[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Moon shell Cottage-a relaxing cozy retreat for all seasons. Cottage in Parksville with kitchen and patio ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107620000/107611200/107611139/4a613bc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, printers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107620000/107611200/107611139/5503569b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107620000/107611200/107611139/aa8ee09e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107620000/107611200/107611139/87a9600f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107620000/107611200/107611139/723b5bf7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a cozy designer-decorated cottage on Vancouver Island, perfectly suited for up to six guests. Unwind in the private outdoor space nestled amongst giant cedar trees, or enjoy the on-site pool and hot tub; this charming retreat offers a well-equipped kitchen and plenty of opportunities for relaxation. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61080 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Gym - Fireplace - Washer - Hot tub ## 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. ### Moon shell Cottage-a relaxing cozy retreat for all seasons. Experience Vancouver Island at its finest. Designer decorated and well appointed cottage for up to six guests. Close to all the Parksville amenities including a short walk to Rathtrevor and Tigh-na-Mara spa. Cottage features 3 bedrooms- 2 with queen beds and upper loft with 2 twin beds. Wonderful private outdoor space with dining and relaxation area nestled amongst giant cedar trees. A wonderful area for board games or star gazing. Well equipped kitchen with counter seating and dining table for six. Min golf, pool and hot tub on site. We look forward to welcoming you with an easy check in at 4pm with check out at 11am. Prompt communication with owner in case of any concerns and also detailed list of opportunities in area. Pet friendly with extra cleaning fee. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Indoor pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Printer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Gym - Heated pool - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Housekeeping (on request) - Local artist showcase - Recycling - Unit size: 1,080 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18960000/18954800/18954742/60960707.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 bed 2 bath, Wifi, Cable, Pool/Hot Tub, BBQ, Mini Golf, Beach, license#00005785 Parksville - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.4 Exceptional 249 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=18954742&PinnedHotelID=18954742&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34581900/34581834/f59f9fc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Parksville, Oceanside Village - special prices for long stays available! 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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 00005914 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=49.31451,-124.26993&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wr_lH%60nnuV%3FW%3FY%3FU%3FW%40Y%40U%40W%40W%40WBW%40U%40YBUBWBWBUBWBUDWDUBUDWDUDUFUDSDUFUFSFUFUFSFSFSHQFSHSHQHSHSHQHQHOJQHQJOHQJOJOJMJOJMLOJMJMLMJMLKJMLKLKLILILKLILINILILGLGNILENELGNELENENELCNCNELANCNANANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NDNBLBNDNDLDNDNFLDLDNHLFLFLHNHLHLHLJLHLJLHLJJLLJJLLLJLJLLNJLJNJLJNJNHPJNJPHPHNHPHPHRHRHPHRFRHPFRFRFTFRFTFRFTDTDRFTDTDTDVBTDTDVBTBVBTBVBVBT%40XBT%40V%40V%40V%40V%40T%40X%3FV%3FT%3FX%3FV%3FV%3FV%3FV%3FVAVATAXAVATAXCTAVCVCVCTCVCTCVETETCVETETEVGRETETGRGTGTGRGRGRGRIRGRIRIPIRIPIPIPIPIPKNKPINKNKNKNKLKNMNKJKLMLKLMJKLMJMHMLMHMHMJMHOHMFMHMDOHMFMDOFODMDODOBMBODOBMBO%40OBO%3FOBM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOCO%3FOCOAMCOCOEMCOCOEMEOEMGOEMGOIMEMIMGOIMIMKMIMIMKMKMKKKMMKMMMKMKKMOKOKMKOKOKOIOKQIOKQIQIQIQIQISIQISGSISGSGSGSGSGUGUGSEUEUGSEWEUEUCWEUEUCWCUCWCUCWCWAWAUCYAUAWAYAUAW%3FW%3FW%3FW%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=L3WFNQAYSc2BGXX4QKXWSLo6jXQ=) Parksville, BC #### What's nearby - Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf - 4 min walk - 0.4 km - Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 6 min walk - 0.5 km - Rathtrevor Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km - Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Parksville Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km #### Getting around - Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive - ‪Popeyes - ‬4 min drive - ‪Cafe Floresta - ‬5 min drive - ‪Cedar Room @ Tigh-Na-Mara - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Moon shell Cottage-a relaxing cozy retreat for all seasons. have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Moon shell Cottage-a relaxing cozy retreat for all seasons. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Moon shell Cottage-a relaxing cozy retreat for all seasons.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Moon shell Cottage-a relaxing cozy retreat for all seasons.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Moon shell Cottage-a relaxing cozy retreat for all seasons. located? > Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Tranquil Moments Day Spa and Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara. Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf and Rathtrevor Beach are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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