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9.4

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Tofino, BVC

Chesterman Beach5 min walk
Mackenzie Beach16 min walk
Cox Bay Beach7 min drive
Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach)15 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We loved this house with its rainforest garden. Beatiful, clean, well equipped with an extra bonus for the kitchen. Nice...

Christian H.

Sep 12, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

The Dunes House at Chesterman Beach, Tofino B.C.

The Dunes House at Chesterman Beach is the perfect vacation rental retreat for a relaxing and peaceful holiday in Tofino. The house features spacious living and dining areas and a full kitchen that meets all of your culinary needs. There are 2 bedrooms, each with a queen size bed, and a living room with a queen sofa bed. Relax on the large sunny deck, with hot tub and gas BBQ. Downtown Tofino is a short 2 minute drive and North Chesterman Beach is a 2 minute walk. The Dunes House at Chesterman Beach an ideal location to enjoy your Tofino family vacation.

Dunes House is in a quiet residential area. We have a strictly enforced no groups, parties or late night noise policy; especially in the midst of the current pandemic.

NOT available for "Special Events" (Weddings, Receptions, Parties, Stags, Stag(ettes), Reunions etc.)

PLEASE NOTE THAT DOGS (PETS) ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THIS VACATION RENTAL PROPERTY

Property manager

Jim Grice

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Hot tub

Microwave

Kitchen

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

ALLOWED

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

No Exceptions

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NOT available for "Special Events" (Weddings, Receptions, Parties, Stags, Stag(ettes)

Guests are required to sign Rental AGreement

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tofino

Located in Tofino, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesterman Beach and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Maquinna Provincial Marine Park and Tofino Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Tofino, BVC

What's nearby

Chesterman Beach - 5 min walk
Mackenzie Beach - 16 min walk
Tofino Botanical Gardens - 17 min walk
Cox Bay Beach - 7 min drive
Tonquin Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shed - ‬6 min drive
‪Tofino Brewing Co - ‬3 min drive
‪Rhino Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
‪Tacofino - ‬9 min walk
‪Jeju - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dunes House at Chesterman Beach, Tofino B.C. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dunes House at Chesterman Beach, Tofino B.C.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dunes House at Chesterman Beach, Tofino B.C.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dunes House at Chesterman Beach, Tofino B.C. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chesterman Beach, Maquinna Provincial Marine Park and Frank Island. Mackenzie Beach and Tofino Botanical Gardens are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lorelle S.

26 May 2024

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

Weekend getaway

The property is tucked into its own little forest so it feels very private. Roomy, bright, very clean and has all the amenities including a wine fridge and a nice espresso machine. Very comfy beds, and lots of games in the living room. Perfect for the 6 of us. Highly recommend The Dunes for your stay in Tofino!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

2 May 2024

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

Beautiful by the beach….

Our first trip to Tofino! House was perfect for my sister and I. Great location, although u will need a car here. Loved Tofino and the surrounding area!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

12 Sept 2023

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

Lovely stay in hideaway house close to beach

We loved this house with its rainforest garden. Beatiful, clean, well equipped with an extra bonus for the kitchen. Nice outdoor deck with a lovely jaccuzzi. We would gladely return often if it was closer to Stockholm, Sweden. :-)

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carla

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Disliked: Amenities

Love the property , some things on it though have been neglected. Hottub , some rusting, etc, just needs a little tlc.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

6 Aug 2023

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

Chesterman life, gorgeous and comfortable

Great location, just two blocks to the beach and a quick 5 minute walk to Tacofino, coffee and more. We stayed here for 5 days in early August and loved it. Plus, the coffee situation is amazing!! We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Chris L., Sacramento

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great North Chesterman Beach location

In keeping with general Tofino ambiance, external siding is weathered but inside is lovely and updated. Property is well-treed with interesting nooks and seating areas, though some external seating cushion-free and uncomfortable. Location fantastic - easy 3 min stroll to beach and 10 min walk to coffee, groceries, ice cream, tacos, burgers and bikes. Tofino is 5-10 minutes away by car. **Also Check DriveBC to get highway 4 status info - highway delays in our trips were 2-3 hours.* I found Communication with rental agent to be curt and slow, which is why I ranked that aspect low. As just one example, access instructions didn’t appear on my VRBO app even in day before checkin. So I sent email via VRBO app asking for access instructions 24 hours before check-in and still had not heard back the next day, 10 minutes before check-in! I had to call and agent did text access code immediately. Agent blamed issue on VRBO and then subsequently noted that access info was buried in a confirmation e-mail (outside VRBO app) sent 4 months prior - apparently my fault for not noticing

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barry D.

