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Gulf Island View Suite

Waterfront apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Terrace/patio
TV, offices
Exterior
TV, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Chemainus, BC
  • Place, Kinsmen Beach Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Chemainus Marina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Chemainus Theatre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Chemainus

This apartment is a short stroll from Kinsmen Beach Park and Chemainus Marina. The apartment includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Kinsmen Beach Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chemainus Marina - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Chemainus Valley Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Chemainus Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mount Brenton Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Crofton Hotel Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Motherhen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Haida Way Family Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Gulf Island View Suite

Summary:
2 Bedroom Suite in Historic Chemainus with Sweeping Gulf Island Views

The Space:
This stylishly remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom ocean view rental provides a charming, comfortable, and upscale retreat where you can truly unwind and soak in the beauty of Vancouver Island. Situated in the charming town of Chemainus, on Vancouver Island, this rental is ideally located for you to explore everything this remarkable area has to offer. With Nanaimo to the north, Victoria to the south, and a string of towns, cities, and wine country in between, you'll have endless opportunities for adventure and discovery!

Please note: This property is registered under the BC Short Term Rentals Accommodation Act with Registration Number H764764306. Minimum 1 month rental required for this property.

This rental offers guests a fully stocked kitchen, bright, inviting living room, high end office area, two comfortable bedrooms, a three piece bathroom and a large outdoor courtyard. Whether you’re planning a working holiday, romantic seaside getaway, or a family vacation, the Gulf Island View Suite is a comfortable oceanside rental in Chemainus!

Explore the artistic town centre where you can see incredible murals or see a performance at the world-renowned theatre! In Chemainus you can shop, dine, hike, cycle, golf and more! The best part of staying in Chemainus is that you can easily explore Southern Vancouver Island! Just a short drive away you can visit the beautiful city of Nanaimo, explore the Coast Salish totems in Duncan, go wine tasting in the Cowichan Valley and experience the stunning heritage beauty of Victoria! Book your stay now and enjoy the beauty of Vancouver Island!

Please Note:

The outdoor spaces are private however, there is an additional rental on the upper floor with its own private outdoor space that has visual access to the lower courtyard.

There is an EV charging station available for guest use. Please be courteous and organize charging requirements with the other guests if required.

To ensure compliance with our Good Neighbour Policy, this property is secured by NoiseAware decibel metering security system.

This rental is pet friendly! One dog up to thirty pounds is permitted per booking.
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Property Registration Number H764764306

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this apartment?

This apartment is located in Chemainus, a short 17-minute walk from Chemainus Theatre and also 7 minutes on foot from Kinsmen Beach Park. You'll also find Chemainus Marina and Chemainus Valley Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this apartment?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

Is this apartment next to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, this apartment doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Gulf Island View Suite good for couples?

At this waterfront apartment, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some apartments, as well as a garden.

Does Gulf Island View Suite have a hot tub?

Yes, this apartment has a spa tub.

Does this apartment provide breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this apartment.

How close is the airport from this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base), which is 12.8 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is located 12.6 mi away (21-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Gulf Island View Suite?

Yes, every apartment at Gulf Island View Suite comes with a balcony with some featuring beach views.

Gulf Island View Suite Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C., Des Moines, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a uniquely laid out property, well appointed with high quality items. The local/indigenous artwork is awesome! Easy process for check-in/check-out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Niloufar

We stayed at this property from August 28 to 31. Unfortunately, both the hot tub and the EV charger were out of service for our entire stay. These were the two main reasons we chose this rental, even though it was more expensive than other options, so it was very disappointing not to be able to use them at all.We reported the issues to EMR Vacation Rentals right from the first day. On the second day, they told us a technician would come between 4–6 pm, so we stayed at the house to wait, but no one showed up. After we followed up again on the third day, they sent someone, which meant we had to spend another half day at the property waiting. Unfortunately, the technician could not fix either problem.At the end, we only received a small partial refund (around 10%), which did not reflect the inconvenience of losing these important amenities. On top of this, we had to look for charging station at public stations every day.There were also some smaller issues inside the house, such as the bathroom lock not working, spiderwebs in some closets and around the house , and a very loose closet handle.While the view from the house was nice, overall the experience was disappointing because of the high price and in return unresolved issues and limited compensation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
All together this trip was not a good experience. Right from the start in February, too many agencies got involved in the process: Expedia, VRBO, EMR. EMR was experiencing software problems which resulted in receiving several contradicting information about our payments and reservations. I had to phone around a dozen of times EMR to get accurate informations. Finally even on the day of arrival the AC was not working. We had during our stay two unannounced visitor: one was the jacuzzi maintenance guy (he came through a locked gate in the fence in the middle of the afternoon as we were enjoying our peace) and an older man who came knocking to the door looking the owner who was supposedly an old friend of his. There is no ventilation over the stove and cooking fumes had nowhere to go. No ventilation in the bathroom. The landscape has not been done as wild blackberry thorny vines were growing and invading a good section of the patio.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great quiet little getaway

Charming suite with beautiful views of the water. Up to date finishes, newly installed hot tub, and a fire pit (that we unfortunately couldn't take advantage of, due to the fire ban). Grill works great and is directly connected to the gas line, so it heats up incredibly quick!Do note that there is an upper and lower floor, so you may be staying with other guests. We lucked out with only one night of overlap, so it was very quiet for us. Only negatives are the small bathroom (6" shower), and that the stove didn't have a vent above it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness

6 ft tall shower. We are over six foot. Thus uncomfortable

Very cold upon arrival. Not clear how to make it warmer. Had to figure it out ourselves. Single pane bedroom windows and no shade on one of the bedroom windows.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach House Chemainus

This is a nice property. It is very well equipped, comfortable, has above average decor and furniture. The beds were comfortable and the bed linens and towels were great. The upstairs suite was occupied for some of our stay and it was a bit noisy but not overly so. We had a couple of minor issues while we were there but the property management company was very responsive. The outside patio was lovely and we enjoyed sitting and looking at the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Errin D., Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely fabulous

Outstanding!   We have never been in a rental that is so well equipped with above average quality items.  Terrific view!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View

We stayed four six days and used this rental as a base as we toured southern Vancouver island. The apartment is beautifully appointed and the patio has a beautiful view and a wonderful fireplace which we used evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great little place! Very clean and welcoming, lovely patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David N., Victoria British Columbia Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

great getaway

loved sitting on the patio watching the boats go by. The property had everything we needed to be comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele J., London

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Nice property and very well kept. Beautifully decorated. The view is gorgeous and it is a lovely area
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chemanius Getaway

Beautiful view, gorgeous home, lovely bedrooms and kitchen appliances, outstanding dishes, cutlery, and cookware.First time dealing with a management company and using an app to check in, being a senior I found it somewhat confusing. The door timer hasn’t been adjusted for the time change, fortunately we didn’t get locked out. We enjoyed our stay and had fun at the Sip and Shop held in town. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jarrod P.

Liked: Cleanliness

House was cold and it took until the next day until floor got comfortable warm.

Nice location but maybe noisy if people were in the upper half of the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023