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Tidal Dance at Halfmoon Bay: “...a little piece of Paradise”

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"For me, it was love at first sight." (guest)
"If you've never seen Paradise, it is here." (guest)
“Such an amazingly beautiful place in the world. “
"We are surrounded by trees, water and hummingbirds...how serene it is." (guest)
"You have a beautiful hidden gem...Don't change a thing." (guest)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 583.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Halfmoon Bay, BC
  • Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Secret Cove Falls Trail Recreation Site
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sargeant Bay Provincial Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Pender Harbour, BC (YPT-Pender Harbour Waterdrome)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tidal Dance at Halfmoon Bay: “...a little piece of Paradise”

" Even in the rain it was breathtaking." (guest)

Guests are serenaded by abundant bird life and the soothing sound of waterfalls cascading into the tidal estuary below. Your contemporary suite features a spacious bathroom with W/D, 9' ceilings which let in loads of light, two bedrooms and a pull-out futon which comfortably sleeps up to five persons. Prepare your own gourmet meals in the well-appointed kitchen, or dine at waterfront restaurants nearby. A private deck and trail winds down to water's edge. We have a canoe, a kayak aand SUP for guests to explore the protected waters of Secret Cove Inlet. And we're just minutes from Smugglers Cove, a destination for the trails and tidal pools and ocean views. So close to the City, and yet it feels like a world away.

Check out our u tube video on Instagram #tidaldance.

Property manager

Laura Maddalozzo

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking restrictions include e-vape and drugs
Please respect the quiet and peace of the neighbourhood. No loud noises after 10 pm.
We request that guests use slippers/flip flops provided in the suite.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number H927453384

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Halfmoon Bay

Located in Halfmoon Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Headwater Marina and Baker Beach Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Welcome Pass Recreation Site and Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park. Chapman Creek Hatchery and Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Halfmoon Bay, BC

What's nearby

  • Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Secret Cove Falls Trail Recreation Site - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Sargeant Bay Provincial Park - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Pender Harbour - 21 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Porpoise Bay Provincial Park - 23 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Pender Harbour, BC (YPT-Pender Harbour Waterdrome) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Secret Cove Marina Ltd - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Upper Deck Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Etc Extraordinary Tasteful - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Halfmoon Bay Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tidal Dance at Halfmoon Bay: “...a little piece of Paradise” pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tidal Dance at Halfmoon Bay: “...a little piece of Paradise”?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tidal Dance at Halfmoon Bay: “...a little piece of Paradise”?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tidal Dance at Halfmoon Bay: “...a little piece of Paradise” located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park and Welcome Pass Recreation Site. Turnagain Island and Secret Cove Falls Trail Recreation Site are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Quiet family retreat

Laura and John are excellent hosts. Their beautifully renovated suite overlooks the private Secret Cove. The space is exceptionally clean and well equipt for a family to enjoy a quiet and relaxing stay with exclusive access to the cove. My children remarked their best sleep ever on the bunk beds. Laura gave wonderful advice on what to see locally including hikes, food, local shopping and exploring the coast and islands- via water taxi. Thank you Laura and John for making our family holiday relaxing and memorable. All the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William O.

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

Great spot for kayaking!

This is a great location for exploring the nearby coastline, including Smugglers Cove Provincial Marine Park, by kayak! Spectacular paddling! Note that you can only launch or land during the higher half of the tide cycle so need to plan accordingly, and you do need to carry the boats downs a pretty steep (but well maintained and totally doable) path (unless you use the boat the hosts provide). There's a very nice spot to both store the boats and hang out down by the water. Super quiet and clean, well maintained suite.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Peaceful paradise

Lovely stay in a quiet oasis. We enjoyed watching the variety of bird life and swimming at high tide. Laura and John are fabulous hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wojciech P.

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

Too Bad We Couldn't Stay Longer

It is a great place facing a sea inlet. At high tide you can paddle out to the sea or even have a swim right next to the property. The suite is very clean and well equipped with everything you need. The bed in the main bedroom is super soft. We enjoyed grill dinners on the deck facing the inlet. It is a few minutes drive away from a beautiful walk to the Smuggler's Cove or a water taxi going to the Buccaneer Bay beach on Thormanby Islands. Laura and her husband were very gracious hosts who responded to all requests and provided good pointers about things to do.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing spot tucked away in the woods

This place was amazing for the other half of our family for the weekend. The host showed us around in person which was so kind and helpful. The place is beautiful and everything was clean. We appreciated their responsiveness and flexibility with our group needs. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

G. P.

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

Lovely spot, nice hosts, very warm water

The property is wonderful and very clean, and the hosts are very thoughtful. The back deck table and bbq are great for vacation cooking. The shallow waters during high tide make the water extremely warm. The paddle board was our favourite, and we floated around endlessly and often ended up swimming even in the evening. Thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Lovely cottage

We had an amazing stay at Tidal dance at Half Moon Bay! Laura and John were great hosts. Laura gave us a quick tour/orientation to the cottage and was very helpful in suggesting hikes and other activities during our stay. Laura was quick to answer any questions we had. We took the canoe out several times and saw some otters in the cove. We hiked a lot and enjoyed Smugglers cove and the waterfall hike the most. I’m hoping someday we will come back! Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bernd B.

