Family-friendly holiday rentals in Vancouver Island

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.

Jordan River Cabin

All the comforts of a modern cabin in our newly built "Jordan River Cabin" nestled amongst 3 acres of tall evergreens with floor to ceiling window views. Fire up the BBQ on the wrap around deck. Wood stove comes supplied with kindling & firewood. Open concept, fully stocked kitchen with everything you need. Fresh towels & linens for 2 king size bedrooms & 2 rain shower bathrooms, a huge soaker bathtub upstairs, a hot outdoor rain shower + wood fired cedar hot tub & a newly added meditation deck!

Forest Hideout

Our tiny cabin is located on a 14 acres property in the middle of the woods. You will enjoy complete privacy and use of your own area on the land, including a pond. Located 2 min, from the Transcanada Trail, 20 min. walk to the Kinsol Trestle, a World Heritage Site with beautiful swimming holes right underneath the bridge. 20 min. to next Grocery store and 22-25 min to Duncan. Approx. 50 min- 1 hr to Victoria. Pottery lessons are available by request if you have always wanted to try it out.

Beautiful Earth Home nested in the Rainforest

This beautiful handcrafted cob home is a total memorable adventure in itself. - Whole home to yourself, very private. - Surrounded by the rainforest, feels like being in a fairy house! - Creatively made from local, natural and recycled materials. - Peek-a-boo Inlet views - Rustic setting, beautiful path, gardens, free roaming chickens in the yard... - Free parking, only 3 minutes drive from Ucluelet Town - Close to endless activities and places to explore! * Featured in Surf Shacks Volume 2

The Covehouse - a secluded oceanfront cottage

A beautiful haven, lost in the woods, found by the sea, surrounded by quiet - the WilderGarden Covehouse is a beguiling retreat for those looking for ... something else. Close to parks, on Galloping Goose trail. Walk to pub or bus stop, 12 min to Sooke, 45 min to Victoria, ferry. Sheltered from storms, on a private cove, the Covehouse has a cedar and glass deck, BBQ, dock, hot tub with view, ocean access. Ideal for 1-2 couples, cyclists, paddlers, nature lovers, families, or business.

The Woodshed

Nestled among the towering trees of Jordan River, BC, Woodshed offers a serene retreat. Clean lines, natural wood finishes, and minimalist design blend with the lush coastal forest. Expansive windows invite dappled light and frame uninterrupted views of evergreens, creating tranquility and connection to the outdoors. Designed to evoke calmness, the space balances warmth and simplicity, where the whisper of trees and distant ocean sounds set the perfect backdrop for rest and reflection.

Heather Cottage - Beautiful Wetland Views

Charming small cottage situated on the edge of wetlands with beautiful views. Private gazebo with covered firepit and a dock over looking the large pond. Located on our 5 acre free range egg farm in Merville, BC. The pond is home to a family of beavers, bald eagles, blue heron and various birds. Private walking trail off the cottage and access to the One Spot Trail at the end of our private drive. We are 20 mins from downtown Courtenay and 10 mins to the Mount Washington turn off.

New* custom Driftwood Cabin in the rainforest

New* Beautiful custom west coast cabin nestled in the rainforest. Short walk to both Cox Bay and Chesterman Beach. Open concept kitchen and living area with high ceilings, lots of natural light and stunning rainforest views out each window. Master bedroom with king size bed and en suite bathroom with relaxing rain shower. Cozy reading nooks with a wonderful selection of local authors and field guides. A truly unique Tofino getaway, we’re excited to share this special space with you.

Peace Cabin - private waterfront forest retreat

We have some construction discounts until end of February, see note below :) We value connection to nature above all else. Peace Cabin is private waterfront on Ucluelet inlet, on a large lot of old-growth trees. We designed it quite differently from other places you may have stayed-this is a capsule to recharge yourself from the busyness of your day-to-day life. You'll love the silence, the birdlife, proximity to coastal hiking trails, surf beaches, and the National Park.

Hideaway Guest Suite & Sauna Close to the Ocean

A perfect ocean-side Suite & Sauna tucked in the trees and ferns at the end of a quiet culdesac. The newly built shipping container suite design is modern, light, clutter-free, clean, and features a Sauna / Warm Room. An ideal stay for one or two guests. Stay in and relax, or walk down the trail through the forest will find you at the ocean where you can watch the waves,  sunsets or continue walking up to China Beach. The location is quiet, safe, and comfortable.

One of a kind converted 1969 School Bus

This is a 1969 school bus lovingly converted into a tiny guest house in a whimsical garden space. We are located in a rural residential area near Sooke BC, just off the Galloping Goose Trail. (Km37) Surrounded by stunning beaches, pristine forest and coastal hikes, refreshing lakes and rivers, wildlife and natural beauty galore. A 30 minute drive from Victoria, or approximately 3 hour bike ride if you’re feeling adventurous.

Elderwood Yurt—Your Forest Sanctuary

Elderwood Yurt is studded like a gem in the heart of the rainforest—an oasis of tranquility at the edge of a frantic world. Here you will escape the bustle of town in wholesome countryside, yet remain close to all that you may desire. Only seven minutes from the base of Mt. Washington, you can enjoy the mild climate and the winter green of the rainforest while staying nearly as close as possible to your next ski adventure.