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Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock

Unwind on the ocean bluff with breathtaking views of nature. Enjoy hiking through private forests or explore coastal waters by kayak.

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock

Welcome to The Farmily, beautiful 3,000 square house surrounded by 40 acres set on the ocean in the Cowichan region just outside of Chemainus. Very private acreage for a family or friend gathering. Perfect for children of all ages with nature walks, fairy houses on the trails, lakes and golf courses outside your door. Kyaking from your own private ocean front around the small islands and exploring the coastal waters is a lovely way to see the westcoast landscape. 3 Kyaks and oars are all provided. You don't have to leave the property to have a wonderful vacation. The property is a unique mixture of agriculture, equestrian property, estuary and 800 year old trees leading down to the ocean. Horses and deer are companions. Expansive fields, walking trails through private forest, 1/4 mile running track and grass areas for family games such as bocce ball, badminton, croquet and soccer. We have lots of lawn games here to use. Various walking trails along the ocean bluff. 40 fruit trees can be enjoyed during the fruit picking seasons. In the summer time you can swim off the dock in waters heated by the tidal sands. Digging for clams and oysters is also a favourite pastime in season. Horses on the property are always there for a good nuzzle looking for a carrot or treat. This private and beautiful house is spacious and comfortable for large groups or families who enjoy nature. All four bedrooms have private ensuites and there is a lower level relaxation, yoga and play area. All yoga mats, props already provided. Wonderful for any self directed workshops, book clubs, quilting groups or yoga groups looking for a spacious area to set their workshops. The host can also organize scavenger hunts, nature walks, horse drawn carriage rides or yoga and meditation. Lovely big fields and walking trails along the ocean bluff to your private dock. We are within walking distance of a beautiful golf course, Chemainus has a preforming arts theatre with quaint shopping and dining experiences. Within a 25 mile radius are some of BC's most celebrated vineyards, with farm to table restaurants. Fishing, boating, swimming and scuba diving is all available along the coastal waters.

Property manager

Heidi Schumann

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Any events you will need to have it pre-approved
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 00107819

About the neighborhood

Map
Chemainus, BC

What's nearby

  • Fuller Lake Arena - 17 min walk
  • Chemainus Theatre - 2 min drive
  • Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company - 3 min drive
  • Chemainus Valley Museum - 3 min drive
  • Kinsmen Beach Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riot Brewing Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crofton Foods - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Saltair Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crofton Hotel - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock located?

This family-friendly Chemainus vacation home is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mount Brenton Golf Course, Chemainus Theatre, and Fuller Lake Arena. Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company and Kinsmen Beach Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Beautiful property, fabulous house, conscientious host. It was our second visit. All went well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deepinder M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
A wonderful place to stay with family. House is very clean & comfortable. All rooms are spacious and have big ensuite bathrooms. Kitchen is very well stocked. We enjoyed the peaceful surroundings of the property and forest walk leading to the dock. It was a great experience and above all Heidi was very very quick to respond to any of our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chemainus Adventure
The property was beautiful and the vacation home was perfect for our group of ladies. The home is clean and very comfortable; Heidi thought of everything! We highly recommend this venue and look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best spot ever.
Heidi is amazing. The horses are awesome, although I'm not going to lie Franny's my favorite. The pictures on VRBO do not give it justice. The walking trails and oceans and amenities offered as well as the house and everything in it could not be improved upon. If you're looking for a place to stay with fresh air Outdoors trails and yet all the modern convenience of the whole house, I wouldn't pick anywhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location
The farm-style guesthouse was perfect for our needs, and we enjoyed wandering the extensive grounds. Nice country setting while conveniently close to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much to embrace—- you don’t need to leave.
This property is a most special rental… Inside: Spacious, well-appointed rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Lovely linens. Awesome yoga studio with all of the props/ mats needed ( I typically travel with my own mat) for a complete/safe practice. Beautuful kitchen with everything to prepare in-home meals. Great Wifi/Cell connectivity.. Outside: Heaven on 40 acres… gorgeous well-maintained walking paths…ocean at the end of the trail- apectacular views… the kayaks were awesome! Last but not least the canine/equine hosts and Heidi were the most welcoming and wonderful to connect with! 10 stars… wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Private Retreat space
Absolutely perfect for small retreats - 10-20 participants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for retreats!
I hosted a retreat here with 7 people staying and sharing the beautiful living space. The land brings so much to the experience, the movement space is so functional and Heidi is the perfect host. Gorgeous meadows, forests and being able to spend time at the ocean and with the horses is incredible. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to host a retreat in a quiet, beautiful space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Branden S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!
This wonderful place in Chemainus was a getaway with all the comforts of home. We enjoyed waking up to horses in the field, hiked the trails, and kayaked in the ocean. The home was spacious and clean. We traveled all the way from Hawaii and had a nice, relaxing vacation. Heidi was incredibly helpful and her special touches made our stay extremely memorable!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just wonderful
Heidi and her property are both magical. Thank you Heidi! We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kelvin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering for wedding
The property was perfect for our needs (3 couples, one with an infant). Four private bedrooms, each with its own ensuite was ideal. The central kitchen was well stocked and spacious. Our host was very accommodating. One area for improvement would be the addition of blackout curtains for the bedrooms.

