Entire home

Chesterman Beach Fine Art Vacation House - Walking distance to North Chesterman

Holiday home with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Chesterman Beach

Photo gallery for Chesterman Beach Fine Art Vacation House - Walking distance to North Chesterman

Private kitchen
Living area
Living area
Room
Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Chesterman Beach
  • Place, Mackenzie Beach
  • Place, Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens
  • Airport, Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Chesterman Beach Fine Art Vacation House - Walking distance to North Chesterman

Built in the early 2000’s, our 1100 sq ft open-concept family home was designed to maximize observation of nature and yet make one feel cozy and sheltered from the elements. Vaulted ceilings and ample windows allow lots of natural light into the house. There are sheer curtains that provide privacy but no black out curtains which allows you to observe where the sun, moon and stars are located in the skies. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood. Nestled in the trees, you can hear the sound of the ocean with a secluded beach path minutes away from spectacular Chesterman Beach. We are now opening up to offer visitors a unique experience to explore nature and culture at the same time. Our home features a collection of original oil paintings and watercolors of the region painted over the last decade with a self-guided exhibition, just as you would find in a major art museum. These paintings feature different scenic landmarks of Clayoquot Sound and give visitors a unique experience and hopefully a deeper appreciation of all the surrounding nature.

In the evenings, get warm and cozy by our natural gas fireplace in the sunken living room, play somemusic and enjoy sipping some wine while taking in a large format oil painting of the rainforest.

Fall asleep on one of the 2 twin beds in the upstairs loft bedroom where lots of windows showcase the trees and starry night skies and allow you to follow the path of the moon through the night. The cozy master bedroom shares the double-sided gas fireplace with the sunken living room and has a queen bed. All our beds have comfortable sheets and duvets.

Our cedar deck comes with a propane BBQ and outdoor hot shower. The bathroom comes with heated floors, bath tub, shower and towels. Please bring your favourite bath and beauty products for your own use. We have a hairdryer for guests to use.

The kitchen with custom fir cabinetry is fully equipped with cookware , blender, coffee maker, salt and pepper etc. Dish cloths and dish soap are also provided.

The artist’s studio is in a building adjacent to the house. We are a family with young children and we live on the property in the studio and also in a suite downstairs. We are usually outdoors but occasionally you can hear the sounds of our studio grand piano floating in the air. We value your time, enjoyment and privacy during your vacation and will not be interacting with you much during your stay but should you need anything please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Please note this rental is not suitable for those looking to party. We live in a quiet residential neighbourhood with wonderful neighbours and quiet times in place.
We're all here to "listen to the loons instead of the tunes." Please note you might see previous references or reviews describing a hot tub. We no longer have a hot tub in operation. Thank you.
We are also a licensed Short Term Rental business in Tofino operating under license number # 20170222

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO parties, loud music. Quiet time:10:30 pm to 7 am. School children in adjacent building Deck/tub access (9:30 pm) limited on school nights.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number H823307773, LIC-2024-0125

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tofino

Located in Tofino, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesterman Beach and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Maquinna Provincial Marine Park and Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Tofino, BC

What's nearby

  • Chesterman Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mackenzie Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Cox Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Tonquin Park - 9 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacofino - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rhino Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shed - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Fish Fry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ombré - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chesterman Beach Fine Art Vacation House - Walking distance to North Chesterman pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Chesterman Beach Fine Art Vacation House - Walking distance to North Chesterman?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Chesterman Beach Fine Art Vacation House - Walking distance to North Chesterman?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Chesterman Beach Fine Art Vacation House - Walking distance to North Chesterman located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chesterman Beach, Maquinna Provincial Marine Park and Frank Island. Mackenzie Beach and Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 177 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

S P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a beautiful stay at Esther’s. We book every year. Quiet and walkable to Chesterman Beach with our surf boards.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This small 2 bedroom home was perfect for us. Just a short walk to the beach, private, and driving distance to all the amenities of town. Very quiet location. Esther was available to give us some tips about local venues while we were there and was very friendly, kind and helpful. We are already talking about going back and staying there again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a very comfortable place to stay. Kitchen had everything you need. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bevan E.

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

had a great time

good proximity to beach and other amenities. quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally F.

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

Great for a getaway

Location is easy access to the beach. The house is lovely. Great value, we will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yuet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location was great and have everything we needed, thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I left a note for the host with our thanks and some minor suggestions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Fantastic sutf trip

Great priximity to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc J.

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

Great place at Tofino and Chesterman beach!

It is simply a great place to stay. 5 minute walk to the beach and 5 minute drive to town and very spacious house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice R.

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

Beach getaway in beautiful Tofino

Incredible location, walking distance to beautiful Chesterman’s beach. Place was comfortable and relaxed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing location, winderful large space. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry N.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Property in sad need of upkeep.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

leah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A nice spacious home. Access to the beach is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

Incredible location + gorgeous artistic place. Great for families and great for pets. Thanks so much for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan N.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Pros:Amazing location so close to Chesterman beach. Very private and quiet. Affordable Cons: not quite the cleaning standard you would expect staying at vrbo. Uncomfortable small bed for two people
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emily C.

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

Great location, needs some love

We had a great stay here, close to the beach. Open airy space. The unit itself could do with some TLC.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location was great. House much bigger and airy than pictures show. A little maintenance required but nothing alarming or unusual at end of high season
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillie E.

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

So lovely.

The house was bigger than I expected from the photos. It has a really relaxed lovely vibe. The 5 min walk to Chesterman cannot be beat. I would book again absolutely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Anne T.

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

Interesting, funky property

This house is unique, a little run-down, hard to heat, comfortable bed, very uncomfortable couch, very lovely art on the walls.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

The property was as described. Fully equipped kitchen, perfect for all our family meals, and a dedicated dining area. The living space was very spacious! We really appreciated the artwork too! As for the location, it was awesome! A quick walk to the beach for our walks and water play! Loved our stay and look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Colette N.

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

Good value walking distance to beautiful Chesterman Beach

Well equipped, bright kitchen. The house was clean. Not expensive compared to other locations in the area, so don’t expect 4-5*. The yard, garden, and patio need serious work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Communication
We loved the location! The beach is really close, less than a 5 minute walk to one of the best beaches in Tofino. The house was cute, a little on the unkept side. While the BBQ did function, it was so rusty that it was not safe to use. Last thing you want is to poison your family while on Vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Blaire P.

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

Quiet and relaxing

The highlights of this property were the large, well appointed kitchen, the comfortable beds, the plush bathroom towels and the peace and quiet. The walk to Chesterman beach is only 4 minutes:) The entrance would have been more welcoming and have more "curb appeal" if there were a few flower baskets by the entrance and if the grass and foliage by the parking spot were tidier.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Selena R.

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

Family Stay In Tofino

Overall the cabin was clean and large with lots of space for our family of four and our large dog. Full kitchen and bath and the bathroom floor was a nice touch. And it's walking distance to Chesterman Beach, which is amazing! A few small issues - the sliding door to the deck is not working properly which made closing it extremely difficult. And there was not enough toilet paper or paper towel available (we called and asked for more but never got an answer so we bought our own). Overall we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Corry G.

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

great location

Minutes to the beach and minutes to the coffee shop! Great location being so central. Check in and out was a breeze. Wonderful paintings on the wall. Would have been nice to know more about the artist, there were no titles or bio posted in the house. While it wasn't dirty, it wasn't clean. Needed an over all deep cleaning. Back deck was odd to hang out on due to the fact that it had bamboo mats screening off any view, including the trees.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Esther

Host profile image

Languages:

English, Chinese (Mandarin)

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests