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Ainslie Cove: Waterfront Family Vacation Home On Pender Island, BC

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A cabin interior with large windows, wooden walls, and a view of a lake and forest.
A spacious wooden interior with a dining area, sofas, and a fireplace.
A wooden cabin with large windows, a deck, and outdoor seating.
A room with large windows, a wooden deck, and two leather sofas.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden walls, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Pender Island, BC
  • Place, Mortimer Spit
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Medicine Beach Nature Sanctuary
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bedwell Harbour, BC (YBW-Bedwell Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor - Twins

2 Single Beds

Lower Floor - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Lower Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Lower Floor - Powder Room

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pender Island

Located in Pender Island, this holiday home is by the ocean. Pender Islands Museum and Dreamscapes Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pender Islands Community Hall and Dinner Bay Japanese Garden. Saturna Recreation and Cultural Centre and Winter Cove are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Pender Island, BC

What's nearby

  • Mortimer Spit - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - 14 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Medicine Beach Nature Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port Browning Marina Resort - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Pender Islands Museum - 10 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Bedwell Harbour, BC (YBW-Bedwell Harbour Seaplane Base) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Port Browning Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪WOODS on Pender - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Slow Coast Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Syrens (@ Poets Cove) - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pender Island Market - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ainslie Cove: Waterfront Family Vacation Home On Pender Island, BC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ainslie Cove: Waterfront Family Vacation Home On Pender Island, BC?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ainslie Cove: Waterfront Family Vacation Home On Pender Island, BC on 3 Mar 2027 start from £1,215, 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 Ainslie Cove: Waterfront Family Vacation Home On Pender Island, BC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ainslie Cove: Waterfront Family Vacation Home On Pender Island, BC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ainslie Cove: Waterfront Family Vacation Home On Pender Island, BC?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Ainslie Cove: Waterfront Family Vacation Home On Pender Island, BC located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Mortimer Spit and Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. Mount Norman Regional Park and Beaumont Marine Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 53 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous space and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication! The house is well equipped especially for a family getaway. Just as described and pictured. Great ocean view, especially from the comfortable recliners placed to allow views of canal activity, shorebirds, otters etc. Thank you Andrew!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best sleep of our vacation

Very quiet area, slept great every night! The house is comfortable, clean and has beautiful views. Enjoyed the many hiking trails close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely spectacular. Enjoyed the views and nature and comfortable and roomy place to stay. Super for my retirement and birthday celebration with my siblings and our spouses. Thank you for having such nice smelling flowers on the dining room table to greet us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

Such a great spot on the water and very close to hiking trails. As always we had a relaxing and comfortable stay. Andrew is a great host and responds quickly to questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

This house is amazing, with plenty of room for everyone, a great kitchen, and close to beaches and hiking. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great March Break Getaway

We had a fantastic time in this space. The windows and view were absolutely incredible, we had everything we needed. We loved our little beach - the kids had a great time exploring the shore line and watching the marine life from the dock. We've made some great family memories here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Tara, I’m delighted that your family enjoyed the time at Ainslie Cove. Making great family memories is what the house is all about. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

As always excellent! The view is always amazing! Not so many boats going by because of the weather!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place on Pender

This is the second time we’ve stayed in this house of that tells you anything. It’s in such a great location. Amenities are great, fully stocked kitchen is awesome and you can cook just about anything you want. There’s enough room for everyone. Close to trails, the dock is awesome to watch sea life. I really enjoyed watching the otters and bald eagles from the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Nice place , house is perfect, only small thing internet slow every thing else very good we will come back again same house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

We loved staying at Andrew’s cabin. It was quiet, secluded and had the most beautiful view. We loved all the space the cabin had to offer. Our 3 year old loved the little air hockey table upstairs and our 10 year old loved the big kitchen table for puzzles. Hide and seek was amazing in this house!! We fished off the dock and enjoyed the big kitchen. It was such a relaxing perfect vacation spot, we are already planning for when we can return. Andrew was so wonderful to deal with and was even flexible with check in and out times to help accommodate our ferries. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning views

What a special place! We saw so much wildlife just from the those big bay windows. Seals, otters, eagles, hummingbirds, deer, and a garter snake. There was an issue with the water system but it was quickly resolved and Andrew provided excellent service and an alternative solution while the repairs were completed. We had an amazing stay and our whole family said it was the highlight of our vacation. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pender

This property was perfect for two families that included 3 teenagers. There was a lot of room to move around inside and out. It was clean, had everything that you would need and the property manager was quick to reply. Note that water restricitions are there for a reason!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, gorgeous view, hikes in walking distance, many stores close early so prepare accordingly, if you bring bikes prepare for elevation changes
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at Ainslie Cove with our family. The house has plenty of space and a stocked kitchen, and the location on the water and close to hiking can't be beat. We already miss the eagles, otters, herons, deer, etc. Andrew is an excellent host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Island Getaway

Our family had a wonderful stay at Ainslie Cove! The house is spacious, the kitchen is well stocked, and the view is spectacular. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise on Pender!

As always we had a great time! The view is always very special from the 2 special chairs!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous place for everyone to enjoy the great outdoors.

Everything you're looking for as a getaway paradise! Andrew called to welcome us and making sure we are comfortable..We would love to come back in future and definitely recommend to our friends!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great sunny spot near trails and lots of action in front of the house:) We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big House, Great Location

This is a beautiful location, right on the water. The house is spacious and had everything we needed. There were eight of us (6 adults and two kids under 4). The Kids loved it, my 4 year old grand daughter asked me to ask the man who owns the house if we could come again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful Escape

After a 3-year separation, thanks to Covid, my sisters and partners were finally able to reunite under one roof. And what a roof! We were so delighted with the space when we walked through the front door that we forgot all about silencing the alarm. The house is beautifully situated in an idyllic spot and we often found ourselves transfixed by the view, enjoying the antics of the seals and otters, the passing deer, and the wild fowl. The house is open and airy and comfortably appointed. We appreciated the spaciousness of the bedrooms and the privacy that they afforded. The upstairs loft was a perfect spot for yoga with a view! Unfortunately the temperatures during our stay were a little chilly, so we didn't take advantage of the deck. But we were so busy exploring the island and the trails that we didn't have had much time to relax during the days. We certainly hope to return to Pender and Ainslie Cove in the future. Thank you, Andrew!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and wonderful location

Easy and peaceful! Great location in a well kept home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pender Island paradise

This was an absolutely wonderful place to stay. We enjoyed ourselves very much in this gorgeous spot. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A special place for us now!

A very enjoyable Christmas break! The house and surroundings are a little bit of paradise! Beautiful tranquil views! The house blend effortlessly into nature! Housekeeping was immaculate and facilities were everything you could wish for! We can’t wait to come back! you could wish!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
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