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13 - Bothan Mara Cottage By The Sea at Alder Bay

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A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Aerial view
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table, and a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Port McNeill, BC
  • Place, Gwa'ni Hatchery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Port McNeill Visitor Centre
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Whale Interpretive Center
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Hardy, BC (YZT)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

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Port McNeill, BC

What's nearby

  • Gwa'ni Hatchery - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Port McNeill Visitor Centre - 18 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Port McNeill and District Museum - 18 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Whale Interpretive Center - 20 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Port Hardy Harbour - 46 min drive - 62.6 km

Getting around

  • Port McNeill, BC (YMP) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Killer Whale Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Grill - ‬86 min drive
  • ‪Old Saltery Pub - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tina Turner's - ‬90 min drive
  • ‪Gordie‘S Restaurant - ‬87 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 13 - Bothan Mara Cottage By The Sea at Alder Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at 13 - Bothan Mara Cottage By The Sea at Alder Bay?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 13 - Bothan Mara Cottage By The Sea at Alder Bay on 1 Nov 2026 start from £374, 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 at 13 - Bothan Mara Cottage By The Sea at Alder Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 13 - Bothan Mara Cottage By The Sea at Alder Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 13 - Bothan Mara Cottage By The Sea at Alder Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 13 - Bothan Mara Cottage By The Sea at Alder Bay located?

Situated by the ocean, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Gwa'ni Hatchery, Whale Interpretive Center and Port McNeill and District Hospital. Port McNeill and District Museum and Port McNeill Visitor Centre are also within 12 miles (20 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. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! We loved the views and the convenience of the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views and convenient location. We really appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back to Alder Bay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great spot to explore the northern part of the island. We were so grateful to be able to travel with our dogs and enjoy the area. The ocean view is incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you and your dogs were able to enjoy your stay and explore the beauty of Northern Vancouver Island together. It's great to hear you enjoyed the incredible ocean views—they're one of our favourite parts of Alder Bay too! We hope to welcome you (and your four-legged companions) back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
Thanks so much for the 5-star shout-out! 🌊 We’re thrilled you had a fantastic stay and would love to host you again anytime. Safe travels until next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and quiet. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the cleanliness and peaceful atmosphere here. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Stay

This was such a well put together place to stay, it was stocked with every amenity we needed. The location was great for us, it was quiet and private, and not far from Port McNeill. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad the place had everything you needed and that you enjoyed the quiet, private location. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cottage and easy to check in and host was very responsive! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Thanks so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled you found the cottage lovely, check-in easy, and communication responsive. We really appreciate the recommendation and would love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful setting. The cottage is nicely laid out and open and brigth
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cabin

Lovely location, well stocked unit that is beautifully appointed and decorated. We hope to visit again and stay longer.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the location and the well-appointed, beautifully decorated unit. We’d love to welcome you back for a longer stay in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location, property and great host

What a beautiful location, close to the shore and so quiet you can hear the whales blowing off shore. A lovely home situated on a quiet bay, spacious, clean and with great facilities. It's great having a BBQ and a fire pit, the accomodation is very well equipped and exactly as shown on the photos. Great, prompt responses from the host. A wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2024
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the beautiful location and the peaceful atmosphere—being able to hear the whales off shore must have been such a special experience. It’s great to know that the home, facilities, and the amenities like the BBQ and fire pit added to your stay. We strive to provide an authentic experience, and we're happy to hear everything was just as expected. Thank you again for your kind words about the communication—it was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back for another wonderful stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Goldilocks

Just like the nursery rhyme but getting straight to the baby bear experience, my wife and I found the quaint yet fully modern cottage located with an unobstructed waterfront view in a quiet RV/Marina park. Lots of natural beauty for us to enjoy an extended weekend with our two pups.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2025
What a lovely way to describe your stay — we absolutely love the nursery rhyme reference! We're so glad you and your wife (and your two pups!) enjoyed the peaceful setting, the waterfront views, and the comforts of the cottage. It’s great to hear the space hit that “just right” feeling. We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime for another relaxing getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent accommodations and convenient location

Cottage #13 was clean, modern fixtures and appliances, very well stocked with kitchen utensils and housewares. Booking on-line was efficient, and communication with the property managers (Alder Bay RV park and marina) was excellent. Office staff were present 8am to 8pm and helpful. The location is very convenient: the bear watching (Sea Wolf) and whale watching (Sea Smoke) tour boats coming from Port McNeill and Alert Bay will pick you up on the Alder Bay marina dock, which will save you a lot of time because Alder Bay is their last passenger pick-up point before heading out see the wildlife, and their first drop-off point when coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
Thank you for your detailed review! We’re glad you found Cottage #13 clean, well-equipped, and the booking process smooth. It’s great to hear you appreciated the convenience of being picked up directly from the Alder Bay marina for your wildlife tours. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view. Thoughtful host. Unit was very well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the view and found the unit well equipped. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nicely decorated with a wonderful View!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted you enjoyed the décor and the beautiful view. We hope you had a relaxing stay and would love to welcome you back to Alder Bay again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2025
Thanks so much for your review. We hope you can visit us again in the future.
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