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The Yellow House
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cliff Gilker Park
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Roberts Creek, BC
  • Place, Cliff Gilker Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Gibsons Marina
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Porpoise Bay Provincial Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Study Bedroom

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Roberts Creek Haven: The Yellow House

*I accept bookings from 2 nights to 2 weeks.

The Yellow House sits on an expanse of private land, surrounded by trees and an air of calm. Except for the occasional visit by deer, you can stay here in total seclusion, yet it's only a ten-minute walk to the Gumboot Cafe and other services if the mood takes you. A ten-minute walk in the other direction gives you beach access. There's a hot tub, a wood burner, cozy nooks and comfy places to read, write, or do nothing. It's a haven for creative thinking - you'll find there's something about this place that brings on the ideas. And if you love reading, stretch out on a sofa or garden chair, and enjoy a book from The Little Library of The Yellow House. If you're not really into writing, reading or doing nothing, don't worry, you'll be cured during your stay.

There are three bedrooms - two have queen beds and one is set up as a writing room/study, with the sofa turning into a futon bed to sleep one. It also has a walk-in closet with a place to hang clothes. The house sleeps 5 adults max. I don't take big groups.

Fancy being a writer in residence? Just request a letter of approval from me and use it in your grant application to the Canada Council or BC Arts Council.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property Registration Number H140168308
Property # 1324403vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Roberts Creek

Located in Roberts Creek, this holiday home is by the sea. Wilson Creek Plaza and The Gibsons Public Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Elphinstone Provincial Park and Roberts Creek Provincial Park. Party Ponies and Farm Ventures and Chapman Creek Hatchery are also worth visiting.
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Roberts Creek, BC

What's nearby

  • Cliff Gilker Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mount Elphinstone Provincial Park - 9 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Gibsons Marina - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Porpoise Bay Provincial Park - 21 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Pender Harbour - 56 min drive - 58.8 km

Getting around

  • Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wheatberries Gibsons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Joe's on the Beach - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blackfish Pub - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Roberts Creek Haven: The Yellow House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Roberts Creek Haven: The Yellow House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Roberts Creek Haven: The Yellow House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Roberts Creek Haven: The Yellow House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Roberts Creek Haven: The Yellow House located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cliff Gilker Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Roberts Creek Provincial Park and Mount Elphinstone Provincial Park. Bonniebrook Beach and Party Ponies and Farm Ventures are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ALL WAS GOOD AND PROPERLY RTEPRESENTED
Stayed 30 nights in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristi H.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Easter trip

Comfortable home in quiet, serene setting. Great jumping off point for exploring both Gibson’s and Sechelt.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Celine-Lise G.

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

The Yellow House suited our needs

Well -equipped kitchen. Close to Robert’s Creek village and amenities. Lovely location . I sense the property would be spectacular in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristine e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
charming, cozy cabin in the woods but also Very near the water. Great location where we walked to shops, and some food places. And lucky us! Slow Sunday with music was in July. Free concert by local folks. The Yellow House, has a great kitchen and dinning room table. My bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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

Roberts Creek Yellow House

Great accommodation!! Warm and cozy retreat complete with a hot tub. The home is extremely well stock with anything you might need. Even an abundance of candles in case the power goes out. Jackie thinks of everything!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daisy C.

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

The yellow house

What a beautiful setting for my family to come visit me. The house and garden were perfect, large open kitchen and dining room meant that we could prepare our own meals and play board games in the evenings. The location was perfect can walk to a small store, coffee shops, the beach so easily. Thank you for everything Jackie.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kris B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Overall its an older place that needs some work. cleanliness could have been better. ( spider webs, dust and dirt under beds ). Windows were hard to open and close and back door had to be pulled shut , handle had to be pushed down and locked everytime or would open up. Unfortunately i think it doesn't quite match the price point, a bit overpriced. Yard could have been more sight esthetic. Does have good amenities. Close to gibson, sechelt, beach. Beautiful area. Peaceful. With a few fixer uppers, cute little house.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Lovely spot, close to the cafe and beach, walkable. Special.

We had planned a weekend in Roberts Creek - my brother had rented a place nearby and we found the Yellow House. We went out exploring in the daytimes and stayed in on the evenings. Great proximity to Roberts Creek - walkable. Comfortable beds. Loved the wood stove given the frosty evenings in late November. Our sons report the hot tub was nice - late November was not my ideal weather so my wife and I didn't have a dip. Some really amazing hikes in the recommendations from the owner. Liked Cliff Gilker for example. Each day I made a coffee and walked down to the water for dawn, watching herons, eagles and otters as the sun came up over the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann E.

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

Family friendly property

Great property and family friendly. Lots of great games and puzzles to play. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate. A little too long a walk to the beach with small children on the roadway for our comfort. Bathroom sink drainage slow, probably needs a plunger to it. Also my grandson accidentally took the directions for the Bananagram game with his games. Is there a mailing address we can send it to?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

stephen M.

