South Swell (formerly Blue Heron) Custom waterfront home amid old growth cedars

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Tofino, BC

Chesterman Beach8 min walk
Mackenzie Beach3 min drive
Cox Bay Beach5 min drive
Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base)7 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

South Swell (formerly Blue Heron Guest House) is a 3 bedroom custom built home overlooking Jensen's Bay in Tofino. Exceptional wood detailing, skylights, vaulted ceilings, private hot tub and gas fireplace.

An inlet waterfront retreat situated on 1.5 acres overlooking Jensen's Bay. Directly across from South Chesterman Beach, Jensen's Bay is a significant flyway for migratory birds.

A seating area at water's edge is a great place enjoy a quiet cup of coffee in the early morning and a perfect vantage point for sighting eagles, herons and other bird species. Occasionally you may spot a bear foraging across the tidal flats.

Towering cedars complement the property. Other wood was milled and transformed into the home's posts and beams. Chesterman Beach is ideally located a 5 minute walk for surfing, beach combing, dog walks or an early evening stroll to take in the iconic West Coast sunsets.

Tofino is 5km away and accessed by road or a well maintained, paved multi-use pathway. The path connects Tofino and the town of Ucluelet and provides ready access to beaches and Pacific Rim National Park.

Just up the road (1184 Pacific Rim Hwy) is a collection of shops for groceries, yoga, surf rentals, great local food (Wildside Grill & Tacofino), coffee/espresso/baked goods (The Tofitian) and chocolate .....Tofino style. The town of Tofino is a short drive (5 km) so a car would be ideal. In summer, a free (and surfboard friendly!) shuttle service runs between Tofino and Cox Bay. You can hop on and off at several points along the route, including 2 stops close by.

This rental is perfect for a quiet retreat or family vacation - ideally suited for 4-6 guests.

Tofino Business License 20230275

Property manager

Kelly

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

Please inquire directly about additional pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

REGISTERED GUESTS ONLY

Property is located in a quiet residential neighbourhood and not suitable for parties, gatherings or events (eg bachelorette, stag, etc) of any type.

Tofino No Noise Bylaw - Quiet hours 10 pm-7am. Hot tub and fire pit use (provided no fire ban is in place) permitted until 10 pm.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 20240275 Tourist Commercial

About the area

Tofino

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

Tofino, BC

What's nearby

Chesterman Beach - 8 min walk
Tofino Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive
Mackenzie Beach - 3 min drive
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - 4 min drive
Cox Bay Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

Shed - 7 min drive
Tofino Brewing Co - 4 min drive
Rhino Coffee Shop - 7 min drive
Tacofino - 3 min drive
Jeju - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is South Swell (formerly Blue Heron) Custom waterfront home amid old growth cedars pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at South Swell (formerly Blue Heron) Custom waterfront home amid old growth cedars?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Swell (formerly Blue Heron) Custom waterfront home amid old growth cedars?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is South Swell (formerly Blue Heron) Custom waterfront home amid old growth cedars located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Chesterman Beach and Frank Island. Cox Bay Beach and Maquinna Provincial Marine Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

13 April 2024

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

Loved it! 5 min walk to beach; 5 min drive to town.

I can’t say enough good things about this property! We will definitely try and come back. Was equipped with everything we needed. Very quiet, close to the beach, and a short drive to town. The hot tub was a huge bonus - lots of hot tub towels supplied! Beds were comfy, and the neighbourhood was quiet and relaxing. Communications with owners was excellent. Very much enjoyed out stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 April 2024

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

Superbe endroit paisible

Un lieu paisible et méditatif ! Très reposant et silencieux on entend les oiseaux du matin au soir. La maison est propre et super fonctionnelle avec le bain tourbillon pour relaxer au retour des randos . Elle est à quelques minutes de Chesterman Beach et 10 min du village de Tofino. Les propriétaires sont très gentils, discrets et collaboratifs. Je la recommande fortement. 😊

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcey B.

5 April 2024

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

Perfect Tofino Stay!

Kelly’s house was the perfect accommodation for our family trip to Tofino. The house is loaded with everything you need. I cooked the whole trip and the kitchen had everything I needed. We played a couple of the games which were so fun. Everything has been thought of, a wagon for the beach, tons of extra towels and blankets for beaching, hot tub, fires and even a special basket for dogs. The location is also perfect, just a short stroll to the beach. Cannot think of anything I would add to make our stay more comfortable as it had already been thought out for us. Thank you, Kelly!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

10 March 2024

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

Great stay.

It was well stocked with kitchen supplies so it was very easy to cook. Hot tub was a great asset.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

26 January 2024

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

Perfect stay!

This is the best VRBO we’ve ever stayed in. The home was clean, welcoming, very attractive and organized. The kitchen is extremely well equipped- there’s a global knife set for example and lots of coffee making gear including an espresso machine. There were lots of spices, olive oil and coffee in the cupboard. The bedrooms are all large and lovely. This meant that none of our group drew the short straw on which bedroom they got for the stay. We didn’t use the hot tub but it’s situated beside the house tucked into the woods and along the salal path to the waterfront. At the waters edge there are chairs to sit on to enjoy the view. The house is truly a 5 minute walk to the south end of Chesterman Beach and a short drive to town. We weren’t there to surf but if you were there’s everything you need to shower outside and take care of your boards and suits. There’s also a wagon to use to pull your heavy gear to the beach. There are towels and beach blankets ready to use too. Check-in and check out was easy as well as communicating with the owner. We recommend this house for your stay in Tofino and next time will stay longer than 4 nights.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024