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of heaven
Fabulous stay in quiet pastoral setting! We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The host, Heidi, made our trip to the Island a wonderful time. The home was beautiful and inviting and worked perfectly for us. We cannot say enough good things about this stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

joan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vancouver Island Vacation
Our 3 week stay at this property could not have been better, especially with the kindness and knowledge of Heidi. We loved every minute!
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyable stay!
Amazing location, amenities and property manager who went above and beyond to make our stay special. Thank you, Heidi! Kirsten
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
The home and surroundings were very quiet and peaceful. The setting was great. Hostess very helpful. Lots of room and amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Favorite place
It was our fourth time at the farm. We just love it there. The house is well appointed, the host is charming and we love the horses. We would love to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cherryl T., Port Moody

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Retreat
We enjoyed our family Christmas here. Our second visit to this property and it worked our perfect for a much needed reunion with family. Heidi is very accommodating and adds personal touches such as baked goods, breakfast items, fresh coffee beans. Lots of room for all of us to enjoy the space. Feels like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Stay
This is the perfect home for families or lady’s getaway, the property is vast and peaceful. I love to cook so appreciate a well equipped kitchen with lots of space for everyone to hang out without getting in each others way. Heidi has always been accommodating and makes our stay enjoyable with her treats and beautiful flowers upon our arrival!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Beauty in Chemainus
This was a fantastic property for our friends getaway. The property offers everything you could want AND the extras (goodies, flowers, fresh bread) were unexpected but greatly appreciated. Thank you for being attentive to all our questions and needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Boston, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family holiday home
We thoroughly enjoyed everything about this house for a family of five during the holidays. The setting was beautiful and relaxing. The house was comfortable and well appointed with all of the necessary items. Heidi was very sweet to stock some of the basics prior to our arrival which was really appreciated. Overall, great experience and would return in a heartbeat. Thank you for a great vacation with the family.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jean S., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home in an idyllic location
The home was ideal for our family of 8 with everything you could wish for and more. Heidi was most helpful, accommodating the early arrival of some of us and bringing breakfast goodies. She let us know about tides and local events. The walk to the dock took our family about 15 minutes through beautiful but steep forest, not ideal for older folks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fantastic stay!
This was our second time staying here after a wonderful time last summer. As usual, Heidi was amazing! So attentive and sweet with the kids. They loved learning about and walking the horses. We enjoyed the five mins drive to the lake and golf course. Nice and quiet lake (no motor boats allowed) for swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking. We will be back again next summer 💜
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Oasis
We thoroughly enjoyed our time and only wish it could have been longer. Heidi kindly provided many local food items and lovely flowers to welcome us. The property was exceptional for our family retreat. Everyone spent many hours strolling down to the water and paddling to the nearby islands. The house setup was just perfect with ample common areas, private bedrooms and en suites for each. The friendly horses are a nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin R., Tucson. AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven in Chemainus
A wonderful house on a fabulous property- the family had an amazing time kayaking on the sound, feeding apples to the horses and exploring the woods. Very comfortable with everything you need. Heidi is lovely host and provided us with breakfast goodies and home grown plums, apples and vegetables. Also a great source of what’s available to do and see. The town of Chemainus has some good bakeries and cafes, cute little parks and some wonderful murals. Nice base town for exploring the south part of Vancouver Island. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023