Walk-on Oceanfront "Harlequin House" Retreat in French Creek | House in Parksville
4 Bedroom House in Regional District of Nanaimo, Parksville
Due to new BC Government "short term rental" regulations we can only offer stays of 90+ days. Text me at 2502487953 for details. “Harlequin House” is an ocean front home in a quiet neighbourhood at the end of dead-end road. Enjoy the ever changing marine life scene from the house or stroll a few steps down to the foreshore to watch the bird, marine mammal and boat activity from there (lawn chairs provided!).
Our house has two levels: the upper floor has two bedrooms (both with Queen-sized beds, one has an ocean view), two bathrooms, living room with gas fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, laundry room, dining area, sunroom and deck; the lower floor has two bedrooms (one with a Queen-sized bed and ocean view, one with two single beds), one bathroom, a living room, small kitchen and patio. Our home is an older home and is perfect for 2-4 couples, groups of friends or families who seek a comfortable home to enjoy a holiday or reunion. Ask us for details.
Harlequin House is located just south of the French Creek marina (which forms part of the view), between the Oceanside towns of Qualicum Beach and Parksville. Restaurants, grocery stores, other shops, art galleries, an aquatic center, ice rink, Saturday farmer’s market, and many other amenities are all only a few minutes’ drive away.
Children love exploring "our" beach at low tide. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound in the area – Harlequin House is an ideal base for golfing, bird-watching, fishing, kayaking, hiking, cycling, skiing, site-seeing or just relaxing.
• Birding: we can provide directions to multiple local birding sites for those looking for forest, freshwater or marine birding opportunities;
• Fishing: guided marine fishing is available at French Creek Marina. In October fly-fish for Coho from the rocks in front of the house or in the nearby French Creek estuary. Ask John for other local fly-fishing opportunities.
• Kayaking: borrow one of our single person kayaks provided, or bring your own kayak, launch off of the beach and check out the coastline from the water.
• Golfing: three golf courses (Morning Star, Eaglecrest and Qualicum) are within 5 minutes’ drive of the house. Others are nearby. Golf is a 12 months of the year activity in Oceanside!
• Hiking: options range from climbing Mt Arrowsmith to strolling the Parksville boardwalk, all levels of hikes can be accomplished as day trips from our house.
• Cycling: Oceanside has a good network of bike paths within the community as well as a mountain biking trail network to challenge a full range of skill levels.
• Skiing: we are one hour from Mt Washington Alpine Resort. Play in the snow by day (Alpine ski lifts, nordic ski and snowshoe trails available) then relax with an ocean view in the evening.
• Sight-seeing: multiple options including Horne Lake caves, visit a Gulf Island (Lasquiti Island ferry departs from French Creek Marina, you will see it from the house; Denman / Hornby Island ferry is 20 min drive away), check out our waterfalls (spectacular Englishman River Falls Provincial Park or Little Qualicum Falls Park both are about 15 minutes’ drive away), visit a salmon hatchery (Big Qualicum River hatchery is about 20 minutes away), check out the Coombs market with their Goats on the Roof, or venture further afield (about 2 hours’ drive) to see Long Beach and Tofino.
We are happy to provide any help you might need in planning your vacation. We live nearby and will be available if needed but will otherwise leave you in peace to enjoy yourselves.
Walk-on Oceanfront "Harlequin House" Retreat in French Creek is located in Regional District of Nanaimo. Walk-on Oceanfront "Harlequin House" Retreat in French Creek provides accommodation, featuring Breakfast, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This House features Breakfast, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Walk-on Oceanfront "Harlequin House" Retreat in French Creek has 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Regional District of Nanaimo has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Regional District of Nanaimo, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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3 bathrooms
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Hair dryer
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Shampoo
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Shower/tub combination
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Soap
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Toilet paper
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Towels provided
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4 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Dining table
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Fireplace
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Living room
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Blender
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Coffee/tea maker
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Dishwasher
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Microwave
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Spices
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Stovetop
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Near laundromat
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Washing machine and dryer
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Beach towels
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Car required
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Note from host: No smoking in home. Will result in loss of deposit
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Smoke-free property
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Fitness facilities nearby
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Golfing on site
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Horse riding nearby
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Ice skating nearby
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Kayak on site
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Kayaking nearby
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Marina nearby
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Mountain climbing nearby
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Power boating nearby
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Sailing nearby
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Water park
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Water sports equipment
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Wildlife and game walks nearby
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Windsurfing nearby
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Books
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Games
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Stereo
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TV with cable/satellite service
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Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)
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English
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Near a health or beauty spa
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Near the ocean
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Children's games
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Barbecue grill
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Garden
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Outdoor furniture
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Patio
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Deadbolt lock
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Fire extinguisher
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip note from host: our home is in a quiet neighbourhood onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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