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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue
Balcony
Free Wi-Fi
Fireplace
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Madeira Park/ Pender Harbour, BC
Francis Point Provincial Park
Place, Francis Point Provincial Park
1 min drive
Pender Harbour
Place, Pender Harbour
3 min drive
Baker Beach Park
Place, Baker Beach Park
3 min drive
Pender Harbour, BC (YPT-Pender Harbour Waterdrome)
Airport, Pender Harbour, BC (YPT-Pender Harbour Waterdrome)
7 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
It is a short distance to paradise, enjoy this waterfront with a dock
See the changes. This property has undergone beautiful renovations to enhance your stay . Photos will soon be added
As one turns off the beautiful Sunshine Coast Highway, they would transcend into a forest of towering trees onto a country road. Curves reveal glimpses of remote lakes and stunning bays in one of BC 's coasts favourite summertime destination. Watch out for deer and other fauna grazing along the roadside because they're their everyday.
It's a short distance to paradise. And when you pull into the driveway of this VRBO private residence you will immediately understand that location is everything. The 3/4 acre of flowering gardens, surrounded by a woodland forest, overlooks a quite bay with a private dock where you can tie up your own boat. The dock can accommodate up to a 45 foot yacht.
The home offers a fun beach house decor that immediately makes you escape reality and slip into a wonderful dreamland vacation. Two bedrooms of queen size beds offer comfortable, soothing, peaceful sleeps.
The large gourmet kitchen offers granite counters and stainless appliances along with a large assortment of cooking equipment and dishes. Both the living room and dining room offer breath taking panoramic views of the coves and mountains. From the decks watch the bald eagles soar over-head. Loons call from the dock, or see the seals and salt water birds at play. Drop a crab trap and catch your dinner. There is something new to see every minute of the day.
Sunsets turn the sea and mountains into a warm pink radiances just before it settles under the glow of the moon. . Night skies can reveal sparkling stars, shooting stars and if you are lucky, a shower of meteors.
Days can be filled by hiking park trails, picnicking at one of the many lakes, renting a kayaks, canoe, or a motorboat. Charter a fish boat with a local guide. Take the Slocat tour boat to explore the nooks and crannies of this large play ground.
Three nearby golf courses can challenge the ambitious when not taking in one of the frequent fun festivals. Craft fairs, farmers markets or the art tours are not to be missed. Dining is excellent offering everything from renown restaurants to sandwich shops and burger bars. It's all yours at BC's best kept secret.
All services available such as Internet & TV at no additional cost. Maid service and laundry can be provided at a fee.
One will not want to leave this VRBO home which offers every thing a vacationer wants, as well as a calmness seldom found.
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About the area
Madeira Park
Located in Madeira Park, this holiday home is by the ocean. Baker Beach Park and Headwater Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Francis Point Provincial Park and Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
Francis Point Provincial Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
Charles Island - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Pender Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Baker Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Lily Lake - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Getting around
Pender Harbour, BC (YPT-Pender Harbour Waterdrome) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Java Dock - 7 min drive
Hōlsem - 6 min drive
The Restaurant @ Painted Boat - 6 min drive
Mad Park Cantina - 6 min drive
Copper Sky Gallery Cafe - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is It is a short distance to paradise, enjoy this waterfront with a dock pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at It is a short distance to paradise, enjoy this waterfront with a dock?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at It is a short distance to paradise, enjoy this waterfront with a dock on 16 August 2026 start from NZ$725, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at It is a short distance to paradise, enjoy this waterfront with a dock?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at It is a short distance to paradise, enjoy this waterfront with a dock?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at It is a short distance to paradise, enjoy this waterfront with a dock?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is It is a short distance to paradise, enjoy this waterfront with a dock located?
Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Francis Point Provincial Park and Pender Harbour. Baker Beach Park and Edgecombe Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The location is exactly as hoped. We arrived by boat and had use of the dock, which made our stay very convenient. The house and location were a perfect place for our four day stay in the area.
Loved the property! The location was spectacular and the view was breathtaking! We enjoyed kayaking and watching the otters in the mornings and evenings. The place was perfect for a family of 4 with everything we needed. Highly recommend!
This property is super clean and is a very well stocked rental. The owners are obviously very proud of their home and both the grounds outside and the inside decor are their proof. However, the oceanfront view out the front windows and multiple decks is what will truly leave you speechless !!! Thank you for sharing your "paradise".Ken and Arlene
We had an amazing time, the property is beautiful! We loved the visits from the deer, seal, otter and mink. Highly recommend this property and we will definitely return!
Shannon D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2024
Shannon, you definitely get it. Our house is more than a home. It is a unique lifestyle that offers a peek into another world filled with magic. You seem to have seen it at its best. The deer come most every day, there are eagles living right on our property, the geese and ducks stroll on the grassy slopes and occasionally whales preform in front of our windows. So happy you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again.
