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Very private and peaceful Arbutus cottage in Yellow Point.

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ladysmith, BC
  • Place, Yellowpoint Bog Ecological Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Priest Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Heron Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

North Oyster

Located in Yellow Point, this cottage is next to Yellowpoint Bog Ecological Reserve and Priest Lake. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a microwave.

What's nearby

  • Yellowpoint Bog Ecological Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Priest Lake - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Roberts Memorial Provincial Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Blue Heron Park - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Whiting Way Community Park - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Old Town Bakery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪coco cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crow and Gate Pub - ‬8 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.

Very private and peaceful Arbutus cottage in Yellow Point.

Spacious modern cottage with full kitchen, loft bedroom. Located in a rural area in Yellow Point, between Nanaimo (20 km north) and Ladysmith (17 km south). Very private and quiet with own driveway and parking. The cottage backs onto a 350 acre ecological reserve. Perfect for a peaceful retreat.

Only 1 km from Roberts Memorial Park and Blue Heron Park (both on the water) and Yellow Point park is only 4 km away.

We include coffee and tea and the ingredients for a free breakfast (eggs, jam, etc) from our hobby farm.

Over 300 books (including collection of Reader's Digest and National Geographic). Lots of old fashioned board games and various types of puzzles.
Telescope for star gazing.

EV charging station (free).
We speak English and French.

Note: We do not allow guests, or visitors, who smoke (no exceptions).
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. The cottage also includes a desk. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 2,202 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Living plant wall
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Absolutely no smoking inside or outside. Smokers not allowed inside the cottage.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (2202 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 30
Property Registration Number PM739247700

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • 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 smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this cottage?

This cottage is situated in Yellow Point within a 10-minute walk of Priest Lake and Yellowpoint Bog Ecological Reserve. You'll also find Raise Road Beach Access and Roberts Memorial Provincial Park less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Very private and peaceful Arbutus cottage in Yellow Point.?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible parking available.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Very private and peaceful Arbutus cottage in Yellow Point. good for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some cottage, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Very private and peaceful Arbutus cottage in Yellow Point.?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

This cottage offers free breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at Very private and peaceful Arbutus cottage in Yellow Point.?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is 8.3 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), which is located 11.9 mi away (23-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Very private and peaceful Arbutus cottage in Yellow Point.?

Yes, every cottage at Very private and peaceful Arbutus cottage in Yellow Point. comes with a patio.

Very private and peaceful Arbutus cottage in Yellow Point. Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice and quiet and pet friendly. Would highly recommend and would. Stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely what we were looking for. Tranquility and off the beaten track. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the host was exceptional. Happy to accommodate us when needed but the cottage was comfortable, cozy and well stocked. Absolutely a place we would come back to.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026