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Exceptional waterfront cottage on Frolander Bay!

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Stunning Views
Only a few meters from water's edge
Relax with a friend!
Enjoy a close-up view of stormy weather
Cozy kitchen, dining and living area with plenty of windows with views

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4670 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Powell River C, BC
  • Pender Harbour
  • Mahood Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Powell River Recreation Complex
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Powell River, BC (YPW)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Exceptional waterfront cottage on Frolander Bay!

Welcome to Stillwater Beach House, situated on beautiful Frolander Bay in the Stillwater area south of Powell River, B.C. We are on the waterfront, nestled amongst towering evergreen trees with incredible views of Malaspina Strait and Texada Island. Whatever the weather, the setting is truly magnificent at all times of the year!

This cozy getaway is an ‘eco-friendly’, self-catering beach house with the ocean just a few meters away. It's an ideal location where you can relax and enjoy the many outdoor activities this beautiful area has to offer. It's a wonderful place to enjoy time with family and/or friends!

Keywords: Eco-friendly, cottage, waterfront, private

Property manager

Christine or Jock McLauchlan
Premier Host

Languages

English, German
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Wonderful location for a holiday with children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number H763804602

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stillwater

Located in Stillwater, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Myrtle Point Golf Club and Nootka Dunes Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mahood Beach and Lois Lake Recreation Site. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Powell River C, BC

What's nearby

  • Mahood Beach - 13 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Nootka Dunes Golf Club - 36 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Willingdon Beach Park - 37 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Powell River Visitor Centre - 37 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Powell River Recreation Complex - 38 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

  • Powell River, BC (YPW) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skeeter Jacks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Salt & Pepper's Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Moe Joe's Night Club & Bar - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Exceptional waterfront cottage on Frolander Bay! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Exceptional waterfront cottage on Frolander Bay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exceptional waterfront cottage on Frolander Bay!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Exceptional waterfront cottage on Frolander Bay! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Stillwater cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mahood Beach, Lois Lake Recreation Site and Creek 4 Shelter Recreation Site. Myrtle Point Golf Club and East Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Highly recommend

Had an amazing time staying in this beautiful beach house. The owners are wonderful and you cannot beat the view. Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were amazing!! We broke down on our way and they offered to come pick us up. They greet you when you arrive and say goodbye when you leave. This was a very nice change from other places. The house is absolutely stunning, cozy, very clean and the views are outstanding!! Waking up in the morning to the sounds of Eagles and seals was dreamy . Our dog especially loved the water. The cabin has everything that you need and then anything that you may have forgotten! The views are outstanding! We will be back!! We highly recommend checking this place out !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

A Treasure by the Sea

If you love the sound of waves, the gentle roaring of sea lions, amazing hikes within easy driving distance and a wonderful couple of hosts,then this beautifully laid out cottage by the sea is for you!! I know we are looking forward to making this an annual holiday for us..it was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

Beautiful and serene

Absolutely stunning location, cottage very well-outfitted, easy driving distance to Powell River and great walking and hiking. Lots of cormorants, mergansers, bald eagles, loons and grebes, not to mention harbor seals and barking sea lions. Hosts were awesome. We hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

A relaxing and peaceful stay!

A very comfortable and well appointed cottage right on the water with a beautiful view! Christine and Jock are fabulous hosts. We’ll stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

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

Delightful place to stay.

The best, host set the fire each night, carried our luggage, answered any questions we had. It was very clean and the setting was the best. We were entrained by sea lions, seals, otters and loons
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Wonderful winter getaway

Incredible ocean side location in a quaint lovely cottage. Incredible views and lovely wood burning fireplace to keep the place cozy. Pro tip, give the hosts your arrival eta so they can warm the place up for arrival. Place had everything you need and a good base to explore Powell River.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

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

Best Vitamin Sea!

Everything was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAURIE K.

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

Tom and Laurie

This place was amazing. It was better than we had hoped it would be. Relaxing, Quiet, and beautiful . Christine and Jock were top notch and full of good information when asked. It was perfect for a couples get away and even had room for the kids Our only regret is not booking it for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skylar C., Vancouver BC

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

Coziest Beach Cabin

We had a wonderful stay at this cozy cabin. The views were stunning and the cabin was so beautifully decorated and made for such a relaxing experience. The hosts were fantastic and very helpful. The area is very private and beautiful with a peaceful setting. Absolutely loved our stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

cindy b.

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

A piece of Heaven

Great relaxing stay, a little piece of heaven right on the ocean , loved that it was dog friendly . Would recommend this for a family or just an adult's get-a-way. Great location off the main Hwy close to the Sunshine Coast trail . John and Christine were excellent hosts ! See you next year !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tana M.

