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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Summer House

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located home right downtown Parksville. Walking distance to all amenities you can hang up the car keys for your entire stay & enjoy the convenience of location in yet a very private setting. Two bedrooms, Two full bathrooms, a kitchen with all cooking utensils and essentials, a covered back deck and BBQ area. This place has everything you need to make yourself at home and enjoy life near the beach or whatever excursion may attract you on Vancouver Island! Please note: if your stay falls on a collection day we may ask you to pull garbage, recycling, or food waste bins to the curb outside during your stay (usually a wednesday or friday) we will reach out to you beforehand. Thank you! P.s there is NO hottub. VRBO is having a glitch in their system and automatically adding it on as an amenity.

Property manager

Paul

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Garden

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includes taxes & fees
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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Parksville, BC

What's nearby

  • Parksville Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oceanside Place Arena - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Rathtrevor Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rod & Gun - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Quiznos - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Summer House located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Parksville Community Park and The Wool Shop. Vancouver Island University Parksville Campus and Parksville Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Summer House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Very clean and the kitchen is well stocked. Nice outdoor space. Rooms were a little stuffy and the fans provided were just too loud. But great overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you could ask for!
Paul and Jasmine clearly care about all the details. Everything from the decor to the extras are well thought out. This house has it all, soap, shampoo, hair dryers, air purifiers, fans, bbq, etc are all there. The huge shower has 3 heads, there is a tap above the stove top, everything is clean and modern. The location is great as it’s right across from the grocery store and walking distance from the beach. It is kitty corner from Orca Place so having an alarm is great. We highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A., Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and stay for families
We very much enjoyed our stay at Paul’s place. It’s been completely remodeled on the inside with brand new finishes and appliances, and was super clean and bright. We enjoyed having lots of TVs, laundry, a full kitchen and bbq area, beautiful bathrooms and lots of space to hang out. Very easy to feed and entertain our 2 year old. Across the street from the grocery and liquor store, and a five min walk to the coolest playground/splash park I’ve ever seen. That kept our toddler very happy for the entire week. One portable AC in the kitchen that could probably use a buddy on the opposite end of the house. On hotter afternoons we could get a nice cross breeze going with the windows open, though. The bushes could use a little snip! I kept getting whacked by the plants when I walked to the back. Lovely stay. We would definitely come again. Thanks Paul!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jag

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yard neglected
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tyler K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer House
Excellent location by shops and fairly close to the beach. The interior of the house was quite spacious and the space was exactly what was needed. TVs in every bedroom, and recently renovated. The deck is fairly nice too. The only aspect lacking was air conditioning. There is one portable air conditioner available to be set up for the entire house, and the designated location for the air conditioner is at the opposite end of the house from the bedrooms. This meant we needed to always have the bedroom doors open to cool the rooms. Even with running the AC full blast all day and night, the primary bedroom was 25 degrees at midnight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

A.J. R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a great weekend at the Summer House. We enjoyed walking to the beach, making great meals and sleeping in the comfortable beds. Everything was clean and the host’s response to our questions was very prompt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula M., Calgary, AB

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring in Parksville
The inside of the house has been completely updated and is very nice. The front deck gets the morning sun and the back deck afternoon sun so it is perfect for enjoying the decks. The location is great for access to local shops and restaurants and the beach. It is on a fairly busy street but that is the trade off for being able to walk to so many places. The yard was needing some TLC but perhaps that is because we were there in April. Overall, we really enjoyed the property and would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place.
We stayed for 9 nights. It was perfect for our needs. Location was good. It was great having a BBQ. The pics don't do it justice. Will will definitely stay there again. 👍
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tannis F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer House in the Spring
Beautiful house with all the necessities. Close to the beach and restaurants. We had a great stay and found communications with the owners fast and easy. Definitely recommend if you are needing a place to stay in Parksville.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spring break family vacation
This was such a clean, warm and inviting home to walk into. The pictures do it justice and all was as described. We came with our two 16 yr olds and 12 yr old for some time away to explore the beach and surrounding nature. Everyone was super impressed with the home: everything that was thoughtfully included (extra bedding/towels/spices/vinegars, etc) and the many luxurious extras (the bathrooms are way nicer than ours!). We really enjoyed daily walks to the beach (5 mins), grabbing food from the grocery store across the road, checking out the many stores surrounding. We brought bikes and accessed the trails easily too! Such a great location for ease of walking and being close to all you need. Thank you to the hosts for their clear instructions and prompt communication. Your home is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip C., Vancouver, Canads

