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Pacific Forest Beach House

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Front of townhome
Front entrance
Englishmen River Falls
dining/living room
New flooring done in May 2022 (1)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8130.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Parksville, BC
  • Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Parksville Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Qualicum Beach, BC (XQU)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Pacific Forest Beach House

Discover the enchanting Pacific Forest Beach House! This luxury townhouse offers a serene forest retreat 5 minutes from a pristine beach.

You can book directly with us for greater savings. Call or book on our website at www.pacificforestbeachhouse.com

With 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, it's perfect for families or groups seeking adventure and/or relaxation. Enjoy all essential amenities, plus much more. Explore nearby islands, and beaches, indulge in hiking, and biking, or take a day trip to Mt. Washington ski hill. Your dream getaway awaits!

Our home is in the beautiful quiet community of Tanglewood in Parksville, British Columbia - Vancouver Island. The forest; also known as the Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park; is our backyard and the famous Rathtrevor Beach is only 5 minutes away via private access. We have put a lot of thought and detail into this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom townhouse to accommodate you in the best way we can.

1409 sq. ft, 2-story townhouse, with premium furnishings, comfortable beds with premium pillow-top mattresses, small kitchen appliances, etc. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths - 2 queen beds, 2 twin beds, and 2 inflatable mattresses - accommodates up to 8 people comfortably. Three full bathrooms. with heated bathroom floors throughout. Stainless gourmet kitchen with formal seating for 6 plus seating for 3-4 at the kitchen bar. Laminate flooring throughout. Natural gas BBQ on the outdoor patio. Patio table with umbrella and 6 patio chairs.

Enjoy High-speed internet with free Wifi - the password will be provided. You will find a television with access to Netflix and Android box in the living room, master bedroom and the main floor bedroom. There is a large window bench near the gas fireplace to snuggle up on chilly nights. The upstairs laundry is for your use. Detergent and softener are provided. All guests have access to the entire house and backyard patio.

Available for your use: 4 beach chairs, cooler, beach towels, picnic basket with a blanket, Hot dog/marshmallow forks, umbrellas, and a wagon to haul your stuff to the beach. 2 comfy folding chairs Games, books, colouring books, outdoor games, a poker set, cribbage board, and cards.There are 2 adult mountain bikes and a pre-teen mountain bike with helmets available.

Conveniently located mid-island, Parksville is a year-round destination ideally for the outdoor enthusiast, with easy access to miles of beaches, fishing, hiking and biking trails, local golf courses, and kayaking around protected bays and islands. There is a terrific Bistro nearby called Taste, as well as a day spa and salon. You are within walking distance of an old English pub on the ocean called the Black Goose Inn and Tigh-Na-Mara Spa, which has a great lounge and restaurant. A corner store is a short walk if you need to pick up milk, bread - or snacks. You can also take a short drive into Parksville to find several grocery stores & markets. Whether you like beach-combing, hiking, mini-golf, biking, sightseeing, taking nature walks, or shopping - the Parksville area has it all. You will require a vehicle unless you prefer to just enjoy your own little piece of heaven. Nanaimo is 20 minutes away, with great shopping, theatres, and restaurants, as well as ferry terminals and an airport. Visit nearby Coombs, where there is a wonderful market and restaurants, complete with goats on the roof. In the winter, storm-watching in Tofino/Ucluelet is something to behold, and there is skiing at Mount Washington. (ski and golf on the same day) You can explore Horne Lake Caves, Cathedral Forest, Top Bridge Trail, Qualicum Beach, and Little Qualicum River. Travel North and check out Comox Valley, or travel South to Victoria.

By requesting a reservation, you have accepted the following House Rules: Rates are subject to change without notice. Please be respectful of our home. We expect our guests to leave our home in the same condition as they found it. No smoking (including e-cigarettes etc) is permitted in the home. After trips to the beach, please ensure the sand is washed off feet/shoes, etc using the outside tap before entering the house. No shoes in the house. A maximum number of guests: 8 (Children/babies are considered guests and included in the count). There will be an additional fee for parties of more than 6 - $15 per person/night. This is a quiet resort area and loud parties will not be tolerated. Quiet time starts at 11 PM. There are no childproof devices on the doors. We do not have snorkel gear.

We will consider 1 small pet. Please contact us before booking to let us know what kind of pet you would like to bring. On approval only. There is a $25 per night pet fee.

