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"The Guest House" on beautiful Sproat Lake!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft
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Port Alberni, BC
- Sproat Lake18 min walk
- Sproat Lake Petroglyphs14 min drive
- Cathedral Grove26 min drive
- Port Alberni, BC (YPB)17 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
"The Guest House" on beautiful Sproat Lake!
Located on warm, inviting and crystal clear Sproat lake, the jewel of Vancouver Island. This beautiful, fully furnished and equipped two bedroom, one bathroom guest house is ready for your vacation of a life time. Easy lake access, a large dock with a sun shade and lounge chairs, canoes and SUPs available for your use and a play fort with a sand box for the kids make this the best place in the world to be in the summer! We also want guests to understand our entire property is nonsmoking. As well, because we share the property, we do limit the number of guest house guests on the property to 4 at any one time.
This reservation has a Firm cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 60 days prior to the check in date.
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 60 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 30 to 59 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 30 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request.
Our house rules: primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, no pets.
Check in 4:00 pm. Check out is 11:00 am. There is no smoking on the property.
This reservation has a Firm cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 60 days prior to the check in date.
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 60 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 30 to 59 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 30 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request.
Our house rules: primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, no pets.
Check in 4:00 pm. Check out is 11:00 am. There is no smoking on the property.
Property manager
Martin
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Inquiry before
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4
Note from host: inquiry before
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 782485205, H390621515
About the area
Port Alberni
Located in Port Alberni, this cottage is on the beach. Sproat Lake Petroglyphs and Nuu-Chah-Nulth Whaling Canoe Sculpture are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Stamp River Provincial Park and Sproat Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Raptors Centre and Alberni Valley Multiplex Ice Skating Rink. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Port Alberni, BC
What's nearby
- Sproat Lake - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Sproat Lake Petroglyphs - 14 min drive - 6.9 km
- Harbour Quay - 22 min drive - 17.0 km
- Cathedral Grove - 26 min drive - 19.0 km
- Stamp River Provincial Park - 33 min drive - 24.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dog Mountain Brewing - 21 min drive
- Tim Hortons - 19 min drive
- Port Alberni Pizza Factory - 19 min drive
- J & l Drive-In - 19 min drive
- Bare Bones Fish & Chip Ltd - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
5 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adam B.
20 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Adam B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carmela T.
12 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short end of summer taste of Sproat Lake
Carmela T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Matthew
29 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Matthew
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan A.
19 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional Quality Accommodation
Susan A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth G.
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and accommodations
Elizabeth G.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela P.
18 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay on Lake Sproat
Angela P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
steven w.
14 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Beautiful
steven w.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan B., Redmond, USA
3 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing lake house
Susan B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barbara B.
13 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Barbara B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Marie R.
5 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place!
Marie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
James R.
6 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In town for business
James R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Keith M.
21 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cabin right on Sproat Lake, with a comfy cabin and wonderful hosts
Keith M.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sandra M.
21 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Guest House!
Sandra M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lesley C.
29 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Lesley C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
franck D.
24 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabuleux
franck D.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeff B.
25 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Jeff B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sherry B.
13 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing stay.
Sherry B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Beth T.
30 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Weekend Getaway
Beth T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Heather M.
1 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Martin & Janis’s place. Great hosts and great accommodations.
Heather M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Craig S.
29 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, quiet and well kept
Craig S.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent
1 Aug 2019
Great location, awesome property
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
21 May 2019
Very good
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
About the host
Hosted by Martin

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