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View from your private deck
Propane fire pit on your private deck
Your own cozy wood burning fireplace
Your paradise awaits
Luxurious king sized bed with ocean view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Denman Island, BC
  • Helliwell Provincial Park
  • Cardboard House Bakery
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Geoffrey Mountain
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Port Alberni, BC (YPB)
    ‪88 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living room

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Oceanfront ‘Cottage’ - Breathtaking Views,Beach,Pet Friendly,Fireplace

Our place is overlooking the ocean and beach with stunning views. Walk out your door and down the private staircase and be standing on hundreds of feet of practically private beach with stunning sculptural rockery, oysters galore, and endless wildlife. Walk for miles along the beach and you are likely to be the only people there. You’ll love our place because of the location, epic views, serenity, and the cosiness. Our place is good for those looking for peace and untouched nature. The cottage itself is very spacious with high vaulted ceilings, skylights, soft wood floors, very comfortable furnishings, luxurious king sized bed, full kitchen, wood burning fireplace inside, propane firepit outside on your orivate oceanfront patio. Ages 12 + only please. Great for couples, solo adventurers, (NON SMOKERS ONLY PLEASE), and furry friends (well-behaved quiet pets). Explore beautiful Denman.

Please Note: (Suitable for pre-walking infants or children 12and up only: see below for details on this).

Our 1 bedroom guest suite is very spacious with incredible oceanfront views. Softwood douglas fir floors, wonderfully comfortable king sized bed, plus 2 very comfortable pull out memory foam queen beds in the living room. Fully equipped kitchen, and we provide your own bbq area. Washing machine and dryer, huge living space with vaulted high ceilings, with a dining area as well. Tv (no cable) and dvd player provided with a huge selection of great dvd's to choose from. Wireless internet with excellent high speed connection is available for emails, google searches, maps, texting, working - facetime, etc, but streaming movies or tv limited to approx three hours per day ish on low res please.Also great for streaming music no problem. We provide a small speaker for you to plug your i phone or other devices in to listen to music. May need adapter. An assortment of classic boardgames and a small but well curated book library is also provided. We also supply stand up paddle boards and kayaks for guests to enjoy in our harbour on calm safe ocean days. The SUP's are for summer months only, while kayaks can be used all year round on calm ocean days. Picture yourselves picnicking on a bench on the driftwood staircase to the beach while you watch the waves roll in and the eagles fly overhead. The sun rises directly out of the ocean, a view you can see right from your bedroom or for an even more special experience, right from the beach. We also provide a huge outdoor oceanfront deck for dining and lounging with an outdoor propane fire pit. Inside is a wood burning fireplace for getting cozy. Also, our cottage is a 5 min drive to the Hornby Island Ferry so you can explore Hornby Island as well for day trips. This property is "real nature". Unstable, dangerous, and slippery conditions may exist within and outside the property, and is only suitable for:
1) Adults
2) Infants who are not yet walking, and will be held/ carried in a baby carrier or baby bjorn. This property is too rugged and wild for children to walk around on safely, we suggest only non-walking infants or well-behaved children 12 and older.

You will find total privacy and peace here. Separate entrance, with a gate around the side that takes you to the garden and onto the beach access staircase. You are welcome to enjoy strolling and hanging out on the entire east side of the property (roughly 2 acres to yourself) as we spend majority of our time on the west side of the property. There is another suite attached to our home as well as this one, but with strategic landscaping and soundproofing you will find peacefulness and privacy here. You can also walk down our road only 15 minutes all the way to the west side of the island point, where you can view the sunset, which is a beautiful nature walk, passing only the odd farmhouse and cabin, very quiet and peaceful. Having a vehicle is a huge plus as you can then easily explore that rest of the island with all the beautiful nature trails and parks it has to offer. Having bicycles would also be a nice way to get around. This part of the island is extremely peaceful and unpopulated, yet only a 7 minute drive from the ferry and shops/restaurants. You will truly be able to connect with nature during a stay at our cottage. Your view will be unique in that you see historic Chrome Island from this side, as well as a view of the provincial park, and straight down Baynes sound with absolutely no obstacles. The sun rises directly out of the ocean in winter months, a view you can see right from your bedroom or for an even more special experience, right from the beach. Eagles' nests are right above you, watch them hunt for fish and fly overhead all day long. In fall, a salmon stream is just down the beach for you to watch them spawn, seals and sea lions are present year round, as well as porpoises, and if your are lucky, you may even sea some whales swim by. Deer walk past your cottage regularly, and birds of all kinds are all around. Potters, fibre artists, jewelry artisans and glass artists dot the island and welcome your visits. We are also on a 3 minute drive form the organic winery. Also, our cottage is a 5 min drive or 15 min bike ride to the Hornby Island Ferry so you can explore Hornby Island as well for day trips. Keep us in mind for special event times on Denman such as the famous Writer's Festival in July, or the incredible Christmas Craft Fair in December. There is also a famous home and garden tour and an art studio tour every year.king wized bed, full kitchen, wood burning fireplace inside, propane firepit on your outdoor patio.

