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Peaceful Coastal Retreat - Bowser Beach House

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On the beach, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Nanaimo H, BC
  • Kelsey Road Community Park
    1 min walk
  • Bowser Library
    8 min walk
  • Henry Morgan Community Park
    11 min walk
  • Qualicum Beach, BC (XQU)
    24 min drive

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About the area

Qualicum Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Qualicum Beach, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Kelsey Road Community Park and 8 minutes by foot from Bowser Library. .This beach vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Henry Morgan Community Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Northdowne Community Park.

What's nearby

  • Henry Morgan Community Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Islewood Drive Community Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sunnybeach Road Public Access - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Coombs Old Country Market - 24 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park - 33 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Comox, BC (YQQ-Comox Valley) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tidal Taco Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ship & Shore Family Campground & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Brew Coffee House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Middle Mountain Mead - ‬89 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Cafe - ‬4 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.

Peaceful Coastal Retreat - Bowser Beach House

Located in charming seaside village of Bowser, near famous sandy beaches of Parksville (20 mins) and Qualicum Beach (15 mins)
Summer availability: Perfect getaway location for a couple or an extended family.
Fall Getaways: Fall is beautiful in the Oceanside area.
Book a golfing retreat or a spa getaway.
Enjoy local hiking, bicycling or just relax on the verandah.
Winter Stays: Escape the cold and snow. Come and golf at some of the excellent local courses within a few minutes' drive of the house. Winters are generally mild.

Luxurious, modern, spacious (over 1900 square feet) three-bedroom, two-bathroom home beside the ocean. It's just 20 seconds from our verandah to a private beach, with wonderful views of a sweeping bay in the Georgia Strait, Denman and Hornby Islands from almost every room.

The master bedroom has a queen bed, ocean views, and full ensuite bathroom with a soaker tub and a separate shower. The second ocean view bedroom downstairs has a king bed that can separate into two super twins. The third bedroom has a double and a twin bed. All beds have quality linens.

The house is equipped with all the comforts of home including: gourmet kitchen, air-conditioning, high-speed and wireless internet, air-tight wood fireplace, large screen TV, Chromecast, Cable/DVD player/VCR/stereo, washer/dryer, and telephone (free local calls). There is a family room with a card table, books, games and puzzles, and office space.

Relax on the wide front verandah and enjoy the fenced garden with glorious views of the beach. Barbecue with friends and family then dine al fresco on lovely log picnic table. Stroll along the beach and watch the wildlife, including seals, sea lions, whales, otters, and eagles, or harvest oysters and clams from our beach for dinner.

Bowser Beach House is a great base for a family vacation. The house is on a large bay facing Hornby and Denman Islands and you can walk and walk in either direction. It is a large, private, peaceful beach, only for the few houses on the bay. We are a quick and easy drive to more beaches: Qualicum Beach is 15 minutes and Parksville is 20 minutes away, and there are beautiful provincial parks with lakes, beaches and picnic areas within a few minutes drive of the house. Horne Lake Provincial Park, with its amazing caves and outdoor recreation activities is only a 10 minute drive away. There are ocean kayaks for rent in Deep Bay, 5 minutes' drive from the house.

The friendly village of Bowser is a 5 minute walk up the hill, and it has a fully stocked small supermarket with a wonderful on-site bakery, a grocery store, post office, coffee shop, gas station, hardware store, liquor store, a video/DVD rental, and even a library for that vacation reading. More shopping, country markets, organic eggs and meats, restaurants and pubs are just down the road.

Bowser Beach House is a wonderful base for a golfing vacation. There are several top class courses within a few minutes' drive of the house.

From December to March, Bowser Beach House is a perfect base for a family ski vacation at Mount Washington ski resort, with skiing, snowboarding and cross-country. Skiers have an easy 35 minute drive to the mountain top, and non-skiers have a relaxing base close to lots of other activities.

* Bowser is within easy driving distance of five superb golf courses.
* Only 20 minutes to the world class spa at Tigh-na-mara.
* Take a day trip to Denman and Hornby Islands, just a few minutes away by ferry.
* Only 15 - 20 minutes to the beaches at Qualicum Beach and Parksville.
* The famous Fanny Bay oysters, Island scallops, and more fresh, locally-caught seafood are a few minutes away.
* The ancient trees of Cathedral Grove, the goats on the roof at Coombs, and the beautiful waterfalls at Englishman River and Little Qualicum Falls are a short drive away.
* You will be perfectly situated for day trips to the rugged West coast of the island for whale watching.
* Enjoy local ocean kayaking or local wildlife ocean tours.





Keywords: House, vacation home, cottage, waterfront, ocean, view
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kristina Eng

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Sledging nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Property is also known as

Peaceful Coastal Retreat - Bowser Beach House Qualicum Beach

Peaceful Coastal Retreat - Bowser Beach House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is lovely - all the amenities are there. It is exactly as advertised.
We would not hesitate to recommend the property or to rent it again in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great place on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hilary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S., North Vancouver, British Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was well equipped, clean and had plenty of room. I would suggest putting hooks up in bedroo
Overall impression was very good- I was a little concerned with communication as I expected to hear from owner or VRBO a little earlier. The cottage is spacious and well equipped. The cottage was very clean - there was a wet spot in the downstairs twin bedroom carpet but dried as we were there. The beach is close by and quite a nice area to swim. Overall we had a lovely vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bowser house
The house was spacious and clean. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beachfront stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here with our family. The location is in a great spot right by the beach and far enough from the highway that traffic noise was eliminated. We had plenty of space for six adults - the three bedrooms and two bathrooms were perfect for us: the beds were very comfortable, the house was very clean and had everything we needed to accommodate our needs. It was very peaceful and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was a great place with lots of extras
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister getaway
We were all impressed! Very nice and comfortable, lots of room, much better than a motel!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Wonderful house and location. Nice kitchen, fireplace and kitchen. Comfortable beds, close to the beach and tucked quietly away. We enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super!
We had a great family gathering over Family Day weekend at The Bowser Beach House. The home was clean and well appointed with the all our needs. It had ample comfortable space for lounging and family activities. There is a small set of shops within walking distance where we found a small but decent grocery store, a cafe and a gift shop.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron & Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Loved the house.. super clean well appointed . Kitchen had everything .. The tv needs a remote rework and updated . Krystal came and assisted us . instructions would be helpful . We did arrive and the oven was broken . it would have been nice if they had given us a heads up as our meals were oven geared .. but the bbq worked for us .. loved the place 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esther H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister getaway
We loved staying in this beautiful clean house with an amazing view! It was so clean and comfortable and in a nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t wait to come back
It was a wonderful staying here and the house was perfect for our family. 4 generations under 1 roof making great memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach House
Fabulous property.... Comfortable, right near the ocean. Handy to many walks and attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice place. Clean and spacious and had everything we needed. I should have researched location/beach more as we ended up driving every day to nicer beaches. The beach here was very rocky (rocks not pebbles) that my toddlers couldn’t walk unassisted on. But that is on me. Owner had great communication. The neighbors were very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rajavel E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bowser Trip
Great location. Lovely property, very close to the beach. House is very spacious and well maintained. Only concern was towels, they must be professionally cleaned. We tried laundering it, but still could not get the smell out. Otherwise a great vacation, and would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
House was clean and bright, lots of windows! Beautiful view of the ocean and very quiet! Will definitely go back! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
March at Bowser Beach House
We just completed a wonderful month at the Bowser Beach House. Great accommodations and wonderful location. Thank you for a great month!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Bowser House
Lovely location and the house was roomy well set up and stocked. We especially enjoyed the wood burning fireplace.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

chantal E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a great stay. Location was awesome. House was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
mother daughter retreat
we had a great time sewing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bowser house
Love going to bowser!! Such a great place! Thank you Kristina for still sharing this gem of a place! 💕
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lyndsay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Great location. We spent 3 days making day trips to local attractions. The house was very well stocked and my kids loved the toy room! We loved walking to the beach and collecting shells every morning. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022