Home by the sea. North Galiano Island.

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A room with large windows offering a view of a lake and distant trees. There is a sofa, a small table, and a rug on the floor.
A view of a calm lake with a boat, surrounded by trees and mountains.
A wooden deck overlooking a calm body of water with clear rocks at the bottom.
A wooden staircase leading to a building with a view of the ocean.
A coastal house with a staircase leading to a deck, surrounded by rocky terrain and trees.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sweeping ocean views
    Enjoy top-rated ocean views from dawn to dusk right from your stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Galiano Island, BC
  • Place, Dionisio Point Provincial Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bodega Ridge Provincial Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Galiano Island Community Library
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Galiano

Located in Galiano, this villa is by the ocean. Chemainus Murals and Chemainus Valley Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chemainus Marina and Vesuvius Ferry Terminal. Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company and Artspring Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Galiano Island, BC

What's nearby

  • Dionisio Point Provincial Park - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bodega Ridge Provincial Park - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park - 21 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Galiano Island Community Library - 27 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Bluffs Park - 29 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 159 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thetis Island Pub - ‬232 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Geranium - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nimma Nimma - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lola - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pot of Gold Coffee Roasting Co - ‬231 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home by the sea. North Galiano Island. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Home by the sea. North Galiano Island.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home by the sea. North Galiano Island.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home by the sea. North Galiano Island.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home by the sea. North Galiano Island. located?

Situated by the ocean, this villa is within 9 miles (15 km) of Bodega Ridge Provincial Park, Dionisio Point Provincial Park and Ballingall Islets Nature Park. Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park and Long Harbour Ferry Terminal are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, very helpful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location with ocean acccess. It’s a really magical place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is as described- rustic island house with a quirky layout. The jaw dropping view and outdoor decks were stunning. We saw a tremendous amount of wildlife including orcas, porpoises, sea lions, seals and a grey whale just offshore. Kitchen was well supplied for a family and beds were comfortable. Good time had by all
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were pleased as the property was the main deck and the comfortable living room were a highlight. We saw no orcas or other whales this time. But the resident sea lions, seals, and otters passed by frequently and the seabirds, ravens, hummingbirds and songbirds entertained us all day long. Everything worked, and the kitchen is well enough supplied with good quality cookware to prepare just about any meal. The location at the far end of the island is very quiet and peaceful, and the variety of trails close by takes you into lovely cedar/fir/maple forests and to isolated beaches and coves.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spacious house in a beautiful spot - quiet but with lots of wildlife to view! Very responsive host too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our party of five, four adults and an 8-year old, thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay. The house is well appointed and comfortable, with lovely sea views from most rooms, and a well equipped kitchen. The decks and stairs are in good repair, and the rocky shore is easy to access. Lots of eagles, ravens, seabirds, fish, sea lions and occasional orcas pass by. Host is on site and helpful. Would come again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay - thank you, Paul.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view and natural, scenic location.

Beautiful Salish sea sunsets, sea lions, cliffs, and forests. Perfect for a family getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning views, unpretentious house, perfect.

We absolutely adored our stay on the north end of Galiano.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful haven

Such an amazing view, great and spacious house, perfect for getting away to the woods and sea. Thank you for the amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Views views views

Beautiful views. Beds were very comfortable. Lovely garden areas. It was very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

The garden is wonderful, great deck to sit on and watch nature swim by
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

North Pender Views!

We had a work retreat on the island and needed an extra rental unit to accommodate some guests. Paul's Home by the Sea was a special place. Gorgeous ocean views in all directions. Very spacious house, comfy beds and accommodating hosts! Thanks for the amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved this property for all it offered: quiet and secluded, with absolutely stunning views. The house is charming (if a bit quirky with its layout) and well-stocked with everything we needed, and the beds were extremely comfortable. It was exactly the escape from the city we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Sunsets

The views of the sunsets were spectacular and it was very relaxing watching them from the patio over looking the water. The house was very spacious and everyone enjoyed their stay. Thanks Paul for sharing your villa along the the Galiano coast.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

lovely

A large house with a beautiful view. The host was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

pros and cons

excellent value.Getting there a bit of a challenge- but once there well worth it Our guests from Toronto were amazed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ocean therapy

We loved being here. The privacy and closeness and access to the ocean was wonderful. The house was spacious and cozy. All four bedrooms had comfortable beds with lots of pillows. The kitchen was very well stocked. Windows and decks to see eagles, otters and lots of sea lions! Paul was an excellent host with clear instructions but very relaxed as well. We’ll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyed!

The view is breathtaking! If wildlife is what you're after this is the place. Everything from the resident squirrel, hummingbirds, kingfishers, gulls working on swallowing starfish (no easy feat), eagles, lots of different marine birds, seals, river otter, sea lions galore catching dinner right out front, porpoise and a small pod of orca, however, the house does need some TLC.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Million dollar view

The house is located in North Galiano. It’s in a secluded part of Galiano. Lovely rustic place, no television, just lovely trees and nature. It was very hot when we arrived, no air conditioning just electric fans that were not on. It took a while to cool the house down. The view was spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location

If you want peace and quiet, stunning views and sunsets, this is your place. Completely off the beaten track and so tranquil. Spot seals and purple starfish from the deck (no orcas for us). The house itself is very spacious. The upstairs configuration is a little unusual with one bedroom on the main landing with a screen not a door, and another bedroom with glass door to the interior so not completely private. That said, it worked fine for us and the house is equipped with all you need for kitchenware, bedding etc. There is no safe beach access direct from the property, but it’s all rocks below anyway and there are several deck areas and plenty of outdoor seating to sit and enjoy the views. Paul is extremely responsive as a host and replied very quickly to our queries before and during the holiday. Highly recommend! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented property at 305 Deacons Lane on Galiano Island in British Columbia for two nights from July 15 to July 17. The reservation ID is HA-S4V5V9, and the property ID is 9875118.The accommodation was completely unsatisfactory for many reasons.Deacons Lane was incredibly rough and hard for our passenger car to drive on.Any eating utensils such as cutlery and plates were not cleaned satisfactorily prior to our use. In the stove’s oven we discovered dirty, grease-laden pans.Many water faucets were not working. Tap water from working faucets was dark and had a strange taste. Prospective renters should have been told to bring their own drinking water. In the bathrooms, the shower area and tub were unclean and simply not well-maintained.The bedrooms couldn’t be satisfactorily darkened, and made decent conditions for sleeping impossible.There was an exposed electrical outlet in one of the bedrooms.Stairs to the beach were deemed by our party to be too dangerous for children and older adults with stability issues. The “beach” itself was observed to be too rocky and exposed to tidal changes to traverse comfortably. We left early the next morning after only one night of the two nights we rented. We paid 2000 for two nights and had a terrible experience that wasted our valued holiday expenses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, comfortable and cozy, and, eclectic. Kitchen had everything we needed. Beds very comfortable. The area was quiet, nice to have a private beach and another beach access within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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