"Whale House" ~ Exklusiva, 4000 kvm hem för stora familjen

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4 sovrum2+ badrumSovplats för 8371.6 kvm

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Port McNeill, BC

Port McNeill Visitor Centre
‪7 min med bil‬
Port McNeill färjeterminal
‪7 min med bil‬
Port McNeill and District Museum
‪7 min med bil‬
Port McNeill, British Columbia (YMP)
‪9 min med bil‬

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4 sovrum (sovplats för 8)

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1 kingsize-säng

Sovrum 2

1 queensize-säng

Sovrum 3

2 enkelsängar

Sovrum 4

1 queensize-säng

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Toalett

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Om boendet

Av gallret, avskilt hem som tvingar dig att koppla ur, slappna av och varva ner !! Du förtjänar det!!! Njut av min exklusiva, strand, 4000 kvadratfot, egenbyggda hem. Njut av sovrummet som ligger på posten nivå med en king size-säng med utsikt över vattnet och havet ljud och badrum med duschkabin och egen toalett område. Entry level har också ett stort allrum med pittoreska fönster, en överdimensionerad kök, tvättstuga, en halv badrum, havsutsikt sovrum / kontor med 2 enkelsängar och stora utomhus däck som är perfekt för grillning eller bara koppla av och njuta av den ständigt föränderliga landskapet . Nedre våningen har en stor TV / vardagsrum med professionell klass biljardbord och två separata sovrum (queen size-sängar) och ett privat badrum med steg över badkar / dusch. Observera att vi är utanför rutnätet !!! Inget internet, en TV (ner) ... tvingar dig att varva ner och att våra priser är i USD.

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Om området

Port McNeill

Denna semesterbostad ligger på landet och på stranden i Port McNeill. Port McNeill and District Museum och Sointula Museum tillhör de kulturella höjdpunkterna, och bland områdets sevärdheter hittar du 'Namgis Original Burial Grounds och World's Tallest Totem Pole. Cormorant Channel Marine Provincial Park och Whale Interpretive Center är också värda ett besök. Kolla in områdets djurliv med aktiviteter som naturpromenader och fågelskådning.

Port McNeill, BC

I närheten

Port McNeill and District Hospital - 20 min till fots - 1.7 km
Port McNeill Visitor Centre - 7 min med bil - 4.5 km
Port McNeill färjeterminal - 7 min med bil - 4.6 km
Port McNeill and District Museum - 7 min med bil - 4.5 km
Sointula Museum - 50 min med bil - 12.3 km

Ta sig runt

Port McNeill, British Columbia (YMP) - 9 min med bil

Restauranger

‪Subway - ‬5 min med bil
‪Tia's Cafe - ‬5 min med bil
‪Devils' Bath Brewing - ‬5 min med bil
‪Mugz - ‬5 min med bil
‪Cluxewe Waterfront Bistro - ‬16 min med bil

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Är "Whale House" ~ Exklusiva, 4000 kvm hem för stora familjen husdjursvänligt?

Nej, husdjur är inte tillåtna på boendet.

Vilka är incheckningstiderna för "Whale House" ~ Exklusiva, 4000 kvm hem för stora familjen?

Incheckning börjar 16.00.

Vilken utcheckningstid gäller för "Whale House" ~ Exklusiva, 4000 kvm hem för stora familjen?

Utcheckning sker senast klockan 10.00.

Var ligger "Whale House" ~ Exklusiva, 4000 kvm hem för stora familjen?

Denna semesterbostad vid stranden i Port McNeill ligger mindre än 3 km från Port McNeill and District Hospital, Port McNeill färjeterminal och Port McNeill Visitor Centre. Port McNeill and District Museum ligger 3,3 km härifrån.

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Recensioner visas i kronologisk ordning och har, om inget annat anges, genomgått en gransknings- och verifieringsprocess.

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9,8/10

Renlighet

9,8/10

Incheckning

10/10

Kommunikation

10/10

Läge

9,8/10

Annonsens riktighet

10/10 Fantastiskt

Lesley C.

27 sep. 2024

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Whale House experience

The Whale House gave us luxury and wilderness. We explored; we sat and looked at the sea; we ate fresh halibut and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Our host, Nancy, could not have been nicer, offering advice and ideas as well as the lovely property to stay in. Highly recommended. Thank you, Nancy, for a perfect stay.

