On the Beach

Read our guests testimonials!

You are only here for a short visit.
Don't hurry, don't worry, and stop to smell the roses along the way.
- Walter Hagen

On the Beach - patio

Our self-contained suite over the water has both ocean and mountain views! The suite includes two Queen beds, a double hide-a-way bed, kitchen, four piece bathroom and cable television. A BBQ is situated on a spacious and private garden patio-deck from where magnificent sunsets can be viewed. This accommodation is suitable for up to six people and located within a minutes walk to restaurants, shops and ferry.

Includes a fully equipped kitchen with full size fridge and stove, microwave oven, coffee maker, toaster, dishes and cutlery. Colour cable television and DVD player and wireless internet for laptop users.

Smoking outside only.

After a day of whale watching, fishing, exploring the island's network of walking and cycling trails and cultural heritage, or simply lounging in a chair on deck, you will enjoy an abundant ocean view - sit quietly, observe and be mesmerized!

Eat in by using the kitchen or BBQ, or eat out at one of the nearby restaurants and return to the deck over the ocean where you will appreciate the drawing to an end of yet another memorable day!

And, if the sun is willing, view the splendour of one of the loveliest sunsets imaginable. Harbour seals, River Otters, Mink, Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons and Belted Kingfishers are frequently viewed from the patio while Orcas, Pacific White-sided Dolphins, Dalls Porpoise, Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Gray Whales and Stellar Sea Lions are occasionally seen.

There is excellent bird watching in the fall, winter and early spring months from inside the suite but especially so from the deck outside.

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On the Beach - bedroom

On the Beach - living space

On the Beach - bathroom

On the Beach - kitchen

On the Beach - open lounge

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Rates

Additional Information

*Minimum of 2 nights stay June through September
*$10.00/ extra adult and $5.00 / extra child
*Please note, GST of 5% is not included in any of the above prices.
*All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars.

For reservations:

June through September: Payment in full is required at the time of reserving.

October through May: A 50 % deposit is required.

Cancellation Policy: 30 days notice is required. When 30 days cancellation notice is given, a full return of any payment is given.* For accommodation cancellation notice of less than 30 days notice: If the accommodation becomes filled by other guests on the nights previously reserved and for which a payment has been taken, the payment will be fully refunded on the nights occupied by other guests. On any night not filled, the payment will not be refunded. We will do our utmost to fill the cancelled nights, however, it will not always be possible as most reservations are made well in advance.

Check in time: 2:00 pm or later.
Departure time: 10:00 am

For all reservations, please phone in Visa or Mastercard numbers and expiry dates to: Phone: (250) 974-5225 or 1-800-668-6722 in Canada and North America

Testimonials

Ever since we saw the photo of the patio above the sea we couldn't wait to get here. But " On the Beach" is even more beautiful than we expected. We enjoyed sitting on the patio, looking out to sea and watching for animals. The most wonderful experience though, was "sailing with the whales". We wouldn't have thought it possible to see so many orcas so close. You have created a special personal atmosphere on the sailing boat that makes us feel welcome and at ease. Thank you very much for your kindness and hospitality. E & J Wagner, Germany

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What a beautiful restful place! Within the first few minutes of our arrival eagles soared overhead and the flower garden patio had us pulling up chairs just to watch the sea and mountains. You were the perfect hosts. The beach combing for sea glass and driftwood is tops. We could have stayed for much longer and we will be back. The people of Alert Bay are so friendly we were recharged and comfortable in minutes.
T & K David, WI, USA

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A great standard of accommodation in a perfect setting, what Hotel could offer this? The U'mista Cultural Centre is well worth a visit to put everything in historical context.

The boat trip was great, not just because of the whales, but because of the personal touches, especially the edible ones and D & M's enthusiasm. T & A Birch, England

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What a beautiful spot you live in! We really appreciate your efforts to aid the environment, on the boat and in the suite - we share conservation passions! We had a great time on the MV Cetacea and hope to come back to sail another time. We are glad we found you! G & B Owens, WA, USA

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There is a symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of the birds,
the ebb and flow of the tides, the folded bud ready for the spring.
There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of
nature--the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after the winter. The lasting pleasures of contact with the natural world are available to anyone who will place himself under the influence of earth, sea and sky and their amazing life.
- Rachel Carson