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"The WhaleHouse"~ Upscale, 4000 Sq Ft Home For Large Family / 3.8 acres

"The WhaleHouse"~ Upscale, 4000 Sq Ft Home For Large Family / 3.8 acres

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Secluded - surrounded by trees, water and wildlife - very special place
View from driveway. Lots of space. Old cedars in foreground.
Very private hot tub. Only eyes watching occasional boat traffic & wildlife :)
Panorama of house taken by one of my guests! Jacuzzi on deck along w BBQ/relax!
July 2016....Whilst boating I saw 25 orca whales swim past my house. :)

Overview of "The WhaleHouse"~ Upscale, 4000 Sq Ft Home For Large Family / 3.8 acres

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Port McNeill, BC
  • Popular LocationPort McNeill Visitor Centre7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort McNeill Ferry Terminal7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort McNeill and District Museum7 min drive
  • AirportPort McNeil, BC (YMP)9 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

"The WhaleHouse"~ Upscale, 4000 Sq Ft Home For Large Family / 3.8 acres

Enjoy my upscale, 3.8 acre waterfront, 4000 square foot, secluded, but accessible home. There are 22 skylights in my beautiful custom built home, including a very large skylight over the master bed. Imagine stargazing from the comfort of your own bed and you don't even need to change out of your pajamas!!! There are also two skylights in the twin bedroom bedroom as well, and many scattered throughout the entire first floor.

Enjoy the master bedroom which is on entry the level with king size bed with water view and ocean sounds and ensuite bathroom with walk in shower and private toilet area. Entry level also includes a large family room with picturesque windows, an oversized kitchen, laundry room, ocean view bedroom/office work station, with 2 twin beds, half bathroom, and large outdoor oceanfront deck wit that is perfect for grilling or just relaxing.

There’s an oceanfront hot tub that you can enjoy and take in the ever changing scenery. Perhaps you’ll see a bald eagle, deer, elk, bear, white sided dolphins, whales and more. They’re definitely around!! You just have to be lucky to see them at the right moment!!!

Downstairs has a large TV/family room with professional grade pool table and two separate bedrooms (queen size beds) and one private full bathroom with step over tub/shower. Downstairs windows are at ground level so you'll often see wildlife strolling by or peering in at you. :)

We have WI FI, 2 TV’s- downstairs and in the master bedroom, and your cell phone should work fine (but depends on your cell phone carrier.)

Catch dungeness crab right off the beach out back. Beach is accessible from the backyard. Beach is rocky at high tide. At low tide rocky beach to get to sandy beach.

Town is about an easy 5-7 minute drive away.

Prices subject to change and are in USD by default. per VRBO.

Property manager

Nancy

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Kitchen
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Port McNeil

Located in Port McNeill, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Alert Bay Ecological Park and Cormorant Channel Marine Provincial Park, while Port McNeill and District Museum and Sointula Museum are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Port McNeill, BC

What's nearby

  • Port McNeill and District Hospital - 20 min walk
  • Port McNeill Visitor Centre - 7 min drive
  • Port McNeill Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive
  • Port McNeill and District Museum - 7 min drive
  • Sointula Ferry Terminal - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Port McNeil, BC (YMP) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway - 5 min drive
  • Devils' Bath Brewing - 5 min drive
  • Gus's Pub - 5 min drive
  • Cluxewe Waterfront Bistro - 16 min drive
  • M & Y Restaurant - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Sanctuary
A special place to unwind and to gather with family or friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

June T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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 ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M., Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Nancy

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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."

Why they chose this property

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.

What makes this property unique

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)

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English
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