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Clayoquot Retreat - Steps from South Chesterman Beach + hot tub. Dog friendly!

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Fireplace, books
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tofino, BC
  • Place, Chesterman Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cox Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Tofino

With a stay at this vacation home in Tofino, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Chesterman Beach and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Frank Island and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cox Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Chesterman Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cox Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mackenzie Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Tonquin Park - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacofino - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rhino Coffee House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shed - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Fish Fry - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ombré - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Clayoquot Retreat - Steps from South Chesterman Beach + hot tub. Dog friendly!

Steps from South Chesterman Beach access trail, this stunning 3 bedroom cedar cabin is built on a private ½ acre property nestled within giant evergreens. Clayoquot Retreat is an original West Coast post and beam rustic cabin with 30 ft windows and updated amenities. Enjoy the outdoor hot shower after a beach walk/ surf, or cosy up to a fire with the wood-burning stove. Warm up in the hot tub while forest and star-gazing. Listen to the ocean waves as you sleep.

Clayoquot Retreat is perfect for families, a romantic get-away, or gathering of friends. The property includes a huge deck with a hot tub, outdoor table, propane bbq, and an outdoor fire pit in the forest with adirondack chairs. Inside, you will find a well stocked kitchen, wood burning stove, and good size dining table with seating for 6. The kitchen includes ample space for cooking on a cozy night in, with stainless steel appliances, an island, spices, a blender and hand mixer. For coffee drinkers, there is both a French press and a drip coffee maker, as well as a coffee grinder. We also provide a start-up of locally-made coffee beans from Tofino Roasting Co.

There is a master bedroom with queen bed and en-suite bathroom on the second floor. There are two bedrooms on the main floor: one with a queen bed and the second with a bunk bed and an adjacent bathroom. All beds have memory foam mattresses. Both bathrooms are newly renovated with heated slate floors and locally-made organic products (Botanical shampoo, soap and body wash from Tofino Soap Company and lemongrass hand soap from Mint in Ucluelet). The ensuite includes a stand up glass shower and the main floor bathroom includes a shower/ bath.

Outside, enjoy an outdoor hot shower perfect for warming up post-surf, as well as surf/ wetsuit drying rack. You will find wifi, books, board games, kids toys, two surf boards, and three boogie boards. We are family-friendly, and there are beach toys, kids and adult beach chairs, and a beach cart.

Other things to note:
A long-term Tofino resident lives on the property in a separate suite (as per District Bylaws and new BC short-term rental regulations). They have a separate entrance around the back of the house to ensure your complete privacy. Please note there are a maximum of two parking spaces available, per Tofino regulations.

Come relax and unplug. We like guests to know that this is a cabin retreat by the ocean and as such, we do not have TV or cable. We do have high speed wifi for those looking for a remote work spot.

We are dog friendly. Please inquire about well behaved dogs – please note this is a bird sanctuary so please ensure your dogs don't chase shorebirds.

For those with mobility issues, the main floor queen bedroom and bathroom are fully accessible (The bunk bed room has three steps to enter and the other primary bedroom and ensuite are upstairs).

As proud Tribal Parks Allies, we are honoured to live, work, and play on the unceded Haḥuułi of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and are committed to contributing to ethical tourism. We donate 1% of our earnings annually to the Tribal Park Allies for conservation and stewardship of the lands.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Bodyboard

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number H131055269, 20240134

Reviews

Clayoquot Retreat - Steps from South Chesterman Beach + hot tub. Dog friendly! Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Randolph K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property although a little dated. Great location, comfortable beds, but living room furniture could be better. Sofa was shot. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B., New Westminster, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home near the beach

Our family of 4 adults and 2 babies had a wonderful 4 days at Clayoquot Retreat. It's a beautiful house with everything we needed - comfortable beds, a well-stocked kitchen, space to relax, and within a few minutes walk of the beach. We made good use of the hot tub and the fire pit after the babies went to sleep. Kate was very responsive and helpful and even asked the landscaper to come at a time when the babies weren't napping! We had sunshine every day and enjoyed long walks on the beach, flying kites, and visiting the town. It was a memorable vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate L., Olympia

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway!

The house was comfortable and cozy, and so close to the beach. We look forward to another stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran R.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was wonderful 👍

Beautiful cabin, close to ocean,it was very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Terry D., Whitby Ontario Canada

Nice time in Tofino

Good location, nice beach, close to Tofino (~10 kn). Excellent bike trails
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024