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Tunnel Hill Cottage - Beachfront Estate - Qualicum Beach - Home Away From Home

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Tunnel Hill Cottage - Beachfront Estate - Qualicum Beach - Home Away From Home

Escape to Tunnel Hill Cottage, your perfect month-long retreat in the heart of Qualicum Beach. This cozy four-bedroom haven, set on a private 3.5-acre oceanfront estate, is ideal for those seeking a temporary home while working remotely or exploring the area for their forever home. With its unique tunnel leading straight to the beach, you'll enjoy both tranquility and inspiration.

The cottage is thoughtfully furnished with everything you need for an extended stay, including a spacious living room, a dedicated dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and two bathrooms. Multiple dining options allow you to savour your meals indoors or outdoors, surrounded by nature. Unwind in the evenings by the fire pit, challenge yourself on the basketball court, or take peaceful walks through the surrounding woods and gardens.

Located near Milner Gardens and within easy reach of Qualicum Beach and Parksville's amenities, Tunnel Hill Cottage offers the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience. It’s an excellent base for exploring the region, whether you're planning road trips to Victoria, Tofino, Nanaimo, Courtenay/Comox, or Campbell River. Whether you're working, house-hunting, or simply taking a break, Tunnel Hill Cottage is ready to be your temporary home in paradise.

Property manager

Maureen Youngberg

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Snow sports gear
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks 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

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

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
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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Qualicum Beach, BC

What's nearby

  • Heritage Forest - 4 min drive
  • The Old School House Arts Centre - 6 min drive
  • Qualicum Beach Community Park - 7 min drive
  • Parksville Beach - 11 min drive
  • Coombs Old Country Market - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Country Market - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Trees Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fern and Cedar Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Creekmore's Coffee - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tunnel Hill Cottage - Beachfront Estate - Qualicum Beach - Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Tunnel Hill Cottage - Beachfront Estate - Qualicum Beach - Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tunnel Hill Cottage - Beachfront Estate - Qualicum Beach - Home Away From Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tunnel Hill Cottage - Beachfront Estate - Qualicum Beach - Home Away From Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Qualicum Beach cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Milner Gardens and Woodland, Eaglecrest Golf Club, and Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club. Heritage Forest and Qualicum Beach Visitor Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Tunnel Hill Cottage - Beachfront Estate - Qualicum Beach - Home Away From Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Expectations
Tunnel Hill was the perfect spot for our family holiday. From the start, communication with the Tunnel Hill team was exceptional. Being greeted upon arrival and shown around was very much appreciated. The cottage was very well equipped and very comfortable. The golf cart and tunnel down to the beach were highlights. We loved the view, the outside amenities and the peaceful setting. Tunnel Hill exceeded our expectations and we hope to return.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Location
We loved our stay here. The beds were really comfortable and the home was clean and spacious. Mike was extremely helpful and the resident deer were a delight to watch! Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded expectations
Gorgeous property, very well equipped house, just a few minutes to Qualicum Beach stores and restaurants. Very comfy beds. The property management people were excellent and very easy to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Beautiful, quiet property, nestled in the trees with easy access to beach.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday
Wonderful property, excellent hosts who were easy to communicate with, exactly as advertised. We had an amazing time! Truly amazing experience for a family vacation in a phenomenal setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful and Perfect!
Great experience! The view is amazing. great to have a fast way to go up and down to the beach, which is incredible. Saw lots of whales (both humpback and orcas). Lots of space for four of us to do our own thing but ideally located to grab groceries without having to take a lot of time out of your day. Fire pit was awesome, kayaks and a paddle board too. All in all one of our favourite vacations. Mike and his whole team were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Wonderful
This was our second stay at Tunnel Hill Cottage and it was just as wonderful as the first. Everything from pillows and beds to amenities on the property are better than one could hope for. Property team is very fast to answer any questions and easy to contact. Would highly recommend this property to all. Thanks for everything Tunnel Hill, we will be back again and again!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

carolann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A few things missing
This is a very nice property. I do believe it is overpriced however. My family and I use VRBO properties for our vacations often and never have we come across a kitchen like this. If the cook is in the kitchen, they’re on their own. There is a reason there is only one picture of it. There is a beautiful view at the back of the house, however the back deck could use more chairs and a sturdy table as well as some lighting for the evening hours, otherwise your in pitch blackness. The living room and bedrooms were comfortable and clean and we all slept like teenagers!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
INCREDIBLE PROPERTY AND VERY CLEAN!! EXCELLENT HOSTS! IF YOU STAY HERE YOU WON'T WANT TO LEAVE
Great house! Very unique property, a lot of fun to explore! Peaceful and clean. We loved walking down to the water. The view from the house is incredible. It is is a wonderful place to stay and spend time. The hosts were extremely accommodating. 100/100
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heloise S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful beautiful views great location
Had an amazing time at Qualicum beach! The property is absolutely stunning with great views ! Beautiful garden and we just loved spending time on the beach next to the fire pit! Would definitely recommend and it is very kid friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
This property met our expectations and more. We would not hesitate to recommend this place for anyone. We will go back again one day. Everyone involved from Mike the owner to everyone we dealt with were first class. Bill