Bodde här 4 nätter i september 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Michael W., Darmstadt, Germany

30 juli 2019

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Great stay in a great location

Wonderful house with a perfect infrastructure, stunning and very relaxing view - we would love to come again anytime !

Bodde här 4 nätter i juli 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Joe W.

10 aug. 2022

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Good

Best stay ever...gracious hosts and perfect accommodations...hoping for a repeat

Bodde här 8 nätter i augusti 2022

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Eric E.

7 aug. 2016

Amazing Getaway

We spent our 25th year anniversary at this house near Port Mcneill The house is very modern and very well-maintained, beautiful furnishings We enjoyed sitting on the deck in the hot tub and looking out at the bay we saw bald eagles daily and even an occasional whale. I would highly recommend for a family getaway

Bodde här 4 nätter i juli 2016

10/10 Fantastiskt

Bruce B.

23 juni 2018

The perfect spot for enjoying north Vancouver Island

Lovely weather front property with commanding views and visiting wildlife. The house is lovely and well maintained by a very helpful owner. Be sure to visit the nearby First Nation town of Alert Bay (easily accessible by ferry).

Bodde här 4 nätter i juni 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

Randy J.

9 okt. 2022

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

The package!

Excellent in every way. Location - quiet with beautiful views yet very accessible. . Amenities - everything to be comfortable and relaxed.

Bodde här 4 nätter i oktober 2022

10/10 Fantastiskt

Derek B.

7 mars 2023

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Great location for a large group

The host was very easy to communicate with and did their best to ensure our stay was perfect. House is amazing with incredible views. Comes fully stocked with everything you need to be a home away from home. House and property are beautiful and spacious allowing for privacy if required. Great place for 4 couples or coworkers to stay comfortably.

Bodde här 10 nätter i februari 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

John E., Taylor Mill, KY/USA

29 maj 2018

Beautiful Serenity

If you love to get away from it all with breathtaking views, this is the place. I went crabbing every day and saw more wildlife than anywhere I've ever been. Just a great place to recharge your soul.

Bodde här 5 nätter i maj 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

Tony P.

25 juli 2022

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Relaxing and great views

Nancy welcomed us with 2 fresh fillets of halibut -thank you very much! House was well equipped and generously stocked with supplies and afforded fabulous views.we loved the hot tub and the pool table (many competitions were had) - no whales or bears but we loved seeing the deer , eagles and belted kingfishers ( and an uncommon common nighthawk!!) - best house we stayed in on. Vancouver island during our holiday -could have stayed forever!!

Bodde här 4 nätter i juli 2022

10/10 Fantastiskt

Paul S., Kaneohe, Hawaii, USA

1 aug. 2023

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

A Nature Wonderland

This beautiful, clean and comfortable home is the perfect place to enjoy an endless show of wildlife, changing tides, great views, and incredible sea life. It’s perfectly isolated from noise and light, but close to the many activities offered in the area. The host is very helpful and communicative, and the house has everything you need to enjoy crabbing, fishing, and relaxing in the jacuzzi while watching the resident eagle. The large and abundant windows provide views of the show wherever you are in the house. We stayed 5 nights and should have stayed longer. We highly recommend!

Bodde här 5 nätter i juli 2023

8/10 Bra

GRATIAN F., North Vancouver, BC

15 sep. 2021

Gillade: Renlighet, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Great Location

Nice location and well furnished but no Internet & TV reception which is a disadvantage. Only the master bedroom has on suite shower and the guests from second bedroom have to use on suite bathroom for shower, which is some what inconvenient. Direction to the property needs to be improved and the lower level rooms and facility needs to be properly maintained.

Bodde här 4 nätter i augusti 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Teresa M., Vancouver

1 sep. 2022

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Many good reasons to come back!

We stayed 4 nights in the WhaleHouse at the end of August, it was beyond our expectations! Nancy was very thoughtful and responsive. I have never received an information package from other rentals as detailed and helpful as Nancy’s. The house was clean, tastefully decorated, the beds were comfortable and the water view was amazing. We saw bald eagles nesting on the tree out of the window, deers on the lawn, no whales and bears though. We will definitely return to WhaleHouse again when we visit the area next time - hopefully we will see the bears and whales then 😊. Thank you Nancy.