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

Good but not Great

Definitely more rustic than I hoped. Nice area with the kitchen, wood stove and eating area. However the master bed is not great as it sags badly leaving me and my partner jammed together. Luckily we are smaller people since the en-suite toilet is too small for larger individuals. Also the BBQ is a camping model and very small. If you don’t have a fire going you must run the very loud heater in the dining room. Lastly, the main frying pan, which we used a lot, doesn’t work great and you need to use a good deal of oil and still everything sticks to it. Loved the area, just wish the home was better set up as a proper rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2024
I've never responded to my reviews before, however I feel compelled with this one because I'm worried that it's misleading. Stephen, I'm surprised you don't think my home is set up as a 'proper' rental. The kitchen is so well stocked with everything under the sun, including at least 4 (non-stick) frying pans if that's your thing. The beds are new, so I'm not sure what was happening there. The toilets are standard size. The description and photos on my page make it clear what the Yellow House is, its style, its age, and contents. If any prospective guests are reading this, I can tell you that it's a calm retreat on an acre of land with a hot tub and wood fire. Please read through my other reviews to get a better feel for it. It isn't a luxury hotel, but a cool, artsy place with a certain vibe that you either get - or you don't.
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

"Enjoyable" and a very "Unique" setting!

Potential is there but a deep clean is necessary. More instructions would be helpful for what bedding is available for the fold out couch. Full propane bottles would have been appreciated on our arrival rather than having to go out and purchase them. We loved the spot annd the quaintness of the setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jelena N.

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

Another relaxing weekend in the Yellow House

This was our 2nd time here, and it was equally awesome as the first time. We just love it there. Communication with Jackie was excellent, the descriprion of the property accurate, and our expectations completely met. We just love this place and we are already planning our next gateway at the Yellow House.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Peaceful Sunshine Coast stay

We had a lovely weekend at the yellow house. It was just what we were looking for, a comfortable quiet place on a beautiful treed property, in close proximity to the beach and charming Roberts Creek. We spent our time exploring the garden, walking to the beach, and wandering into Roberts Creek to the Gumboot Café. During our trip we saw deer, seals, golden eagles and bald eagles, and many birds. It was lovely, and we hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Veronica M.

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

Excellent place to stay on weekend

All is excellent. In my opinion is missing another full bath because one of them is small.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Blair M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and pretty cool house

Great spot in Robert’s Creek, we had barred owls wake us up one morning with their fighting/mating calls (which I loved), deer in the yard one day. Overall a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary T.

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

The Yellow House in Snow

We stayed in the Yellow House for about a week at the beginning of January in deep snow. Awaking to a view of snow capped trees & bushes was such joy & each day we enjoyed a brisk walk to the beach & back, often coming back via the little village of Roberts Creek to pick up something from the general store. There was ample firewood to keep the woodfire going & we often all huddled around the table in the kitchen, chatting over leisurely meals & enjoying the warmth of the fire. Covid-realted closures or restrictions plus treacherous weather precluded some of the activities we might have done, but overall this was a great place to stay & met our hopes & expectations. Many thanks to the host who responded immediately to any message we sent
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

liz c.

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

Great spot for a private getaway

We came here for a girls weekend away in Nov to enjoy some much needed R & R. This place had everything we needed and we hope to come back again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith I.

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

Roberts Creek Retreat

Well equipped little house in the forest - easy walk to the pier, beach and the Gumboot Cafe. The hot tub was particular treat after a day of hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sage M.

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

Relaxing!

Excellent spot to land and relax for a few days on the coast. Would recommend!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

The (Wonderful) Yellow House

My two grown children and I had a lovely stay at the Yellow House. The house is nestled in the woods in a quiet location. It was absolutely as advertised, a lovely older home that was perfect for our few days away from the city. The house is just a hop from the town of Roberts Creek, the Roberts Creek pier, the Gumboot Cafe, and some ridiculously great ice cream at The Folly Food Shop, and it's an easy drive to Sechelt and Gibsons. Jackie was a pleasure to communicate with before and during our stay. She helped make our vacation a really lovely one and we're happy to give The Yellow House are highest recommendation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice R.

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

A super lovely house

We would have stayed longer if we could! A super lovely, quirky house, and very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The hot tub was amazing and WiFi was good for those of us who had some work to do. Also, loved all the art!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful little haven

The lovely Yellow House and it's gorgeous garden were just perfect for my partner and I, and our 6 year-old. The hot tub was the cherry on top. The location was very convenient as well! The owner, Jackie, is very easy to communicate with. We would definitely rent it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loretta D.

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

Cosy house in the snow

We stayed here for a long weekend in feb and it snowed quite a bit..it was a lovely cosy cabin..good heating, nice kitchen with wood burning fire, and we particularly enjoyed the hot tub. Great location for coastal and forest walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Detmer D.

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

Loved our little getaway

Very secluded, which very nice when you go in the hot tub. Loved the area, and loved the wood fireplace.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolae C.

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

Fantastic yard

We had a lovely stay. The yard was large and the kids could run/ play and go on adventures in it. Very nice hot tub and barbecue. The house is on the older side but charming and we loved having access to a good selection of books while staying here. The beach is a short walk away and if arriving when the tide is out, there is a lot of fine sand to play and swim on.

About the host

Hosted by Jackie Howard

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Roberts Creek has always been my 'escape place' to write, and I'm thrilled that I now have a place of my own here. It's peaceful and inspiring - you'll see. I hope other writers (and of course anyone else - readers maybe, or watchers of decent films, or just folk who like a good think) will enjoy The Yellow House too.

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