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Right On The Water Just 4 Minutes Across By Our Boat From Downtown Tofino!

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A wooden dock with boats, a pink building, and a blue structure at sunset.
A cabin with a wooden interior, a dining area, a sofa, and a view of a body of water.
A waterfront with colorful wooden buildings, docks, and boats.
A cozy wooden cabin with a bed, a small table, and a bunk bed.
A cozy wooden cabin interior with a sofa, armchair, and a dining area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Tofino Art Glass
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Tofino, BC
  • Place, Eagle Aerie Gallery
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Tofino Art Glass
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Tonquin Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Right On The Water Just 4 Minutes Across By Our Boat From Downtown Tofino!

A touch of Paradise on Strawberry Island. Please enjoy a unique west coast experience calmly resting on our float home just a quick boat ride across from downtown Tofino. Rustic, fully furnished accommodations with all the comforts of home but the feeling of the wilderness all around you. Float home studio with queen, bunk and hide a bed & full bath. Complimentary boat taxi provided by hosts for our guests. BBQ, Stove, Fridge and fully stocked with everything you need. Hosts are also long time local fish guides, crabbing, prawning, hot springs & wildlife tours for guests at a nominal cost. Bring your kayaks right out our front doors. Check out www.fishingtofinobc.com for more info. We look forward to hosting you here in our west coast adventure get away. Strawberry-Island.com ask about our fleet of homes and availability

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3592867vb
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

About the area

Tofino

Located in Tofino, this houseboat is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesterman Beach and Wickaninnish Beach. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and ecotours nearby.
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Tofino, BC

What's nearby

  • Eagle Aerie Gallery - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tofino Art Glass - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • House of Himwitsa - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tofino Brewing Company - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Tonquin Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rhino Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tacofino - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shed - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mizu Mizu - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wildside Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Right On The Water Just 4 Minutes Across By Our Boat From Downtown Tofino! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Right On The Water Just 4 Minutes Across By Our Boat From Downtown Tofino!?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Right On The Water Just 4 Minutes Across By Our Boat From Downtown Tofino!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Right On The Water Just 4 Minutes Across By Our Boat From Downtown Tofino!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Right On The Water Just 4 Minutes Across By Our Boat From Downtown Tofino! located?

Located in the heart of Tofino, this houseboat is within a 10-minute walk of Tofino Gallery of Contemporary Art and Jeremy Koreski Gallery. Clayoquot Sound Theatre and Village Green are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and quirky houseboat! Such fun to feel the very subtle rocking of said boat, watch the tides and see all the wildlife right near our dock: heron and river otters. Would love to stay here again. Thanks Pearl and Joel for your assistance, ferrying us back and forth and good conversations.!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience at a unique property. Family’s favourite place we stayed on our road trip through BC
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun experience with beautiful sunset views
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint little float home experience. Loved the hole in the floor for the "live aquarium" experience. Super friendly hosts, we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the float house. With evenings in town being quiet, we enjoyed the chance to cook and enjoy the amazing views from the deck. Communication at times was inconsistent but when we could not contact one host the other was very quick to help and respond. The beds were extremely comfortable and we felt welcome, instructions were clear regarding the house and expectations. The trips back and forth were well navigated and Joel was extremely friendly and willing to answer all questions we had. As many have commented, the fishing hole in the house was fun to watch through and the sunsets were truly the best we’ve seen. Thanks so much for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the most wonderful and unique experiences I've ever had! Easy to communicate our boat ride back and forth from the houseboat to shore and the hosts were extremely welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A huge thank you to the wonderful hosts and team at Strawberry island for an amazing and unique two nights in tofino. The houseboat was so charming and homey, the pet friendly location made bringing along our dog so easy, and the porthole in the living room floor opportunity to crab from our doorstep was unforgettable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot to stay and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was an incredible experience to stay on the water with unbelievable views! The cabin’s cosy feel was a perfect way to end our day of exploring tofino. The 4 min boat ride to and from the main land was a wonder on it’s own, with the most spectacular landscape.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot. Super unique. Can't beat the views and being right on the water. Pearl was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cool experience staying on the water, Pearl was really accommodating, would recommend this place fora cool experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time! Loved the experience of being right on the water watching whales and sea otters and loons. Everything we needed we had. Pearl was so accommodating getting us back and forth to town by boat.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My daughter and I had a great stay at the houseboat. A perfect place to decompress and getaway.Travel to and from the mainland was easy thanks to Pearl and her daughter Hannah.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would definitely recommend. Wish we could’ve spent more time there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weekend there. It was quiet and cozy. Great gas fireplace and view. We got a trip to and from town every day. We'll be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay and unique house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
The boat is cozy and thoughtfully designed, and the beds are very comfortable\. The sunset views are beautiful and definitely one of the highlights of the stay\.However, the accommodation listing is misleading in a few important ways\. It mentions a complimentary water taxi service, but it does not clearly state that only one trip per day is included\. Any additional trip costs 50 CAD, which came as an unpleasant surprise\. The listing also fails to mention that there is no WifiIn addition, the cooking facilities are very limited and poorly equipped, making it difficult to prepare meals
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Pearl was absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend staying if you arein Tofino!! One of a kind experience and amazing humans. Will most certainly be back!! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in the harbour. We enjoyed watching the fishing boats and the float planes and sitting on the dock observing the marine life and sunsets. The property is really one big room. We were three adults and it suited us fine. I am not sure that it is as suitable for young children.Our host Pearl was great, ready to transport us when asked.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. What a fantastic and unique experience. Place was clean and cozy. Pearl is an amazing host! Very responsive and accommodating. Would definitely come back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We recommend this stay to anyone visiting Tofino. It’s such a cozy experience. We’ve stayed twice and brought our dogs, who LOVE the boat ride to the dock. We’ll be back again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
unique experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recommend! Everything was exactly as stated and shown. Property was very clean, linens/towels were good quality bed was very comfortable.The property manager was so helpful and accommodating. Many opportunities for extra activities through the property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by Wade Webb

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Locally raised on Strawberry Island originally owned by my father. This special place is shared now with others to keep our family legacy alive and well. Strawberry-Island.com

Why they chose this property

Where else can you be right on the ocean just a 4 minute boat ride from downtown Tofino enjoying peace and tranquility of the west coast waters.

Languages:

English

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