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KEMA Hornby Island - Cabin - Water Views

Beachfront cabin for sun and fun

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KEMA Beach across the road
Westerly views from KEMA Beach
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View to cabin front door

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 216.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Hornby Island, BC
  • Place, Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Provincial Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Washington Alpine Resort
  • Place, Parksville Beach
  • Airport, Comox, BC (YQQ-Comox Valley)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

KEMA Hornby Island - Cabin - Water Views

KEMA Cabin is a small rustic family oriented cabin, fronted by its own private yard. The cabin has access to a virtually private beach ideal for the exploration of tidal pools or just to enjoy the tranquility of the westerly vistas (beach access destroyed by land slide - new access being worked on). A large deck at the cabin front with table and umbrella serves as the 'hang-out' after the days activities are over. The cabin is fully equipped with all generally required amenities. Come and relax!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Ocean view

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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
Absolutely no parties.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- It is expected that guests leave the premises close to as found on check-in. - Guests are expected to preserve water as best as possible.
- Adhere to all posted fire warnings on the island. - Guests must remove their garbage from the island or bring it to the recycling depot.
- NOTHING to be flushed other than bodily waste & toilet paper. NO WIPES/FEM. PRODUCTS - No grease, coffee grounds or inorganic liquids down any drain

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
Note from host: Absolutely no parties.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number H998449464
Property # 675222vb

About the area

Hornby Island

Located in Hornby Island, this cabin is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Provincial Park and Boyle Point Provincial Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Arrowsmith Golf and Country Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hornby Island, BC

What's nearby

  • Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Provincial Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Vancouver Island Regional Library - Hornby Island Branch - 13 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Comox, BC (YQQ-Comox Valley) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanny Bay Inn - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Fanny Bay Tidal Tacos - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪Middle Mountain Mead - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Denman Guesthouse Bistro - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Forage Farm & Kitchen - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does KEMA Hornby Island - Cabin - Water Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is KEMA Hornby Island - Cabin - Water Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at KEMA Hornby Island - Cabin - Water Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at KEMA Hornby Island - Cabin - Water Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at KEMA Hornby Island - Cabin - Water Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is KEMA Hornby Island - Cabin - Water Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hornby Island cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Provincial Park, Boyle Point Provincial Park and Cardboard House Bakery. Big Tribune Beach and Little Tribune Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denis L.

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

Hornby

If you are looking for a simple place to stay this little cottage is a nice little simple place. It has everything you need. Hornby is a nice island, relaxed and laid back. We lucked in with the weather. To bad about the stairs to access the beach, they are still being repaired.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Well equipped cabin

House was not ready for 4 0clock and someone in our parking spot a few times ( think they were staying at the big house)but a nice stay otherwise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hanna W.

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

A wonderful get away

Hornby island is perfect for those needing to just have a quiet escape. This cabin is definitely rustic, but very quiet and cozy. It was a wonderful chance to just disconnect from busy life outside.Our only suggestion would be to update the mattress as it caves in the centre.Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

NINI D.

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

Blues Week

Overall - Very good
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

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

Lil getaway to Hornby Island/ Cabin with an ocean view/ Access

Great lil place/cabin to stay. Had all amenities one would need to enjoy a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

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

Sweet Getaway

Had such a lovely stay here. Perfect for sunsets and longs walks on the beach :) The cabin had everything we needed and felt homie and warm. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

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

Adorable

Enjoyed the private beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Perfect cozy cabin

Very cute little cabin to rest for a week. Very close to the ferry terminal but you’ll have to drive to get to Tribune Bay for the beach. It’s only a 10mn drive! Martin is really helpful if you need anything. It was my second time staying at the cabin and I had a lovely resting time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Marta R.

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

Hornby Cabin

As the description specifies, it is a rustic cabin and this is exactly what you are getting. It is fine for people who need a place to sleep and are busy exploring the island and it's many hiking and biking trails. The cleanliness is minimal and it depends what your standard is, but overall we had a great time at the island and the cabin served us well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Diane M., Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

Peaceful place for a home base

We stayed for 3 nights. It's a 'basic' cabin and suited our needs. Positive notes...We wanted quiet and we got it. Close to great biking trails, which we did daily. Visited the entire island. Bed was comfy and great sleeps but did not notice till the last day there were no sheets on the bed. Just a soft mattress cover. Kitchen had all the 'basic's' for cooking. Negative notes...the beach deck was not as I thought. Impressions are it's across the road, which it is, but then down some over 50 very very steep stairs - then the deck. Very hard return up. And the well water had the super strong sulphur smell. I was ok with it, my hubby, not so much. lol Overall it is as described and had the quiet stay I was looking for. Loved the bike trails, the bakery and the Co-op has everything you need. Will definitely be back to Hornby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Jeanette H.

Cabin urgently needs TLC; several safety issues should to be addressed.