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

Excellent stay

This is a beautiful place, and the cottage, attached on one side to the owner's home but completely private, is spacious, very well-equipped, and the host is very helpful. Sechelt with shopping is close. We used the cottage as a base for hiking the many nearby parks, but it also provides kayaks, canoe and rowboat for trips down the inlet.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Tidal Dance

We had a great stay at Tidal Dance. Laura and John were lovely, were very accommodating and answered all of our questions. We went for a morning paddle every day with our children which was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey U., Vancouver B.C

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

Tidal Dance

Tidal Dance is in a beautiful location, relatively private and close to amenities and the wonderful provincial parks in the area. The suite (this is a lower suite in a house, with owners living upstairs, which isn't entirely clear in the listing) is very comfortable, clean, and well furnished, and the kitchen had everything we needed. Local maps and information are provided. The owner Laura was friendly and welcoming and respected our privacy. We didn't use the provided paddleboard or canoe, but did spend some very relaxing time sitting at the water's edge watching the tide come in. The only down side was some noise from upstairs, which intruded a bit on our relaxation. All in all, we had a great time on the Sunshine Coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley P.

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

paul review

The location was perfect for a quiet get-a-way. My adult daughter wanted to try paddle boarding but could not navigate the drop off to the tidal basin nor the climb back up the steep embankment. The winding path was very lovely and beautiful. The accommodations were more than adequate. Hint - - - a hold bar would be MOST helpful when stepping out of the shower.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Great stay again.

We love coming here and plan to again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle V.

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

Beautiful sanctuary

This was a short but sweet trip to Secret Cove. This lovely house was the perfect quiet place for me to recharge. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tristin G.

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

Great location

Property was very clean and had lots of amenities. Very close to lots of good hikes and the bay was great for kayaking in the evening when the tide was in. Laura and John had lots of great recommendations for things to do as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Hidden Gem Tidal Dance

Laura was wonderful from the moment we arrived- with homemade sweet’s waiting for us. The property was exceptionally clean, with very comfortable furniture and a great layout for guests. Tidal Dance is so quiet and peaceful- we’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt J., Canada

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

Great Property

We enjoyed our stay at the Tidal Dance. It was quiet and secluded suite and had great access to the water. There were hikes nearby and we were able to paddleboard everyday. It was clean and well-stocked for cooking.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheena C.

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

Tranquil one week stay Aug 20 - 27/22

The owners, Laura and John, were very nice and afforded us our privacy. The property (suite) was immaculate and was stocked with everything you could possibly need for your stay. The only thing I would comment on, is that if someone has mobility issues the path down to the water is somewhat of a challenge. There is, however, a beautiful beach, CoopersGreen just a 5 minute drive away where we went almost everyday. There is also a little store also 5 minutes away. This property is only a 10 - 15 minute drive to the quaint little town of Sechelt and 25 - 30 minutes to Gibsons. Overall, we had a lovely stay. Sheena and Robert Cacchioni
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Tidal Dance Fun

Great!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

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

Ocean getaway

Thanks John and Laura for renting your beautiful property to us. We enjoyed using the SUP, kayak, and canoe to paddle around. Your unit is well equipped and set up. This was an amazing holiday for us as a family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya R.

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

Lovely Break from the City

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Laura and John's property. It was heaven to have A/C during the heatwave and be so close to the water. The suite is well appointed and the kitchen had everything we needed. Laura and John were lovely hosts and even though the suite is downstairs, we never felt encroached. Laura was so helpful with getting us sorted with the kayak etc and even had the right size life jackets for all 4 of us. We had a great time exploring the area and spent time hiking, exploring creeks, waterfalls and tidal pools. Sechelt and Gibsons weren't too far away and didn't disappoint. Overall a great family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christin B.

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

Halfmoon Bay

It was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Loved it!

Beautiful location, well set up, everything we needed and more. Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

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

Great spot for our family of 5

Clean, close to amenities and beach combing, river in the backyard was instant entertainment for the kids. Enjoyable stay for all of us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

QIAN C.

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

clean and cozy place great for a family vacation

superb
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hugh A.

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

A wonderful place to relax and reset

Gracious, generous and helpful hosts. Beautiful setting. Loved having access to the canoe. Great walks and hikes in the area- and some great suggestions from Laura and John. And then there was the quiet!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Laura Maddalozzo

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John and I have been visiting the Sunshine Coast for 15 years, so it was no surprise we chose to retire to this community. We are outdoor enthusiasts: kayaking, hiking, mountain biking are just a few of the sports we enjoy. We love to travel and explore new cultures, languages and cuisine. We welcome you to our private, landscaped retreat.

Why they chose this property

John and I only moved to the Sunshine Coast five years ago, but it feels like we've always called this home. We are blessed to have a property that offers both water and trail activities right from our front door. And it is a pleasure to wake up to the sounds of birds chirping and the cascading waters of Homesite Creek against the backdrop of Crown forest lands. The colours and tides and wildlife are always changing, so you never tire of the view. We think we've won the lottery!

What makes this property unique

BBQ up some burgers on the grill, grab a craft beer and dine al fresco on your heated private deck so you can gaze at the wildlife and scenic view.

Languages:

English, French