Gulf Islands vacation rentals

We stayed at Erin’s place for a few days — my husband, a couple of friends, and I — and the experience truly exceeded our expectations. The house is even more beautiful in person: cozy, stylish, and fully equipped with everything we needed to enjoy a memorable stay. The space is peaceful, perfect for resting, and also great for spending quality time together. Honestly, we wish we could have stayed longer! We definitely want to come back and are already recommending it to our friends. Thank you for such a special and comfortable stay.

This is a beautiful, tranquil location and lovely home. DM is a very attentive host, almost like a mom :) There were a lot of thoughtfully tailored touches that welcomed us and made us feel at home, including some really lovely breakfasts. It made for a very nice, cozy getaway with a lot of nice perks - massage table, firepit, and a super comfortable hot tub. if you're looking to be charmed by East Sooke, this is a fantastic place for it!

This was one of the best Airbnbs we’ve stayed at. The pictures don’t capture how nice it is. Very clean and comfortable beds. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking meals. We appreciated Chris’s kindness and hospitality.

David's place is one of a collection of cozy cabins all nestled in together. The pool and hot tub were a great amenity to have on hand. The place is very comfortable with good beds and all the fixings. We were a group of 4 guys and it made for easy living. David was responsive and accommodating. I will 100% stay here again.

Heidi's place is absolutely wonderful. The house is ideally situated in the quaintest part of Courtenay, has a large backyard, and is extremely well-appointed. The beds were extremely comfortable and the house had all the amenities we needed for our stay in Courtenay. It's obvious that a lot of thought and care has been put into this little house. Everything was impeccable. Highly recommended!

Super location with beach access for great low tide walks. Lots of restaurants and coffee shops close by, a few are walking distance the rest are a short drive. Andrew's place is very quiet, nicely appointed, has everything you need, very comfortable. Highly recommend checking it out if you're coming to Parksville !

we spent the weekend for my sisters birthday with a group of girls, comfortable setting, getting up early and watching the ocean and exploring the trails near by was wonderful. We will totally be back, even better than pictured!

Pat's place is awesome. We, a family of four - two adults and two kids (one is at teen age and another one is younger), spent a great long weekend there. Bright, cozy condo with great view from almost any window. It fits all of us, has a nice kitchen with everything you need for your stay. Heated pool with a hot tub, which we and kids enjoyed, just downstairs. The Bay is very good for paddle boarding. We did twice over our stay. If tide is low, you can reach a tiny island where you can find lots of purple and orange sea stars, crabs, and oysters. Ladysmith and Nanaimo suggest great dinner options. Nanaimo also has a nice walkable Marina merging into Maffeo Sutton park. If you like hikes, we tried Extension Ridge Trail hike near Nanaimo and can strongly recommend it to anyone. Malahat Tower is a fun place to visit, just one hour of driving from "Inn of the Sea" resort, we've been there, and were not disappointed. Will definitely stay again at Pat's place.

Lynna and Dennis’s cottage was the single best airbnb experience we’ve had. The space is beautiful and cozy, and our hosts were infinitely kind and welcoming. There is so much to do on this property—it was a true “choose your own adventure” experience. It seemed like every day we discovered a new nook or cranny that Lynna and Dennis have put there to surprise and delight guests. We kayaked, explored the tide pools, lit the wood stove when it got chilly out, and had an all around wonderful time. Their recommendations for things to try around the island were spot on. (Check out the whale watch they suggest—we had a blast, and learned a lot about the region!) There is so much more to be done and enjoyed on this property and on Orcas than we could fit into four days, and we sincerely hope we’ll have the chance to return soon!