[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dolphin House Oceanview Family Getaway Vacation home in Nanoose Bay with kitchen and balcony ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100926200/100926128/fe0ed939.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100926200/100926128/09099fb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100926200/100926128/9338c583.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100926200/100926128/39f4f7bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100926200/100926128/3102195e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Dolphin House, an enchanting coastal haven on Vancouver Island. Unwind in the hot tub with ocean views, indulge in a wood-burning fireplace and BBQ on the patio. With three bedrooms and three luxurious bathrooms this property boasts an idyllic sanctuary from everyday life. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dolphin House Oceanview Family Getaway Summary: Relax in this bright ocean-view 3-bedroom home featuring a private hot tub, spacious deck, and coastal charm just steps from the beach. Perfect for family getaways and Vancouver Island escapes. The Space: Welcome to Dolphin House, an enchanting coastal haven nestled in the serene resort neighborhood of Dolphin Beach near Nanoose Bay and Parksville on Vancouver Island. Important Notice: This property is registered under the BC Short Term Rental Registry PM744969794 This picturesque vacation retreat boasts three bedrooms and three luxurious bathrooms, providing an idyllic sanctuary to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. As you step into Dolphin House, you are greeted by a luminous, modern kitchen seamlessly integrated into an open-plan living and dining area. The expansive windows frame breathtaking views that stretch across the ocean, capturing the essence of Sechelt and Gibson's Landing on the Coastal Mountain Range horizon. The main floor also features a cozy queen-sized bedroom and a beautiful bathroom with a generous walk-in shower. Outside on the deck, immerse yourself in the relaxing hot tub, taking in the panoramic vista. A split-level office with ocean views provides a tranquil space to unwind and reflect. For enhanced privacy, ascend to the exquisite primary bedroom suite, adorned with a luxurious king-sized bed, sumptuous linens, and a spa-like ensuite boasting a lavish soaker tub with mesmerizing water views. The lower level offers a spacious family room sofa bed equipped with a flat-screen smart TV, a wood-burning fireplace, a breakfast bar with a fridge and microwave, and a charming queen-sized bedroom with a shared three-piece bathroom. Venture outdoors to discover a serene walk-out patio with a barbecue and two inviting seating areas, complemented by a comfortable lawn in the expansive backyard. Follow Blueback Road to the nearby beach, renowned for its exceptional diving opportunities, where the world's largest octopuses may gracefully glide just offshore. Keep an eye out for majestic Orcas, frequent visitors in the spring and summer months, and savor a ten-minute stroll to the beach. Conveniently situated between Nanaimo and Parksville, Dolphin House serves as an ideal base for exploring the vibrant attractions, festivals, shopping, and dining options that Vancouver Island has to offer. The renowned Fairwinds Golf Course is a mere 5-minute drive away, inviting golf enthusiasts to indulge in a round amidst stunning coastal scenery.  Fairwinds marina and Nanoose Bay café,  bar & restaurants 5 minute walk away from the property. For guests arriving from Vancouver, the Nanaimo ferry terminal is a convenient half-hour drive up Highway 19, while the Swartz Bay ferry terminal, near the charming capital city of Victoria, is two and a half hours away. Come and experience the epitome of island living at Dolphin House, where every moment is a celebration of the natural beauty that surrounds this captivating retreat. Pet and Property Policies We welcome one well-behaved dog per booking (nightly pet fee applies). Please be sure to clean up after your dog when using the lawn or any part of the property. Unfortunately, cats and other pets are not permitted. To help us maintain a peaceful environment for everyone, this property is equipped with a NoiseAware monitoring system as part of our Good Neighbour Policy. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near the bay ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Cycling nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 2,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119140300/119140243/267240ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanview Guesthouse Nanoose Bay - Ocean view - Air conditioning - Gym - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=119140243&PinnedHotelID=119140243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116740000/116732800/116732733/c5b5b5e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Soar Above the Sea at Eagle’s Perch Oceanfront Retreat Nanoose Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=116732733&PinnedHotelID=116732733&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20150000/20144300/20144251/6f199e9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### UNIQUE RESIDENTIAL OCEANFRONT PROPERTY ON VANCOUVER ISLAND Beachcomber - Ocean view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 168 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=20144251&PinnedHotelID=20144251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90570000/90564000/90563932/1af3d2a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront Gated Villa with pool & Hot tub in Nanaimo Nanaimo - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $1,188 CA $1,974 total includes taxes & fees Oct 22 - Oct 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=90563932&PinnedHotelID=90563932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27128500/27128475/w1599h1067x1y1-779328d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spectacular Amazing Blue Dolphin Walk-on Waterfront Summer 2025 Availability Nanoose Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=27128475&PinnedHotelID=27128475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99540000/99534700/99534693/ed64de23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly built Grand Cedar Lodge on the Straight of Georgia. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number PM744969794 ### Property is also known as 67b9141ef510580011805cc3 ## About the area Located in Nanoose Bay, this vacation home is in the mountains. Parksville Beach and Arbutus Grove Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf and Wilde and Sparrow. The Wool Shop and Paradise Fun Park are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. [Visit our Nanoose Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Nanoose-Bay.dx181779) [View more Vacation homes in Nanoose Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Nanoose-Bay-Private-Vacation-Homes.d181779-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C49.28833%2C-124.14281&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7sfZfxOLHCRgCKsbsA_33JdOOuM=) Nanoose Bay, BC ### What's nearby - Fairwinds Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 18 min drive - 14.3 km - Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 21 min drive - 15.8 km - Woodgrove Shopping Centre - 22 min drive - 22.1 km - Parksville Beach - 23 min drive - 18.7 km ### Getting around - Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 33 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min drive - ‪Woodgrove Centre Food Court - ‬20 min drive - ‪Nanoose Bay Cafe - ‬9 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dolphin House Oceanview Family Getaway pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Dolphin House Oceanview Family Getaway? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dolphin House Oceanview Family Getaway? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Dolphin House Oceanview Family Getaway located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is steps from Henley Place Community Park and Crows Nest Community Park. Schooner Cove Marina and Redden Road Community Park are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dolphin House Oceanview Family Getaway Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jordan C. Jun 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice House for Family Our weekend stay was great for a family of 5. We had plenty of room to spread out. Hot tub was great. Beautiful background. Our one isaue was a problem with lock code which was resolved. Thank you. ##### Jordan C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryce P. Oct 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Hideaway! This VRBO is incredible! Just minutes from the beach and a great home base for our Vancouver Island trip! ##### Bryce P. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn K. Jan 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Nanoose Bay Stay Spacious house with view and hot tub. Our family enjoyed a quick getaway. ##### Glenn K. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Huong N. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A real nice stay It was raining form time to time during our stay in the island but we were very comfortable indoor when needed. The garden of the house was lovely and it was interesting looking at a couple of the young deer wandering there through the window in the morning we were leaving. The serene park nearby was great too and we did have a leisurely walk. It's really a relaxing stay at the property, just feeling like home, and a pleasant memory for us to keep in mind. ##### Huong N. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff L. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dolphin Delivers Awesome place, great space, very quiet area. Exactly as we had hoped. Was surprised (in a good way!) with proximity to local pubs/restaurants (dog friendly!). Only thing to share is to be prepared to hop in car for most everything other than fantastic walks in the neighborhood, not many amenities other than the marina cafe/restaurant within walking distance. ##### Jeff L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Aaron C. Jul 13, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Your bathroom doors won’t close or lock Upon arrival, the door lock was dead. We had to wait over 30 minutes to get a code to the lockbox, because no one had the code. The primary bathroom sliding door would not close at all & they refused to fix it. My wife & I had to ask each other to leave the bedroom suite for privacy to use the bathroom. The owner taped a tiny fortune cookie paper-sized sign saying, “sorry it’s broken.” We were never told before we got there.The downstairs bathroom door had no lock.The ad says it’s pet friendly. There are many holes in the fencing so our dogs would get out. They said they would fix this then refused. The “fence” is also chicken wire, so a large dog would easily push through. The interior door handle to the front door falls off repeatedly. There was no dresser in the primary bedroom. When we said there wasn’t one the management argued there was one in one of the bedroom closets. When we told them there was no dresser in anyone’s closet, they refused to believe us. The fridge had a broken ice maker and water dispenser. A thick layer of ice made it hard to close the freezer drawer. Dog urine smell in every room of the house. Their gardener inexplicably came 3 times in 7 days. Once he entered the garage. Twice he had to water in the rain. He was supposed to come at 3; he came at 9 am. It took them 3 days to replace the broken garbage can. When we used the microwave & the toaster or the kettle, it tripped the breakers. And they refused to give us ANY money credit for all this. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/de550143-6105-4003-983d-d870185376e8-1752378528919.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a98c92e8-4bae-4a59-9d84-b4fbffca1dc5-1752378527962.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Aaron C. Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jacquie J. Aug 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice property Quiet and peaceful ##### Jacquie J. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024