Bodde här 4 nätter i augusti 2022

10/10 Fantastiskt

Etti G., Vancouver, BC Canada

1 aug. 2021

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

great place to recharge!

The house was beautiful and comfortable for my family of 7, which is not always easy to find. Our 5 kids range from 10-20 years old, and there was ample room for all of us. The beds and blankets were so comfortable, and many "little things" - were provided as well to make this an even more comfortable experience. This is a wonderful home to go to if you want to recharge and unplug for a bit! The Hot tub on the porch overlooking the water was just perfect. There is a lot of wildlife if your patient, we had sightings of bears down on the beach, deer, and lots of Bald eagles, I even saw it swoop down and fly away with a fish in its talons! There are tours nearby you can take for whale watching and sea otter tours, depending on your budget, but with our size family, we just took a few day- trips to beautiful locations, such as San Joseph Bay, and enjoyed a lot of family time, which was just what we wanted before some of my older kids are off for the upcoming school year. Not having wifi was amazing, as my teenagers (and my husband and I) didn't have the usual phone distractions, we spent more quality time actually being together and because of it. We truly enjoyed our stay.

Bodde här 4 nätter i juli 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Veronica F.

15 sep. 2021

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Super Relaxing

This was the vacation our family needed. The property was well appointed. It was very comfortable and had everything to keep our family of 5 happy. We woke up everyday to a spectacular view. The biggest decision was whether to explore the North Island or just stay “home” and relax with book, take a walk on the beach, throw a frisbee with the kids or enjoy a soak in the hot tub. While we were there, the lowest tide was at 6:30 am on one day. We all got up to enjoy the sand that only appears at low tide. We were able to walk out a fair bit. It was super quiet. Everyday we were greeted by a pair of Eagles that loved to be perched on a tree viewable from the main windows. We went on hikes nearby and took a day trip to Alert Bay. There is no wifi, but we didn’t miss it. While there is cell coverage, it was spotty on my cell provider’s network. But since disconnecting from life back home was a high on our list of priorities, that was fine. Overall, we had a fabulous time at Nancy’s Whale House.

Bodde här 8 nätter i augusti 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Gilles B., Strasbourg, France

31 okt. 2018

So much more than a house...I have no words...

While traveling through British Columbia and Alberta in August 2018, we visited several places, from Vancouver to Lake Louise and other stunningly beautiful places. We had saved the whale house for the end of our trip, as we hoped this would leave the best impression on our teenage children...I was a bit worried that it would not, somehow, completely meet our expectations. Boy was I wrong....First I must say that we preferred the atmosphere of the Northeastern coast of Vancouver Island to the Tofino/Ucluelet area, which is very beautiful but with a lot of visitors in August. Then driving from Nanaimo to Port Mc Neill is a pleasant road, with a few great places to see on the way if you have time. The house is easy to find, and although in a secluded environment, is only a few minutes drive from Port Mc Neill. Everything other visitors have written about the house is 100% true. And yes, we saw two bears and two cubs on the side of the road! ( everyone was thrilled!). And you know what, with such outstanding views, such a beautiful silence, such a healing nature all around, we saw our teenage children talk a lot to one another...We talked with each one of them too, on the beach, on hiking trails, while playing billiard in the basement...Family bonds were greatly strengthened in just 3 days.. Needless to say, the Mackay whale watching experiment is a must...Kept all its promises! One little tip. Bring eye masks since there are no curtains or window blinds to keep bedrooms in the dark in the morning. And finally one little anecdote: whenever we would leave a place during our trip, the "kids" would ask " when are we coming back?". And invariably my wife would reply..." Not anytime soon, there are many places to visit in the wide world, and we will visit another country next year!"....But as we left the house on the last day, on that gravel road back to Port Mc Neill, we all sat silent in the car....About to fly back to France the next day...My wife was the one to break the silence with the question we all had on hour mind, turning to me she said, " I would like to come back here. Really"

10/10 Fantastiskt

Peter P.

6 okt. 2022

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Spectacular Sanctuary

A special place to unwind and to gather with family or friends.

