Title: Gulf Island View Suite - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Gulf Island View Suite Waterfront apartment with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95460000/95452200/95452168/6e4ba02a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95460000/95452200/95452168/4aef82ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95460000/95452200/95452168/3c7847cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95460000/95452200/95452168/65c4070a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95460000/95452200/95452168/8b8bcf96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the charming town of Chemainus, Gulf Island View Suite is an upscale ocean view retreat with a fully stocked kitchen and inviting living room. Explore artistic murals, enjoy hiking or cycling, or unwind in the large outdoor courtyard. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gulf Island View Suite Summary: 2 Bedroom Suite in Historic Chemainus with Sweeping Gulf Island Views The Space: This stylishly remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom ocean view rental provides a charming, comfortable, and upscale retreat where you can truly unwind and soak in the beauty of Vancouver Island. Situated in the charming town of Chemainus, on Vancouver Island, this rental is ideally located for you to explore everything this remarkable area has to offer. With Nanaimo to the north, Victoria to the south, and a string of towns, cities, and wine country in between, you'll have endless opportunities for adventure and discovery! Please note: This property is registered under the BC Short Term Rentals Accommodation Act with Registration Number H764764306. Minimum 1 month rental required for this property. This rental offers guests a fully stocked kitchen, bright, inviting living room, high end office area, two comfortable bedrooms, a three piece bathroom and a large outdoor courtyard. Whether you’re planning a working holiday, romantic seaside getaway, or a family vacation, the Gulf Island View Suite is a comfortable oceanside rental in Chemainus! Explore the artistic town centre where you can see incredible murals or see a performance at the world-renowned theatre! In Chemainus you can shop, dine, hike, cycle, golf and more! The best part of staying in Chemainus is that you can easily explore Southern Vancouver Island! Just a short drive away you can visit the beautiful city of Nanaimo, explore the Coast Salish totems in Duncan, go wine tasting in the Cowichan Valley and experience the stunning heritage beauty of Victoria! Book your stay now and enjoy the beauty of Vancouver Island! Please Note: The outdoor spaces are private however, there is an additional rental on the upper floor with its own private outdoor space that has visual access to the lower courtyard. There is an EV charging station available for guest use. Please be courteous and organize charging requirements with the other guests if required. To ensure compliance with our Good Neighbour Policy, this property is secured by NoiseAware decibel metering security system. This rental is pet friendly! One dog up to thirty pounds is permitted per booking. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### 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) - 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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 H764764306 ### Property is also known as 67b9140881fdec0011d75699 ## About the area ![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%7C48.92997%2C-123.72353&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_SAOvhuRtth3d_MSmAkDtX9MIlc=) Chemainus, BC #### What's nearby - Kinsmen Beach Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Chemainus Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Mount Brenton Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Fuller Lake Arena - 7 min drive - 4.9 km #### Getting around - Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive - ‪Motherhen - ‬10 min drive - ‪Crofton Hotel Pub - ‬15 min drive - ‪Sawmill Taphouse and Grill - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gulf Island View Suite pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Gulf Island View Suite? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gulf Island View Suite? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Gulf Island View Suite located? > Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Kinsmen Beach Park, Chemainus Marina, and Chemainus Valley Museum. Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company and Chemainus Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gulf Island View Suite 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 8 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 4.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie S. Aug 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Great little place! Very clean and welcoming, lovely patio. ##### Jamie S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex T. Jul 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great quiet little getaway Charming suite with beautiful views of the water. Up to date finishes, newly installed hot tub, and a fire pit (that we unfortunately couldn't take advantage of, due to the fire ban). Grill works great and is directly connected to the gas line, so it heats up incredibly quick!Do note that there is an upper and lower floor, so you may be staying with other guests. We lucked out with only one night of overlap, so it was very quiet for us. Only negatives are the small bathroom (6" shower), and that the stove didn't have a vent above it. ##### Alex T. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele J. Apr 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Nice property and very well kept. Beautifully decorated. The view is gorgeous and it is a lovely area ##### Michele J. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather D. Sep 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful View We stayed four six days and used this rental as a base as we toured southern Vancouver island. The apartment is beautifully appointed and the patio has a beautiful view and a wonderful fireplace which we used evening. ##### Heather D. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Errin D. Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely fabulous Outstanding!   We have never been in a rental that is so well equipped with above average quality items.  Terrific view! ##### Errin D. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Richard Aug 10, 2025 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication All together this trip was not a good experience. Right from the start in February, too many agencies got involved in the process: Expedia, VRBO, EMR. EMR was experiencing software problems which resulted in receiving several contradicting information about our payments and reservations. I had to phone around a dozen of times EMR to get accurate informations. Finally even on the day of arrival the AC was not working. We had during our stay two unannounced visitor: one was the jacuzzi maintenance guy (he came through a locked gate in the fence in the middle of the afternoon as we were enjoying our peace) and an older man who came knocking to the door looking the owner who was supposedly an old friend of his. There is no ventilation over the stove and cooking fumes had nowhere to go. No ventilation in the bathroom. The landscape has not been done as wild blackberry thorny vines were growing and invading a good section of the patio. ##### Richard Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ann P. Nov 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location #### 6 ft tall shower. We are over six foot. Thus uncomfortable Very cold upon arrival. Not clear how to make it warmer. Had to figure it out ourselves. Single pane bedroom windows and no shade on one of the bedroom windows. ##### Ann P. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jarrod P. Nov 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### House was cold and it took until the next day until floor got comfortable warm. Nice location but maybe noisy if people were in the upper half of the house. ##### Jarrod P. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy W. Nov 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chemanius Getaway Beautiful view, gorgeous home, lovely bedrooms and kitchen appliances, outstanding dishes, cutlery, and cookware.First time dealing with a management company and using an app to check in, being a senior I found it somewhat confusing. The door timer hasn’t been adjusted for the time change, fortunately we didn’t get locked out. We enjoyed our stay and had fun at the Sip and Shop held in town. Thank you. ##### Wendy W. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Caroline F. Oct 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach House Chemainus This is a nice property. It is very well equipped, comfortable, has above average decor and furniture. The beds were comfortable and the bed linens and towels were great. The upstairs suite was occupied for some of our stay and it was a bit noisy but not overly so. We had a couple of minor issues while we were there but the property management company was very responsive. The outside patio was lovely and we enjoyed sitting and looking at the ocean. ##### Caroline F. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David N. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great getaway loved sitting on the patio watching the boats go by. The property had everything we needed to be comfortable. ##### David N. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024