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Clayoquot Surf Retreat

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Tofino, BC
  • Place, Chesterman Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Frank Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2, Queen Size Bed

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 Bathroom

Toilet

Ensuite bathroom off Master Bedroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Clayoquot Surf Retreat

This luxury custom built waterfront vacation rental home is located on Jensen's Bay and is only minutes from downtown Tofino. With panoramic views of the bay and the distant mountains it will provide a relaxing retreat for family and friends. Lounging in the hot tub or sitting around the fire pit after an exciting day of exploring all that Tofino has to offer is a great way to unwind and share your west coast experiences. The surf and sand of Chesterman Beach is only minutes away.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NOT available for "Special Events" (Weddings, Receptions, Parties, Stags, Stag(ettes)
Guests are required to sign Rental AGreement

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 20240135, H822281753

About the area

Tofino

Located in Tofino, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesterman Beach and Wickaninnish Beach. Maquinna Provincial Marine Park and Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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Tofino, BC

What's nearby

  • Chesterman Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Frank Island - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Tonquin Park - 12 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacofino - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shed - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rhino Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ombré - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wildside Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Clayoquot Surf Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Clayoquot Surf Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Clayoquot Surf Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clayoquot Surf Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Clayoquot Surf Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chesterman Beach and Frank Island. Cox Bay Beach and Maquinna Provincial Marine Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clayoquot Surf Retreat provided our family with an ideal home away from home during our vacation. The setting is very peaceful yet a close walk to South Chesterman’s beach.
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is stunning and the property manager is very communicative! Highly recommend staying here for families. Close to the beach and not a far drive to Tofino downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefani R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property right in the heart of Tofino. With a commercial kitchen and spacious bedrooms it felt like a home away from home. We stargazed in the hot tub at night and had the best sleep in the most comfortable beds provided. 10/10 would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great retreat. Very comfortable, clean and spacious . Beautifully decorated and well equipped. We loved our stay here.Nestled in the woodland with standout views of the inlet very close to nature. And the most comfortable beds we all slept extremely well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

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

Nice place

4 nights in early May. Enjoyed the house and the peacfull setting. A short drive to town yet quiet and felt remote.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luigi L.

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

Relaxing in Tofino

The area was beautiful and we especially loved watching the tides come and go in the rear of the property. The beds and pillows were excellent. The toilet on the first floor needed some tightening and another TV would have been appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place! We were so fortunate to spend our vacation at Clayoquot Surf Retreat. The home had everything we needed and then some. It was very peaceful and relaxing. The location was great for surfing, excursions, and hikes. The communication from the hosts was spot on. Thanks for an amazing place to settle while in Tofino!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Syed Faraz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Beautiful house in a quiet setting.

Enjoyed our stay at this wonderful property. Best equipped kitchen at any place we have stayed. Quiet location surrounded by greenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful, peaceful and private

Enjoyed our stay very much. We’ll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

A quiet family retreat

What a beautiful home in a very quiet and private location. We were central to explore the beaches and towns of Tofino and Ucluelet. A perfect place to spend time together with 3 generations!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Interior

Absolutely loved the kitchen, dining table, and living room area. Beautiful home! Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Perfect oasis

The property is close to amenities and beautiful beaches across the highway. The lookout was my favourite place to have my coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Beautiful home, well maintained, central, quiet location

The property is exactly as shown and described, stocked with all the essentials. It is located in a nice quiet neighborhood that is pretty central between Ucluelet and Tofino, would definitely recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

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

Peaceful house

Amazing house and location. Super clean and plenty of space indoors and out. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian s.

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

Amazing

We had a wonderful time with our family. The setting was stunning and private. The home was so spacious and set up with all that you need. Very grateful for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

March Break

Wonderful home in a peaceful setting. Lots of space for our family. Amazing kitchen well-supplied.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

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

Beautiful, spacious Tofino home

We absolutely loved our stay here! Its extremely spacious and beautiful. The kitchen is very well stocked, and the bedrooms are lovely (main bedroom and bath is especially impressive). The hottub was so lovely and all just a 15 minute walk from Chesterman Beach! Stunning
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dusty A.

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

Beautiful setting and property!

Wonderful home in a very scenic setting. Home is very close to everything in the area and very well equipped. Little things in the home to make you feel very comfortable like quality bedding, towels, and throws.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Tofino

The place was amazing. All as pictured. But it was advertised as though it was a house when in fact in was a duplex with owners on the attached side.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

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

The perfect place after a day in and around Tofino

Amazing property for our family of six. The kitchen is large with an excellent layout for cooking and visiting, and has all the supplies you could need. The rest of the house is beautifully done. The bedrooms are large and all of the beds were very comfortable. The outside is quiet and private, with several sitting areas. The kids loved the hot tub after a day at the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mile J.

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

Jensen's Bay

A great stay for 3 couples and a baby, 2 poodles. Lots of room for everyone. 3 bathrooms means no one intrudes on anyone else. Comfortable beds, lots of towels. Hot tub much appreciated. The main open floor plan offers both a level of privacy and inclusion so that one can join the rabble or quietly read, meditate or day dream. 2 comfortable sectional seating areas. The kitchen is fully equipped and I suspect rescued from a restaurant (stove and sink) with sufficient counter space. For you coffee freaks there's automatic drip, French press and stove top espresso. The electricity went out for 6hr due to a MVA on the hwy thus the fully charged flashlights and lantern were much appreciated. A 10 minute walk to Chesterman Beach. 8 minute drive into Tofino. You MUST try the donuts at Rhino Coffee. This VRBO is everything it claims to be. I highly recommend it and will stay again if I need accommodation for 6.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Piermaria O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were several issues that need to be taken care of before reaching the top rating. These issues relate mostly to maintenance and safety. Otherwise, the house is excellent with a great kitchen that is very well supplied. The issues are: 1) missing soap dispenser in the master bedroom shower, plugged dispenser for shampoo and conditioner, and one of the two showers makes a terrible noise. 2) The "rain showers" are a bad idea for people who want to protect hairdo and/or wash efficiently.3) No grab bars anywhere in the bathroom for those who need them for stability (a safety issue), 4) the toilet is not bolted in the downstairs bathroom and could topple with someone on it (a safety issue) and 5) the stairs with open spaces between the rungs could lead to a toddler falling off from some height (also a safety issue). No need to post this review. I intended my comments for the owner so that he/she gets after the resort manager to do a more careful job on a beautiful and well-built house. I tried to find a place to leave a private message to owner, but I did not find such a link in VRBO after our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely lovely stay and location. Beautiful fireplace, well stocked kitchen and gorgeous property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Thx giv

We can’t say enough about the “Tofino surf retreat” super comfortable and everything we needed to put on a traditional thx giv weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris Grice

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Why they chose this property

We are excited to share our home with you. As avid travellers and outdoor enthusiasts we are excited to give the opportunity to others to enjoy the beautiful beaches and area Tofino has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Inlet Waterfront, Outdoor Shower, Surfboard Rack

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