One guest parking in front of the home and additional parking at the visitor parking. A guest Binder will be provided.

Business License # 00005748

Property manager

Joanne and Douglas Britton
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 00005748

About the area

Parksville

Located in Parksville, this holiday home is by the sea. Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf and Tranquil Moments Day Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Parksville Beach and Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. Wilde and Sparrow and The Wool Shop are also worth visiting.
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Parksville, BC

What's nearby

  • Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rathtrevor Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Parksville Beach - 9 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Gun - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Quiznos - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pacific Forest Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Pacific Forest Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pacific Forest Beach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pacific Forest Beach House located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf, Tranquil Moments Day Spa and Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara. Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park and Rathtrevor Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Forest Oasis

The quiet townhouse nestled among the trees, a short walk to the amazing Rathtrevor Beach, equals a perfect holiday. The home has a full compliment kitchen with an icemaker! A lovely gas fireplace and very comfortable beds, even bikes to explore a little further if you felt so inclined. Thank you for sharing your island home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

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

Rest, relaxation, walks, naps!

We love this home away from home. There were so many things that made it comfortable! The place was so well outfitted! We hope to go back next year at the same time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen K.

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

Island Wedding

We booked this beautiful property to be home base for our son’s wedding at Rathtrevor Park. We cooked a huge meal for 25 people (we hosted at the park) and kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. The rooms were perfect for us and everyone had their space. We had an amazing time together The beach is so close and the park is gorgeous. So glad we chose to stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

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

Everything we hoped for

Joanne's place was perfect. It is a beautiful property, close to the beach, with everything you could need, spices in the kitchen, toys and coloring things for the kids. We used the wagon and sand toys every time we went to the beach! We would stay again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth D.

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

Wonderful Parksville Stay

We (family of four from the UK) enjoyed a wonderful 3-night stay in Joanne and Doug’s beautiful rental in the private Tanglewood resort in Parksville. All communications were excellent, and if anything, the actual property (location, furnishings, kitchen and bathroom supplements, beach equipment) is even better than suggested by the description and pictures. In addition to enjoying the property itself and Rathtrevor Beach, we enjoyed sea kayaking and whale watching on the Georgia Strait. Very easy to access from Nanaimo. Would highly recommend. Gareth and The Dudley Family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liona E.

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

Beautiful beach house

Joanne and Doug's beach house is a beautiful place to stay. It accommodated all six of us comfortably; it was beautifully clean and a very restful place to be; and the back patio was the perfect place to enjoy some peace and a good book! We loved it there. Thank you Joanne and Doug for a lovely holiday!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Well equipped and enjoyable stay.

A very well equipped home and very comfortable! Easily accommodated 5 adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria W.

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

Wish We'd Planned to Stay Longer!

This was the best equipped accomodation we've ever rented. Douglas and Joanne have a lovely home with everything you will need for a comfortable stay from a coffee grinder to bicycles and helmets! We appreciated the comfortable beds, ensuite bathrooms, recliners in the living room, the fireplace, . . . we could go on and on. We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

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

Great place

Great place kids had fun, would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacey b.

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

Love this condo

This is one of our favourite condo’s to stay in Tanglewood. The owners are fantastic to deal with and it is so fully stocked we can make wonderful meals. My son was thrilled to be able to bike around the area (thanks to the three bikes on site) and my daughter loves the reading nook by the fireplace, where we saw several deer go by. Great location to walk to the beach, the black goose inn or over to the grotto spa. Of course we will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy K., Alberta, Canada

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

Immaculate Townhouse

My husband loved his stay in this immaculate townhouse. Tanglewood is always a favourite resort, and this unit was exceptionally clean and well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian L., Coquitlam, BC Canada

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

Mom's Group Getaway

We had an amazing stay. It was the perfect place to relax and unwind. It had everything we needed. We would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ian M.

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

Pleasant stay in Parksville

Our family enjoyed a long weekend stay in this well equipped, clean townhome. Lots of space and would highly recommend for a group getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G., Vanderhoof, Canada

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

Lovely stay in Parksville

Excellent location and beautiful home. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property, excellent communication! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley M.

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

Perfect spot for a family vacation

Very much enjoyed our week in this Tanglewood townhouse, a short walk to Rathrevor beach. Well furnished and equipped property. Responsive owners to all queries. Perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley K.

