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

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tofino, BVC
  • Chesterman Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Mackenzie Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
ALLOWED
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No Exceptions
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NOT available for "Special Events" (Weddings, Receptions, Parties, Stags, Stag(ettes)
Guests are required to sign Rental AGreement

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tofino

Located in Tofino, this holiday home is by the sea. Chesterman Beach and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Maquinna Provincial Marine Park and Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens. Tofino Bike Park and Maquinna 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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Tofino, BVC

What's nearby

  • Chesterman Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mackenzie Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Cox Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Tonquin Park - 8 min drive - 5.4 km

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.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chesterman Beach, Maquinna Provincial Marine Park and Frank Island. Mackenzie Beach and Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

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

Surf trip

Loved the property and the house. Spacious and clean and the hot tub in the trees was so great. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruairidh R.

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

Tofino trip

Brilliant New Year's trip meeting with Canadian family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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

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

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 traveller

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Barry D.

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

Beautiful Tofino

Charming
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

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

Nathan J.

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

Great place

Great place. Awsome kitchen with espresso machine. Very roomy and great for adults and kids. Close proximity to the beach and quick bike ride to town. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

4th year in a row

It was the 4th year we have stayed at this property and loved every minute. The property managers are super responsive, the place is immaculate and you can't beat the location (bonuses are the backyard and hidden loft for young kids!)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jayana D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need and a short walk to the beach

Great spot for a long weekend family getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

bryn t.

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

Great little place very nice

Very tranquil relaxing spot
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanner L.

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

Tofino 2022

Property was awesome! Loved the hot tub! Nice quiet neighborhood right beside the beach. Lots of privacy which was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jim Grice

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