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Tofino~ Chesterman~ Beach~ Architecturally~ Designed~ House Chahayis~ Sleeps 6

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Chahayis at happy hour!!
Chahayis living room at dusk
chahayis entry way
Private kitchen
time to read....time to walk the beach at Chahayis

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6182.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Tofino, BC
  • Chesterman Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cox Bay Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tofino~ Chesterman~ Beach~ Architecturally~ Designed~ House Chahayis~ Sleeps 6

BUSINESS LICENCE # 20240216
At Chahayis you will find your refuge in our architecturally designed home is literally 16 steps from Chesterman Beach, Canada's premier beach, on BC, rugged wild Pacific northwest. 2 miles of expansive beachfront property allows you to unwind and stroll for hours along the sand. As you enter Chahayis, you will immediately be in awe of the post and beam structure, as a massive cedar tree stands in front of you supporting the vaulted ceiling of the entry way. We have 3 bedroom, each with a queen size pillow top bed. Two of these bedrooms also have 'window seats surrounded on 3 sides by glass that allow you view the stars at night and awake to the birds in the trees by morning. Chahayis has a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, with an open concept. Floor to ceiling glass in the dining room and living room constantly reminding your senses of the fact you have ocean front seats to the might Pacific Ocean. At Chahayis comfort is #1 so we provide heated bathroom floors with a designer tiled deep soaker Jacuzzi tub. Airtight wood stove and cherry wood floors enhance the surrounding walls of wide plank cedar board on board and massive Douglas fir beams. We have a guitar, electric keyboard, books, puzzles, and board games to involve everyone in their own for of recreation. Or simply lie down and fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean and catch up on a well deserved rest. If you are at all water sport minded, or simply want to try surfing, or boogie boarding you will appreciate the heated outdoor showers. We have only touched upon some of the features of this magnificent home. You have to check this out! PLEASE NOTE THE MAINHOUSE IS POPULAR AND BOOKS UP FAST. VRBO does not allow us to post our phone # or email address:(

Property manager

St Clair McColl

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 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

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 LIC-2024-0218, H701521687

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tofino

Located in Tofino, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the beach. 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, BC

What's nearby

  • Chesterman Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mackenzie Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cox Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Tonquin Park - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacofino - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rhino Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shed - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tofino Brewing Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tofino~ Chesterman~ Beach~ Architecturally~ Designed~ House Chahayis~ Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tofino~ Chesterman~ Beach~ Architecturally~ Designed~ House Chahayis~ Sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tofino~ Chesterman~ Beach~ Architecturally~ Designed~ House Chahayis~ Sleeps 6?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tofino~ Chesterman~ Beach~ Architecturally~ Designed~ House Chahayis~ Sleeps 6 located?

Located in Tofino, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course and within a 10-minute walk of Chesterman Beach and Frank Island. Cox Bay Beach and Mackenzie Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dean D.

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

Winter Break

This was the ideal spot for a family get away. A beautiful home at one of the most beautiful places on the planet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

rick c.

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

Great place

Well appointed,amazing view and location. Great caretakers super helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Chesterman Beach Gem

Beautiful property in the perfect location. Every amenity one would want - all provided. We're looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Siblings reunion.

Fabulous. The pictures underpromise, the reality over delivers.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Fun

We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

amazing home in a perfect surf spot

loved every minute here. place is comfortable and perfectly placed on chesterman beach. surf and sauna and storm watch. what else could you want
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Beautiful Place

We had a wonderful time. The House was everything they said it would be. We enjoyed the wood stove especially and the incredible view. The house had everything we needed and it was a joy to stay there. January was the perfect time to witness their storm season. The care takers were friendly and helpful. We want to book for next year again. Thank you so much
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H., Vancouver, BC, Canada

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

Fabulous Location for Storm Watching

Thanks St. Claire for the use of your house right on the Beach. It truly is a fabulous location. Weather changes so quickly. We had sun, torrential rains and hurricane winds causing the power to go out all in 4 nights. But always had a beautiful house to come home to. Would suggest some large address numbers right off the roadway would help maybe that glowed from the street light but other than that perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen E.

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

classic tuff beach getaway

Really truly ON the beach. Luxurious place with quaint wooden interior design. Roomy, artful, home-like (not sterile/ikea-styled; deep family getaway vibes); particularly enjoyable chef's kitchen, and master bathroom jacuzzi and heated tile floors. The master bedroom has a private balcony over the beach, and other bedrooms looked full of windows and light. Great outdoor facilities such as benches and chairs for taking coffee or drinks outside, and foot and body showers for rinsing sand off before cozying up again inside... Stereo, woodstove, dining area all great. Only con we found was a lack of window screens to keep out mosquitoes (just one screen installed) but we just hung cloth over the bedroom balcony door so we could fall asleep to the music of the sea. :) All good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah R.

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

Great location! Amazing views!

The house was clean and is larger then we expected. Beautiful views and very close to the beach. Found the patio deck great to sit and enjoy the view and was nice that they had raised fire pits for guests to use on the beach. The sauna is not located in the house and is in a separate building. We will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Chesterman Beach

We had a lively stay. Fabulous location right on the beach. Tofino and Ucluelet were both wonderful. We did some surfing and some bear watching from the ocean, lots of yummy food and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

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

Beautiful place, well looked after. The location is unbeatable.

St. Clair was easy to deal with. Gave us all the info we needed including travel advice etc. would recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris ( & Julia ) P.

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

Annual West Coast Friends get together

Beautiful house, and beautiful location. 6 friends enjoyed our stay very much and look forward to our return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Great Beach Home

Amazing location, just steps from the beach. Host and caretakers were fabulous. Will definitely be returning in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Beautiful

We very much enjoyed our stay at Chesterman Beach, the accommodations were fabulous, and location was absolutely stunning, very much look forward to staying at the property again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

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

Relaxing Birthday Weekend

This is our second time at this property and it’s truly spectacular! Every corner of the cabin is unique and beautiful. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

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

Cozy cabin with everything you need, beautiful location

The view of the ocean is spectacular! The cabin manages to be both spacious and cozy. The whole family was thrilled with it, we will definitely be visiting again. They had everything we needed, including surf boards and a sauna, kitchen utensils, cozy beds, and a wood stove. The location on Chesterman Beach is perfect. The hosts were friendly and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leane W.

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

Fabulous home and location!

Beautiful beachfront home with excellent hosts. Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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

Best beach location

The beach is a dozen steps from the front porch, and the views from every front window are magnificent. Wish we could have taken the Stickley-inspired recliner home with us. Owner’s son was friendly, helpful and responsive. We will come here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

In one word, amazing!

Saint was very commutative and excellent host. The location is right on the beach with a dreamy view. Equipment is A+ with really good music system and a cozy fireplace. We had the best stay with the best service. Will definitely book and stay there again. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

My Birthday Celebration

During these difficult times I still wanted to do something specail for my 40th. Chesterman has always been a specail place for our family. It was truly amazing being able to watch the kids surfing from the deck of the property. The house was clean, well stocked with everything we needed in the kitchen. We had a great time listening to the selection of music and playing the many board games while watching the crashing waves. Nothing says the true amazing feeling of preparing your coffee at first light and walking the beach with the ones closest to you. Thank you for allowing us to take part in your one of a kind property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexis G., Calgary

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

Best Location

This home is ideally situated right on Chesterman Beach. The views are stunning and the home is very lovely and has everything you need for your stay. Beds were extremely comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Tofino

Awesome location. Lots of space. Well laid out. Perfect set up for a family or two going to Tofino.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

Family & friends fun on a fantastic beach. Gorgeous surf, beach fires, too much fun to list!

What a great time had by all. This is a special place. Rustic but homey, amazing view. Chesterman beach is fantastic! We met many visitors from around the world. Gorgeous sunsets, beach fires with s’mores, boogie boarding and beach combing. This house and cottage has everything you need. We had a party of 6 and everything was terrific. Rustic cottage style home & cabin made us feel like we were miles away from everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

JIll O.

Fabulous girl’s surfing weekend.

This property is fully kitted out and in an amazing location! We loved the views, the ambience and would go back again and again! Great stay...nothing lacking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

About the host

Hosted by St Clair McColl

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The Story of Chahayis.
Janet and Saint, visited this piece of paradise as early teenagers. When they got married with kids they decided it was a good idea to expose their kids to the invigorating environment of Clayoquot. After staying in a couple of B&B's they decided to buy some dirt. Chahayis was Born! First they camped, then pulled up a travel trailer, then they started to build. Saint spent a summer working as a seaplane pilot in Tofino, while he supervised the construction, ensuring Chahayis and the home he was building reflected the westcoast environment. Although their 3 sons have now grown into their 20's and 30's, they all spend as much time as they can revitalizing themselves on at Chahayis. You may experience for yourself the reluctance of having to leave this spiritual spot, that Janet and Saint hope one day to retire to.

Why they chose this property

Chahayis, is unique in that its architectural features reflect so soundly the Clayouqout environment. It is situated on the south part of Chesteman Beach, which offers a benign environment to the beginner surfer, or boogie boarder. We are in close proximity to the rocky head lands of Rosie Bay which afford you of hours of exploring the tidal pools, caves, blow wholes, and tunnels to Cox Bay. Or you can venture for a 40 minute stoll along the beach to the world renown Relais Chateaux Wickinninnish Beach resort for a cocktail or a steam and a massage in their Cedar Spa. Our home on the property can accommodate various group sizes, from a romantic couple, small family, or a large family reunion.

What makes this property unique

business licence # 20180623

Languages:

English