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Boathouse on Maple Bay

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Beach nearby, beach towels
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Pool
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Boathouse on Maple Bay

Right over the water with stunning uninterrupted views of Maple Bay, Saltspring Island, and Birds Eye Cove Marina. Enjoy a glass of wine on the deck, watch the moon rise over Saltspring Island, or bundle up for storm watching and then a steam shower. Bring your boat! Dock space is available.

There are 2 kayaks available for use but shared with us. Ask about the “kayak pub crawl”.

There is a BBQ outside the cabin but no indoor cooking facilities. There is a small fridge, coffee maker, and kettle.

Property manager

Ronda Fleming

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking anywhere on the property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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The price is AED 294
AED 420 total
includes taxes & fees
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Small cabin; suitable for baby or toddler
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Duncan, BC

What's nearby

  • Hand of Man Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Maple Bay Marina - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Saltspring Marina - 51 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Ganges Marina - 52 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Salt Spring Saturday Market - 52 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dog House Restaurant & Take Out - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boathouse on Maple Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Boathouse on Maple Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boathouse on Maple Bay?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boathouse on Maple Bay located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Maple Bay Dog Park and Hand of Man Museum. Maple Bay Marina is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

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Boathouse on Maple Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beatiful view from the bed. We were lucky to be there on a full moon. Stunning views day and night!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Azucena O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing little boat house
This cozy spot had everything you could ever need to have a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerrid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property!! Bruce will escort you to the boat house!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property, great stay. We had the owners dog walk us down to the room every time we came back in the car. Room is nice but gets quite warm. There is a ceiling fan and you can also open the door to great more breeze. We would definitely stay again. View and the sound of the water what makes this a 5 star stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

L L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Relaxing getaway. It was perfect for what we wanted. We even saw a few otters. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy A., Victoria, BC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pure relaxation
Perfect relaxing weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maple Bay gem
Spectacular view, cute clean accommodations, good communication with host and very quiet. Close to all amenities in Duncan. We’d definitely come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
The boathouse was fantastic! Host was gracious and kind. Using the kayaks made the stay extra special.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasper H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Fabulous location. Amazing little spot. Nice shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Lovely view
This little cottage is tiny but packed with charm. If you are looking for a restful getaway this is the perfect spot. There is access to the dock for kayaking and hammocks to relax and read a book.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boathouse getaway
Cozy little place with lots of wildlife. Quiet, clean and comfortable. I ended up staying an extra night :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A magical place
This was my second year returning to this property. It’s a magical place to simple “be”.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place in wonderful setting
Absolutely lovely! I’m not sure if it is possible to sleep closer to the oven without getting wet. The boathouse is nicely appointed for a short stay. Lots of wildlife to view from the deck with great sunrises and moon rises. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Views
We loved the views. twas wonderful to sit on the deck in the evening with a glass of wine. Also used the kayak; thanks for that. Also having morning coffee watching the seaplane land and take-off was brilliant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Resting in the Beauty
Our stay here was so restful, just sitting in the Adirondack chairs and looking out on the water was the best. The place is small, but thoughtfully designed so that it does not feel cramped. We greatly enjoyed the whole community including several nearby pubs. We also did a little hiking. The whole place was just what our harried souls needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay
This
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay on the water
I would highly recommend this accommodation. The location is beautiful and relaxing and we enjoyed the dock and kayaks. It was nice a clean. A friendly heads up that although this comes up as a Salt Spring Island listing when you search, it is on Vancouver Island. My mistake that I didn't investigate further but ideally it wouldn't show up there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Location
We had a fantastic stay at the Boathouse, and are very grateful to our hosts for allowing us to enjoy their gorgeous property. It is truly paradise! The views from the bed are stunning; our most enjoyed moments were relaxing on the deck, watching sea lions, herons, sail boats, and float planes passing by. We stayed for 3 nights and the bnb had everything we needed and more. The steam shower was a lovely bonus, the barbecue was great for meals, and we are so appreciative of it being pet-friendly, there were even doggy dishes set out for us. We had a great time, and would love to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Amazing views. This little converted boathouse offers a quiet and comfortable world class view of beautiful Maple Bay. Enjoyed watching otters, great blue herons and belted kingfishers. There are 3 restaurants on the bay and all are reasonably close. We were disappointed that although the sheets and pillow cases were clean, they were covered with stains.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view is unbelievable. The room was not ready on time but the treats (wine) made up for it :) It is a lot of money but the views, privacy, use of kayaks and steam shower are all included. I wish we had of booked 2 nights instead of one!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Arlene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolute gem
The “boat house” is so comfortable, clean and inviting and has everything you’ll need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The space is surrounded by the bluest skies, glistening water, a rocky shoreline, framed by the vistas of territorial island, ALL with cool crisp water lapping up at the rocky shoreline immediately below. Don’t miss the opportunity for a swim! Views from every window, your bed, and the deck. You won’t want to leave ;-) PS Be sure to check out the Cowichan wineries, and the mural in Chemainus. .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Shital S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, very uncomfortable bed
It was wonderful to wake up to amazing water views. Owner was very very prompt in giving information and suggestions. They left us sweet treats and champagne. Providing deck towels, extra blankets etc. was very thoughtful. However, the one big thing that spoilt our experience was that the queen size bed was extremely uncomfortable to sleep on and we could barely get any sleep on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much in a small but perfect space!
Check in was a breeze and the boathouse was super cozy and was just the right space for 2 and pets. We had beautiful (but hot) weather and we did find it a bit warm in the early evening, but with the doors open with the screen in place there was a nice breeze. Was wonderful sitting with our morning coffee looking out over the serene setting, taking note of herons, otters, fish, and even some humans lol. For activities we went on a couple of nice hikes, took our SUPs out with our doggies, and visited a local pub for my birthday dinner - all in all there's lots to do and the location didn't disappoint. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Eve T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worth every single penny
What an amazing place! Can't praise this slice of heaven enough. Just the view makes the whole experience worthwhile, but the fact that I found in the mini fridge all the necessity for many mimosas and homemade scones was the icing on top. If you come during summer time, I would say bring a little fan(which I did) as it gets pretty toasty in there. The bed is sooo comfortable and the wildlife makes the whole experience so much more magical. I felt like snow white the entire trip, treasure hunting every morning on low tide. Really, I can't recommend this place enough. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeniphr b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A VRBO Postcard w/ exceptional host
We arrived and walked into a Canadian postcard. The property is EXACTLY as described - only the setting is even more beautiful. Birds, boats, seals, sea critters, the sun rises and sets on this spot. The "boathouse" conversion was carefully undertaken - with clean, neutral finishes and well-laid out, fits naturally into the setting. Private, quiet - even though there is another house on the property. Great bed and linens. Check out local restaurants, hike and day trip options. ....Our host, Ronda, was exceptional - clear, timely communications before, during, and after our stay - event patient + prompt when we had to follow up on a silly item we left behind. : / We will dream of our next visit. (Be sure not to miss the steam shower! )
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023