Cortes Island Vacation Rental

The Boathouse is cozy cottage right by the water's edge. Perfect for a honeymoon . . . or for a family vacation.

This ten acre waterfront property with a south-east exposure has stunning views of Desolation Sound and the Coast Range mountains, as well as the Vancouver Island mountains. Park at the edge of the field where does and their young fawns are frequently seen and walk through a lovely flower garden on the way down to the Boathouse at the waters edge.

Flowers, herbs and salad makings (raspberries & strawberries as well in season) are there for guests' enjoyment. At low tide there is a long white sandy beach for sunbathing and for kids to play. Find sand dollars and starfish, dig clams, gather oysters, or go fishing! Sunrise, moonrise - truly a spectacular spot!

Private and quiet yet proximate to amenities and Hague lake for fresh water swimming.

Called the Boathouse as it was originally intended to store boats and be temporary living space while the 'real' house was built up by the garden. Falling in love with the ever changing view, sunrise, moonrise, eagles and otters, ducks of all kinds and cheering oyster catchers . . . the boathouse became the charming home by the sea.

Guest Comments:

"...the most natural setting you could ask for....great, terrific location....we'll be back next year...definitely the best escape ever - an incredibly renewing experience....a special place that made possible an absolutely awesome experience!..."

Facilities:

Two bedrooms, full bathroom with large jacuzzi tub, shower with skylight, powder room, new full kitchen with full-size electric fridge, electric glass-top stove with convection oven, d/w, w/d, open living/dining room, separate sitting room, airtight woodburning fireplace/stove, telephone, radio/cassette player/CD player, satellite TV, VCR/DVD. Fast internet service with lynksystem. Large deck with table and chairs for outdoor dining, outdoor shower on deck with hot & cold water, small charcoal grill.

Sleeping:

Two bedrooms, each with queen size bed, sitting room with twin bed, loft with double mattress (good for 2 children or 1 adult).

Other Amenities:

Canoe with paddles, double inflatable kayak, life jackets; clam and oyster beach in front of house; fire circle with seating in grassy area by house and near the water, grates for outdoor cooking, small charcoal grill

In the Area:

Nearest stores and post office, 1.5 miles; Nearest City: Campbell River on Vancouver Island

Links:

CortesIsland.com
Printable Map of Cortes Island
Directions to Cortes Island
Cortes Island Visitor's Guide
BritishColumbia.com: Cortes Island Overview
DiscoveryIslands.ca: Cortes Island Overview
Hollyhock Conference and Retreat Center

Refuge Cove Community Web Site

Other links:
BC Ferries Schedule: Campbell River - Quadra Island
BC Ferries Schedule: Quadra Island - Cortes Island
BC Ferries Schedule: Vancouver - Victoria
BC Ferries Schedule: Vancouver - Nanaimo
BC Ferries Schedule: Horseshoe Bay - Nanaimo

Reserve your Holiday now!

The Boathouse is available by the week May thru October. At other times by request. Weeks begin on Saturdays at 4 pm and go to the following Saturday at 10 am.

Rates:

June-September:
$1950/wk. (1-4 people)

May, October
$1750/wk. (1-4 people)

Contact
Martha Abelson, Realtor®
The Boat House
250-935-6795
Email an inquiry to Martha Abelson

Entry way to the Boathouse . . . The deck . . . on a misty morning.
Low tide . . . Flowers from the garden . . .
Dining room looking to the kitchen and entry way beyond. Looking in the kitchen window . . .
The sitting room . . . Dine in . . . or, out on the deck!
Sunrise . . . Moonrise . . .
View looking into Desolation Sound Rainbow over Little Twin Island.
Yes, it does snow on Cortes Island! Time to dream of summer . . . and make your reservations! Call 250-935-6795