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Parksville place
Lovely two bedroom home provided us with a cozy home base . Close to grocery and other shopping it was a great place for our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
satisfy
The house is so warm and the location here is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bevyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
The interior photos in the property description do not do this place justice! It’s very spacious and comfortable throughout. The design is very functional as well. Once the landscaping and deck area are completed, it will be a gem. The lack of live TV for us sporting enthusiasts was a little tough to take however!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Parksville stay
The house is very well kept and in a central location. Loved being able to walk to the beach and gricery store. The host went above and beyond to help us out with some items we left behind. Very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gordon Alastair W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parksville interlude
Apart from the initial glitch over the pass code, the property met or exceeded our expectations. Clean, well-laid out, well furnished-- but does communication with the proprietor have to be delayed until the day we arrive and leave us standing outside for an hour with an entry code that doesn't work?
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feels like home
Our family enjoyed our stay and really did not want to leave by the end of it. The house is centrally located and is near Thrifty Foods and many local establishments. We basically walked around the area without needing the use of our vehicle. Driving to Coombs Country Market, Englishman river and Riptide Lagoon Golf did not feel very far either. The house itself is beautifully decorated and felt like a country home. The place was very clean and the beds were super comfortable. Even the sofa bed got approval by my teenage son, who said it did not have the usually squeaky spring noises. We had everything we needed and it felt like home. We would definitely return for another stay if the opportunity comes our way.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Leah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
family reunion
The place was nicely updated. Location was perfect for wondering around shops and close for walks to the beach. Only con was the bbq was not clean and the brush for cleaning was really gross. We purchased a bbq brush and cleaned the bbq before and after use. Suggestion is to have a few bbq cleaning brushes and bbq cleaning product.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Parksville Place
This location is one of those rare finds that is even better than the pictures! Beautifully put together and very comfortable. What a great location, close to shopping , groceries, and cafes!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer House
A Summer House experience is even better than the photos make it look! A great central location, lots of space, amenities and attractively decorated-makes for a great vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Property was as described, great communication and very prompt responses from owner. Parksville area is so great in the summer, easy walking distance to beach. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron H., Calgary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Good house
House as described, enjoyed stay. Walking distance to Community Park & shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Getaway
Once we got access, the house was quite lovely. All we needed was there and the location was quite nice with access to whatever we needed in walking distance. The public beach was walking distance and seemed to always have a range of things happening there. IT was a great week away for the whole family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The house is a couple minute walk to the main beach/playground, there is a grocery store right across the street. The street is a bit noisy at night and as there is no air conditioning, sleeping was a bit tough when it was hot at night (had to choose street noise or stuffy room). The back deck and bbq are fantastic, rooms and general space are great. Everything was very clean. We had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
This house was absolutely stunning, the pictures gave us an idea of what we were getting but the house was so much more. A huge living/dining area and a lovely gourmet kitchen. The master bedroom and ensuite were huge, with king bed and walk in shower. The second bedroom had a queen bed. All the beds were super comfortable. The main bathroom had a cosy, big tub for soaking. The big draw for us was the proximity to the Community Beach - a five minute walk. We loaded up the wagon, walked down and didn’t have to worry about parking at all. We will definitely be booking this house again when we return to Parksville. Thank you Paul for providing such a lovely home away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming
What a lovely place to land on Canada Day! The house is meticulously cleaned and recently renovated. My mother in law was so happy to have a comfy room to herself. I enjoyed spending time on the covered back porch. It’s a short walk to the beach. We will have to stay longer next time! Paul anticipated all our needs, he checked in to make sure we were able to access the property. We didn’t need anything since everything was taken care of, but it was clear he was there if we did need something. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022