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tunnel Hill
Property was spotless, great view. Tons of firewood for the fire pit down at the beach. Management team was excellent to deal with and we would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful filled week!!
What a fun week spent in Qualicum Beach with the Girls ! Loved the house, loved the beach, loved everything! Golf cart, fire pits (3) fireplace on every morning❤️ The shopping was awesome Bamboozle was so fun and of course Cuckoo’s 🤞
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Stunning
The property, Owner and Management are second to none. Spent 10 days in awe of this stunning property. They have thought of everything to make it feel like home and from the minute we arrived we felt comfortable, relaxed and content. If you are checking out this listing I would highly recommend you book, you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

Liked: Cleanliness
More than impressed
Our 2 families of 4 stayed at Tunnel Hill for a week this summer and it was fabulous! We chose this property for the excellent reviews and we were not disappointed. The pictures do not do it justice. The house was well stocked, the linens were soft, and it was clean clean clean (very important to us, as we stayed during Covid). Janet was there to show us the house upon arrival, and when we noticed there were only 3 wine glasses later, she was quick to respond and drop off 2 new sets within a couple hours. Mike came to show us the property...the awesome tunnel down to the beach, the golf cart, campfire, the kayaks etc. Such a beautiful and special property. The kids could ride their bikes up the long driveway, they played basketball and bocce. But of course most of our days were spent at the beach. We made so many special memories at Tunnel Hill. Hope to return some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Mehbs R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and beautiful property
Tunnel Hill is an excellent setting in Qualicum Beach. It is a 100 year old cottage- comfortable and spacious for a family of up to six.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M., Moraga, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning and comfortable
We were personally greeted and shown around the property upon our arrival. I very much appreciated having a real person to answer any questions. The location is fabulous, beautiful view, and very close to town. The house seemed well stocked with plates, cups, mugs, and even toilet paper. The beds were very comfortable including enough blankets and an assortment of pillow choices. The house was furnished well and the living had plenty of comfortable seating for all our guests. This house felt very much like home. We would definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tunnel Hill
Great property
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Very relaxing.
Was a great stay. Accommodated 8 of us well. The kitchen is small but manageable. We were able cook many meals for all of us. Neat trek to the beach. We all enjoyed the place

10/10 Excellent

ANDY J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks Giving Dream Trip
What an amazing place and location. I could write a huge review, but it was a wonderful trip, so I'll keep it short. The house was clean and well stocked. The property is a mixture of lawns, forests and private beach, so a dream location for kids. The use of the golf cart to drive down to the beach through the tunnel just added to the fun. A place we will return to.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tunnel Cottage - those young and old! The home and property is immaculate. The beach is beautiful and the attention to detail from the caretakers, property manager and owner is truly a rare find these days. Although the weather wasn’t the best we still enjoyed nature walks up the long tree lined driveway, daily beach walks when the tide was out and everything about the grounds and cottage. The cottage is well stocked with linens, kitchen items, games, etc. and the decor and view instantly put me at ease. The children (aged 2 -12) loved the sandbox and the golf cart rides through the tunnel and down the windy cliff to the beach. Our stay was simply perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place with a great location! Highly recommended
Came with 6 adults and two children and everyone loved this place. The property in on the water, beautiful beach and Close to shops and grocery stores. This vacation home has everything you need and more. Thanks, Tunnel Hill for having us! 💕
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home
The Tunnel Hill Cottage was absolutely perfect for our family vacation. Maureen was so friendly and easy to work with, and Mike and Janet greeted us upon arrival and helped us get acquainted with the property. The home was beyond compare! It is perfectly decorated, but feels so comfortable. It had everything we could need. The patios make enjoying the outdoors so inviting. The views of the water from both inside and outside the house can not be beat. And a short walk takes you to the beach. I will come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M., Edmonton ab

Liked: Cleanliness
5 stars! Tunnel Hill was perfect!
The home, the view, the beach! Everything was perfect! I would definitely stay here again. We loved everything about it!

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
Tunnel Hill is a unique and amazing place to vacation!! You not only have the wonderful view, but you also have the majestic trees that the eagles love. Wildlife was totally awesome and Tunnel Hill is a wonderful place to relax and the tranquility is superb! I was sad to leave, but I'm already looking forward to coming back for a longer stay next time! The people that manage and own the place are very gracious!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019