Spectacular Oceanfront Retreat - Boathouse - Garden Bay

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Garden Bay, BC

Pender Harbour2 min walk
Williams Island4 min drive
Sakinaw Lake7 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

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Sea view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Garden Bay

Located in Garden Bay, this holiday 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Garden Bay, BC

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Oceanfront Retreat - Boathouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Spectacular Oceanfront Retreat - Boathouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Oceanfront Retreat - Boathouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Oceanfront Retreat - Boathouse located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Pender Harbour and within 3 miles (5 km) of Pender Hill Park and Sakinaw Lake. Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park and John Daly Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

18 Jun 2019

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

Simply breathtaking

The Boathouse is truly a wonderful vacation property, situated in one of the best locations on the Sunshine Coast, providing wonderful views across Pender Harbour. The peace and tranquility provided uplifts the soul and the memories enjoyed will last a lifetime. The house had all the amenities needed and was home from home. We shall go back to the UK and look back on our week spent here as something special, and would love to come back another time... thank you Judy

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Loretta K.

12 Sept 2023

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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.

10 Aug 2023

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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

Geraldine C.

19 Jul 2023

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

Lovely stay on the water

We had a wonderful vacation at this beautiful waterfront property. The space was clean, comfortable and roomy, and extremely well stocked. The outdoor living spaces were absolutely spectacular. It is beautifully landscaped with flowers and lovey planters and a koi pond! There are several outdoor living spaces to eat, have a coffee, rad a book, and have a glass of wine. There are kayaks and life jackets available to use, and my kids loved getting out on the water everyday right from the dock in front of the property. We were very fortunate to be able to enjoy a vacation with our dog here. This home was convenient to many great hikes like Pender Hill and Francis Point, beautiful lakes like Garden Bay and Katherine Lake, and some good restaurants like the Ruby Lake trattoria, Grasshopper pub and the cafe at John Henry. We had a very memorable vacation here and hope to come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine and Jeff B., North Shore

8 Jul 2023

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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