10/10 Excellent
Pauline
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
14 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pauline
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Entire home
Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Washer
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$1,270
NZ$1,270
includes taxes & fees
26 June - 27 June
Explore the area
Bowen Island, BC
- Bowen Island Historians Museum9 min walk
- Killarney Lake Viewpoint5 min drive
- Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal35 min drive
- Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
Room options
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.
What's nearby
- Bowen Island Historians Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Killarney Lake Viewpoint - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
- Dorman Point - 15 min drive - 3.2 km
- Bowen Bay - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
- Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal - 35 min drive - 6.9 km
Getting around
- Vancouver Waterfront Station - 56 min drive
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - 87 min drive
Restaurants
- Forecast Coffee - 41 min drive
- Blenz Coffee - 37 min drive
- Crazy Raven Bar & Grill - 61 min drive
- Troll's Restaurants - 37 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.
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.
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.
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 23 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean & Mountain View Captain's Cottage on 26 Jun 2025 start from NZ$1,269.61, 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
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nargis K.
28 Nov 2024
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
Nargis K.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim
12 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Kim
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Victoria L., Richmond BC
27 Sept 2024
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!
Victoria L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erin G.
14 Jul 2024
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!
Erin G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024