10/10 Excellent
Colette B.
23 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colette B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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13 - Bothan Mara Cottage
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6538.2 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Port McNeill, BC
- Place, Alert Bay Ferry Terminal
- Place, Port McNeill Visitor Centre20 min drive
- Place, Whale Interpretive Center24 min drive
- Airport, Port Hardy, BC (YZT)50 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Common Spaces
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
13 - Bothan Mara Cottage
Welcome to your home away from home, a cozy and inviting cottage designed for relaxation and comfort. Featuring transom windows that fill the space with natural light, this open-concept retreat offers the perfect blend of modern amenities and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Comfortable & Well-Equipped for Your Stay
This charming rental unit features a fully equipped kitchen to make meal preparation a breeze, along with a stacked washer and dryer for added convenience during your stay. To help you start your day off right, complimentary coffee and tea are provided, ensuring a cozy and welcoming experience from the moment you wake up.
Cozy Sleeping Arrangements
Main Bedroom: Queen bed
Second Bedroom: Double Bed / 75` length not for tall people (no closet)
Living Room: Double sofa bed
Bathroom: Full bath with modern amenities (linens & towels provided)
Stay Connected & Enjoy Modern Comforts
Dedicated high-speed fibre internet, perfect for streaming and remote work.
Occupancy & Booking Details
Sleeps up to 6 guests
Maximum occupancy: 4 adults + 2 children (to ensure comfort and space)
Pet friendly
Adventure Awaits - Experience the best of Vancouver Island North with activities such as:
✔ Whale watching & wildlife viewing
✔ Sea kayaking & fishing
✔ Hiking & island hopping
✔ Winter skiing & snowshoeing at Mt. Cain
✔ Shopping & dining just 15 minutes away in Port McNeill
Each cottage is privately owned and professionally managed by Alder Bay Vacation Rentals, located at Alder Bay RV Park & Marina.
Book your cozy Both Mara Cottage getaway today and enjoy a true home away from home!
Registration Number: H346623963
Comfortable & Well-Equipped for Your Stay
This charming rental unit features a fully equipped kitchen to make meal preparation a breeze, along with a stacked washer and dryer for added convenience during your stay. To help you start your day off right, complimentary coffee and tea are provided, ensuring a cozy and welcoming experience from the moment you wake up.
Cozy Sleeping Arrangements
Main Bedroom: Queen bed
Second Bedroom: Double Bed / 75` length not for tall people (no closet)
Living Room: Double sofa bed
Bathroom: Full bath with modern amenities (linens & towels provided)
Stay Connected & Enjoy Modern Comforts
Dedicated high-speed fibre internet, perfect for streaming and remote work.
Occupancy & Booking Details
Sleeps up to 6 guests
Maximum occupancy: 4 adults + 2 children (to ensure comfort and space)
Pet friendly
Adventure Awaits - Experience the best of Vancouver Island North with activities such as:
✔ Whale watching & wildlife viewing
✔ Sea kayaking & fishing
✔ Hiking & island hopping
✔ Winter skiing & snowshoeing at Mt. Cain
✔ Shopping & dining just 15 minutes away in Port McNeill
Each cottage is privately owned and professionally managed by Alder Bay Vacation Rentals, located at Alder Bay RV Park & Marina.
Book your cozy Both Mara Cottage getaway today and enjoy a true home away from home!
Registration Number: H346623963
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number H346623963
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
North America
Port McNeill, BC
What's nearby
- Gwa'ni Hatchery - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
- Port McNeill Visitor Centre - 20 min drive - 18.3 km
- Port McNeill Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 18.6 km
- Whale Interpretive Center - 24 min drive - 16.1 km
- Port Hardy Ferry Terminal - 53 min drive - 65.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sally's Snack Shack - 16 min drive
- Tina Turner's - 90 min drive
- Old Saltery Pub - 16 min drive
- Bayside Grill - 86 min drive
- Pass'n Tyme - 87 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Teaghan C.
29 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Teaghan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Timothy R.
28 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Goldilocks
Timothy R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan S.
21 Aug 2024
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Susan S.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
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Deborah E.
10 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Stay
Deborah E.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah L.
13 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, property and great host
Deborah L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrew J.
18 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodations and convenient location
Andrew J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Martina G.
26 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Martina G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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