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Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage

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Dining
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage

For the very first time available on Vrbo, the famous Captain's Cottage. Bring the whole family to this fantastic Bowen Island Cottage with lots of room for fun and relaxation. Enjoy the incredible views of the ocean and the mountains of Howe Sound, watch the whales and seals from the deck. This gorgeous cottage is in walkable distance to the ferry and Snug Cove with all its amenities, it is truly a fantastic and unique place for your time on Bowen Island.Bring the whole family to this fantastic Bowen Island Cottage with lots of room for fun and relaxation. Enjoy the incredible views of the ocean and the mountains of Howe Sound, watch the whales and seals from the deck. This gorgeous cottage is in walkable distance to the ferry and Snug Cove with all its amenities, it is truly a fantastic and unique place for your time on Bowen Island. The cottage is wheelchair and scooter accessible.♿ It is equipped with an AC for the hot summer months and a level 2 EV-Charger.
Please be advised, starting in 2021, it will be illegal to use wood-burning fireplaces and stoves between May 15 and September 15. Violators could be fined $10,000 for each day in contravention.

Please do not move any furniture.

We provide one duraflame fire log per night. Due to regulations and insurance guidelines, the fireplace cannot be heated with firewood. If you like additional fire logs, the Bowen Island General Store has always some in stock.

Property manager

Chris Mehlhorn

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 1041, H318069921

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

279944

About the area

Located in Bowen Island, this vacation home is near the beach. Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal and Vancouver Waterfront are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Robson Street and Granville Street. Whytecliff Lookout Point and Dundarave Pier are also worth visiting.
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Bowen Island, BC

What's nearby

  • Bowen Island Historians Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Killarney Lake Viewpoint - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Killarney Lake - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Bowen Bay - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal - 35 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Vancouver Waterfront Station - 56 min drive
  • Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forecast Coffee - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Blenz Coffee - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Raven Bar & Grill - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Troll's Restaurants - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬37 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage?

As of Aug 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage on Aug 28, 2025 start from CA $508.98, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bowen Island Historians Museum, Coastal Patterns Gallery, and Killarney Lake. Dorman Point and Crippen Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

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

Sweet cottage with a great view

Chris’s place is so adorable and clean and calm. If you want a relaxing stay on Bowen ideally located near the village but far enough away to not hear the tourists, this is the place! Thank you so much, Chris- our stay was exactly what we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

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

Enjoy comfort home with good view

the very important part is the the home quite comfortably with our wheelchair lady… therefore we can enjoy our vacation! very enjoy the view around. kitchen have all we need for our cooking for dinner…we may cone again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfection
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nargis K.

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

Bowen Island Captain’s Cottage

It is a beautiful property and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there for 3 nights and wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you Chris for always there to answer our questions and for such a smooth and welcoming visit. Please convey to the owners our thank you to let us enjoy their property. Nargis
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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