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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Ocean view

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Pender Island, BC

Brooks Point Regional Park15 min walk
Browning Harbour Marina20 min drive
Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal97 min drive
Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)106 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

better than pictures or expectations, gorgeous windows and view. right on beach with park close by. Excellent kitchen an...

victoria r.

Nov 26, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Gorgeous Cottage on Low Bank Beachfront near Brooks Point, Watch Whales!

Watch orcas swim by as you enjoy your morning coffee on the large stone deck. Other great wildlife viewing includes seals, porpoises, otters, eagles, mink, deer. Gorgeous ocean views from all south-facing windows. 2 Queen beds, plus 2 Twin cots (with foam mattresses). Full bath has shower/tub combo. Fully equipped kitchen: fridge, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, blender, etc. Steps out the back door to the pebble beach. Kids will enjoy beach combing and exploring tidal pools full of starfish, hermit crabs, sea cucumbers and more! Large grassy lawns on 2 acre property great for kids. 5 minute drive to Poet's Cove Resort, with a full service spa, restaurants, pub, public swimming pool, playground. Rent a kayak or canoe on your own, or book a tour through Poet's Cove Marina. Beautiful Brooks Point Regional Park is just a short stroll along the beach, with some of the last remaining Garry Oak Meadow habitat in the Gulf Islands. It boasts views of Vancouver Island to the West, the San Juan Islands to the South and Mt. Baker to the East - a photographers dream!

Please note, we are no longer able to accommodate pets.

Property manager

John Mann

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Fireplace

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pender Island

Located in Pender Island, this cottage is on the beach. Pender Island Museum and Dreamscapes Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Dinner Bay Japanese Garden and Winter Cove. East Point and Jones Island State Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pender Island, BC

What's nearby

Brooks Point Regional Park - 15 min walk
Browning Harbour Marina - 20 min drive
Sea Star Vineyard - 25 min drive
Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 97 min drive
Butchart Gardens - 117 min drive

Getting around

Bedwell Harbour, BC (YBW-Bedwell Harbour Seaplane Base) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

‪Vanilla Leaf Bakery Cafe - ‬20 min drive
‪Lighthouse Pub - ‬80 min drive
‪Pender Island Community Services Society - ‬23 min drive
‪WOODS on Pender - ‬18 min drive
‪Syrens Bistro - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Cottage on Low Bank Beachfront near Brooks Point, Watch Whales! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Cottage on Low Bank Beachfront near Brooks Point, Watch Whales!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Cottage on Low Bank Beachfront near Brooks Point, Watch Whales!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Cottage on Low Bank Beachfront near Brooks Point, Watch Whales! located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Brooks Point Regional Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and Driftwood Centre. Browning Harbour Marina and Sea Star Vineyard are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Patti-Ann C.

14 June 2024

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

one of the best on the southern Gulf Islands

This property and location has what you are looking for. Do nothing, relax, read a book, walk the beach, watch the wildlife, nap in the sun. Do everything, bike, hike, golf, get out on the water. Eat in or eat out. Perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

25 Apr 2024

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

Fantastic!

We have stayed on various Gulf Island properties over the years and this spot is excellent! The view is spectacular and your a short beach walk away from the most beautiful park on the island and one of the nicest in the all the Gulf Islands. The host was very helpful, easy to work with and easy to communicate with. The property is well appointed. The kitchen is well stocked with various sizes of pots and pans and other cookware, bowls, blender etc. It is really the best I have encountered for a while and made life much easier when cooking; with a view! The home was nice and clean and you can't beat the view from the living area and primary bedroom. Great water pressure in the shower, it was just a hit overall. There is a lot of local wildlife out front as well which is very entertaining. We didn't see the Orcas but were very lucky to see Humpbacks transiting through! Looking forward to the next visit.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

victoria r.

26 Nov 2023

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

gorgeous sparkling clean oceanfront cottage

better than pictures or expectations, gorgeous windows and view. right on beach with park close by. Excellent kitchen and amenities. Quiet, peaceful, stellar wildlife sightings, we saw orcas and humpback whales from the deck! Gratitude for sharing this sweet paradise with us

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

12 Oct 2023

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

Beyond our Expectations!

This home is situated steps from the ocean, an easy walk to beautiful trails and minutes from Poet's Cove Resort with its amenities. It is tastefully yet comfortably appointed with a wood burning fireplace, deck chairs and a large, modern kitchen. We loved it and hope to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Randall and Andrea T., Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada

8 Sept 2023

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

Paradise found

The property was exactly what we were looking for; a waterfront, relaxing cottage in the paradise of the Gulf Islands. We highly recommend this property and will return ourselves when we have the opportunity.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate C., Vancouver, Canada

27 Aug 2023

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

Whales and beach magic!

We couldn’t have been happier with our stay. The house is comfortable, clean, and modern. We saw orcas a few times, otters, seals, deer, and eagles all from the outdoor couch and beach. A perfect place for a memory making vacation. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

1 Dec 2022

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

Relaxing Getaway

Beautiful oceanfront location, cozy wood burning fireplace, all the ingredients for a perfect weekend getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chantal O.

11 Nov 2022

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

little piece of paradise

Within a few hours of waking from our slumber the first morning at Higgs St. house we saw three seals sunning themselves on the rocky output inside the bay, several seals, a couple of sea lions (!), several adorable sea otters, great blue herons, magestic bald eagles and beautiful Harlequin waterfowl. All within this beautiful, private and sheltered little bay, Drummond Bay. It was absolute magic and to our delight this natural habitat and wildlife within it became part of our daily viewing. We didn't see any whales....perhaps next trip! We've always known Pender Island to be magical in some way, but this stay confirmed it. We took the opportunity to explore many trails (Enchanted Forest, George Hill, Clam Bay, Oak Bluffs to name a few....) but honestly we loved our daily walks down the road to the point meandering the waterfront. On our last day we had the tremendous delight to see the most incredible jellyfish we've ever seen....we looked it up and it was most likely Phacellophora camtschatica, commonly known as a fried egg (or egg yolk) jellyfish. Absolutely spectacular! So the only thing we missed seeing were whales....no whales-maybe next trip! The cottage! Well, there isn't much to say because it is Perfect and the photos represent it well. It was super comfortable, warm (even through a power outage) and we had all that we needed to be self sufficient. (The only thing we would suggest is a recycling bin.) We were also fortunate enough that the cottage was available for us to extend our stay when a family member at home was getting sick (and we wanted to avoid our germy household!) and John was quick to respond to our inquiry. On that note, John is an amazing host, easy to communicate with, informative and quick to respond. Thank you John and Janis for sharing your beautiful little paradise. We are so very grateful and hope to return again soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

21 Oct 2022

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

Our favorite stay so far!

This is a such beautiful serene property! The cottage has floor to ceiling windows that overlook the ocean and skylights, very bright and spacious, perfect for 2 couples. There were lots of thoughtful touches like boardgames, excellent binoculars and a book about local birds, and a cozy woodburning fireplace... the list goes on. We saw a group of dolphins, and a seal right from the patio. We brought our kayaks and this was the perfect place to launch them from. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

11 Oct 2022

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

Ocean and nature at its finest

Booked in for some R+R. Was everything I needed and more

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

3 Oct 2022

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

South Pender cottage

Beautiful property. Clean, comfortable, spectacular views. Perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue V.

23 Sept 2022

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

Amazing!

An absolutely wonderful stay yet again at this property! John is an impeccable host and so accommodating. We love this home for the wildlife and nature did not disappoint……seals, otters, porpoise, sea lions, orcas (3 different days) and lots of bird life especially the hummingbirds (I love them). We hope to return again and again!!! Thanks a bunch!

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M.

12 Sept 2022

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

Amazing view!

What a wonderful location to relax and watch the beautiful nature outside your door. Tasteful renovations that maximize the view of the ocean / skyline. We passed the time watching the boats and the birds go by. Excellent place to explore and recharge your batteries. Highly recommended for a coupe or a small family getaway!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue V.

