The cottage was very cute and our host was great at communication. We also enjoyed the chickens and turkeys on the property. The hot tub was nice and warm, but we felt it maybe could have used the cleaning. Overall it is a great location and central to both Coombs and Parksville.
Previous reviews were misleading. The parking and outside space including the hot tub were good but inside was disappointing. Very small cluttered bedrooms with no space for luggage or hanging things up in small bedroom. The large sofa is old and uncomfortable and seats 2 people. Other guests have to sit on small uncomfortable kitchen chairs. The tv was impossible to watch from the sofa. Kitchen small but clean but utensils, glasses and plates are mismatched.
The dishes are mismatched, come on man. You had little to no communication with me. I will agree there is not a lot of storage in the little house and that is why it is for short term stays. All i can say is read my other reviews, some people are just criticizing. Cheers
What a great property!! Privacy, relaxation, hot tub to relax at night when I got back from family visiting. Central to all the activities I was doing. There were chickens for eggs and quick responses to any questions. I even sat down to watch a movie one night which doesn’t happen often. A great little oasis close to many amenities and the local store that is right close by had the best gas prices of all my travels. Excellent place to stay.
We stayed here for 6 nights while attending a family gathering in Errington. The house and yard were immaculate being very clean. The chickens were enjoyable with fresh eggs most mornings. We would definitely stay here again.
Was over all a cute little place to stay. My friends and I enjoyed the hot tub to relax in and also liked the propane fire pit.
The host was very helpful in anything we needed and very friendly!
Me and my family spent a long weekend on the island for a memorial, and this wonderful cottage was our home for those days.
We spent several nights just sitting under the stars, talking about life. It felt like we were kids again, in a warm and welcoming home in a small and friendly town.
Highly recommend.
Sleeps 5 is a stretch, 2 adults and 3 children would be ok. We managed with 3 adults and 1 teenager, sofa not that comfortable.Not dirty, but cleaning behind furniture and in corners not good. Kitchen needs a dish drain tray.
Thank you for the reponse. I will check the corners of the room on my next turn over. My house as stated has a queen bed, bunk beds and a day bed couch, so it sleeps 5 fairly well. The dish tray is located above the fridge, my number is on the fridge to reach out anytime for anything. Feel free to book again at a discount rate. Thank you for staying.
We had an amazing three-night stay at the Chicken Inn over the Victoria Day weekend. My wife, our two dogs, and I thoroughly enjoyed this charming cottage on Vancouver Island. The location is perfect—secluded enough to feel like a true retreat, yet conveniently close to Parksville and just a 30-minute drive from Nanaimo.
The fenced yard was fantastic for our dogs, who were participating in agility trials nearby. They loved the space to run and play safely. My wife adored the hot tub, which provided the perfect way to unwind after busy days. The bed was incredibly comfortable, ensuring we all had restful nights.
The kitchen, though small, was very functional and well-equipped with a stove and fridge. We enjoyed cooking our meals and made good use of the BBQ and propane fire pit in the front yard, which added to the cozy, homey atmosphere.
The host, Shantel, was wonderful and communicative, making sure we had everything we needed. She even offered us fresh chicken eggs for breakfast, which was a delightful touch since my wife loves chickens. The presence of chickens on the property added a unique and charming element to our stay.
Overall, our experience at the Chicken Inn was exceptional. It’s a perfect spot for a peaceful and enjoyable getaway, and we would love to return. Highly recommended for anyone looking to relax and enjoy the beauty of Vancouver Island!
A lovely stay in a clean and cozy home. All amenities were present, the queen bed very comfortable and we loved the friendly chickens that ate out of our hands.
This is an quaint little place The hot tub is nice to sit in during the evenings It is located by the green door in the picture and is relatively new to this property The host is very fast at responding to anything you need Also has a propane fire ring which was nice to sit outside with it on Very clean.
A motion light would be nice as it was dark so early at this time of year
Great little vacation property.I especially valued the fenced in back yard.Great for children and pets Easy access to Parkland beaches Coombs and farmers market.