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Tillicum Tidal Retreat

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A modern living room with a fireplace, a large window with a view of greenery and a building, and a blue ottoman.
An infinity pool with a view of the sea and a distant shoreline.
A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, a chandelier, and a large mirror on the wall.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and ottoman, a dining area with chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a spiral staircase.
A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a large wall clock.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Ladysmith, BC
  • Place, Blue Heron Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Priest Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Yellow Point Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Tillicum Tidal Retreat

Spacious and tastefully decorated - this ground floor condo is the perfect location for your next Island vacation. Located at the "Inn of the Sea", guests are welcome to use all Resort amenities which include an ocean front pool and hot tub, 100' private dock, private beachfront, tennis courts, barbeque stations and outdoor dining areas, ocean front fire pit and more.
The condo is spotless, comfortable and well appointed.
This is one choice you will NOT regret!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please do not strip or make the beds. The cleaners will have an easier time treating stains if bedding is on still. Thank you 😊
The garbage and recycling area is to the left in the tennis court. Thank you 😊
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet Time - we are a family resort. Quiet time is observed from 10pm to 8am.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number H128539053
Property # 9736442
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

About the area

North Oyster

Located in North Oyster, this condo is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ladysmith Little Theatre and Ladysmith Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The OV Arts Centre and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. Consider the Queens for a night out or The Labyrinth if you're travelling with kids.
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Ladysmith, BC

What's nearby

  • Blue Heron Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Raise Road Beach Access - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Priest Lake - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Yellowpoint Bog Ecological Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Yellow Point Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Old Town Bakery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tillicum Tidal Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Tillicum Tidal Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Tillicum Tidal Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tillicum Tidal Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tillicum Tidal Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tillicum Tidal Retreat located?

This family-friendly North Oyster condo building is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Blue Heron Park and Raise Road Beach Access. Priest Lake and Yellowpoint Bog Ecological Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very much enjoyed our time at Inn of the Sea
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

logan s.

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

Great stay, good communication with host

Highly recommend to anyone staying in the area
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elsie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a family vacation! We had my 3.5 year old grandniece and my 92 year old mother and all had a wonderful time...swimming in pool, pickleball, and sitting on the dock watching the sun go down....great place, well equipped - we will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maegan F.

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

Beautiful place

This is a great place to stay. The kids loved all the things to do. The place was stocked well and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2023
Thank you Maegan for taking the time to leave a review of the property! We are so happy that you enjoyed your time here and look forward to your next visit! Denise for Chris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property with comfortable beds. Nice large pool and hot tub. Very comfortable living area. We did not use the communal bbq but a nice area to bbq.Place was very clean and had all the comforts that we needed for an enjoyable stay. A bit isolated but a quick drive to groceries, some great pubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anny K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful, peaceful location! Loved staying here, the unit was fully updated and thoughtfully decorated. It was the perfect little getaway for our family being able to swim at the pool everyday and hangout at the beach all the other times. The facilities were so clean and friendly staff. We got to see Orcas which was the highlight of our trip. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella F.

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

Gorgeous Place

The place is nicely furnished and and equipped with everything you'll need in a home. We had a great stay here. We enjoyed the view, the hot tub and and everything the area has to offer. And the owner was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar, 2023
Thank you for your lovely review of the condo Gabriella - we really appreciated hosting you - and look forward to future visits! Denise for Chris and Vanessa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

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

Incredible

Townhouse was beautiful. Clean, renovated, beautiful location. Property manager was fantastic to deal with . We will be returning again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2024
Thank you for taking time to review our property Justin! We are very happy that the condo and the resort exceeded your expectations. We hope to see you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anik G.

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

Ocean Resort

It felt like home. Gorgeous view of the ocean and having the pool & hot tub by the sea felt like a resort. It was really hard to leave since it’s SO peaceful, beautiful & comfortable. We will certainly be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2023
Thank you Anik for the awesome review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maegan F.

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

Excellent

This is our second year staying. It has been recently renovated. We loved the pool and all the other amenities. Denise is a great host and responded quickly when I had questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2024
Thank you Maegan, I am so pleased you have chosen us again and hope to see you next year. Thanks for the great review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

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

Great place

Amazing place on the ocean. Great unit. The property management was excellent. I would be careful of the spiral stairs if you have young kids. The gaps in the railings are quite wide. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2023
Thank you Brandon for the review of our property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise U.

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

Beautiful beachy condo

This is a very clean, well equipped, and beautifully decorated condo. It has a lovely view of the ocean and a great beach decor vibe. Amenities were awesome for our family which included a pool, ocean access, tennis courts, and a nice deck with table. Communication was easy with the manager. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emily R.

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

Chill place family Oriented

Great ocean access and views, and close to airport. Check out the hosts recommendations for activities and restaurants. You must check out the pub 10 minutes away. Cell phone dead zone in condo-wifi calling worked 95% of the time. The harbour is calm. Bring a paddle board to putter around
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2023
Thank you Emily for the review, I am glad you enjoyed your stay and you have provided some great advice for future travellers!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miki N.

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

11 out of 10 stars! We loved it here.

What an amazing stay. We had everything we needed and it was so beautiful! They have gone above and beyond for this place, the decor is so charming and elegant, the space is well thought out and catered to our every need. Everything is luxurious. The kids just never left the pool. The ocean views and walks were everything. The grounds are absolutely lovely. The pool and views from it are fantastic. The bed and pillows were sooo comfy, we slept like babies. The host was very responsive and engaging. It was a remarkable stay that we won't soon forget. We would absolutely stay here again. ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garth S.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Denise Clarkson

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