24 Oct 2020

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

Lovely

Lots of marine life! Quiet spot. Lovely cottage. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!! We live remotely rural in Alberta so the public beach access to the right of the property took some getting used to. Urban dwellers would probably not find this an issue. Definitely would return again if given the opportunity.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

24 Mar 2020

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

A piece of Heaven on Earth

We were delighted to return to this cabin, which is our favourite VRBO property. The oceanfront location, cozy accommodations, spectacular scenery and wildlife viewing always recharges our batteries and makes us feel on top of the world! John Mann is an impeccable host; cannot recommend this property highly enough!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gera C.

6 Mar 2020

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

A Lovely Stay...

We have wanted to stay at this cottage for a few years but we could never get the dates to work out. This year we finally were able to book a stay and it was as lovely as we expected. What a fabulous location and what a beautifully decorated and well organized home away from home. The views are spectacular and at times you feel as if you are on a boat as you look directly at the waves. We were lucky to experience a storm with waves crashing on the rocks as well as brilliant sunshine that was perfect for watching the resident sea lions relaxing on the rocks. The fireplace was a delight and the woodshed is generously stocked. We loved every minute and hope our calendars will connect once again someday soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea O.

30 Dec 2019

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

Spotless cottage with breathtaking views

We were on Pender for a winter getaway, so we appreciated that the cottage is warm, comfortable and very well equipped. It’s also quite beautiful with a modern but cosy feel. It was wonderful to be able to light a fire in the fireplace in the evening. We loved the views of the water. The cottage is organized to have spectacular views from the living room/dining room, kitchen and one of the bedrooms and we spent hours watching sunrises and sunsets, and watching seals, eagles and on one occasion whales with the binoculars provided. The cottage was also spacious enough to host family for informal gatherings. I highly recommend this cottage and the property owner.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

20 Nov 2019

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

Wonderful place!

This is our second time staying- we had a lovely time as we did first time around. The windows and light are wonderful! Amzing location on the beach. We love the proximity to Brooks Point regional park and just the quiet. Great place to recharge. House was super clean and well appointed. John was fantastic at replying promptly to questions.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

1 Nov 2019

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

Perfect in every way

Amazing location, excellent accommodations, well-stocked kitchen. This property is pretty close to perfect. There is nothing lacking in the way of supplies, accommodations, location. We enjoyed everything about our week long stay and hope to return soon.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim E.

25 Oct 2019

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Higg’s

Our stay was fantastic... great location and we saw lots of wildlife. House has everything we needed. Would highly recommend ! Thanks John

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arlin H.

8 Oct 2019

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

Great stay

Wonderful views and quiet surroundings

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barb F.

17 Sept 2019

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Another great visit on Pender Island!

Beautiful, peaceful, what more can we say!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karlena L., Canada

7 Aug 2019

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

Great property!

The location of the property could not have been better for enjoying a relaxed oceanfront vacation. John was great to deal with. Very responsive even while in different time zones. We would return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

gary d.

2 July 2019

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

Perfection. Couldn’t be better

What can I say? The house was spectacular, clean, well equipped and a view/location that can’t be beat. The beach is beautiful at high tide, and so interesting at low tide. Saw otters, deer, whales, eagles, herons, mink, ospreys constantly. The brooks point park next door is an excellent walk. The kayaking right off the beach was great, plus you can go to quieter water over at Bedwell harbour or port Browning Marina. peaceful and private - Don’t tell anyone, save it for me next year. 🙂

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chantal M.

28 May 2019

Breathtaking

We stayed here for 3 nights with our two kids, 6 and 4yrs, and I couldn't recommend it enough. We saw seals, otters, deer and porpoises. The home had everything we could imagine and was very comfortable. It was steps from the beach, and the kids could play out there on their own while we watched from the great wall of windows. We went for walks every day along the rocky coast and the kids loved climbing along all the rocks. We will 100% be returning!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by John Mann

Our family is in Vancouver and we wanted a retreat where we could get together, to relax and get away from the city.

Why they chose this property

Our search for a family retreat was over as soon as we saw this property. Having looked at properties on all of the Gulf Islands, this was the only south-facing, low bank oceanfront/beachfront with expansive views of the water. We knew immediately that it was the one!

What makes this property unique

The ocean view is simply stunning and the beach is literally a stone's throw from the house. Whether we are sitting on the deck or in the living room, even at the sink in the kitchen, we can't take our eyes off of it and the abundant wildlife it is home to.