Snowshoeing at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, 1 hr away Rathtreavor Beach where the tide goes out for a mile and warms the sand for amazing swimming when it ... Beach Volleyball at Parksville Beach Beautiful sandy beach on Newcastle Island. Kayaking and mountain views, just a 5 min drive from our home. World famous Tofino and Pacific Rim National Park is a 2.5 hour drive away. Twin Beaches park on Gabriola Island. Amazing hiking is plentiful and so close to our home.

 

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Peaceful Parksville acreage near beaches on the Pacific Ocean

House • Nanoose Bay BC Canada

    8 Guests  
    4 Bedrooms  
    3.5 Bathrooms  
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal & Globe  

Statistics

Listed  December 2022
Views  1719

General overview

Large family home with beautiful pastoral views. West Coast, modern farmhouse style with lots of room to enjoy your family time. Beautiful natural setting and close to some of the longest sandy beaches. Centrally located for day trips to the most desired destinations from Tofino to Victoria. Magnificent hiking trails are close by and the famous Strathcona Park is a day trip from our home. If you love the ocean and exploring remote beaches or the thrill of mountain hikes, then you will love it here!

The space

Home has 3 levels with primary suite on main floor. Upper floor has 2 bedrooms with Queen beds and a full bathroom. Lower floor has family room, bedroom, media room, bathroom and kitchenette and woodstove. This lower floor has access to back yard and hot tub. Large windows give lots of natural light Gas fireplace on main floor with open floorplan.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Bathtub
First aid kit
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Home cinema
BBQ
BBQ
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah
EV Home Charger
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Bikes
Kayak
Kayak

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Weekend
    Adventure
    Family
    Romantic
    Sport and leisure
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    Luxury
    City
    Village
    Mountains
    Beach
    Water
    Remote
    Skiing
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Last minute
    Golf
    Cross-country skiing

House rules

    Unsuitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Dog free
    Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

We are located in the popular Oceanside area with access to Rathtreavor and Parksville beaches only a 5 min drive away. Our home is in a development of acreages with horses along the Englishman River. Great trails to hike right out the door. Links to adventures for day trips from our home. Mount Washington Alpine Resort https://www.mountwashington.ca/maps.html Guide to hikes in Strathcona Park http://jedirunner.com/20160826.html Tofino https://thebetterbeyond.com/things-to-do-in-tofino/ Victoria, year round https://www.mustbevictoria.com/to-do-in-victoria-bc.html

Getting to my home

There are several ways to get here. If coming from Vancouver, you can take BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay or Tswassen, 1.5hr to Nanaimo and drive 30 min to Parksville. Or you can fly to Nanaimo and it is a 30 min Drive north to Parksville. Victoria airport is a 2.5 hr drive up Island (gorgeous drive over the Malahat) or fly to Comox and it is a 1 hour drive to Parksville. You can also take the Washington State Ferries to Victoria and drive 2 hrs north to Parksville. We are happy to chat with you about the most convenient way to get here.

Nearest airport

Nanaimo YCD Comox YQQ Victoria YYJ or Vancouver YVR

Getting around

Best to rent a car at the airport as we are a 35 min drive from Nanaimo, a 1 hr drive from Comox or a 90 min drive from Victoria or 3 hours from Vancouver including a 1.5 hr ferry ride. Tofino is a 2.5 hr drive. There are several Islands with in a 1 hr drive that have excellent ferry service running all day. We may consider sharing our vehicle in trade for yours on a simultaneous exchange.

Map of Approximate Location

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People Like Us Local Guide

We would offer advice to anyone visiting our area. Tips for places to see, where to eat and how to get around.

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Rone

We are a soon to be retired couple living in the beautiful resort community of Parksville on Vancouver Island British Columbia. We have 2 adult children who like to join us on vacations some time. We love to be active enjoying hiking, water sports and exploring new places.
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Desired Destinations

Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
Dates flexible

Dates flexible
"March 25th -April 1 2023"

Dates flexible
"March 25th-April 1 2023"