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Private river front house calling all families looking for a perfect getaway.

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wardrobe.
A calm river with reflections of the sky and trees, surrounded by a forested area.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave, and a bunk bed in the background.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a small table with decorative items.
A river with clear water, surrounded by rocks and dense forest.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 7•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Port Alberni, BC
  • Place, Stirling Off-leash Dog Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Raptors Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Nuu-Chah-Nulth Whaling Canoe Sculpture
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Comox, BC (YQQ-Comox Valley)
    ‪106 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Second bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Private river front house calling all families looking for a perfect getaway.

Welcome to Raven's River Rest; enjoy your stay in a private house at a prime location on riverfront property at the Somass River. The Somass has one of the most extensive Salmon runs from May to October. Bring your fishing rod. There's an outdoor fire pit for those cozy nights around the fire. Families and your fur babies are welcome! We also live on the property adjacent to the guesthouse. Therefore, we kindly request that your pets be socialized and comfortable around other dogs. There is ample parking: free WIFI, a full kitchen, a king-size bed, and bunk beds with double and single beds on top.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 10:30 AM
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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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9563194
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Port Alberni

Located in Port Alberni, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Chase and Warren Winery and Landmark Cinemas Port Alberni are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Raptors Centre and Alberni Valley Multiplex Ice Skating Rink. Alberni Pacific Railway and Rollin Art Centre Gallery are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Port Alberni, BC

What's nearby

  • Stirling Off-leash Dog Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Raptors Centre - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Nuu-Chah-Nulth Whaling Canoe Sculpture - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Sproat Lake - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Petroglyphs at Sproat Lake - 6 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Comox, BC (YQQ-Comox Valley) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Spice7 Authentic East Indian Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Riverbend General Store and Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private river front house calling all families looking for a perfect getaway. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Private river front house calling all families looking for a perfect getaway.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private river front house calling all families looking for a perfect getaway.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private river front house calling all families looking for a perfect getaway.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Private river front house calling all families looking for a perfect getaway. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Stirling Off-leash Dog Park, Raptors Centre and Nuu-Chah-Nulth Whaling Canoe Sculpture. Chase and Warren Winery is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet and family friendly, lovely spacious retreat. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shane s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were great!! The stay was perfect for us. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was excellent. Hosts were better. Quiet, serene land to enjoy as a group or family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay. Central to many of the sights on Vancouver Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Wish the fishing season and regs matched up with the visit, but local fishing access to open water was just up the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anjali O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, friendly and chill landlords. Loved the area and great swimming, we really enjoyed the dock as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lancelot T.

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

Very enjoyable stay

I found the property exactly what I hope for and the host has been very friendly and helpful. It is just a joy to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Thanks hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roman K.

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

Good location on Somass river

We enjoyed staying three nights in this house, with close access to fishing spots on Somass river.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabi K.

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

Fam Jam

A wonderful setting, with lots of space for a family gathering. Great proximity to beaches, parks and services. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily L.

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

Great for all ages

EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

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

Great vacation spot

A lovely property with beautiful scenery all around. A well appointed and nicely decorated cabin. A wonderful and friendly couple own and operate the venue. We can't wait to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Thank you to both of you. Would absolutely love to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

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

Fantastic

Fantastic location, property and hosts. Will definitely be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent O.

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

Excellent Property and Experience

This guest house is a dream. Swimming in the river, seeing salmon swim up - everything was idyllic. Would stay again 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

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

Wish we could stay longer

Lovely quiet place with gardens and path to river. Only had one night and would love to have spent more time there- like a week. Hosts are wonderfully friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DON N.

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

MUST DO!

Very clean, lots of room, great location. Hosts Don and Linda were very informative of the area and very helpful. Looking forward to hopefully making this a yearly get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
thanks so much , enjoyed having you stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil R.

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

Nice spot on the River

Nice house on quiet property on the river with all the ammenities one would require. Communication with the owner was easy and quite friendly. Great place to stay when in Port.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Maxine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
It was good but would have loved sugar and cream for coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

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

Restful stay at Raven's River

Great location on a river full of salmon. Owner's Don and Linda shared their salmon catch and plentiful blackberrys with us. The place was clean, comfortable and quiet. Off the beaten path but close to town, grocery, etc. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Thank uou. Safe travells home. It was a pleasure meeting you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katja H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A nice stay

We enjoyed sime days in this lovely place near the river. Linda and Done are very friendly people. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

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

Nice place

Spacious house and gracious host. Thank you, Linda
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Thank you Kathy. It was a pleasure meeting you. Glad you enjoyed your stay .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy C.

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

A very special family time

The host were wonderful and connected so well with our kids teaching them to fish and learn about the land we were on. The property and entire area is so beautiful and peaceful. Many memorable days at Taylor Arm on Sprout lake, walking in the forests and by the ocean and just hanging out at the cabin and by the river
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Lovely, dog friendly spot just outside town

Great house that is spacious and very comfortable even during the summer heat. We had our two large dogs with us, and they loved the property. Owners were great—very warm and quick to respond to anything that came up. And we loved meeting Simba and Bruno the dogs too :)!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your lovely review 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie C.

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

Stunning Nature and comfortable rest.

Spotted Towhee, Dark Eyed Junco, Red Breasted Sapsucker, Stellar Jay, Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle, Seal, Deer, Black Bear and hard working yard dog are the creatures we enjoyed spending some time with on our fall trip and those were just while we were on the property. The surrounding area had even more awesome nature to offer. This place had a comfy bed and everything we needed for a relaxing and memorable trip.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
thanks so much, enjoyed having you stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

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

Tranquil and Serene

Such an adorable location, right on the river too! Comfortable, clean and very well appointed. Everything you need. Bring along your favorite spices, a good steak and your sun hat, this is the place for a peaceful get-away. Thanks to this host for a wonderful property to share.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Thanks for the wonderful review. Great meeting you. Come back anytime 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Little oasis of calm

We visited from the UK and had a wonderful stay in Port Alberni. Linda and her husband were friendly and welcoming and the rental was spacious and clean with a well equipped kitchen. We loved the river, the views and the wildlife! We wish we had booked longer. 5 stars ⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by linda pelech

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My name is Linda born and raised in beautiful Port Alberni. I provide extra services on location from Hot Stone Massage, Reiki, Restorative Yoga, or perhaps you would like to learn about my west coast native culture. I do Sweat lodge ceremonies and water cleansing. I was taught by my elders, and I am happy to pass this healing to my clients in their journey. Everything is energy and we are all connected.

Why they chose this property

This property is close to amenities but also has that serene feeling of being way out in the country. Enjoy the peacefulness and relax. There is wildlife around the property fish, birds, eagles, seals, otters, mink, beavers, bears, deer

What makes this property unique

Your located at prime fishing area, with the run of wild sockeye salmon, Chinook Coho,steelhead, Trout , beautiful area for swimming or boating. There is also a dock to sit and enjoy the views of the wildlife.

Languages:

English

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