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Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort

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Property grounds
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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8103 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort

#118 is a 1109 sq foot cottage in pristine Oceanside Village Resort. This cottage is flooded with natural light that accentuates the high vaulted ceilings and furnishings that will provide you with all the comforts of home. Our kitchen has all the necessities for preparing meals which can be enjoyed on the private back patio. Choose a dip in the year round indoor heated pool, a soak in the hot tub or take advantage of the exercise room which are all steps away from the cottage.
The Starfish Cottage also offers ample parking in the front, which accommodates larger vehicles, as well as additional guest parking across the road.

Property manager

Julie Mercer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the river

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Golfing on site

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1109 sq ft (103 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 is also known as

Cottage
Starfish Oceanside Village
Starfish Cottage Oceanside Village Resort
Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort Cottage
Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort Parksville
Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort Cottage Parksville

About the neighborhood

Map
Parksville, BC

What's nearby

  • Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 8 min walk
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 14 min walk
  • Rathtrevor Beach - 18 min walk
  • Parksville Beach - 7 min drive
  • Oceanside Place Arena - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Gun - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Quiznos - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort located?

This family-friendly Parksville cottage is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf, Tranquil Moments Day Spa, and Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara. Rathtrevor Beach and Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parksville paradise
A super spot near nature and Rathtrevor Beach‼️
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
Location is ideal and many activites for young children and adults. Cottage was well equipped. A little bit of paradise. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Spot!
Great property in wonderful location close to restaurants and beach! Lovely quiet location. Very well equipped kitchen. Very private deck with great patio table and BBQ. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week at Starfish Cottage
Great place to spend a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for exploring Parksville
This property is so clean and well cared for. It was perfectly comfortable and the kitchen was much better stocked than most places. They even had board games and colouring supplies for the kids. The pool is a great feature, although it gets quite noisy when busy. I would absolutely rebook this for another vacation. Lots to do just a short walk or drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation rental for families
We had a great time at this rental! We had 2 adults, and then a 13yr, 10yr, 3yr, and 2yr. The older 2 kids loved having their own loft space and private bathroom. We brought a pack n play and it fit in the guest room closet perfectly so that the toddlers could also room share. The beds were comfortable and we all loved the patio with privacy hedges! The kitchen was fully stocked with all the essentials. We loved having access to a dishwasher and laundry during the week. We absolutely loved Parksville, this cabin and the surrounding area and cant wait to come back to visit again next year. If you are looking for a family friendly vacation rental for a larger family, this space is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation Spot!
We loved the house - it was clean and comfortable and plenty of room for everyone. Two good size bedrooms downstairs and the kids loved having the upstairs loft bedroom with their own bathroom and TV. Fantastic location for activities: minigolf is a 2 minute walk, a huge park nearby, and lots of cool spots within a short drive (Coombs, Cathedral Grove, etc). We also did the 5 minute walk to the resort nearby and had a fabulous dinner at the steakhouse/restaurant. The location of the house in the community could not be better if you want to use the pool - it is a 30 second walk. The pool was really nice and was never crowded even though we went everyday at least once and at different times of the day. The area was quiet and clean, no noise at night. Would highly reccomend!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family spot
We had a great vacation and will be back again
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent vacation spot
Our family had a lovely week at the cottage. It was very clean and well stocked. We loved being close to the pool, mini golf, and beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from Home
Everything we needed was right there. The beds were comfy, the kitchen was stocked with spices etc. There were bath towels and pool towels. We truly enjoyed our stay and wish it was longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful!
This beautiful cottage really is a home away from home! We are very picky when it comes to staying somewhere other than our own home and Starfish Cottage was perfect! Julie was very easy to communicate with, check in was super simple, and the cottage had all of the amenities you could ask for and then some!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Ladies Trip