Bodde här 5 nätter i september 2022

10/10 Fantastiskt

June T.

13 sep. 2022

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Amazing!!!!!

This property is amazing with all the amenities needed plus more. The views are spectacular and the furnishings are luxurious. We wish we could have stayed longer and hope to be back! Nancy our host is very attentive. Thank you for sharing your property ❤️

Bodde här 3 nätter i september 2022

10/10 Fantastiskt

Matt M., Vancouver

2 nov. 2021

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Great home base for 'Operation Orcas'

We stayed in the Whale House for a few nights in 2021. It is a beautiful property overlooking the Queen Charlotte Strait and we recommend staying here for the following reasons: 1. Location, location, location: it is private and overlooks an active pass where whales cruise by so you're always captivated by looking out onto the Ocean. Port McNeill is a great homebase for further adventures: you can go fishing, looking for whales, island hopping, or just escaping into the wilds of North Island. 2. Design: the home is tastefully designed with wall to wall windows, that makes it easy to enjoy the serene view. The tasteful decor and cabin specific touches add to its charm. 3. Lots of room and privacy: Although we didn't need all the space, the home is huge with plenty of bedrooms. Our three year loved playing 'hide-and-seek', as she had many more hiding spots to explore than in our small, Big City, loft. 4. Host with the most: Nancy, our host, was responsive and considerate of our requests. It was a very smooth experience all the way through.

Bodde här 4 nätter i oktober 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Annie J., St jerome (qc)

8 sep. 2021

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Dreamlike!!!

No hotel rooms available anywhere, we found this house last minute, and it was absolutely perfect!!!!! Wish we could have stayed much longer….

Bodde här 3 nätter i augusti 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

James K.

5 aug. 2021

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Absolutely worth it!!

This stunning place to stay will not disappoint. Tastefully decorated and very well equipped, this place has everything you need to get in touch with nature while living in luxury. We saw a bunch of wildlife from the deck and living room including bears in our yard, deer, eagles, sea lions and otters ducks and a huge range of birds. No internet was a real treat to just disconnect from life and enjoy what this amazing property offers you. I didn’t catch any crabs unfortunately but that’s a good reason to come back another time. You won’t regret booking this place.

Bodde här 4 nätter i augusti 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Alison S.

11 aug. 2020

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Beautiful setting and great home base for the area

The location is stunning and the house is well equipped. It worked very well for five of us - three adults and two teens. Saw lots of wildlife (bear, eagles, kingfisher, deer, Canada geese and other shorebirds). Unfortunately couldn’t use the hot tub due to covid :( but the house is very comfortable and the view is absolutely stunning. The pool table was fun and there were games, and books to help identify local wildlife. The location is a great home base from which to explore Northern Vancouver Island - we were out in boats 3 days and saw orcas, humpbacks, dolphins, sea otters, seals and sea lions and another black bear. We also made two treks over gravel logging roads to San Josef Beach (to see the sea stacks and caves and pick up hikers from the end of the NCT), and to Little Huson Park (swimming hole with more caves). Lots of fun but take care for kilometres of pot holes and beware of logging trucks! Everyone we met was so friendly - we will have to come back to explore more on land next time! We ate in every night (again due to covid) and it was wonderful to cook with that magical view on the one hand ...and a glass of wine in the other :) Drinking water must be bought and brought in. The host was very responsive and helpful every time I had questions. The whole experience -host and home - formed the basis for a truly memorable vacation.

Bodde här 5 nätter i augusti 2020

10/10 Fantastiskt

Andrew D.

18 sep. 2019

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Far more than the description

Having booked nearly a year in advance when we finally arrived at the Whale House we realised that it was even better than we had hoped for. Waking up to the ocean with (sometimes) a bear on the beach out front and Eagles in the trees. Perfect quite location, no sounds except the wildlife and passing boats. We are trying to work out when we can visit again.

Bodde här 7 nätter i september 2019

8/10 Bra

George C.

22 aug. 2019

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Port McNeil Whale House

Very spacious property which sleeps five comfortably. Needs simple items like salad spinners and cork screw bottle openers.

Bodde här 9 nätter i augusti 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Mary Bush G.

17 aug. 2018

Perfect Home for a family vacation!