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

Parksville vacation house

Very well-appointed property! Our family loved our stay here. The only thing that was challenging was the lack of storage in the downstairs bedroom. Even some hooks on a wall would help with that. Otherwise, it was the perfect vacation rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Wonderful Family Getaway

We had a fantastic week in Parksville and are thrilled to have found this property for our stay. Checking in was seamless, the location is excellent and the property has all the comforts of home. Easy walk to the beach, lovely treed neighborhood. Would certainly come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan and Bob C.

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

Outstanding Rental at Rathtrevor Beach

This beach house was very clean, well maintained & extremely well stocked. The kitchen had absolutely everything that you would ever require during your stay. There were over a dozen good quality beach towels as well as lots of beach toys, beach chairs and even a wagon for taking everything to the beach which was just a 5 min walk away. Also a huge amount of games for kids and adults. Joanne & Doug were excellent hosts who responded quickly to all of our questions. They had a binder full of information about Parksville & their rental unit which was very useful. I highly recommend this rental. We loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aldyth B.

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

The perfect vacation spot

If you want a fantastic place to go on your next vacation, this is it! This was the way my husband and myself could have our kids and grandkids with us for a family vacation. Our place literally had everything you need. You don’t have to take a thing with you. Any appliance you could think of is there. We used the BBQ everyday. Air beds, toys and games plus beach toys for the kids. Beach towels and beach chairs for the adults. The ocean is very close and wow, super warm! Lots to do and see in Parksville. There are bicycles for those who love to bike, and a wagon to take your things down to the beach. The owners are very receptive to any questions you may have. The welcome book includes so much information on the area. From great places to eat out if you want, to places to shop and nearby places of interest. All and all, a fantastic home away. All you need to do is arrive and relax! Highly recommend Tanglewood 62 to anyone. I’m sure we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

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

Best Retreat Ever!

Thank you so much for your generosity on our family get away! The unit was so homey and inviting! The appliances were plentiful...there was even an Instant Pot! The art and decor was stunning! The location was fabulous to get to Parksville beach! We were out there at 9pm paddleboarding! Thank you so much! We will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob O.

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

Modern and clean in a beautiful location.

As comfortable as my own home, well kept and in a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

Very well kept and well stocked, very comfortable home for a getaway.

Really enjoyed our stay. Close proximity to the beach for long walks when the tides out. Feels like you're immersed in nature. Very clean home, well stocked, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T., Victoria, British Columbia

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

Perfect getaway!

Our stay at Joanne and Doug's unit at Tanglewood was nothing short of perfect. The lengths they have gone to, to make sure that your stay is wonderful is evident from the moment you check in. There was a helpful binder with everything we needed to know about the unit, and the unit was impeccably clean. Everything we could possibly need was there - even a pantry and fridge with essential spices and condiments. The bedrooms were nicely laid out and linens were clean and plentiful. The unit was a short walk from the beach and you can't beat the beauty of Rathtrevor. We loved our stay and are so grateful to Joanne and Doug for making our holiday weekend amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Amazing place for a little reunion!

Fabulous, well stocked place! We hope to be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joanne and Douglas Britton

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Joanne and Douglas Britton - We are Paramedics - Paramedic/Firefighter and we currently live in the Edmonton, AB. area. We purchased this beautiful home as our retreat, to get away from our stressful lives.

We set up Pacific Forest Beach House so that our guests and families can also come and relax with all the amenities and comfort of home. We have put a lot of thought and detail into making this home an unforgettable stay for our guests.

We love the forest, the ocean, kayaking, paddle boarding, whale watching and the unlimited hiking that brings peace and tranquility!

Welcome to Pacific Forest Beach House on Vancouver Island!! Please follow us on Facebook @pacificforestbeachhouse.and Instagram.

Why they chose this property

We had looked for a few years for the right place to relax and get away from it all. We have travelled a lot in search of the right property in an area that offered beauty, serenity, great weather, the forest and the beach and now we have found it right here in Parksville, BC - Vancouver Island.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with this property and so will you..We have the forest in our backyard, we are steps away from a beautiful sandy beach and this is a quiet unique community called Tanglewood. You will enjoy Island living at its finest. Our home is centrally located on the East side of the island, a few minutes from the major Hwy 19/19A. Use as your home base to go North and explore the Comox Valley or South to Victoria and area.

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests