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Chesterman Beach Fine Art Vacation House - Walking distance to North Chesterman

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Beach nearby, beach towels
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9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

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Tofino, BC
  • Chesterman Beach
    6 min walk
  • Frank Island
    17 min walk
  • Mackenzie Beach
    17 min walk
  • Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base)
    7 min drive

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About the area

Tofino

When you stay at this vacation home in Tofino, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Chesterman Beach and Tofino Botanical Gardens. .This vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Mackenzie Beach and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Maquinna Provincial Marine Park.
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What's nearby

  • Chesterman Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mackenzie Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tofino Botanical Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cox Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Tonquin Park - 8 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacofino - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rhino Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shed - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tofino Brewing Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Grill - ‬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.

Chesterman Beach Fine Art Vacation House - Walking distance to North Chesterman

Built in the early 2000’s, our 1100 sq ft open-concept family home was designed to maximize observation of nature and yet make one feel cozy and sheltered from the elements. Vaulted ceilings and ample windows allow lots of natural light into the house. There are sheer curtains that provide privacy but no black out curtains which allows you to observe where the sun, moon and stars are located in the skies. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood. Nestled in the trees, you can hear the sound of the ocean with a secluded beach path minutes away from spectacular Chesterman Beach. We are now opening up to offer visitors a unique experience to explore nature and culture at the same time. Our home features a collection of original oil paintings and watercolors of the region painted over the last decade with a self-guided exhibition, just as you would find in a major art museum. These paintings feature different scenic landmarks of Clayoquot Sound and give visitors a unique experience and hopefully a deeper appreciation of all the surrounding nature.

In the evenings, get warm and cozy by our natural gas fireplace in the sunken living room, play somemusic and enjoy sipping some wine while taking in a large format oil painting of the rainforest.

Fall asleep on one of the 2 twin beds in the upstairs loft bedroom where lots of windows showcase the trees and starry night skies and allow you to follow the path of the moon through the night. The cozy master bedroom shares the double-sided gas fireplace with the sunken living room and has a queen bed. All our beds have comfortable sheets and duvets.

Our cedar deck comes with a propane BBQ and outdoor hot shower. The bathroom comes with heated floors, bath tub, shower and towels. Please bring your favourite bath and beauty products for your own use. We have a hairdryer for guests to use.

The kitchen with custom fir cabinetry is fully equipped with cookware , blender, coffee maker, salt and pepper etc. Dish cloths and dish soap are also provided.

The artist’s studio is in a building adjacent to the house. We are a family with young children and we live on the property in the studio and also in a suite downstairs. We are usually outdoors but occasionally you can hear the sounds of our studio grand piano floating in the air. We value your time, enjoyment and privacy during your vacation and will not be interacting with you much during your stay but should you need anything please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Please note this rental is not suitable for those looking to party. We live in a quiet residential neighbourhood with wonderful neighbours and quiet times in place.
We're all here to "listen to the loons instead of the tunes." Please note you might see previous references or reviews describing a hot tub. We no longer have a hot tub in operation. Thank you.
We are also a licensed Short Term Rental business in Tofino operating under license number # 20170222
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, ecotours nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Esther

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding 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

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 and a first aid kit
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 Registration Number 20170222

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Chesterman Beach Fine Art Vacation House - Walking distance to North Chesterman Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 142 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

karly b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving getaway
Incredible location + gorgeous artistic place. Great for families and great for pets. Thanks so much for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie S.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel W., Seattle WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is great!
There’s a path close by that leads to Chesterman Beach. The house is very nice and clean. Quiet neighborhood. The biggest draw for us was the closeness to our favorite beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a great stay at this accommodation, everything we needed , clean comfy beds , nice linen and towels good response with the owner Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue A., VICTORIA

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and easy acess to the beach
2 blocks from beach, roomy for 5 people, close to Chesterman beach, 10 minute ride to Tofino.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual stay
We book Esther's place every year and are never disappointed. The house is wonderfully set up to enjoy the inside and outside deck. The location is perfect for walking down to the beach for a surf. Esther herself is always kind and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tofino holiday
Overall a lovely stay and our rental was extremely comfortable. It's much larger than it looks from the ouside. Well equipped, maybe some tisues, but I'm not complaining. Plenty of cutlery, crockery and saucepans, etc. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jiti

