Dolphin House Oceanview Family Getaway

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A wooden deck with a dining table set for four, overlooking a lush landscape.
A wooden interior with a round table set for dining, two chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
A two-story house with a covered patio and a small pond.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a television mounted on a stone wall, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen area in the background.
A garden pathway leading to a rustic wooden structure surrounded by lush greenery and various plants.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Nanoose Bay, BC
  • Place, Crows Nest Community Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fairwinds Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dolphin Lake Community Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Nanoose Bay

Located in Nanoose Bay, this holiday home is in the mountains. Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf and Parksville Community Park Arboretum and Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Woodgrove Shopping Centre and Nanaimo North Town Centre. Paradise Fun Park and Oceanside Place Arena are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
Map
Nanoose Bay, BC

What's nearby

  • Crows Nest Community Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Henley Place Community Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fairwinds Marina - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Schooner Ridge Community Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dolphin Lake Community Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Nanoose Bay Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Regard Coffee - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Coyote’s Coffee Roastery and Tea - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin House Oceanview Family Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin House Oceanview Family Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin House Oceanview Family Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin House Oceanview Family Getaway located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps away from Henley Place Community Park and Crows Nest Community Park. Fairwinds Marina and Redden Road Community Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the property, spacious, well equipped, very welcoming to dogs.
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property was clean, comfortable and exactly as described in the listing. The kitchen was fully stocked, and the outdoor space is perfect for relaxing and very closed to the nature. We saw dears every single day. Overall, the Dolphin House meets our expectation. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway on Vancouver Island.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely place to stay. Two bedrooms up, one bedroom in the walkout basement. The backyard was stunning with a frog pond. Great for our dog! Yes, there are spiders, but there are spiders all over the island and are harmless! Very well stocked kitchen which made cooking a breeze! Will definitely stay again. My only area of growth is the excessive communication from the property management company. Too many emails promoting a secondary company to book tours through.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From booking to check out the property manager was helpful, responsive and so accomodating. The Hot tub was well maintained, water was hot and clean. We loved tgat the yard was fenced, our pups had a great time. The bedtooms were very spacious and clean. We loved our stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Hideaway!

This VRBO is incredible! Just minutes from the beach and a great home base for our Vancouver Island trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Nanoose Bay Stay

Spacious house with view and hot tub. Our family enjoyed a quick getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice House for Family

Our weekend stay was great for a family of 5. We had plenty of room to spread out. Hot tub was great. Beautiful background. Our one isaue was a problem with lock code which was resolved. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A real nice stay

It was raining form time to time during our stay in the island but we were very comfortable indoor when needed. The garden of the house was lovely and it was interesting looking at a couple of the young deer wandering there through the window in the morning we were leaving. The serene park nearby was great too and we did have a leisurely walk. It's really a relaxing stay at the property, just feeling like home, and a pleasant memory for us to keep in mind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dolphin Delivers

Awesome place, great space, very quiet area. Exactly as we had hoped. Was surprised (in a good way!) with proximity to local pubs/restaurants (dog friendly!). Only thing to share is to be prepared to hop in car for most everything other than fantastic walks in the neighborhood, not many amenities other than the marina cafe/restaurant within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Your bathroom doors won’t close or lock

Upon arrival, the door lock was dead. We had to wait over 30 minutes to get a code to the lockbox, because no one had the code. The primary bathroom sliding door would not close at all & they refused to fix it. My wife & I had to ask each other to leave the bedroom suite for privacy to use the bathroom. The owner taped a tiny fortune cookie paper-sized sign saying, “sorry it’s broken.” We were never told before we got there.The downstairs bathroom door had no lock.The ad says it’s pet friendly. There are many holes in the fencing so our dogs would get out. They said they would fix this then refused. The “fence” is also chicken wire, so a large dog would easily push through. The interior door handle to the front door falls off repeatedly. There was no dresser in the primary bedroom. When we said there wasn’t one the management argued there was one in one of the bedroom closets. When we told them there was no dresser in anyone’s closet, they refused to believe us. The fridge had a broken ice maker and water dispenser. A thick layer of ice made it hard to close the freezer drawer. Dog urine smell in every room of the house. Their gardener inexplicably came 3 times in 7 days. Once he entered the garage. Twice he had to water in the rain. He was supposed to come at 3; he came at 9 am. It took them 3 days to replace the broken garbage can. When we used the microwave & the toaster or the kettle, it tripped the breakers. And they refused to give us ANY money credit for all this.
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you for your feedback, though we are disappointed by the inaccuracies presented in your review. From the outset of your stay, you expressed dissatisfaction and requested a 50% refund within hours of arrival. Despite this, we remained committed to resolving your concerns in good faith and maintained responsive communication throughout. Several of the issues raised were either exaggerated or not communicated during the stay, making it difficult to address them in real time. Importantly, a king-size bed frame was completely broken during your stay, an issue that was not reported to us. Discovering this damage only after your departure was both surprising and disappointing. Responsible guests typically inform hosts of such matters so they can be resolved quickly and fairly. Instead, the damage was concealed, and this lack of transparency directly contradicts the collaborative spirit expected in short-term rental experiences. Regarding the pet-friendliness of the property: it is clearly stated that the garden is not fully enclosed, and guests are advised to supervise pets accordingly. We offered reasonable accommodations and attempted to assist where possible, including coordinating with exterior maintenance staff around your schedule. However, leaving pet waste behind, unsecured trash outside the bins, and the back door wide open at checkout posed safety, hygiene, and security concerns for the property. We understand that no property is perfect, and we strive to conti
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very comfortable and roomy house with a great view from many levels. We were a party of 6, so the 3 separate bedrooms and bathrooms suited everyone. The large kitchen with two sinks made meals easy. It was 30c degrees outside so we did not use the hot tub but I had a look and it was like new and hot. I would stay there again. We had no problem getting in first try, no need to contact the hosts for anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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