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Boathouse on Maple Bay

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Pool
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Duncan, BC
  • Hand of Man Museum
    19 min walk
  • Maple Bay Marina
    5 min drive
  • The Raptors
    7 min drive
  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base)
    52 min drive

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The price is NZ$207
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Crofton

When you stay at this cottage in North Cowichan, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Hand of Man Museum and Maple Bay Dog Park. .This cottage is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Maple Bay Marina and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from The Raptors.
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What's nearby

  • Hand of Man Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Maple Bay Marina - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Vesuvius Ferry Terminal - 43 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Saltspring Marina - 51 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Ganges Marina - 52 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dog House Restaurant & Take Out - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Boathouse on Maple Bay

Right over the water with stunning uninterrupted views of Maple Bay, Saltspring Island, and Birds Eye Cove Marina. Enjoy a glass of wine on the deck, watch the moon rise over Saltspring Island, or bundle up for storm watching and then a steam shower. Bring your boat! Dock space is available.

There are 2 kayaks available for use but shared with us. Ask about the “kayak pub crawl”.

There is a BBQ outside the cabin but no indoor cooking facilities. There is a small fridge, coffee maker, and kettle.
Make yourself comfortable in your cottage, which features a refrigerator. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ronda Fleming

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking anywhere on the property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Small cabin; suitable for baby or toddler

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 deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Boathouse on Maple Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Eve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnifique séjour dans la boathouse
J’ai passé deux journées magnifiques dans la boathouse. L’emplacement est parfait et j’ai amplement profité de la vue sur le balcon, que ce soit lors de l’apéro en fin d’après-midi ou en en prenant mon café le matin lors du lever du soleil. J’ai utilisé les kayaks mis à notre disposition. Belle balade sur l’eau en fin de journée. Des phoques nageaient autour de moi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie P., Vancouver, BC

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Magical
Our first stay on this part of Vancouver Island and Maple Bay is truly a hidden gem. The Boathouse was perfect and photos did not do it justice. The view is spectacular and our host was attentive but not intrusive. 100% a recommend. You won’t regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ziad C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice
Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rea F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aynsley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most perfect honeymoon spot
We absolutely fell in love with the area but most importantly the boat house. Theres nothing like waking up to the sounds of waves right outside your door and walking out onto the deck right on the water. It felt like a truly magical place. It made our honeymoon that much more special
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter, North vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great stay. We had the owners dog walk us down to the room every time we came back in the car. Room is nice but gets quite warm. There is a ceiling fan and you can also open the door to great more breeze. We would definitely stay again. View and the sound of the water what makes this a 5 star stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suraya J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
iI want to go back!!!
Simply beautiful property.... everything I needed to relax, but I wish we had more time there. Two nights was not long enough. Travel tips: buy your wine before you arrive so you don't have to drive back into town, Restaurants close early around these parts... call before you go! Genoa Bay Cafe was a lovely patio and great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
What a beautiful, quiet and relaxing property! You can really unwind here. You have access to kayaks and wonderful hikes. Right on the water but close to towns. Definitely a restay! Dog friendly too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

KOEN D.

A little getaway
we very much enjoyed the view. Waking up with the sunshine and the sound of the water was awesome. The bed was very comfortable. The wi-fi works great A suggestion would be to let people know how the shower works, that you have to wait for hot water, that hot water is limited, that there is a steep walk way towards the boat house, that they have to do some groceries before arriving. And a welcome basket with little soaps/shampoo/snack/extra roll of toilet paper, can be a nice touch for guests who come for a few days only.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly a.

Liked: Cleanliness
A piece of paradise
This property was incredible. The peace and serenity you will feel there is priceless. The ocean view was spectacular. Whether you sat on the deck or had your coffee in bed you’d be hard pressed to find a better view. I will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beatiful view from the bed. We were lucky to be there on a full moon. Stunning views day and night!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerrid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!! Bruce will escort you to the boat house!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Azucena O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing little boat house
This cozy spot had everything you could ever need to have a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maple Bay gem
Spectacular view, cute clean accommodations, good communication with host and very quiet. Close to all amenities in Duncan. We’d definitely come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

L L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Relaxing getaway. It was perfect for what we wanted. We even saw a few otters. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeniphr b., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness
A VRBO Postcard w/ exceptional host
We arrived and walked into a Canadian postcard. The property is EXACTLY as described - only the setting is even more beautiful. Birds, boats, seals, sea critters, the sun rises and sets on this spot. The "boathouse" conversion was carefully undertaken - with clean, neutral finishes and well-laid out, fits naturally into the setting. Private, quiet - even though there is another house on the property. Great bed and linens. Check out local restaurants, hike and day trip options. ....Our host, Ronda, was exceptional - clear, timely communications before, during, and after our stay - event patient + prompt when we had to follow up on a silly item we left behind. : / We will dream of our next visit. (Be sure not to miss the steam shower! )
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boathouse getaway
Cozy little place with lots of wildlife. Quiet, clean and comfortable. I ended up staying an extra night :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
So much in a small but perfect space!
Check in was a breeze and the boathouse was super cozy and was just the right space for 2 and pets. We had beautiful (but hot) weather and we did find it a bit warm in the early evening, but with the doors open with the screen in place there was a nice breeze. Was wonderful sitting with our morning coffee looking out over the serene setting, taking note of herons, otters, fish, and even some humans lol. For activities we went on a couple of nice hikes, took our SUPs out with our doggies, and visited a local pub for my birthday dinner - all in all there's lots to do and the location didn't disappoint. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
The boathouse was fantastic! Host was gracious and kind. Using the kayaks made the stay extra special.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place in wonderful setting
Absolutely lovely! I’m not sure if it is possible to sleep closer to the oven without getting wet. The boathouse is nicely appointed for a short stay. Lots of wildlife to view from the deck with great sunrises and moon rises. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Resting in the Beauty
Our stay here was so restful, just sitting in the Adirondack chairs and looking out on the water was the best. The place is small, but thoughtfully designed so that it does not feel cramped. We greatly enjoyed the whole community including several nearby pubs. We also did a little hiking. The whole place was just what our harried souls needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay on the water
I would highly recommend this accommodation. The location is beautiful and relaxing and we enjoyed the dock and kayaks. It was nice a clean. A friendly heads up that although this comes up as a Salt Spring Island listing when you search, it is on Vancouver Island. My mistake that I didn't investigate further but ideally it wouldn't show up there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Views
We loved the views. twas wonderful to sit on the deck in the evening with a glass of wine. Also used the kayak; thanks for that. Also having morning coffee watching the seaplane land and take-off was brilliant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely view
This little cottage is tiny but packed with charm. If you are looking for a restful getaway this is the perfect spot. There is access to the dock for kayaking and hammocks to relax and read a book.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023