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Creekbanks Cottage - a nature-lover's retreat

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Creekbanks Cottage - a nature-lover's retreat

Situated on 9.6 acres of lawns, forest, meadows, and trails, Creekbanks Cottage is only 10 minutes from Courtenay, yet offers guests privacy, peace, tranquility, and a chance to re-connect with nature. A salmon-bearing stream meanders through the property, and bird, animal, and plant life abound. Eagles, ravens, and blue herons regularly surveil the property from the heights of the ancient Douglas Fir tree that graces the vista from the cottage and the lawns. Your closest neighbours are horses; other regular visitors include free range chickens, ducks, geese, wild rabbits, deer, racoon, mink, and, of course, various types of salmon during their respective spawning seasons. The property has grapes and blackberries, as well as apple, pear, walnut, and hazelnut trees. Guests are welcome to pick anything that's in season.

Built in 1936, with a sunporch added in the 1970's, the cottage has been updated to offer comfort, character, and the charm of an earlier era of family farm living. The one-and-one-half story house has central heating, and (for those who enjoy the look-and-feel of old-fashioned radiant heat) a built-in gas fireplace in the living room and a free-standing gas fireplace in the kitchen/dining area. The main floor has nine-foot ceilings, a completely renovated bathroom and one bedroom with a queen bed. The sloping ceilings of the upper half-story offer charm and character, although headroom is reduced in places for anyone over six-foot-one-inches in height. There are two bedrooms upstairs, both with double beds, and one with an ensuite half-bathroom (toilet and sink). Light floods into the cottage from all directions, and every window offers an unobstructed private view of the property.

Your hosts, Ted and Hitu, live in a second house on the property located on the other side of the stream. The two houses are separated by forest and meadow; each has its own driveway.

Additional Amenities:
*The cottage is thoroughly and professionally cleaned between guests (please help us to keep the portion of this cost charged to guests as low as possible by cleaning up any of your own spills or messes).
*The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with fridge, dishwasher, gas range, toaster, toaster oven, pots & pans, baking pans & sheets, dishes, cutlery, etc.
*We supply bed linens & towels, wireless high-speed internet, Shaw TV, Radio & CD player.
*Laundry facilities are available onsite. These are shared with our brother John who lives with his cat, Shadow, in a private suite of rooms located in the basement and accessed by a separate entrance.
*The Comox Valley with its distinct villages, towns, and settlements is surrounded by beaches, farms, parks, forests, lakes, rivers, and mountains. The valley offers a great range of things to do and explore: arts, culture, and heritage; shopping, dining, farm, and culinary tours; fishing, marine adventures, and wildlife tours; golf, hiking, cycling, and mountain biking. The Mount Washington Alpine Resort is nearby and open year-round. For more information visit The Comox Valley’s Tourism Vancouver Island website at: https://experiencecomoxvalley.ca/

Notes:
*Sewage from the cottage is treated in a Septic Tank system that is carefully maintained to ensure against contamination of ground water seeping into the salmon-bearing stream. Do not flush anything other than bodily waste and toilet paper. Everything else should go in the bin provided.
*Ted’s family has lived on this property for almost three-quarters of a century and restoring and enhancing the cottage and grounds is both a labour of love and a work-in-progress. Creekbanks is an old house with “strong bones” and a good heart. While her plumbing has been upgraded, she does require the assistance of a few pumps to boost her circulation. Please don’t be alarmed if you occasionally hear some soft pump-related burps and gurgles.
*Our brother John (resident in the basement) doesn't drive; however, you might see an occasional car using the driveway to pick him up or drop him off. On sunny days, John sometimes likes to sit and read in the shade of the spreading Maple tree beside the carport. Otherwise, apart from the area around our house on the other side of the creek, you have the property to yourself. Feel free to explore it in its entirety. During the warmer weather, the flow of the creek is usually gentle; younger children, however, should always be supervised when near the water.
*We hope you enjoy your stay with us. Please let us know if anything is missing or deficient, or if you have any suggestions for improvement. If you are interested in considering a longer duration stay in the future, ask us about our significant discounts for one, two, or three or more week stays.

