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Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a large island with bar seating.
A two-story yellow house with a front porch, a central entrance, and a symmetrical facade.
A moss-covered forest floor with a dog near a tree, overlooking a body of water.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of a garden, a chair, and a small table.
A lakeside view with a grassy area, a wooden bench, and a dog lying on the grass.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Chemainus, BC
  • Place, Mount Brenton Golf Course
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Fuller Lake Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Chemainus Theatre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom #4

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Chemainus

Located in Chemainus, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the ocean. Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company and The Raptors are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Antiques Post Office Mall and Duncan Farmers Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Cowichan Performing Arts Centre and Cowichan Aquatic Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Chemainus, BC

What's nearby

  • Mount Brenton Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fuller Lake Arena - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Chemainus Theatre - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Chemainus Valley Museum - 6 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Bell Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Saltair Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thetis Island Pub - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Haida Way Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ox Eats Grass - ‬42 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock located?

This family-friendly Chemainus holiday home is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mount Brenton Golf Course, Fuller Lake Park and Chemainus Theatre. Fuller Lake Arena and Fuller Lake Disc Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A truly vast house in very private setting,we thought we had explored it all then found a massive lounge/ yoga studio downstairs.Very well equipped kitchen.Heidi was a brilliant host with great advice about the area,So glad we chose this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2026
I absolutely enjoyed hosting your family Clive. Very respectful, super tidy at check out and great communicators. Please come back and I highly recommend this guest to other hosts. - Heidi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, comfortable house and beautiful interesting grounds. Many nice small touches, such as fresh flowers and organic, local fresh fruit. Heidi was very easy to work with. Very clean and comfortable space. We were a small group of four, the house accommodates many more.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect getaway for us 8 senior ladies. 4 bedrooms with bathrooms, all on one floor. A win win for us! Enjoyed our walk in the woods, opening up to the scenic ocean views. Kitchen has all we could want, and the welcome basket makes you want to return very soon. You will not be disappointed if you make this destination your choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2026
It was lovely to host your group Randa, lovely ladies!!! You left the house so clean and tidy and were perfect communicators. Thank you for choosing to stay here and I look forward to seeing you next year!! take care. - Heidi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Beautiful and serene. A perfect stay. Excellent communication with Host quick and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was lovely. Lots of room to walk around. The host was very helpful. A great getaway for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best place, really wonderful and we had a great time
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2025
Your family was amazing and a delight to host. I hope to see you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, very well stocked with just about everything one could hope for, and stress-free check-in. We had a fabulous stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Your group was so nice. Thank you for leaving the house in great shape for an easy clean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our family had a fantastic time this past weekend. The house was perfect - 4 rooms, each with their own bathroom, a large playroom downstairs, and a beautiful property that was fun to explore. The forest/trail leads out to a private dock. A big thank you to Heidi, who left us a delicious breakfast and helped the little ones make fairy houses to place along the trail. A perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Location and Stay

Beautiful spot and Heidi is a gem ... book with confidence!This time we took a walk down to the waterfront ... gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property. It was the best place for our annual girls weekend! Lots of room for all of us and a great property to go for a great nature hike! We loved feeding the horses too!! Heidi was an amazing host. Thank you for all the breakfast treats. We enjoyed the kayaking too it was so calm and beautiful. We will be back! Thank you Heidi
Francine is happy to get treats.
Beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
Thank you so much, I loved having your group here. Such nice ladies. Hope to see you again. Highly recommend Sandra and her friends to any other hosts. Cheers.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely getaway

The house was great and having access to the property to walk around was outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and location

The farm-style guesthouse was perfect for our needs, and we enjoyed wandering the extensive grounds. Nice country setting while conveniently close to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Thank you Fiona it was so nice to host your family. It seemed like you did a lot of sight seeing on the island which is lovely. Recommend this group to any other hosts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful retreat!

Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The host was attentive, but not intrusive. Questions were answered, minor issues that arose were immediately resolved.The house, the land, the welcome - all were perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
This group was so lovely to host. Respectful, great communicators and all around nice people. Highly recommend to any other hosts, love to have them come back to stay again. All the best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Private Retreat space

Absolutely perfect for small retreats - 10-20 participants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
Thank you Phil, it was lovely to host your group here. Everything was left tidy and communication prior to the event was seamless. Highly recommend this guest!! Look forward to seeing your group again in the future. Kindest regards, - Heidi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful retreat!

Heidi was such a welcoming host and she was very responsive to questions throughout our stay. The house was beautiful, and the trails and water access phenomenal. Already planning another stay at this fantastic property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vancouver Island Vacation

Our 3 week stay at this property could not have been better, especially with the kindness and knowledge of Heidi. We loved every minute!
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
Thank you Joan, your family was a delight to host. I loved spending time doing horse grooming with the kids. It was also so nice to see you enjoy Fuller Lake and other parts of Vancouver Island. Stay well! - Heidi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The host, Heidi, made our trip to the Island a wonderful time. The home was beautiful and inviting and worked perfectly for us. We cannot say enough good things about this stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

Absolutely lovely! Couldn’t have found a better place. The host was very kind and although we were working we all felt like it was a vacation! Thanks so much
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls getaway

We love this property and Heidi is amazing. It is the perfect place for our girls weekend away and look forward to coming back again soon. This was our third time here! Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2025
Absolutely loved hosting your group! The house is always left neat and tidy, great communication! Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of a kind retreat getaway

Even more wonderful than advertised! Host was amazing. Property was magical!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2025
Jeremy and family were such lovely guests. I would definitely enjoy hosting them again. House was left neat and tidy and wonderful communicators.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Beautiful property, fabulous house, conscientious host. It was our second visit. All went well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2024
Thank you Michael. I hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday. I loved hosting your group and hope to see you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of heaven

Fabulous stay in quiet pastoral setting! We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2023
It was an absolute pleasure to host your family. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time on Vancouver island and I would love to see you again in the future. Take care! - Heidi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Family Reunion

This is a magical place-the house is spacious and well-appointed and the grounds are just spectacular! We were so delighted by the ancient trees, the marshes and the exquisite waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Karin and her family were amazing guests. They were so kind and respectful. Great communicators. I hope they come back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thoroughly enjoyable stay!

Amazing location, amenities and property manager who went above and beyond to make our stay special. Thank you, Heidi! Kirsten
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2022
Kirsten, your group was amazing. I know some have been here before and I certainly hope to see all of you again. Any host would be lucky to have you stay with them. Respectful, house was so clean after you left. 5 stars for your group!! - Heidi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chemainus Adventure

The property was beautiful and the vacation home was perfect for our group of ladies. The home is clean and very comfortable; Heidi thought of everything! We highly recommend this venue and look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2024
You and your ladies were a delight to host. The place was left so tidy that it was a breeze to clean. I hope you do come back. Thank you!
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