This is a 5* property, with 5* service and a 5* vibe. Em was absolutely amazing and the whole yard was a mini wonderland! We had a great time here and the area is phenomenal. The only reason we couldn’t give it 5*, was the bed. It was horrible. The springs can be felt through the mattress and it creeks and squeaks if you breathe to heavy. Not a great sleep any evening we were there unless it was on the couch. Was otherwise a fabulous location and the hosts were amazing! A truly fantastic getaway!
The only problem was that the second bedroom’s bed needs a minor repair to the cross beam. Spotless when we arrived and we all loved it.
Susan A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
So pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. Sincere apologies about the bed frame, it has now been repaired.
Thank you for choosing to stay with us!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisa C.
22 June 2018
Gorgeous home! So thankful! Will hopefully return!
Had an absolutely amazing by stay! Beds a bit firm but still good rest. Tim, the caretaker, very pleasant and accommodating! The 4 of us really enjoyed the entire experience! Thank you for sharing your home!
Lisa C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thanks Lisa,
Tim enjoyed all of you so much. He raves about you guys. Hope to meet you next time.
Sandie
Lovely 2 bedroom apartment with great views of Gerrans Bay. Super location to kayak and paddle board.
20 minute paddle to John Henry’s Marina for ice cream (or dinner). And enjoyed some music and great Mexican food at Aqui Es Mexico (short drive away).
And Francis Point (5 minutes away) is a great place for a short hike along the ocean to a lighthouse.
Great times!
James B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Great that you found all those magical spots. You and your family were wonderful guests to have. Hoping to see you again
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The unit was clean and the property was breathtaking. Excellent communication with the caretaker who was so helpful and friendly. Our only disappointment was that we could not stay longer. You will not want to leave!
Christina M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
So enjoyable having 5 star guests. Please come back again. Happy summer!
What a place, no matter how I describe Sandra’s property I’ll will not do it justice.
It had everything we needed. Location address and check in details were very easy to follow, and view just topped off our stay. Will definitely be recommended it to family and friends
Thank you Sandra
Pauline M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2022
You are so kind. We appreciate your wonderful review. We work so hard to make everything perfect and it is so nice to know it is appreciated. We do it for people like you.
This was the second year that we stayed in this property. The view from the living room and balcony is even better than the photos. The house is beautiful, well designed and very comfortable. This so far has been the best property that we have rented in Sunshine Coast. We love the view, access to water, the design of the house and the tranquility of the location.
Laya D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2022
Thank you for your great review. We are so proud of our home and are so happy to share it with appreciative people. So glad to have met your family and hope to see you again.
Sandie
Archival
8/10 Good
Kathryn N.
6 September 2017
Beautiful location
The house was very well located in the beautiful Pender Harbor area. It was a short drive to many vacation spots such as Ruby Lake, Skookumchuck Narrows, Thormanby Island water taxi and Sechelt Inlet. The house had a lovely view with very bright morning light. Another plus is being quite near the local market. The reason that we are rating it 4 rather than 5 is the uncomfortable beds and the lack of washer/dryer. This being said, we'd stay there again.
Kathryn N.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
As one reads the previous reviews one can see that others have commented on how comfortable the beds in our home are, which makes one realize everyone has indivual and personal taste. Our beds are new and good quality. They, also offer an additional featherbed cover topping. In general, thie best way to describe our beds are firm mattress with about a 1" feather covering. Most guests fine them luxuriously dreamy. We are very sorry they weren't a good fit for you. Laundry is available, like most hotels, at a small fee.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
carla
21 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Best views on the coast! This was a stunning place to spend time in the Sunshine Coast. Nestled into a quiet part of Pender Harbour it was the perfect launch spot for evening kayaks, as well as day trips to Egmont (rapids) and Sechelt (ice cream). The local store is 5 minutes away with everything you need. We had daily visitors - deer, geese, seals. And out host, Em, was just delightful.
We were so lucky with the weather that we went for a swim most mornings. Cannot think of anything that we found wanting really. Struggled a bit with the washing machine and dryer but everything else more than made up for it.
We had a four wheel drive vehicle which is worth using if you have it because the drive is gravel and very steep.
We loved it !
David B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Thank you so much for joining us David. We love it when our guests enjoy our home. Hope to see you again.
Sandie
If you like beauty, peace, and quiet, you’ll love this place. The house is well appointed, and has some nice updates/upgrades. The windows in the living room and dining room are perfectly situated for the view. It’s worth noting the house is a little bit difficult to get to from the driveway to the front door if you’re elder, or hauling groceries. It was not a downfall for us but may be for some. Kayaking in the bay was unreal. So peaceful, quiet, and just serene. The nearby giant decrepit ship was super cool to kayak past. The Skookumchuck Narrows is quite the phenomenon. I highly recommend the Grasshopper Pub (just a few minutes drive from the house), La Trattoria Italiana (for nice Italian in a great pond area - 25 min drive) and Triple B's Burger Shack ( for a good lunch. It took us a minute to find this - it is very close to IGA and right behind the Bargain Barn Thrift Store). I recommend a seaplane tour. Other restaurant recommendations - Lunita's and Smitty's in Gibsons, Twenty Two Taphouse in Sechelt. This was a great week in a beautiful area. I recommend kayaking the bay behind/in front of the house every chance you get.