Look no further, The Whale House is it! Thank you Nancy, for sharing this gorgeous spot and your lovely home. We will never forget it. The house is very well equipped for cooking and serving meals. It was so lovely to have spices and some pantry items waiting for us. Meals at the dining room table, with the perfect view, were just wonderful. Bedrooms were clean, airy and comfortable. Again, we loved the view from our bedroom and awoke to the sounds of eagles chattering. The property itself is stunning. We loved sitting on the deck, watching for the resident kingfisher. It was so much fun to have all of the crabbing gear. This was our favorite pastime! Whale watching with the MacKay family is a must do! Book ahead. We learned so much from Nicole and her dad. This was a true treat! A visit to Alert Bay was another highlight. We asked about fresh fish in the local market and they were able to hook us up with fresh Sockeye. Yum!! We also enjoyed the Blinkhorn Trail at Telegraph Cove. If we only had another week. There is so much to see and explore here. The Whale House was the perfect home base. We looked forward to returning here each afternoon after a day’s adventure. We were a family group ranging in ages from 10-79. There is something for everyone here. Thank you again. We absolutely loved everything about this home.

Bodde här 4 nätter i augusti 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

debra s., pleasanton, california

4 maj 2018

Gorgeous home

We had a wonderful time in this very clean, well appointed, beautiful home. It is bright, spacious and so comfortable! There are two bedrooms upstairs and a bedroom in the basement, The basement bedroom was a bit musty, however, it was located off the pool table room/tv room and it was secluded. The deck is amazing with a hot tub- both with wonderful views of the water and the private beach. The house is located in a remote area with few options for restaurants or entertainment. This is the perfect home for spending quiet time sunning yourself, reading, playing board games, cooking and relaxing! Thank you for a great week away!

Om värden

Nancy är värd

I love the outdoors and all things that nature provides: sea kayaking, hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing and wildlife/nature photography. My extremely private home in British Columbia offers all of this, plus so much more. This space is my sanctuary and I'm grateful to be able to share this truly remarkable place with you. I have named her, "The WhaleHouse."

Varför värden valde detta boende

I love my property because of its location. My home is located on 3.8 oceanfront acres with amazing views all the way to the mainland. I have 2 bald eagle's nests on my property-1 is active and 1 is inactive. I see them flying back and forth from their nest to the waterfront often. This area is home of the Orca, or Killer Whale, and is a research hub for them. I have deer, bear, elk, and cougars walking through my property while they are enroute from the forest to the beach. I have seen orca and a large pod of white sided dolphins from the kitchen table. Guests and a close friend have seen wolves, however I have not (yet!!!). :)
I catch my own dungeness crab in the bay just in my very own backyard!! Port McNeill is a small, but quaint town with a population of about 2,500 residents. There is a grocery stores, a bank, an outdoor supply store etc. I'm approx. 30 minutes to world famous Telegraph Cove. The WhaleHouse is located in the middle of the forest but on the beach. It is nature at it's finest. It's close enough to town, but far enough to feel private and cozy, It is also clean, modern, upscale, and nicely decorated in the "West Coast~BC" style. It is also large enough to accommodate a large family, or several families traveling together. I believe you will find it to be super peaceful and a wonderful place to recharge your soul.

Vad som gör detta boende unikt

The unique benefits of The WhaleHouse are the views, the views, the views and location, location, location!!! It is also a beautiful custom home with 22 sky lights!!, with modern, upscale furnishings and decor, and then to top it off the jacuzzi on the deck is wonderful!! There is so much going on when looking out through the window. Because we are on the waterfront there is a ever constant change going on outside..... whether it be a deer and her fawn feeding in grass in front of the picture window, a bear on the beach, an eagle soaring over head, a fishing boat or ferry passing by, otters swimming past the house, Blue Herons fishing on the beach, catching Dungeness Crabs on the beach at low tide, the fog rolling in, the fog horns sounding, the tide changing, the sun setting, etc. etc.! I especially love the view from the master bed, and then at night there is a huge skylight above the master bed where you can stargaze!! I could go on forever! It's heaven on earth. Perfect place to relax and unwind. :)

Check in time 4pm (unless previous arrangements have been made)
Check out time 10am (unless previous arrangements have been made)