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

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Living area
Interior
The best place in the house to relax and enjoy the view -  two leather recliners

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

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

About this property

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

The house is a short drive from the BC Ferries terminal at Otter Bay, and is on the water - a small cove that is part of Bedwell Harbour and next to the canal that separates North Pender and South Pender. There is a floating dock at the house that we share with our neighbors. The "beach" in front of the house is accessible at lower tides. The beach at Mortimer Spit is a 10-minute walk from the house.

The house has space for parking 2 or 3 cars comfortably. There is a front patio/deck with beautiful views of the cove, patio furniture, and a propane grill.

Inside the house is equipped with all the necessities, including kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and cooking utensils. There is a TV, VCR/DVD player and WiFi. In a back hallway there is a small laundry room with washer and dryer. A hairdryer and iron are also provided. The water supply for the house is a large cistern, supplied by a well. There is a reverse osmosis whole-house water treatment system, and we provide drinking water in large jugs that fit a water cooler/dispenser in the kitchen.

The lower floor of the house is almost all open concept, which is great for family time together. There is a "living room" section with two leather chairs that look out through floor-to-ceiling picture windows at the spectacular view. An arm chair and a couch complete this area. There is a dining table made from reclaimed wood that seats 10. There is one larger bedroom on the lower floor that has sliding door access directly to the outside deck. This bedroom adjoins a full bathroom.

The upper floor has a balcony play/lounge area with 2 couches. At one end of the house is the Master Bedroom and Master Bath (with Jacuzzi tub and glass-block shower). The Master Bedroom has its own deck. At the other side of the upper floor there are two bedrooms, one with a Queen bed, the other with two twin beds.

We provide linens, towels, and basic supplies such as toilet paper, hand soap, paper towels, dishwasher soap, dish soap, laundry detergent, etc..
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About the area

Pender Island

Located in Pender Island, this holiday home is by the ocean. Pender Island Museum and Dreamscapes Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Dinner Bay Japanese Garden and Saturna Recreation and Cultural Centre. Winter Cove and East Point 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

  • Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - 14 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Browning Harbour Marina - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Otter Bay Marina - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Pender Island Museum - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Sea Star Vineyard - 10 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stand - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Slow Coast Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saturna General Store - ‬72 min drive
  • ‪Port Browning Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Copper Otter Bar And Grill - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 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

Maggie B.

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Gorgeous space and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joel Z.

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Wonderful house

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Elena B.

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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

Steve K.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

tara c.

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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. :)
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10/10 Excellent

angela c.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

Quang H.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Aileen G.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Tessa C.

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

10/10 Excellent

angela c.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Don L.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jenn C.

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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

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann V.

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

10/10 Excellent

angela c.

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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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10/10 Excellent

Samantha/Ian B.

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

Excellent large home and family friendly.

We enjoyed our family reunion very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

André F.

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

A great place

The house is well placed right at the junction of the north and south islands which makes it central for all visits. It's also walking distance from the best hike on the island. The main room is stunning with full walls of windows and very high ceiling. Everything is very well equipped and we'll maintained and we had no issues. We appreciated the vintage video collection as well as Netflix availability. Only little point is that we missed shampoos and soap as well as basic oil and vinegar. They'll be here for the next guests!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

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

Serene, lovely

Wonderful family vacationspot
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

A Bit of Paradise

Fabulous house and location right on the sea. Clean, hospitable owner, and easy access to grocery shopping ,hiking, cycling and paddle sports. Wildlife right out your window. 5 stars all the way.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
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