Holiday rentals with lake access in Vancouver Island

Five stars all around! The Kissingfish Cottage had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and memorable. We visited with out-of-town family who had never been to the San Juan Islands, and they were absolutely awe-struck—not only by the beauty of the island but also by the charm and comfort of the cottage itself. Every detail was perfect, from the cozy bedrooms to the well-equipped kitchen, the inviting living room, and the serene front and back porches. Thank you for making this lovely home available—it was the perfect setting for our getaway!

Gerry was as excellent of a host as they come! He met us upon arrival to help us find the house. He was very flexible even though we were running later than we thought due to the ferry. The house is amazing - so clean, updated and comfortable. And it has all the comforts of home that you would need. He goes above and beyond, and we will definitely stay there again!

We loved this amazing view home in Nanaimo. It is comfortable and extremely clean. Brian is a wonderful host, very welcoming and helpful. He has gone the extra mile to make your stay memorable by having so many extras available for your enjoyment like kayaks, crab traps and even extra shoes! The home has an incredible view and water access that offers a beautiful place to relax each day. We saw orcas, humpbacks, and otters from the deck! My 4 yr old grandson loved watching the ferries and float planes. Nanaimo was so fun. We are planning on coming back and definitely want to stay at this home again.

Huge home with all the needed amenities for our stay! Was very pleased to find a little closet of kids puzzles and books as well. My kids loved the gems and rocks that were collected around the home. Wish there was a little space where we could have found it what some of them were and where they were collected!!

This place is a gem. Looking over the water, watching the seals and birds was so peaceful. The house is very well equipped and beautifully done. Can’t say enough about this place. Enjoy!

Kristen’s AirBnB was amazing. We felt very comfortable, it is very spacious, stylish and well equipped. The location is perfect for people with dogs like us, with Trout Lake right outside the backyard. We really enjoyed our time :)

We had an amazing time at this house, everything about the space was delightful, really comfortable, cozy and very well equipped. We loved Powell river and had a wonderful time including a days kayak trip in the Copeland archipelago with a local company called Footprints. Jess and Brandon were exceptional hosts, friendly, responsive and very informative regarding the house and area. I could have stayed forever!

We absolutely loved our stay at Jan’s place. Deer grazed daily in the front yard and the walk to cascade lake was wonderful and close. The house was so comfy and had everything we needed. It was such a treat to be on beautiful Orcas island and Jan helped so much with recommendations for restaurants, hikes, etc…. Our dog Mabel had the best time and is already wanting to return! This place is a true gem!!

Great location - easy to jump on the bus or the Creekside gondola to get to the resort. And the Rimrock Cafe is a 1 min walk and has to be the best restaurant in Whistler! The price is super reasonable, the complimentary tea and coffee is welcome and flexible check-in was really convenient. Parking can be challenging, and Danielle warned me about it, so warning if you get in late, but made an easy adjustment first thing in the morning. Danielle and Mike provide great recommendations on and off the mountain and I really enjoyed my stay! I can’t wait to come back!

I really enjoyed my stay at the condo. The best part was the location. It was so close to the village. Main gondolas are about a 20 min walk. It can also be reached by using the #4/#5 buses. Second best part was the hot tub in the deck! That was essential after long days on the mountain. Overall, the place was great and we had a fabulous time!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We love the apartment, and the location is convenient to everything! The flight and travel theme is fun, and the space is so clean and nicely renovated. Thanks for a great stay!

Thoughtfully furnished and comfortable- would love to stay again!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Jeanette’s! The location was great, right near a bus stop and walking distance to ski lifts. The apartment was very spacious and clean, Jenette responded quickly to any questions we had, we would stay here again and recommend to any friends

When we came back to whistler this was the obvious choice as we had stayed there before. Very convenient peaceful place with all you require.

Great place and location for winter or summer! Ski/in out and walkable to lifts, cafes and restaurants. All the amenities you need for a weekend or week escape.

Sunsets from the wharf were awesome. Private. Supplied food was excellent. Personable host with excellent local knowledge.

I should not put out how great my stay was because I’m booking it again multiple times this year and don’t want competition! Absolutely perfect!

Booked a weekend away with some girlfriends and we were beyond happy with Louise's place! It was a stunning location, very peaceful but nearby everything we wanted to do. The home itself was gorgeous, and provided lots of amenities. Louise was also sooo responsive! I couldn't recommend her place enough. Thank you!

Daniel’s place on Quadra was wonderful. It made me feel like I was visiting a family cottage. Every small detail was taken care of down to the full towel closet, a pantry and spice cupboard, and the espresso machine. Sitting in the front room looking out at the ocean, watching the birds and seals and orcas go by during the rain was food for the soul. We’ll definitely be back.

We loved this place! Definitely worth it and relaxing. Sean was very attentive and friendly. We are already thinking when to come back!

A beautiful loft cottage with stunning views families will love it, there is stairs down which can be tricky for less mobile people and the loft was hard to access for us as we’re in our 60s but no way did this impact our stay everything we needed was there for us. The black swan pub was excellent for hot food . Would definitely recommend staying here 👌🏻

My sister and I had a lovely time staying at Bill and Ashley’s cottages. The cabin was the perfect little size, and equipped with everything we needed to cook lovely meals and enjoy a fun relaxing weekend. Big thanks to Bill for lending us a guitar capo when we realized we had forgotten ours! Say hi to Zoey and Louie for us, can’t wait to visit again :)

The Guesthouse location was fantastic. Martin was a friendly and very helpful host, even lending use of his canoes for exploring Sproat Lake. The house itself was also fantastic, with loads of space and everything you need. Space to eat and relax outside in the lovely surroundings was lovely. Would definitely recommend.

We had a wonderful stay at Leah’s place. Beautifully decorated and the cottage is in a stunning setting. We will definitely come back.