Property manager

Robin Braun

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 13
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Pets that are friendly with other pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number H749118457

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Denman Island

Located in Denman Island, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Cardboard House Bakery is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Boyle Point Provincial Park and Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Provincial Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Denman Island, BC

What's nearby

  • Graham Lake - 15 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Cardboard House Bakery - 39 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Tribune Bay Provincial Park - 45 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Geoffrey Mountain - 50 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Parksville Beach - 64 min drive - 63.8 km

Getting around

  • Comox, BC (YQQ-Comox Valley) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ship & Shore Family Campground & Cafe - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Fanny Bay Inn - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪The Brew Coffee House - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Forage Farm & Kitchen - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Middle Mountain Mead - ‬54 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Oceanfront ‘Cottage’ - Breathtaking Views,Beach,Pet Friendly,Fireplace pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful Oceanfront ‘Cottage’ - Breathtaking Views,Beach,Pet Friendly,Fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Oceanfront ‘Cottage’ - Breathtaking Views,Beach,Pet Friendly,Fireplace?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Oceanfront ‘Cottage’ - Breathtaking Views,Beach,Pet Friendly,Fireplace located?

Nestled on the beach, this Denman Island cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Boyle Point Provincial Park, Graham Lake and Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Provincial Park. Central Park and Fillongley Provincial Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

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

Peaceful retreat

My partner and I have nothing but positive things to say about this property...it's a must stay in our opinions. The cabin is well appointed with breathtaking views of the ocean and incredible Sea Lions and Bald Eagle watching. The cabin itself is clean, well furnished and has a very welcoming ambience. We took our two dogs and were very pleased with the large fenced yard for them to roam an added bonus for sure. From booking to checking in the process was seamless and Robin was quick to respond to any questions and also provided some very useful information about the property it's amenities and places on the Island to visit and do. We highly recommend this property to anyone wanting a peaceful and stress free getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

loved it

Amazing location to connect with nature
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christianne W.

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

Cozy getaway

A perfect spot for a base to explore Denman, put your kayaks in the water and visit friends in Courtenay, all of which we did. This quirky cottage has a gorgeous view, with great spots for morning coffee and walks on the beach. Inside you have all the amenities you need, from blankets to games to a decent kitchen - only caution is that if you're a cook, best not to plan for an elaborate meal as counter space is minimal. This spot gave us just the weekend we were looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

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

Superb

It lived up to its reputation. We loved the feeling of how secluded we were.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Denman beauty!

This place blew me away! We will be back! The garden wasn’t in bloom but could imagine how beautiful it will be soon. The view from the bedroom and dinning room were spectacular. The sun gifted us with beautiful photos and a great day exploring Hornby Island! All of Robins suggestions made for a great get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome good

comfortable yes
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Else Marie O.

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

Awesome March getaway

The weather forecast was not great: rain and cold weather, but luckily we didn’t give up on this our first visit to Denman Island. The Herring spawn was in full swing right before our eyes as the property overlooks the ocean. Bald Eagles, thousands of Glaucous Seagulls and Countless Sea Lions were all at work getting a good helping of the spawning Herrings and their tiny eggs that glue to the eel grass. We also counted an astounding number of fishing vessels working around the clock to make full use of the time restricted fishery. Sadly only the herring row is used for human consumption primarily by the Japanese market while the rest of the fish is disrespected and only used for dogfood!! This is a disgrace as the Herring is so basic and very vital part of the food chain that support so many other living beings along our coasts and in the water. Apart from being upset about this thoughtless fishery we did truly enjoy our cozy accommodation, the wood stove worked wonders during the cool evenings and both the sofas and the bed were very comfortable. We can only imagine how lovely this place is in the warmer season when you can sit down and enjoy outside the cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Winter Getaway

Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Truly a gem and a pet oasis

Such an amazing place to unplug from the world. The cottage is so comfy especially with a fire in rhe wood burning stove, with all the modern amenities you need. Property is great for pets with a large fenced in yard and a staircase down to the ocean right in your backyard. Owners are very responsive and great with animals. Highly recommended if you want a get away to a slice of heaven.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laina F.

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

Ideal

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

The perfect relaxing getaway

We loved the cottage and property. Everything we needed and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Wonderful as usual

We had a great time at the cottage again. Robin is a wonderful host, and everything was perfect. Such a beautiful spot; we love relaxing there and enjoying the gorgeous ocean views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max B.

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

Awesome stay at the beautiful and cozy Denman Island cottage.

We really enjoyed our time on Denman. The vibe was chill and relaxing, and the people matched. It was exactly what we needed. Also loved all the local wildlife, what a cool place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Great

Loved the cottage, hosts thought of everything for a delightful stay. Beautiful cottage with great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Awesome

Beautiful property with outstanding views. Very peaceful and quiet the perfct place to rest and recharge. Would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy G.

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

Amazing!

We so enjoyed our stay on Denman and the cottage is amazing. We hope to return again! The views alone are worth the visit and everything was beautifully thought out & perfectly maintained…thanks again for sharing your amazing place😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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Denman gardens

Lovely location, spotless
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

GERALD W.

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Comfortable, Clean, Quiet and Beautiful

One could not ask for a more beautiful view at this property. How idealic it was for celebrating our 58th Wedding Anniversary and made our choice of exploring Denman Island a good one!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mori-Lynn E.

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

Peaceful paradise

Loved the cabin and grounds. The beach was just as described, down the stairs through the back yard. Robin was great at communicating local events and checked in with us to ensure we were comfortable. Thank you so much for making us feel welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen K.

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

Fabulous getaway

My husband and I spent four nights in this delightful cottage. The accommodation was spotless and perfectly equipped for guests. We loved the views over the water and were thrilled with the property's many outdoor sitting areas, as well as high-bank beach access. Would not hesitate to recommend this as a fabulous get-away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire X.

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

Perfect week on the island

My husband, dog and I spent a perfect, relaxing week at this cottage. I think the photos don’t do this place justice. It has all the amenities we needed and more and our dog absolutely loved the garden and beach for sniffing and exploring. I’ve already recommended it to our friends and hope to be back again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug and Di S.

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

A fine vacation rental.

A special spot. We returned to stay again on this wonderful spot and may return again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

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

Great location

We had a wonderful stay, we were able to enjoy the indoor space as well as outdoor space. Everything was very clean and inviting. Can't wait to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eylin G.

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

Breathtaking indeed!

The cabin was perfect for a couple and their dog. Hosts were away but made sure we had contacts if we needed anything. Views were spectacular with lots of wildlife to watch.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

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

Island gem

Clean, cute and quiet. This place is bigger than I expected and in such a lovely setting. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Robin Braun

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My husband Jordan and I were born and raised in Vancouver. We have always been nature lovers especially of beautiful BC. We met in horticulture school and upon graduation I went to work at VanDusen Gardens while Jordan was busy opening his garden centre/nursery in Southlands, Vancouver called KJM Country Gardens. Wanting to work together, I left the parks board and for years we ran our garden centre together along with Jordan’s mom. We had to close in 2015 due to the property selling and we then began our garden design company Habitat Gardening. In 2016 we realized we missed the vast space offered by our previous jobs and began looking to move away and begin a new project. We found Denman Island and discovered our new purpose: creating a magical place to have our small organic farm and garden, and creating a vacation cottage for people to rent and enjoy on the ocean. We love Denman and we know you will too.

Why they chose this property

This property is uniquely magical with such an abundance of nature to watch that we were simply blown away. It was unlike any other property we had ever laid eyes on and we knew it was our new home.

What makes this property unique

Vast ocean views and beach access surrounded by beautiful forest

Languages:

English