Have stayed at this cottage twice and would stay again. Close to beaches and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Kind helpful owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay & can't wait to come back!
We had the most wonderful time staying at Starfish Cottage. Wonderfully located, close to a lot of beautiful beaches (Parksville Community Beach & Rathtrevor beach), and local restaurants (The Black Goos Inn!). The kids loved the warm water indoor pool and spent hours in there playing the first couple of days we arrived when the weather was a bit to cool for the beach and ocean swimming. Our kids loved it! Evening swim after dinner to drain their batteries! Our host Julie was friendly and easy to communicate with. It was a pleasure dealing with her. Starfish Cottage was clean, comfortable, and very welcoming. The cottage provided a home-away-from-home with a well stocked kitchen of dishes, cups, and the basic cooking pots/pans, and utensils, allowing me to prepare a simple dinner on our first night and simple breakfast of bacon and eggs in the mornings since we're all slow when first waking up and like to lounge around before hitting the beach around 1130am. I loved the coffee maker provided that allowed me to preset a timer for the next day were I wake up to freshly brewed coffee waiting for me. And THANK YOU for providing coffee too! (insert heart emoji here). Check-out was very easy and Julie didn't have a long list of chores for us! Expectations at check-out was basic common sense and very acceptable. Respectful to both host and guests. Most definitely my family will be returning to Starfish Cottage in the years to come.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn T., Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Stay
Spent 4 days in the cottage, and it was great. We were worried about the hot temperatures, but even without AC the fans in the rooms/bedrooms and the shade kept the cottage from getting too warm. Great location to walk to the ocean. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Starfish Cottage
Our group of 5 recently stayed at Starfish Cottage. We found the cottage to be exceptionally clean throughout and we had no issues during our stay. The cottage is perfectly located within the development as it is very close to the indoor pool and is only a 3 minute walk to the mini golf. We would not hesitate to book here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It is exactly as promised in the pictures, and very comfortable. The beds were each very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked with dishes, including lots of glasses, which is much appreciated when traveling with kids. The location is convenient for Rathstrevor and Parksville- a nice walk to the beach, but a bit long for younger kids. However, there is plenty of parking at Rathstrevor, so you can also reach it in a few minutes by car.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cabin
The cabin was clean and nicely decorated. We loved being across from the pool. Nearby amenities and many recreational spots are a plus. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Has everything you need
Great unit, access, location, and property manager. It’s an above average property for those looking to stay awhile, and I’ll definitely be looking this up next time around.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay near Rathtrevor Beach!
The cottage was great. Very clean with a well appointed kitchen! Very close to the pool which is a great facility. Owners were very quick to respond to our requests! We had a great time with our family for the week. Thanks again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters Weekend
Everything was immaculately clean. There were also amenities in the kitchen that we were not expecting and Julie even left us a bottle of wine. It is not beachside but there’s a lovely walk through Rathtrevor campsite to the beach. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and Cozy Place to Stay!
Our stay at the Starfish Cottage was very comfortable and enjoyable! The cottage is as nice as the description on the Vrbo website. It is clean and cozy and feels like home! We were 4 adults - 3 siblings and our elderly parent. Aside from a few steps up to get into the cottage, everything was accessible with a walker and the main floor master bedroom and adjoining bathroom made it easy for dad to move around. The location of the cottage is perfect for exploring the area! So much to see and do! We thouroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer at the beach
This home had everything we needed to enjoy a summer vacation with my grandkids at the beach. I can recommend it without reservation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family spot
Both the cabin and the complex are great for families. Cabin is close to pool and mini golf and has everything you need for a nice vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corey Z., Kelowna

Liked: Cleanliness
Parksville souvenirs!!
Love this cabin at Ocean Village! Marvellous location, very clean, close to Rathtrevor beach( the BEST BEACH on Vancouver Island after Long Beach). You are walking distance to a pool, mini golf and a small café ( only open 4 hours lol). The cabin is in mint shape. Super clean. Great having a BBQ! Walking distance to the amazing pub, Black Goose! 3-4 min drive to Parksville town centre. Julie was very easy to communicate with. Top notch!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022