9 July 2023

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

Beautiful Tofino

Charming

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne B.

2 June 2023

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

Short family trip

The Dunes was great for our family. For the price, some amenities like beach chairs and updated deck furnishing would have been good. The location was not as close to the beach as we expected, but was a short walk down the road. The house was clean and comfortable. We loved the hot tub and the deck. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W., Canada

4 Apr 2023

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

Perfect stay

The Dunes is a perfect location, walking distance to beach coffee and food. Beautiful place with everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan J.

29 Oct 2022

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

Great place

Great place. Awsome kitchen with espresso machine. Very roomy and great for adults and kids. Close proximity to the beach and quick bike ride to town. We loved our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

26 Oct 2022

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

4th year in a row

It was the 4th year we have stayed at this property and loved every minute. The property managers are super responsive, the place is immaculate and you can't beat the location (bonuses are the backyard and hidden loft for young kids!)

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jayana D.

10 Oct 2022

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

Everything you need and a short walk to the beach

Great spot for a long weekend family getaway

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

bryn t.

28 Sept 2022

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

Great little place very nice

Very tranquil relaxing spot

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanner L.

26 Sept 2022

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

Tofino 2022

Property was awesome! Loved the hot tub! Nice quiet neighborhood right beside the beach. Lots of privacy which was great

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H., Guelph

25 Sept 2022

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

Nice Stay in Tofino

Comfortable stay. Accommodations are exactly as described. Appreciated the little extras - coffee, dish soap, laundry soap.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marielle J.

17 Sept 2022

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

Relaxing & peaceful

Great stay at the Dunes, had everything to make our stay easy. Great access to beach and to town! Easy walk to food trucks for when we didn't want to cook!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Theresa

10 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

Great location and house design. Spacious and quiet. Loved walking to beach. Great deck but furniture needs replacing, Maybe paint the baseboard heaters. Needed instructions to operate TV, no sound. Overall loved our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

7 Sept 2022

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

Perfect

This was the perfect place for our visit. Minutes to the beach for surfing. Walking distance to Tacofino’s and grocery store. The house was quiet and had plenty of room for everyone. As well, there was a very well stocked kitchen. Would stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

1 Sept 2022

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

Perfect home for family get together near beach.

The Dunes was perfectly situated near Tofino’s beaches, town centre and the new bike trail. The home was very well equipped, spacious and comfortable. Viewwest and the host were helpful and attentive.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Travis D.

18 Aug 2022

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

Nice and convenient

Good location, can walk to beach. Nice big kitchen. Yard is quite overgrown (but you don't go to Tofino to stay in a backyard!). Would happily stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeff r.

12 Aug 2022

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

Week in tofino

Great visit

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne P.

2 Aug 2022

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

Great place for a family adventure!!

I stayed at the Dunes with my husband and 3 kids. We had the most magical holiday on the island! The accommodations were great - awesome kitchen, fully stocked (especially for adventurous chefs taking advantage of the fresh seafood!!), high-end appliances, lots of space to spread out. We were thrilled with our experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lydia D.

24 July 2022

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

Perfect location, wonderful home

We try to travel to Tofino every year and this was a larger family group than usual (5 of us), so it was really awesome to have the whole house to ourselves. And what a beautiful home it was! Very modern in styling- we loved the gourmet kitchen and appliances. There are 2 bedrooms with a tv room that has a sofa bed. 2 bathrooms and lots of space. Ceiling fan to keep the upstairs cool. Large deck, a little weathered but brand new grill and hot tub was fantastic. It seems to have been a family home as this is quite the place for kids to grow up in and the imagination to create this space is very unique. Loved it. A very short walk to the beach and a few mins to tacofino and surf/bike rentals. Quiet and safe neighborhood . We couldn’t get the televisions to work properly but was too busy anyways. Wish we could have spent more days here, very relaxing!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022