Family-friendly holiday rentals in Greater Vancouver

Cob Cottage

Channel the pursuit of pause in this one-of-a-kind earth house. The cozy retreat was hand-sculpted using local and sustainable natural materials, and features a central living space with cantilevered slab stairs leading to the loft bedroom. Guests have access to the entire cottage and surrounding property. We live in the neighbouring house, and are happy to give advice or answer questions to help you make the most of your stay. The neighborhood is quite rural and mostly agricultural with several farms and a small private vineyard. The home is a 10 minute walk from the beach and a 20 minute walk from a family grocery and deli specializing in local organic produce. Mayne Island has a small community bus. Times and routes are limited, particularly in the winter. It will stop at the driveway. We also have an official hitch hiking system with signed Car Stops where you can wait for a ride. Usually you don't have to wait long. We are happy to offer pickup and drop off at the ferry dock as a courtesy to encourage car-free travellers, on days when the community bus is not running. Please let us know ahead of time that you'll be coming without your own transportation, and we will make sure that either we or the community bus (which will drop you off at our driveway) are there to meet you when your ferry arrives. The BC Ferries terminals near Victoria and Vancouver are easily reachable via public transit from their respective airports and downtowns.

Hillside Oasis w/view 1bdr, wood stove

Welcome to our Hillside Oasis! Enjoy your own private spacious coach house with an unbelievable view. One bedroom, one bathroom, hotplate, toaster oven, fridge, pull-out couch, living room, cute little wood burning stove. 5 minute drive to the cove/ferry terminal. Relax on your private patio after visiting the lakes/ beaches, or shopping in the cove. Wifi TV w/Firestick. Queen bed. Note we are a 45 min walk uphill from the ferry. We recommend you bring a vehicle. Not ideal for kids BL#00000770

The Trail House (Private Sauna & Rain Shower)

The Trail House is a perfect escape- a modern cabin set on the edge of a forest, overlooking the ocean. The Trail House is more than just your home base to explore, it's an invitation to create space from your everyday life & reconnect with nature. A private spa retreat awaits. Soak in a wood-burning hot tub, unwind in a sauna & cold plunge shower, & relax by the fire. Thoughtfully designed & close to Bowen’s many beaches & hiking trails, The Trail House balances tranquility, style, & comfort.

Bright & Modern Commercial Drive Loft

Modern comfort & cozy charm await you in this loft guest house. With an inviting cabin-style gas fireplace & king size bed, it's the ideal space to relax after a day of exploring! This self contained home has a full kitchen, private patio & modern bathroom with tub. Nestled just off vibrant Commercial Drive, you’re steps away from Vancouver’s best restaurants, bars & boutique shops. And Skytrain is just a 7 min walk away. Where modern style meets cozy warmth, we look forward to hosting you!

New, Modern & Clean Luxury Studio Suite with AC!

Enjoy a luxury, comfortable stay in this bright, family friendly, safe and central neighbourhood. Bed Size: Full Double Walking distance to transit, trails, parks, grocery stores, Kensington Plaza + much more! A 20 minute drive to downtown and just a 5 minute drive to The Amazing Brentwood Mall. Walking distance (across the street) to Bus Routes to SFU + BCIT: Bus #144 + R5 SFU : 6 minute drive BCIT: 12 minute drive. Plenty of street parking available. EV charging available upon request.

Red Barn Rustic Retreat

Come for some private seclusion away from the chaos of the city. This exclusive, stand alone retreat situated on 13.5 secluded acres has all those things city folk are looking for in a getaway. Panoramic ocean and mountain views from several decks, babbling brooks, forest bathing and even a beautiful Japanese Zen garden and fruit orchard. Organic Carina toiletries are also provided. You can bbque looking out over the ocean and mountains. A guaranteed way in which to get away from everything.

Delightful Houseboat near Ladner Village

No private entrance, stove, or oven. Ramp+ stairs= Huge Suitcases are not possible! Top floor of houseboat; we live downstairs +1dog,1cat Floating on the Fraser River, in a quiet, safe family neighbourhood just a short canoe ride or walk to Ladner Village grocery stores, cafés and restaurants. Easy bicycling to dyke trails, beaches, bird sanctuary, BC Ferries, shopping malls, and local farms with quaint shops and breweries. Transit stops across the street, Vancouver within 45 minutes by bus.

* Sailor's View * Floating Home Ocean Retreat

Reviewed as "the Four Seasons on the water," and by a NASA astronaut as "the best Airbnb ...on earth," Sailor's View float home is one of the most unique & luxurious vacation rentals in Vancouver. Dine under the vaulted beamed ceiling in the grand room, touch the water from the bedroom windows, and relax & drink around the cozy patio fire table, with incredible post card views of downtown Vancouver. All near great dining, shopping and transit. This isn't waterfront, it's water-ON! #Flotel

The Tangled Garden-Waterfront/Private Suite/Beach

Oceanfront with stunning views of Howe Sound/Coastal Mountains (above photo). Close to town, ferry, restaurants. A 10 minute walk through our forest leads to our swimmable beach. Suite is newly renovated with stone fireplace insert, queen bed, new sofa bed, keyless entrance and private deck (bedding and towels provided). Kitchenette has microwave, small fridge, infra-red single burner, water dispenser, coffee/espresso makers, dishes, no sink (we do the dishes for you). BL#00000625

the legendary wildwood cabins ~ CABIN 1

Tucked into the forest canopy on Bowen Island, the Wildwood Cabins are authentic, hand crafted post and beam cabins built from local and reclaimed timber. Each cabin is clad in natural and charred cedar and is blended into the sword ferns, cedar, hemlock and fir trees that surround it. A Jotul woodstove, flannel sheets, vintage books and board games and a Nordic wood-fired barrel sauna are your tools for connecting with the simplicity of life in the woods. Nest. Explore

Cedar Bluff Cabin, towering trees with ocean view!

Cedar Bluff is our home on a forested acreage at the edge of wilderness on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, BC. It’s hard to believe we’re just 8 minutes from the Langdale ferry terminal, because it feels like you’re in the remote, coastal backcountry of British Columbia. It’s the perfect, easy getaway from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Or the perfect edge-of-wilderness, Canadian experience destination for visitors from further abroad. Wir sprechen Deutsch!

Secluded & Warm Mountain Airstream + Outdoor Tub

Introducing Moonshot the Landyacht, the Airstream at Wildernest! A perfect getaway just a 20 minute ferry ride from West Vancouver on the forested slopes of Bowen Island. This 1971 Airstream has been totally rebuilt into a super comfortable and memorable escape. It's a great couple's vacation, completely private on its own acre of land. There's a separate indoor heated bathroom and shower, plus an outdoor hot water shower and vintage bathtub built for two.