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

Escape to this tranquil haven for your Tofino family vacation. Unwind in the hot tub, cook up something delicious on the gas BBQ or take a leisurely stroll down to North Chesterman Beach.

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Dining
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 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: 21

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 not allowed
Note from host: No Exceptions

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: ALLOWED

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
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Dunes House at Chesterman Beach Tofino B.C
The Dunes House at Chesterman Beach Tofino B.C.
The Dunes House at Chesterman Beach, Tofino B.C. Tofino
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About the neighborhood

Map
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

  • ‪Tacofino - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rhino Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shed - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tofino Brewing Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Grill - ‬4 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.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

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

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Needs upgrades but overall good location and stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Tyler W., Canada

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

Lorelle S.

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

Kaelin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect vacation house!
My roommates and I stayed here for a little staycation/surf trip and the house was amazing! Very tidy when we arrived and the hot tub was such a lovely bonus! The location was perfect, so close to the beach, town, and tacofino etc. All in all would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H., Guelph

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

8/10 Good

Barry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Tofino
Charming
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet time with the fam
Loved the home and the location. Wanting to return again already
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne B.

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

8/10 Good

Christine G.

Great location-could be cleaner.
Location is amazing. Kitchen is totally stocked with great utensils. Unfortunately, washrooms weren’t very clean (toilets etc) and we couldn’t use the hot tub as our eyes burned from too much chlorine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Theresa

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

8/10 Good

Carla

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

patric m., rossland

Great Location
The Dunes is situated a short walk to the beach in a very peaceful quiet setting. The house is well equipped with the exception of the lack of a sound system for music. The kitchen is great as are the beds. It is about a 40 minute walk to town on a nice pave trail. The garden could use a little love but there was a definite rainforest feel especially out in the hot tub. It is very bright friendly space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

6/10 Okay

Geoff W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Excellent location, home needs some TLC
Beautiful home an amazing location easy access to Chesterman beach. The property was as described however many elements are worn out and could use some updating. For example wine fridge doesn’t work, hot tub lightning and jets were not working properly, barbeque is a safety concern and more of an oven, screens missing in windows, and outdoor patio furniture was not really usable. Overall the home is tired and needs TLC. Despite these shortcomings we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Chris L., Sacramento

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

Kaitie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trelaina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Moms weekend away
We had a great stay , so relaxing! Loved the hot tub and space!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gerry F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay at the Dunes House
This was our second stay at this property . We rented this house about 8 years ago and loved everything about it. the property is close to the beach, coffee shop and the new bike trail. However, we could not help but notice that it is in need of some TLC and looking pretty worn. It would also be nice to have screens on the windows and some outdoor seating that is comfortable. I would still recommend it to others as the benefits out weighed the negatives.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
DunesHouseTofino
We LOVED it! Beautiful house - great location!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Location
Comfortable stay. Amazing location near the beach. Easy walk to Tacofino and Tofitian Cafe. Well priced. Loved the hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LifeOfAirsoft

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tofino Surf weekend!
Great stay! The house was clean and the hosts are friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kirk T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good times near the beach
Property was in a great location a short walk to north Chesterman beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dunes House
Easy walk to beach, quick drive into Tofino, house is light and airy, perfect for a long or short stay. We were out and about day and night so didn't really utilize all the features provided. Will do so next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024