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Ainslie Cove: Waterfront Family Vacation Home On Pender Island, BC

Ainslie Cove: Waterfront Family Vacation Home On Pender Island, BC

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Overview of Ainslie Cove: Waterfront Family Vacation Home On Pender Island, BC

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Pender Island, BC
  • Popular LocationBrowning Harbour Marina6 min drive
  • Popular LocationOtter Bay Marina12 min drive
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)78 min drive
  • Popular LocationSwartz Bay Ferry Terminal83 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor - Twins

2 Single Beds

Lower Floor - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Lower Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Lower Floor - Powder Room

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Ainslie Cove: Waterfront Family Vacation Home On Pender Island, BC

The house is a short drive from the BC Ferries terminal at Otter Bay, and is on the water - a small cove that is part of Bedwell Harbour and next to the canal that separates North Pender and South Pender. There is a floating dock at the house that we share with our neighbors. The "beach" in front of the house is accessible at lower tides. The beach at Mortimer Spit is a 10-minute walk from the house.

The house has space for parking 2 or 3 cars comfortably. There is a front patio/deck with beautiful views of the cove, patio furniture, and a propane grill.

Inside the house is equipped with all the necessities, including kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and cooking utensils. There is a TV, VCR/DVD player and WiFi. In a back hallway there is a small laundry room with washer and dryer. A hairdryer and iron are also provided. The water supply for the house is a large cistern, supplied by a well. There is a reverse osmosis whole-house water treatment system, and we provide drinking water in large jugs that fit a water cooler/dispenser in the kitchen.

The lower floor of the house is almost all open concept, which is great for family time together. There is a "living room" section with two leather chairs that look out through floor-to-ceiling picture windows at the spectacular view. An arm chair and a couch complete this area. There is a dining table made from reclaimed wood that seats 10. There is one larger bedroom on the lower floor that has sliding door access directly to the outside deck. This bedroom adjoins a full bathroom.

The upper floor has a balcony play/lounge area with 2 couches. At one end of the house is the Master Bedroom and Master Bath (with Jacuzzi tub and glass-block shower). The Master Bedroom has its own deck. At the other side of the upper floor there are two bedrooms, one with a Queen bed, the other with two twin beds.

We provide linens, towels, and basic supplies such as toilet paper, hand soap, paper towels, dishwasher soap, dish soap, laundry detergent, etc..

Property manager

Andrew Purcell

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Supervision always required - waterfront location

Events

No events allowed
Maximum occupancy is 8 at all times, unless agreed

Pets

No pets allowed
Non-negotiable

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This includes smoking of any kind

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Maximum occupancy is 8 at all times, unless agreed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pender Island

Located in Pender Island, this holiday home is by the ocean. Pender Island Museum and Dreamscapes Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Dinner Bay Japanese Garden and Saturna Recreation and Cultural Centre. Winter Cove and East Point are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pender Island, BC

What's nearby

  • Browning Harbour Marina - 6 min drive
  • Sea Star Vineyard - 10 min drive
  • Pender Island Golf and Country Club - 11 min drive
  • Otter Bay Marina - 12 min drive
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 83 min drive

Getting around

  • Bedwell Harbour, BC (YBW-Bedwell Harbour Seaplane Base) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Vanilla Leaf Bakery Cafe - 6 min drive
  • Bennett Bay Bistro - 62 min drive
  • Montrose Local - 60 min drive
  • Lighthouse Pub - 66 min drive
  • Pender Island Community Services Society - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ainslie Cove: Waterfront Family Vacation Home On Pender Island, BC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ainslie Cove: Waterfront Family Vacation Home On Pender Island, BC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ainslie Cove: Waterfront Family Vacation Home On Pender Island, BC?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Ainslie Cove: Waterfront Family Vacation Home On Pender Island, BC located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and within 3 miles (5 km) of Driftwood Centre and Browning Harbour Marina. Sea Star Vineyard and Pender Island Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
We loved staying at Andrew’s cabin. It was quiet, secluded and had the most beautiful view. We loved all the space the cabin had to offer. Our 3 year old loved the little air hockey table upstairs and our 10 year old loved the big kitchen table for puzzles. Hide and seek was amazing in this house!! We fished off the dock and enjoyed the big kitchen. It was such a relaxing perfect vacation spot, we are already planning for when we can return. Andrew was so wonderful to deal with and was even flexible with check in and out times to help accommodate our ferries. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
This house is amazing, with plenty of room for everyone, a great kitchen, and close to beaches and hiking. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quang H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Nice place , house is perfect, only small thing internet slow every thing else very good we will come back again same house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D., Olympia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place on Pender
This is the second time we’ve stayed in this house of that tells you anything. It’s in such a great location. Amenities are great, fully stocked kitchen is awesome and you can cook just about anything you want. There’s enough room for everyone. Close to trails, the dock is awesome to watch sea life. I really enjoyed watching the otters and bald eagles from the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pender
This property was perfect for two families that included 3 teenagers. There was a lot of room to move around inside and out. It was clean, had everything that you would need and the property manager was quick to reply. Note that water restricitions are there for a reason!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Purcell

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I grew up in BC - on Vancouver Island and in Vancouver. My career has taken me to the US and I now live in New Jersey, but this part of Canada is still "home", and this house is a special part of our family experience. We love to share it with our guests.

Why they chose this property

The house is all wood, and located in a great spot that gets a good amount of sunshine each day, and has wonderful views of the water. The trail to Mt Norman is steps from the top of the driveway, and Mortimer Spit is close by as well.
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