Beautiful property with lovely hosts

We had a wonderful stay. The cottage was very well equipped, tastefully decorated and provided a breathtaking view! Our hosts were absolutely great and a pleasure to deal with. If you are looking for a cozy, private retreat with all the comforts of home and scenery that can't be matched I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

New Years Stay

We stayed here for 5 nights over the new year. Saw humpbacks, sea lions, seals and otters from the deck. A beautiful location about 20 minutes from Powell River. Plenty of hiking trails nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dina M.

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

Amazing time!

Everything about our stay was excellent: swimming in the ocean, relaxing at the cottage, watching the seals and sunsets. It is a magical place. The hosts were lovely and very helpful. We've already booked our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marchien A.

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

Three days in paradise!

Very quiet. Sea lions barking in the distance on the reef. Hosts most accommodating. Property is outstanding and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nardene & Robin H.

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

Lovely place!

Christine & Jock were wonderful hosts - we really appreciated the easy check-in and we were on our own quickly. The cottage is so cute, clean, well-equipped and private. The view is amazing from the cottage, deck or lower guest area. We were looking for a quiet stay to unwind and that is just what we got!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

We loved our stay . So peaceful.

Property was beautiful . Clean and tastfully decorated. Had everything we needed . Water was right at our deck . We were lulled to sleep by the waves. We will most certainly be back again. .Hosts were lovely. Thankyou B&B
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb L.

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

Amazing Cabin

This cabin is absolutely amazing. The cabin is fairly new, very clean and decorated beautifully. It is equipped with everything you need, just bring your food/condiments and sit back and enjoy. The deck wraps around 2 sides of the cabin with a separate deck off the bedroom. Even the double French doors off the living/dining area and the bedroom are screened. The owners thought of everything when they built this cabin. It sits above the beach (small and large rocks) with the tide rolling in under the deck at times, so beautiful. Everywhere you stand in the cabin you can look out at the ocean. It is very private so you don’t see anything but trees and the ocean. There are a couple rock islands way out and we could hear the sea lions, nice. There are so many seals swimming past us each day of our stay. There are a few stairs and a path to get down to the cabin but once you are there is is so private. There are well constructed rock stairs going down to the grass / picnic area and a few more to get to the water. Our hosts were so friendly and very accommodating. Such a lovely couple. They are there to help you with anything anytime or leave you completely on your own, your choice. We and our 2 little dogs thank them both so much for sharing their lovely cabin with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart T.

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

Fantastic!

A stunning property. Very quiet, with lovely sounds of the ocean and sea lions. The hosts were very nice. We had a really great visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia B.

oceanside paradise retreat

Windows in every direction, sunset and stormy weather views, luxurious details, magnificent cedar trees over a sweet garden, sea birds visiting in the morning, a northwest paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

A wonderful view, and a most comfortable stay!

We've stayed in VRBO properties since 2007, and this seaside home was the best ever! Screened windows so that we could open up and enjoy the breeze all day. Heated bathroom floors convinced us to add that feature to our own house. Other upscale features which we didn't even need to use. And a chorus of sea lions on a nearby island helped us truly relax during our entire stay. We hope to be back regularly!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie A., St Albert Alberta

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

Fantastic getaway!

My daughter and I (and her pooch) spent a fabulous long weekend at Jock and Christine’s beach house. The house itself is very comfortable, every detail for the guest’s comfort and convenience has been thought through. The property and views are second to none, so whether you curl up by the fire or go exploring you won’t be disappointed. Jock and Christine were there to greet us and had the cabin warmed up and cozy for us, and were very responsive throughout. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Z.

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

It’s a 10!

Wonderful! Charming hosts, attention to detail appreciated. Well set up kitchen, comfortable beds, bath tub with a view. Amazing deck right out over the ocean. So amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

Heaven

My only negative comment is I don't want others to find out about this piece of heaven ;-)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

MERLE I.

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

Perfect Oceanside Cottage

I can't say enough about this oceanside cottage. It was perfect in every way and there is nothing I would change. My husband said it should get 100 stars! Both Jock and Christine were wonderful and always available if we needed anything. The cottage itself was spotless and has everything you would need for a holiday. We even brought our 3 fur babies and they were also welcomed with open arms. We would be back every month if it wasn't a 14 hour drive! Thank you Jock and Christine and we hope to be back in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Christine or Jock McLauchlan

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We purchased the above property with an old cabin on the beach as a getaway from the pressures of city life in Vancouver. This quiet rural area known as 'Stillwater' twenty kilometers, south of Powell River became our family's place of tranquility and restoration. When we both retired in 2001 we moved from Vancouver to commence building our retirement home. A few years later we decided to renovate the 'old cabin' and recently completed our eco-friendly 'Beach House' which we now offer for your enjoyment.

Why they chose this property

Living right next to the ocean on a well forested acreage in a rural setting has proven to be a very healthy and beneficial lifestyle choice for us.

What makes this property unique

We appreciate the opportunity to conserve energy whilst not compromising our appreciation of comfort and beauty. To live off the grid most of the time thus assisting in our overall hope to minimize our ecological footprints.

Languages:

English, German

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