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Spectacular Oceanfront Retreat - Boathouse

Spectacular Oceanfront Retreat - Boathouse

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Lake
Property grounds
Fish pond

Overview of Spectacular Oceanfront Retreat - Boathouse

10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Garden Bay, BC
  • Popular LocationPender Harbour2 min walk
  • Popular LocationWilliams Island4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPender Hill Park6 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spectacular Oceanfront Retreat - Boathouse

Our ocean front vacation home was a boathouse that has been converted to a two bedroom cottage. The interior of the cottage has been recently renovated and includes the following:

• a fully equipped kitchen
• two large bedrooms with hardwood floors (one bedroom has a king size bed and a futon couch and the second bedroom has a queen size bed and a cuddle chair.
• two full bathrooms
• a large flat screen TV with DVD player
• WiFi
•. stacked washer & dryer
• wood burning stove
• comfortable furnishings

This is an exceptional ocean front property with over 300 feet of low bank level waterfront located in a very private setting on two-third acre. The converted boathouse is only 20 feet from the water and the large lot is flat so there are no hills to climb. The property features a deep water dock with access to fresh water and power and can accommodate up to a 40 foot boat. In addition, the property has a large glassed-in deck located over the water with gate access to launch kayaks or canoe. The owners have two kayaks for use by their guests. From the front of the living room, many hours could be spent watching boats and seaplanes arriving and leaving the harbour. At night, the place is serene and quiet. Many animals including deer, bears, eagles and sea otters have visited the property.

Some local attractions include hiking at Mount Daniel Park and Skookumchuk Narrows, ocean and lake swimming, boating, fishing, golfing, horseback riding, art galleries and Sunday Jazz at local pubs. Whether you are looking for an active or relaxing vacation, this is the place for you.

For your shopping needs, the village of Madeira Park is a 20 minutes drive from the cottage and it has a well stocked grocery store, pharmacy, credit union, a new spa, restaurants and pubs, liquor store, gift shops, etc.
Our cottage is a 40 minute scenic ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale and about an hour and 15 minutes drive up the Sunshine Coast Highway (Highway 101) to Garden Bay, Pender Harbour.

Property manager

Bruce and Judy Baum

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rental party with boat may tie its boat to our dock. No overnight use of dock by visiting parties unless arrangement has been made with homeowner.
Guests will be required to pay the provincial tax of 8% and regional district tax of 2% associated with the rental fee.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

About the area

Garden Bay

Located in Garden Bay, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the ocean. Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park and Iris Griffith Centre reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Baker Beach Park and Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Pender Harbour - 2 min walk
  • Williams Island - 4 min drive
  • Pender Hill Park - 6 min drive
  • Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park - 7 min drive
  • Sakinaw Lake - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Pender Harbour, BC (YPT-Pender Harbour Waterdrome) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Restaurant: manger, boire, restaurer, diner, déjeuner - 19 min drive
  • Copper Sky Cafe - 17 min drive
  • Aqui Es Mexico - 17 min drive
  • Java Docks - 17 min drive
  • Triple B's Burger Shack - 17 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loretta K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
We boated up from Birch Bay. It was perfect for our group of 2 couples. The red adirondack chairs were are beacon from the water. The dock was great. We boated around the harbor and had access to a grocery store, BBQ truck, John Henry's for fuel and food. The hosts were great! We enjoyed the view from all the wonderful spots to sit. The kayak and paddle board deck, the screened gazebo, and the front deck. The house was very comfortable and well stocked. It is a perfect jumping off spot to enjoy the Sunshine Coast by boat.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boathouse
We loved our stay at the Boathouse would highly recommend it. Great location. Would definitely return.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine and Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Location
We had an amazing week at this Hospital Bay retreat. Everything is as depicted in the pictures. Our days were filled with kayaking and paddle boarding. We sat in the sun and enjoyed the view. The kitchen was well stocked and this made it easy to cook and enjoy our dinners on the deck. It was a week of rest, relax and repeat! We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The boathouse paradise
We had a great time at the boathouse. There’s absolutely nothing missing in the house and the view is spectacular. Judy was great, always answering our texts within minutes. Looking forward to our next stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bruce and Judy Baum

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