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- skiing
- snorkeling/diving
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- sound/bay fishing
- spelunking
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- water tubing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Excellent!
4.7/5 -
(15 traveler reviews)
Beautiful view
It was an amazing stay and would recommend staying there we will be back for sure!
5 weeks of tranquility
We had an opportunity to daily enjoy the estuary by having our kayaks with us. From door to water was a treat. The owners were very responsive to any of our needs. We hope to return.
Lovely views and good beds
The month we stayed at the waterfront was interesting given the inclement weather. We saw quite the storms from the windows facing the estuary. The apartment is pleasant and clean and there is a lovely closed in deck of a good size as well. The only negative was the constant traffic noise from the busy street the apartment is on. I would recommend this property for people if they are not after total quiet.
Life on the river....
We are a local couple who were fortunate enough to find and experience Jan's Waterfront Guest House while our house underwent renovations. Having spent most of September and October here we have seen the change of the seasons and the ever fascinating views of life on the estuary. Here you will see wildlife every day of your stay including seals and the many species of birds who inhabit your 'front yard'. We will miss the ocean and mountain views as well as the cozy feel and character of the apartment which is very comfortable and well equipped for short or longer term stays. More than just a vacation rental, this is a place for living while you explore the features and amenities of our beautiful Comox Valley. There is some road noise which you will get used to very quickly. We highly recommend this property as a wonderful option for folks and families of all ages.
Home away from home.
We just returned from our vacation and it was one that we won't soon forget. Our group was two adults, two kids and a dog. This place was extremely comfortable. We had everything we needed and more. The space was large and clean and the patio very inviting for an evening of nature watching and kicking back after a long day of exploring. While we didn't get the opportunity to meet Jan, she was great with communicating and making sure everything was well. The rooftop was great for star gazing and we always had a seal or two pop out of the water to say hi. Even though it's on a busy road, we got used to the traffic because the views made you forget that you were even in a town. Perfect and affordable. We will keep this on our 'return to' list. Thanks for an awesome trip! Great place to travel.
A great place to stay.
Close to lots of local beaches, mount Washington and other nature areas. We had spectacular views of the estuary and Comox glacier. Saw lots of wildlife eg Kingfishers, Bald eagles, Seals and heron. Lots of great photo opportunities everyday. The property was clean and well equipped and the owner, Jan met us when we arrived having flown out of Manchester, UK almost 24 hours earlier. It was also handy for highway 19 so we could explore further afield when we wanted. All in all we had an amazing time and hope to be back in a few years time.
The Kirk family
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Pet Fee | $8.11 |
| Damage Deposit | $81.11 |
CANCELLATION POLICY: 60 or more days before arrival, 100% refund of your deposit. Up to 30 days before arrival, 50% refund of your deposit. If less than 30 days before arrival, if I am able to rebook I may be able to return part of your deposit.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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