Jason G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Nancee F.
11 August 2018
July 2018
We were two couples staying at this location. The view was spectacular, the location was perfect for our needs and the area was amazing. We discovered a new and fabulous view every time we went for a drive. This is a wonderful base for seeing Princess Louisa Inlet, Skookumchuck Narrows, Ruby Lake on a hot day and may sites too numerous to mention.
Initially we got off to a bad start as we were given a non-existent phone number for the contact who was to meet us and give the entry code. We called the given number 10-15 times to no avail. Finally we called the VRBO head office and an investigation there found we were not given the correct phone number. Head office eventually got back to us with a correct number and we were finally able to proceed with our holiday.
The house was decorated nicely and there was plenty of space for us. The side of the house was a lovely, cool, breezy setting for morning coffee. This was our favorite spot! The whole property is quiet and relaxing.
The house was well equipped, however we experienced a heat wave while we were there and the house becomes very hot and no AC. We did our best to keep the sunny side of the house closed up, but that was not enough to keep the bedrooms cool enough for sleeping so we requested a fan on the second day which was delivered on the third day. This helped in the bedrooms.
One problem we had was with the bathrooms. The house is advertised as having two bedrooms and two baths with showers. This is not accurate information. There is only one shower in the en suite so all four of us had to use this shower. It was quite inconvenient. For this reason alone I would not stay there again.
Nancee F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
My understanding is there was an unusual heat wave on the dates you visited our home that struck most of the Country. With 3 other operating fans (2 ceiling fans) we have never been asked for more. Geographically it is a 50 mile drive to where we could buy more. Tim did a marvellous job, dropping everything, to drive in that heat to buy another fan and bring it to you. Thus, you were supplied 4 operating fans which we realize was only able to make it more bearable but not eliminate the extraordinary heat wave we suffered.
There is no place in our description of the property ( now or then) that suggest 2 showers, there are two bathrooms, one of which is equipped with a large bathtub the other a shower and no tub. I can only believed you became confused while surfing the various homes available of our honest description.
On the day of your arrival both Tim and I responded to your calls as soon as we became aware of the error that was made in the phone number. I am glad Homeaway was able to assist you.
We regret that our home was not suitable for your needs. When you stay in someone’s home you do have the opportunity to experience the way they live . . And in this case it simply wasn’t right for you.
We've been there 3 times and will keep going back. Its a lovely spot on the water and the kids always have a blast. The 2 kayaks on the dock are much appreciated a great way to see the harbour.
Our second stay at this property and we loved it yet again. A great location and nice rental with lots of amenities. The dock was used for our dinghy to explore the harbour and nearby coves, as well as a great place for our son to jump off for a swim or sup.
My only complaint is the mattress in the master. A duvet padded top has been added but does not much improve the overall comfort of the aging matress.
The pictures of the property do not do this place justice. The house is airy and tastefully decorated. Has a wonderful view of the garden and a spectacular view of the water and mountains. It is very quiet and peaceful exactly what we needed. There is a fully equipped kitchen and a BBQ on the deck, which we used every day.
There are steps from parking space to the house and from the house to the water but it is very manageable. We had a deer family visiting us and a harbor seal swimming around and many more wildlife.
With the easy access to the water we used the kayaks which were provided for free.
For a rental house we expected a washer/dryer especially when you stay a little bit longer or travelling with kids.
Other than that, we can highly recommend thi beautiful place.
Our stay was so very enjoyable. The communication was excellent and thoughtful from the first inquiry. Check in and out was a breeze. The property is gorgeous - a true Oceanfront retreat. We swam, kayaked and SUP’d everyday. and the area is great for exploring and hiking. The accommodation was great with everything you might need. I wish we had more time and look forward to coming back!
This property exceeded our expectations. The house is beautiful, spacious and tastefully decorated. The location is perfect and the multilevel garden is beautiful, but most of all the view. It is even nicer than the photos. You just don’t get tired sitting on the balcony and admitting the scenery. The dock and access to the water is perfect for people who love water activities. If you like swimming in the open water, like us, the ladder at the end of the dock is perfect for easily getting in and out of the water and while the water is cold, it is definitely very refreshing. There are steps from parking space to the house and from the house to the water but it is very manageable. We had a family of deers with two fawns visiting us every day. Also spotted the resident harbour seals, eagles and a family of racoons. It is definitely a magical place to stay. Sue was also super quick in responding to any inquiries.
Laya D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
About the host
Hosted by Sandra DuBrule
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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