A Roberts Creek Haven: The Yellow House

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Roberts Creek, BC

Cliff Gilker Park10 min walk
Mount Elphinstone Provincial Park5 min drive
Langdale Ferry Terminal15 min drive
Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)109 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

* No back-to-back guests policy continuing through 2023 due to Covid. Stay safe!

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.

Property manager

Jackie Bateman

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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. Langdale Ferry Terminal and Gibsons Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Porpoise Bay Provincial Park and Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park.

Roberts Creek, BC

What's nearby

Cliff Gilker Park - 10 min walk
Mount Elphinstone Provincial Park - 5 min drive
Party Ponies and Farm Ventures - 6 min drive
Gibsons Marina - 12 min drive
Langdale Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Market Place IGA - 9 min drive
Tim Hortons - 9 min drive
Tim Hortons - 12 min drive
Persephone Brewing Co - 12 min drive
Gibsons Public Market - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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 within 9 miles (15 km) of Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives, Gibsons Marina and Langdale Ferry Terminal. Porpoise Bay Provincial Park is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

stephen M.

21 February 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

7 December 2023

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

8/10 Good

Ann E.

2 September 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Kristi H.

9 April 2023

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

8/10 Good

Judy W.

19 June 2022

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

About the host

Hosted by Jackie Bateman

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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