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Home by the sea. North Galiano Island.

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Living area
Relax on sunset deck and wait for the Orcas to come
Interior
Master bedroom . Opens onto sunset deck.
Orca swimming close to deck. Photo taken from deck.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Galiano Island, BC
  • Place, Bodega Ridge Provincial Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Wallace Island Marine Provincial Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Dionisio Point Provincial Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Home by the sea. North Galiano Island.

Large home on the seaside. Large garden and property. Excellent view of Salish sea and mountains in the background.
4 bedrooms, full kitchen and 2 and half bathrooms. Deck on edge of shoreline on cliff overlooking a prime route of ORCAS. The Orcas regularly pass by and spend time in front of the house. Sometimes the Orcas will swim within 30 metres from the end of the deck. Many more marine life like Sea Lions and Seals will be visible and audible from close proximity to the deck. Eagles are abundant. Sunsets from the deck are spectacular.You will have complete privacy however the owner/host is on the property in a separate cabin. May not be suitable for young children because of the cliff.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number H891735467

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Galiano

Located in Galiano, this villa is by the ocean. Chemainus Valley Museum and Chemainus Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chemainus Marina and Vesuvius Ferry Terminal. Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company and Artspring Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Map
Galiano Island, BC

What's nearby

  • Bodega Ridge Provincial Park - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Wallace Island Marine Provincial Park - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Dionisio Point Provincial Park - 13 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 159 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thetis Island Pub - ‬232 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Geranium - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thetis Island Marina - ‬231 min drive
  • ‪Lola - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pot of Gold Coffee Roasting Co - ‬231 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home by the sea. North Galiano Island. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Home by the sea. North Galiano Island.?

As of 25 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home by the sea. North Galiano Island. on 30 March 2026 start from NZ$744, 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 Home by the sea. North Galiano Island.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home by the sea. North Galiano Island.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home by the sea. North Galiano Island.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home by the sea. North Galiano Island. located?

Situated by the ocean, this villa is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Wallace Island Marine Provincial Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bodega Ridge Provincial Park and Dionisio Point Provincial Park. Ballingall Islets Nature Park and Wise Island are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nishan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay - thank you, Paul.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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

Beautiful view and natural, scenic location.

Beautiful Salish sea sunsets, sea lions, cliffs, and forests. Perfect for a family getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Views views views

Beautiful views. Beds were very comfortable. Lovely garden areas. It was very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stunning views, unpretentious house, perfect.

We absolutely adored our stay on the north end of Galiano.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil R.

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

North Pender Views!

We had a work retreat on the island and needed an extra rental unit to accommodate some guests. Paul's Home by the Sea was a special place. Gorgeous ocean views in all directions. Very spacious house, comfy beds and accommodating hosts! Thanks for the amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam S.

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

Beautiful haven

Such an amazing view, great and spacious house, perfect for getting away to the woods and sea. Thank you for the amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

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

Beautiful view

The garden is wonderful, great deck to sit on and watch nature swim by
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved this property for all it offered: quiet and secluded, with absolutely stunning views. The house is charming (if a bit quirky with its layout) and well-stocked with everything we needed, and the beds were extremely comfortable. It was exactly the escape from the city we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

lovely

A large house with a beautiful view. The host was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

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

Spectacular Sunsets

The views of the sunsets were spectacular and it was very relaxing watching them from the patio over looking the water. The house was very spacious and everyone enjoyed their stay. Thanks Paul for sharing your villa along the the Galiano coast.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda H.

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

Ocean therapy

We loved being here. The privacy and closeness and access to the ocean was wonderful. The house was spacious and cozy. All four bedrooms had comfortable beds with lots of pillows. The kitchen was very well stocked. Windows and decks to see eagles, otters and lots of sea lions! Paul was an excellent host with clear instructions but very relaxed as well. We’ll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick &Marlene G.

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

pros and cons

excellent value.Getting there a bit of a challenge- but once there well worth it Our guests from Toronto were amazed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue V.

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

Enjoyed!

The view is breathtaking! If wildlife is what you're after this is the place. Everything from the resident squirrel, hummingbirds, kingfishers, gulls working on swallowing starfish (no easy feat), eagles, lots of different marine birds, seals, river otter, sea lions galore catching dinner right out front, porpoise and a small pod of orca, however, the house does need some TLC.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Enrichetta R.

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

Million dollar view

The house is located in North Galiano. It’s in a secluded part of Galiano. Lovely rustic place, no television, just lovely trees and nature. It was very hot when we arrived, no air conditioning just electric fans that were not on. It took a while to cool the house down. The view was spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel M.

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

Beautiful location

If you want peace and quiet, stunning views and sunsets, this is your place. Completely off the beaten track and so tranquil. Spot seals and purple starfish from the deck (no orcas for us). The house itself is very spacious. The upstairs configuration is a little unusual with one bedroom on the main landing with a screen not a door, and another bedroom with glass door to the interior so not completely private. That said, it worked fine for us and the house is equipped with all you need for kitchenware, bedding etc. There is no safe beach access direct from the property, but it’s all rocks below anyway and there are several deck areas and plenty of outdoor seating to sit and enjoy the views. Paul is extremely responsive as a host and replied very quickly to our queries before and during the holiday. Highly recommend! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Robert P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented property at 305 Deacons Lane on Galiano Island in British Columbia for two nights from July 15 to July 17. The reservation ID is HA-S4V5V9, and the property ID is 9875118.The accommodation was completely unsatisfactory for many reasons.Deacons Lane was incredibly rough and hard for our passenger car to drive on.Any eating utensils such as cutlery and plates were not cleaned satisfactorily prior to our use. In the stove’s oven we discovered dirty, grease-laden pans.Many water faucets were not working. Tap water from working faucets was dark and had a strange taste. Prospective renters should have been told to bring their own drinking water. In the bathrooms, the shower area and tub were unclean and simply not well-maintained.The bedrooms couldn’t be satisfactorily darkened, and made decent conditions for sleeping impossible.There was an exposed electrical outlet in one of the bedrooms.Stairs to the beach were deemed by our party to be too dangerous for children and older adults with stability issues. The “beach” itself was observed to be too rocky and exposed to tidal changes to traverse comfortably. We left early the next morning after only one night of the two nights we rented. We paid 2000 for two nights and had a terrible experience that wasted our valued holiday expenses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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