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Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage

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Property grounds
Interior
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
The current price is AU$1,013
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug

Explore the area

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Bowen Island, BC
  • Bowen Island Historians Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Killarney Lake Viewpoint
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)

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About the area

Bowen Island

At this holiday home you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Bowen Island Historians Museum and Coastal Patterns Gallery. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed, a living room and a fenced private garden are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Bowen Island holiday home, you'll be 7.3 km (4.5 mi) from Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal and 23.8 km (14.8 mi) from Stanley Park.
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What's nearby

  • Bowen Island Historians Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Killarney Lake Viewpoint - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Killarney Lake - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Bowen Bay - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal - 36 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Vancouver Waterfront Station - 56 min drive
  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cypress Creek Grill - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Raven Bar & Grill - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Blenz Coffee - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪The Shed - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬37 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.

Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage

For the very first time available on Vrbo, the famous Captain's Cottage. Bring the whole family to this fantastic Bowen Island Cottage with lots of room for fun and relaxation. Enjoy the incredible views of the ocean and the mountains of Howe Sound, watch the whales and seals from the deck. This gorgeous cottage is in walkable distance to the ferry and Snug Cove with all its amenities, it is truly a fantastic and unique place for your time on Bowen Island.Bring the whole family to this fantastic Bowen Island Cottage with lots of room for fun and relaxation. Enjoy the incredible views of the ocean and the mountains of Howe Sound, watch the whales and seals from the deck. This gorgeous cottage is in walkable distance to the ferry and Snug Cove with all its amenities, it is truly a fantastic and unique place for your time on Bowen Island. The cottage is wheelchair and scooter accessible.♿ It is equipped with an AC for the hot summer months and a level 2 EV-Charger.
Please be advised, starting in 2021, it will be illegal to use wood-burning fireplaces and stoves between May 15 and September 15. Violators could be fined $10,000 for each day in contravention.

Please do not move any furniture.

We provide one duraflame fire log per night. Due to regulations and insurance guidelines, the fireplace cannot be heated with firewood. If you like additional fire logs, the Bowen Island General Store has always some in stock.

Property manager

Chris Mehlhorn

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

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

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1041, H318069921

Property is also known as

279944

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage?

The closest beach to Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage is English Bay Beach (17.6 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage?

As of 18 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage on 28 Aug 2025 start from AU$1,012.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage?

No, Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

Celebrated with my girlfriends here and had a wonderful stay! The beds were SO comfortable and we loved how we could walk into town if we didnt feel like driving. Also super close to the beach! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent spot on Bowen. Great for a larger gruop, close to amenities.

Excellent, enjoyed the covered outdoor patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nargis K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bowen Island Captain’s Cottage

It is a beautiful property and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there for 3 nights and wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you Chris for always there to answer our questions and for such a smooth and welcoming visit. Please convey to the owners our thank you to let us enjoy their property. Nargis
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L., Richmond BC

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoy comfort home with good view

the very important part is the the home quite comfortably with our wheelchair lady… therefore we can enjoy our vacation! very enjoy the view around. kitchen have all we need for our cooking for dinner…we may cone again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet cottage with a great view

Chris’s place is so adorable and clean and calm. If you want a relaxing stay on Bowen ideally located near the village but far enough away to not hear the tourists, this is the place! Thank you so much, Chris- our stay was exactly what we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024