Property manager

Edward Little

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Recycling

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
Note from host: Great for families

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
Property Registration Number H807399131

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Courtenay
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Courtenay

About the area

Map
Courtenay, BC

What's nearby

  • Vancouver Island Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Courtenay and District Memorial Outdoor Pool - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community - 14 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Seal Bay Nature Park - 17 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Comox Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Comox, BC (YQQ-Comox Valley) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tin Town Barbers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sehmi Japanese Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffeelovebug - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flying Canoe West Coast Pub - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Creekbanks Cottage - a nature-lover's retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Creekbanks Cottage - a nature-lover's retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Creekbanks Cottage - a nature-lover's retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Creekbanks Cottage - a nature-lover's retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Nymph Falls Regional Nature Park, Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre and Sid Williams Theatre. Landmark Cinemas Courtenay and Simms Millennium Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Creekbanks Cottage - a nature-lover's retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 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

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

A beautiful place to stay! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

We had a lovely time- Ted was wonderful and the cottage had everything we needed for a very cosy stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

nice here, the setting is ritsl bu
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Our host was very responsive, informative, and welcoming, and the house is beautiful & big with tons of charm, would very much recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Gorgeous rural setting just a short distance from town! Watched horses and deer out by the lovely creek! Ted us a wonderful host! We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

An excellent stay for our family of four. Clean, pleasant, quiet, and many baby deer wandering in front of our windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Was a wonderful week in this home. Close to the beaches and swimming pools. Very tranquil with all the trees and deer in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

My Family of 4 stayed here for 3 nights. Place is beautifully maintained and ultra comfortable. We loved the walks, creek, wild life and nieghbors horses. I'd highly recommend. Thanks Ted we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Very hospitable host who lives on the property next door. 10 minute drive to the bike trails in Cumberland with safe parking for bikes and other valuable goods.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

We absolutely loved this property for our family getaway. We were travelling with 4 adults and two young kids and everyone loved it. The house had everything we needed and was clean and comfortable. The grounds were amazing and the kids loved being able to run around, pick blackberries, and feed apples to the neighbouring horses! Ted was wonderful to communicate with and the check in/check out process was easy. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

The host is very friendly and the house is warmly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Couldn’t be more perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

We had a fantastic time here. Ted is a wonderful, kind, very responsive host. We thoroughly enjoyed the farm house - it is clean, comfortable and has all the amenities for a two-week stay. The sounds of the nearby creek is very soothing. We love to explore and it is very well located - a great base. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Ted was so kind and welcoming to show us around the property. The house was all that we needed for our family summer trip. It has everything as stated on the website. The place was well maintained and spotless clean. Really loved our stay here. I will for sure recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

We travelled for a family wedding. The cottage was perfect for us. Clean as a whistle and our host (Ted) was very helpful and friendly. The property is beautiful and we loved meeting Ted the cat and beautiful horses who live next door.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

This place is wonderful! 10/10 The house is a cute farmhouse set in a quiet property. The house itself is well maintained and roomy. We loved saying hi to the horses next door, and the fireplaces were so warm to sit next to in the morning. We would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Our stay in the "farmhouse" was wonderful. It is quaint and well stocked, with the opportunity to enjoy the property and neighbouring horses. Ted was very responsive to every request.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Gorgeous piece of property with a spacious main floor and plenty of sunlight
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

We felt right at home in this cosy cottage. Set in an ample garden with a grape arbour, huge cherry trees and a creek out back, it’s peaceful corner of paradise for a family of any age. Great for a weekend getaway, a gathering, or a week of family time. Ted, our host was very welcoming and helpful. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Spacious living room where the kids could play and beautiful spacious property with a path through a little wooded area and over a river. Kitchen had everything we needed. Ted was super helpful and responsive from start to finish.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Stay in Creekbank cottage for three days. Beautiful setting and host is great. Strolled the yard, waded in the creek and tasted the cherries. The neighbors horses were in the mood for a visit and enjoyed our carrots and apples. The cottage is spotless and feels very much like home. Kitchen is supplied will all things required. Would highly recommend this cottage. Hope to stay again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We spent a week at the cottage with our rambunctious 4 year old grandson. He had a great time, feeding the horses next door, watching the chicken and roosters, and deer in the evening. Picking apples and blackberries and playing soccer in the beautiful yard. He checked out the stream for fish. The home was well equipped and very comfortable! Courtney town only seven minute drive away and great beaches to visit. Hosts are wonderful and accommodating. A great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Lovely, comfortable, livingroom with beautiful windows that overlook serene acreage, complete with horses grazing next door and a gentle creek rambling beside. Ted couldn't do enough for us, even greeting us for an early arrival. The fully equipped kitchen made making a family meal very easy and fun. We were very glad to be Creekbank's Cottage's first vacation rental guests! Good luck to the new adventures!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10

The property exceeds the impression you get from the on line pics. Which in our experience is very unusual. The owner was very flexible and let us have a couple of extra people in tents in the beautiful yard for one night. He was also flexible about checking in and out times. He greeted us there and gave us a very thorough familiarization of his place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Our family had a wonderful stay in this well kept home. Very clean and well stocked. A bit of a step back in time, very nostalgic. Ted was great with comunication. We all loved the Gas range especially my husband who loves cooking for everyone! Seeing the horses everyday was a real treat. Perfect home to unwind and unplug. Thank you PS: Tenant down stairs was pleasant and almost as though he wasn't there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022