The property surrounding the cabin is quite pleasant with tall trees for shade, yet an opening is there to see some of the ocean from the cabin deck. There are wild blackberries all around the cabine and lining the driveway - nice for breakfast. Although the property sits on a main road leading from the ferry terminal, it is usually only somewhat noisy in the morning and late afternoon. At night it is very quiet. Deer mums and fawns grazed on lawn regularly. Ocean access across the road is down several flights of rickety stairs; not ideal to carry down cooler, chairs etc. Better to hop in the car and drive a short distance to Tribune Bay Provincial Park with its beautiful sandy beach. As Hornby Island is quite small, it is really a short drive to all attractions whether they be wineries, distilleries, hikes, beaches etc. Cabin: smoke detector had no battery in it and was too old, fire extinguisher indicated it needed recharging, railing on the cabin deck was very wobbly; you would not want to lean on it too much or you could topple into the blackberries. The outdoor benches are also wobbly and we had to drive many nails back into deck stairs (with a rock) as they were sticking out. Some of the wiring is iffy; hubby fiddled with bathroom GFCI switch for half an hour to get it to work. Light string outside the cabin does not work either. Ceiling in the bathroom by the toilet is so low (about 4.5 feet) when I stepped back to let husband pass soundly smacked my head on that ceiling; have a big goose egg to prove it. Ceiling is also low by breakfast table/ chairs so one must always think to duck when one gets up from the chair. Lighting is poor in the cabin, except in kitchen. The lighting that does exist is harsh and often not possible to position where it is needed. We thought to bring book lights or else we would not have been able to read and there is no TV. Cast iron stove is about 2 feet from bed end; thank goodness we still had warm weather and did not have to use it. Not safe to have this heat source so close to bed linen. We took our garbage with us (as requested) and had to provide all our own water for consumption - sulphur smell of tap water while washing was awful. We received a list or rules prior to check in and then found more rules posted all over this little cabin. 5 in bathroom alone. 2.5 out of 5.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

karen b.

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

very basic

The neighbours from down the road (from Sun Diego) Invaded our privacy every morning
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

ROLAND V., Nanaimo, B.C., Canada

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

Hornby Cabin

Host and family are very friendly and interested in ensuring you have a good stay. Cabin is small, but has all amenities - shower, toilet/sink, stove , small fridge.... All cutlery there. BBQ is easy to use. Umbrella on deck provides lots of shade. Some of the 4 stars that I gave are because, it is a cabin. It was clean, but it was a cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

Great stay!

My husband and I had a fabulous time. The cottage is so cute, comfy and well equipped. Loved barbecuing and overlooking the ocean from the patio....wasn't expecting such a lovely view from the property. Owner is super nice and welcoming. We definitely will come back to Hornby and we have found our little getaway cottage when there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

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

Love the Deck

Comfortable…..
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cam C.

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

Cozy cabin

I had a great trip to Hornby island this year and it all centred around my home base “Kema Cabin”. About a kilometre up from Shingle Spit Ferry and it’s a perfect cabin for one or two people that has everything you need including a comfy bed, a small kitchen with all the amenities and a hot shower with good pressure. The property does have WIFI but I found when I was using it I kept having to sign in if I moved around the cabin or deck but a really small complaint in the grand scheme of things. The private beach is across the street and down some custom built stairs and is really beautiful and very private and if you don’t feel like setting out for Tribune or Whaling station this a nice alternative that’s just a few minutes walk away. The deck offers a small view of the ocean that is a great spot for your morning coffee. I would recommend Kema Cabin for a couple or even if you’re on a solo trip. This is a peaceful home base where you’ll be comfortable before and after all your Hornby adventures!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Such a Sweetheart cabin

So close to the superb sunsets on the beach waking up to bird song and plums dropping from the tree. Lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Shonna B.

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

Simple but good

The cabin was as described
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

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

A week’s stay

The cabin is well equipped with everything needed. Perfect for a couple or single person. Beyond the patio off the cabin there’s a large grassy area for relaxing in the shade from beautiful trees - this provides a large extension of the cabin. This will always be my future accommodation of choice when re-visiting Hornby

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

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

A cozy Hornby Island gem

We loved our time staying at the KEMA cabin. It’s fully equipped with everything you need and has both a beautiful deck and private beach access. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin M., Lethbridge

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

Super sweet place!

Cozy cute little cabin! Very quiet and private with a peek through ocean view! The cabin had everything we needed and was very comfortable. It was warm here so nights sleeping were quite warm but with the front door open it was perfect. Super close to the ferry terminal and a great home base for all of our island exploring. The owners also provided a great guide of the island and were available for questions as needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela R., Nanaimo

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

We continue to stay here and love the cozy cabin! We will be back!

Love searching for seaglass at the beach across from the cabin. The cabin has everything we need and is affordable. Super cute! Love Hornby!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

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

Excellent place to stay!

Ideal place and was exactly as stated. Super safe and peaceful and easy to cook as well stocked with kitchen requirements. Lovely, large and peaceful property and loved sitting outside. We will return. Excellent owner of cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S., Victoria

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

Everything we hoped for.

The cabin and its setting were simple and very enjoyable for us. The outdoor patio and the private garden area are particularly nice with a sunny exposure. We were fortunate to have the warmth of Martin, the owner, and his family in the adjoining house with Martin's first class guidance to art, beaches, hikes and sights on Hornby. We spent quite a bit of time on the private beach as did our Springer Spaniel. Hornby needs no recommendations !
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Long weekend & birthday getaway

It’s a very cozy cabin. Very quick and easy to get to from the ferry terminal. Wifi is good. Unfortunately I never had the chance to use the bbq or the fire pit outside as it was a very wet weekend. It’s great for one person, a little snug for 2.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

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