Waterfront vacation rentals in Vancouver Island

I highly recommend staying at Alison’s place. It has a beautiful view of the mountains and ocean, with great local restaurants and it’s easy to get around to other parts of Vancouver. Her place is very clean and well laid out. It is a vacation in and of itself to stay in and just enjoy the accommodation! Alison was also very flexible and responsive as a host - thank you for a wonderful stay!

Astrid and Stephen’s place in the marina was an absolute gem. When we first arrived, we were greeted by a friendly neighbour who so happened to be Stephen who showed us to our unit, and helped us check in. Though it rained for much of our visit, the views were still stunning—peaceful, calming, and a perfect escape. The home itself was pristine and full of charm, clearly cared for with thought and love. Every little detail made it feel like a true retreat. We flew in for my son’s hockey playoffs, and the location couldn’t have been better—an easy and scenic trip to and from the arena. In fact, we loved it so much that we added two extra nights to our stay instead of touring to Victoria. No regrets! The local touches were a highlight—morning walks for fresh sourdough bread from Grain, amazing local wines at nearby restaurants that we walked to for a few lunches, dinners and a stop for some delicious tubs of local ice cream that we stocked up on! Grateful.

We stayed for 9 nights and it was exactly what we were expecting in a city stay. The apartment had all the basics, there’s a grocery store less than one block away, the amenities were great, and the neighborhood felt quite safe too. Parking was secure but tight for my mid-sized truck but that’s to be expected in a parkade. Many thanks!

This place is amazing! Such a peaceful location and great atmosphere. Would highly recommend!! Spacious suite.

Magical!! Even more beautiful than the photos. The place was exceptionally clean and hosts very responsive. Communication excellent. I would love to come back here and just sit and enjoy the view some more.

Such a nice 2 bedroom place, furnished with almost everything. Safe feeling neighborhood. Close to water and a few great restaurants. I would definitely recommend to anyone!

A wonderful stay in an absolutely stunning location! The photos and description are perfectly accurate, and the place is wonderful to spread out relax or use as a homebase while visiting Sidney. Both bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and stocked full of amenities, and the kitchen is very functional with a great open room and beautiful balcony overlooking the water. Victoria is about a 25 minutes drive away (depending on traffic) but the suite is close to many amenities including stores, restaurants, the Victoria Airport and the ferries to Vancouver. Highly recommend and would stay here again.

Me and my family really enjoyed staying at the property. It was close to everything and everyone we encountered in the building were very friendly. We also loved how close the subway and grocery stores are to the apartment.

A hush drapes soft on ocean’s grace, Where sky and sea in silence meet. The pines stand still in calm embrace, Their shadows lapping at the peat. No voice but gulls in distant flight, No sound but tide’s eternal hum— A breath between the day and night, Where every thought and worry’s numb. Here peace arrives without a name, And time forgets its claim to run. The world, once wild, is soft and tame— Beneath the clouds, beneath the sun. Peace is what the soul needs. I wrote that to describe this place. The lovely setting on a small bay, watching the resident eagle, seeing otters feed and play in the bay. A little early for some seasonal things, but the tranquility is exactly what we needed. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful setting.

The house is immense but also cozy at the same time. It’s private but also very close to shops, restaurants, and beaches. It’s very modern but still embodies the Pacific Northwest. It has all the luxuries of a resort but large enough to host 1 or two families. Thanks for the awesome experience.

We truly loved our stay in the beautiful, secluded location. It couldn’t have gone any better. Don & Kathy are wonderful hosts and made us feel right home.

The house had great accommodations and it being right on the water was absolutely perfect. It was so peaceful and serene, wish we could have stayed longer.

Annika’s home was beautiful - a true sanctuary. The access to the beach at low tide was a blast for our kids and we were treated to beautiful sunsets every night and even had an eagle perch on a branch outside to have its dinner. The house was spacious, clean and comfortable with lots of games and toys for the kids. Our kids are already asking when we can return.

We enjoyed a 3-generation family getaway at this fabulous home mid-winter. It was perfect! With 2 kitchens, we were able to create celiac-safe meals in one of them. With 2 dining room tables, we had room to leave a 1000-piece puzzle set up at one of them. With the wood-fired sauna, and a firepit on the front lawn area, there was always a project for the 10 and 9 year old grandsons to learn about making fires safely. We rarely left the house! There were eagles, ducks, boats, and waves to watch.

Smokey point was great very clean with easy access to Tofino and Ucluelet. The hosts were easy to communicate with The kitchen was well equipped. We had a wonderful time.

Great place to stay with a group of friends, even in the rainy winter season. The sauna was definitely a highlight, if you’re comfortable getting the wood stove going. The place was comfortable and had everything we needed. Would definitely return!

My boyfriend and I had a weekend getaway at Celina's place. It felt like home away from home. Our stay was very relaxing, and the apartment was clean and equipped with everything we could have possibly needed. The living room window offers a nice view of the ocean. While we didn't have much luck with the weather, the cozy atmosphear of the apartment made the rainy day bearable. We absolutely recommend it to anyone comming to Tofino.

From the moment I walked in I already couldn’t wait to come back. The view was beautiful, and the space was spacious yet cozy. Being October it was a bit cooler in Qualicum, but with the electric fireplace and baseboard heaters I didn’t feel it inside! The kitchen had so many little touches that felt thoughtful, from drinks in the fridge, spices in the cupboard, and all the utensils and pans to cook a meal in. Barry was proactive with messaging and very responsive when I had a question ahead of my stay. A perfect weekend getaway!

Had a great stay in Tofino at Kyle’s place. Beautiful location and easy to walk to the rest of the town.

Angie was great, she's very responsive and helpful, her instructions were on point. The unit had a great view of False Creek and Science World. Rogers Arena is across the street, BC Place is a few blocks away.

Gorgeous place to stay! You simply can’t beat the views of a top floor, corner unit looking out onto Tofino’s stunning ocean backyard. The beds were comfy, everything was just as it seems in pictures and communication was clear and helpful. Great stay overall!

Place was gorgeous, Iris was a sweet and responsive host. We will be back again 100%

Enjoyed my stay as the place was as described with great views, clean, close and walkable to everything in downtown Tofino. I also like there was a designated parking spot and Savary Island Pie was on the same building making for a quick food grab during the rainy days. The hosts were also friendly and helpful when I was having issues with the internet and tv connection.

Location, location , location! This unit is 3 min away from the Seabus and your front yard is a beautiful walkway by the water. All amenities provided and Kash was attentive to additional needs. Parking is easy and if you follow the instructions , you’ll go smoothly. Will stay again . Thanks Kash.