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Fernwood By the Sea-N. Chesterman, Hot Tub, Surf

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Beach nearby
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Tofino, BC
  • Place, Chesterman Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackenzie Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tofino

When you stay at this vacation home in Tofino, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Chesterman Beach and Mackenzie Beach. .This vacation home is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Wickaninnish Beach and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Chesterman Beach - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Maquinna Provincial Marine Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Frank Island - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mackenzie Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacofino - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rhino Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shed - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ombré - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tofitian - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Fernwood By the Sea-N. Chesterman, Hot Tub, Surf

FERNWOOD BY THE SEA is only a few minute walk to North Chesterman Beach. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private deck with hot tub, outdoor shower, surf racks and all the amenities you'd wish for in your vacation home!
Located in a prime location, this home is a quick stroll to the famous Chesterman Beach and walking distance to Tacofino, Wildside Grill, coffee shops & more!
Fernwood by the Sea sleeps 6 guests comfortably. The master bedroom has a king bed with an ensuite bathroom. The other 2 bedrooms have queen size beds with a shared bathroom complete with a tub and shower. There is a large living room area, dining table, fully equipped kitchen and BBQ for all your cooking needs. Out back you can relax in the private hot tub surrounded by many alder and old growth trees or enjoy the outdoor shower after a day of surfing!

For those who wish to dive into Tofino's world-renown surfing, enjoy the luxury of the outdoor heated shower, hot tub and surfboard racks.
Fernwood by the Sea is the perfect Tofino home base!

Host Rules

Renter's Agreement: Guests must sign the Renter's Agreement to confirm their reservation.

Age min: must be 23 years or older to book.

Guest Limit: As per Tofino Bylaws, a maximum of 6 guests (including babies and children) are allowed. If a reservation exceeds this limit, we reserve the right to ask the guests to leave.

During peak summer season (June 15 - Sept 15), 3 night minimum and all bookings must be back-to-back to avoid gaps.

3 night minimum stay for all Canadian Statutory Holidays

We offer discounted rates on month long stay ONLY during our low season (Dec-Feb)

Pet friendly after owner approval, 2 dog max. Sorry no cats allowed!

Please note: A long-term tenant lives on-site in a separate caretaker suite as per Tofino Bylaws

Strict Quiet Hours: 10pm to 8am - please be respectful of the neighbours and locals!

Cancellation Policy: We offer a 30 day cancellation policy. If you provide us with the 30 days required notice you will receive a full refund. If you cancel without the required days notice you will not receive a refund for your reservation.

Accidental Damage Protection: Accidental Damage Protection is included in the total cost of your reservation—there is no additional fee after booking, as it is automatically applied at the time of purchase. This coverage protects against accidental damages up to $1,000 that may occur during your stay.
Please note: This protection does not apply to damages caused by parties, unauthorized events, or negligent behaviour. It is strictly intended for unintentional mishaps that may happen while you're staying in the home.

Proudly managed by Tofino Vacation Rentals
Provincial License: H258110634
District Licence: LIC-2024-0165
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. 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 internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

Rules

Renters agreement must be signed
A deposit hold will be placed on the credit card prior to check in and released 2 days after departure
If the home is pet friendly, there is a $50 fee per pet, per pet

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 dogs max. Sorry No cats

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 H258110634, LIC-2024-0165

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Fernwood by the Sea minutes away from the beach
Fernwood by the Sea: minutes away from Chesterman Beach Tofino
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Fernwood By the Sea-N. Chesterman, Hot Tub, Surf Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accommodations!! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

E M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, location was quite and private, and the beach was minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very clean, lots of amenities. Would have loved to stay longer
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay. Very clean and quiet and the hot tub was an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Awesome accommodation

This was a roomy cabin Very clean Well equipped kitchen Walking distance to lovely chesterman ⛱️ Great communication Thanks
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Awesome accommodation

This was a roomy cabin Very clean Well equipped kitchen Walking distance to lovely chesterman ⛱️ Great communication Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jordan p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay! The place was clean and cozy, and I had great communication with the host. Can’t say enough good things about this location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tofino weekend

Came for a 3 day get away with friends and had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to chesterman beach. Clean, comfortable rooms. Amazing communication from the hosts before and throughout our stay. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, spacious home for the 5 of us with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Stay was perfect size, very private, and so close to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and had everything g we needed. Was a perfect weekend away. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous, beach so close!

House was comfortable, cozy and so close to Chestermans Beach. Hot tub was a lovely bonus after a day at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jesse G.

Great location !

Great location, nice and comforatable. Hot tub is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

We had a wonderful stay. The property is spacious, private, quiet, clean, and has all the comforts of home. Best of all, it is a quick walk to Chesterman Beach. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice duplex 1 ½ blocks from the beach

Well managed, easy check in, and great location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and a beautiful home!

The hot tub and outdoor shower is an absolute must! Perfect stay for a nice surfing weekend :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roomy and bright

Everything available for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanette D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ladies getaway

Great location, quiet neighborhood, beds comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay by Chesterman Beach

Ideal location for a surfing weekend, very clean, spacious house less than 5 min easy walk to Chesterman Beach. Would definitely stay there again and recommend it to friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, well-equipped. Very responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sally s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time with Sally

Superb! Location, amenities, accommodation, all were absolutely perfect for our family mini vacation. We enjoyed our stay and the property very much😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori-Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Very nice property with hot tub and all amenities. Located within a couple of minutes walk from Chesterman Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great reno’d accommodations

Wonderfully equipped lovely beds Well stocked pantry w Sharp knives roomy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lester L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay in Tofino

Nice property, honestly described, plenty of space for our family. Everything in the property was in good working order, all the appliances are modern and the hot tub was wonderful after venturing on the island. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024