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Oceanfront Home in the pristine Canadian Gulf Islands

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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden dining area, a sofa, and a kitchen with a central island.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden chair, a bathroom, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by tall grass and trees.
A cozy living room with wooden walls, a television, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.
A wooden interior with a round table and chairs, a chandelier, and a large window with a view.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games at the ready

    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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South Pender Island, British Columbia
  • Place, Enchanted Forest Nature Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Poets Cove Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bedwell Harbour, BC (YBW-Bedwell Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Home in the pristine Canadian Gulf Islands

Ocean front house on one acre in rural setting very private and quiet. Great views of Saturna Island and Mount Baker. It is close to Poets Cove Resort which has a swimming pool, National Parks for hiking and access to two public beaches. Kayak launching is easy and the area is flat which makes it good for bike riding.

The house sleeps four with a queen size bed in the master bedroom and two twins in the second bedroom. There is one full bathroom with bathtub and shower and one half bath.

Please note that the washer and dryer are only available for stays of two weeks and longer unless a special arrangement is made.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

Considered with express permission by the owner

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pets considered only when when requested in advance of booking with express permission by the owner.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number no, H234425909
Property # 378492
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Pender Island

Located in Pender Island, this holiday home is by the ocean. Driftwood Centre and Salt Spring Island Cheese are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and Medicine Beach Nature Sanctuary. Pender Islands Community Hall and Dinner Bay Japanese Garden are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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South Pender Island, British Columbia

What's nearby

  • Enchanted Forest Nature Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Poets Cove Marina - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Brooks Point Regional Park - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Port Browning Marina Resort - 12 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Bedwell Harbour, BC (YBW-Bedwell Harbour Seaplane Base) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Port Browning Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Slow Coast Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Syrens (@ Poets Cove) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪WOODS on Pender - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pender Island Market - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Home in the pristine Canadian Gulf Islands pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oceanfront Home in the pristine Canadian Gulf Islands?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Home in the pristine Canadian Gulf Islands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Home in the pristine Canadian Gulf Islands?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Oceanfront Home in the pristine Canadian Gulf Islands located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Enchanted Forest Nature Park and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Poets Cove Marina. Mount Norman Regional Park and Mortimer Spit are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin and fantastic view. Host was great and responsive!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2026
It's always a pleasure to host your stay at our cabin. As you know you're welcome anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A complete delight to stay in Richard's cozy cabin with the most breathtaking views. Everything we needed to make wonderful meals, sleep very well, read and play games, and go on the many walks and hikes on Pender. And so many amazing wildlife sightings from juvenile eagles to osprey's hunting to a family of otters to deer and their fawns in the front yard. We returned after a magical experience last year and will certainly return again. Richard is very welcoming and responsive and the whole experience is the restorative and nature immersive break we needed.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Richard 's cottage is a family favourite. We eagerly look forward to coming every year and spending as much time as we possibly can!! We absolutely love Pender Island.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

We really enjoy Richard's cabin, and South Pender is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer vacation

Love our family vacations on Pender!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cabin

Great cabin. Incredible views! Super good host!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pender Cabin

Great cabin with an amazing view. Owner is great to deal with!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our home away from home

We love coming to Richard's and look forward to spending as much time there as possible... it's like a piece of heaven, especially that amazing view...
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A slice of Heaven on Earth

I love coming to Richard's cottage and I never want to leave!! We are frequent visitors to Pender and Richard's cottage is perfect for us and the view is stunning! Be back soon!
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve been coming to Richard’s cabin for several years. It has everything we need including an amazing view and quick beach access - which our boys love. Richard is also super easy to connect with regarding any questions.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So Beautiful!

We absolutely love coming to Richard's cottage. It has everything you might need and the view is lovely! Richard is so helpful! We can't wait to go again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Getaway

The view was spectacular as well as the area in which this cottage is located.So quiet and lush. The cottage was just as advertised and perfect for us. Looking forward to coming back here lots!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect holiday cabin!

We have rented Richards cabin for 4 years in a row. Wonderful spot. Wouldn’t think of going elsewhere! Cabin was clean and everything in fine working order. We’ll be back next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pender Holiday

Great location, fantastic view and very clean cabin. Must be our fifth vacation at Richard’s cabin! The boys didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, view and essentials!

Enjoyed our second stay at Richard’s cabin. The view from the cabin is lovely and the location is central for exploring beautiful Pender Island. We also really appreciated having a well stocked kitchen for preparing meals at home. Richard was a good host and checked in with us during the stay. Would recommend this spot to anyone visiting Pender Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Scenic and peaceful

We spent a week on Pender Island and had the bestvtime. The home is cozy, clean and very well appointed. There is a lovely view from every angle and the surrounding area is very peaceful. Richard is an excellent host, very responsive and helpful. My family and I can’t wait to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Week on Pender

Overall the property was very clean and as advertised. Pricing reflects the 'vintage' style and condition of the home. Beds were comfortable and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular ocean view

Comfortable but old cottage needing upgrades. The view of the ocean and surrounding area are amazing and inspirational. Well equipped with amenities and all systems in good working order.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pender Cabin

We had a great stay at Richard’s cabin. It was very clean and everything worked flawlessly! Near the end of our stay we checked in with Richard to see if we could book another day and he immediately responded and made it happen! Thanks Richard!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Piece of Heaven

We love coming to Richard's cabin. We really appreciated the updates made..The view is as always, absolutely beautiful..the location is just perfect for our family (and pup)..I can't say enough about it, but to say we can't wait to spend more time there asap!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Low-key charm

Richard's place was exactly what my partner and I needed: a quiet week in a charmingly low-key Gulf Islands home. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gift to stay at this wonderful cozy home with stunning views of the ocean and Mt Baker, quiet peaceful neighbourhood, and on beautiful Pender. Richard is so welcoming and responsive and we felt right at home. Deer, kingfishers, river otters, ravens and more on our doorstep and refreshing swims in the ocean from the public beach just down the way. We also lucked out to join in the Fall Fair with its parade, music, vegetable art and more submissions, and lovely atmosphere.This was exactly the restful holiday we hoped for and we've already booked for longer next year! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity and beauty

We enjoyed every moment of our two weeks at Richard’s property. The views of the ocean and Mt. Baker are breathtaking and the only sounds are the birds and the ocean. It is so peaceful. And the house has a great porch with many places to sit and eat or read, the bed is so comfortable and the kitchen well equipped for cooking. We loved our beach walks with our dog, the Saturday market, the local bakery.And Richard was wonderful to communicate with. We hope to come back next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Older building, might could use some exterior paint. When we arrived the house had a potent musty odor which went away after 2-3 days of having the windows open. I’m guessing it might not have been occupied for a while before our arrival. Not upscale, but adequately equipped. The location and view are fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Richard Laurencelle

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I have been living and spending time on Pender Island since 2003. You can do it all here, hiking, boating, kayaking, golfing and fishing.

Why they chose this property

What is special about this property is that it is very private, on the ocean and has a gorgeous view of Mount Baker.

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