Travelled with family
Overall, the property is spacious with different sitting areas and 2 floors, its a 5 min walk to the beach and quiet neighborhood. Kitchen is decently equipped, but there were no bathroom soaps/shampoos. The place is relatively clean, but it could use some basic TLC. The outdoor deck definitely needs some attention. Given the location is so central to Chesterman Beach and walking distance to some shops/coffee/eating places we enjoyed our stay and would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
We loved the location! The beach is really close, less than a 5 minute walk to one of the best beaches in Tofino. The house was cute, a little on the unkept side. While the BBQ did function, it was so rusty that it was not safe to use. Last thing you want is to poison your family while on Vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, winderful large space. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shantala H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best time in Tofino!
Very great place, well located, walking distance from the beach and other local areas! Tofino was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Madeleine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location but too expensive for what you got. Entryway smelled of cat pee, no soap or shampoo in bathroom, run down
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A short but great vacation
The North Chesterman beach is easy to access from a path down the road from where you stay. A lovely way to greet the morning. A short walk away is a hotel with restaurant called ROAR, a wonderful friendly place. Dogs are allowed in certain areas where you eat and the food, beer and service is excellent. Again a short walking distance is the Wickeninish Inn which is world renowned. It’s a must visit as the views are great and food, drinks and service outstanding. You can just go in for a drink and snack. Prices fine. Eating at the restaurant expensive but a real treat. The maîtrede has a wit and charm second to none. Long beach is a must with its miles of beach. Uculet is an easy drive. Tofino is a lovely small place. I recommend you have a lunch or dinner at the Daddy’s Fish Fry. The fresh halibut and prawns are excellent.Where we stayed was comfortable enough and so well situated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

monique k., Sturgeon Falls, Ontario , Canada

Fell short of expectations
I'm not one to give bad reviews but while the location is excellent and the size was perfect for our family, we were disappointed with several aspects of this stay. Most importantly, the place did not seem very clean. There were cobwebs in a lot of the corners, we had to give the kitchen a wipe down, and we weren't sure if the sheets had been cleaned since the ones on the master bed were very wrinkled and had some holes and a huge rip in one corner. The listing mentioned a complimentary bar of locally made soap, which was nowhere to be found, and the "outdoor shower" is just a faucet and showerhead on the wall on the deck. We communicated with the owner, and she responded promptly. She did give us a refund to account for the missing soap, but she did not address the lack of cleanliness except to give us access to a closet of extra linens so we could remake the beds ourselves. Other minor details: there was no laundry detergent provided, and the machines are out in the open, so they are very loud when running. There's an old, unusable picnic table on the deck, and the view of (and stairs down to) the yard has been blocked off because it is terribly overgrown. Some of the wall switches are taped off, and the control for the fireplace is taped to the wall. Overall, it really seems like the owners aren't concerned about their guests' experience and aren't willing to put work into improving it. It's a shame, because the place really has a lot of potential to be a gorgeous spot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Good
Exactly property close to beach and the park
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot right near North Chestermans beach. Easy walk to surf. It is far roomier than you perceive based on the images. Wonderful communication and great for a family. Note for anyone with little ones just learning to walk, the drop-down living area may keep you busy as they climb up and down the steps. I would absolutely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Corry G.

great location
Minutes to the beach and minutes to the coffee shop! Great location being so central. Check in and out was a breeze. Wonderful paintings on the wall. Would have been nice to know more about the artist, there were no titles or bio posted in the house. While it wasn't dirty, it wasn't clean. Needed an over all deep cleaning. Back deck was odd to hang out on due to the fact that it had bamboo mats screening off any view, including the trees.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach getaway in beautiful Tofino
Incredible location, walking distance to beautiful Chesterman’s beach. Place was comfortable and relaxed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renée H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
This was our second stay at this property. Awesome size and location. Fully equipped kitchen for our family meals. We look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Anna S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
dog friendly house close to the beach - a 3 star stay
The location is great, and dog friendly house is spacious Suggestions - some general upkeep would made this property more comfortable. For example the pocket door to the bathroom would not close (jammed) as was the patio door - came off the track. The fireplace was not working (owner mentioned this) but would have been really nice to have.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
So lovely.
The house was bigger than I expected from the photos. It has a really relaxed lovely vibe. The 5 min walk to Chesterman cannot be beat. I would book again absolutely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tofino Surfing week
Location was great and worked perfect for our stay in Tofino. Place was clean but could definitely use some TLC in places inside and especially on the deck in the back which could use some Love for sure. We would book again but would be nice to see some updates out back especially if visiting in the warmer months in summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023