Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock
Top rated by guests
10.0Outstanding
(90 Ratings)
"Heidi was a very friendly and thoughtful host, leaving an assortment of treats upon our arrival and providing clear instructions on where to find things, including kayaks, fairy houses, and good baker..."
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About this house rental
Welcome to The Farmily, beautiful 3,000 square house surrounded by 40 acres set on the ocean in the Cowichan region just outside of Chemainus. Very private acreage for a family or friend gathering. Perfect for children of all ages with nature walks, fairy houses on the trails, lakes and golf courses outside your door. Kyaking from your own private ocean front around the small islands and exploring the coastal waters is a lovely way to see the westcoast landscape. 3 Kyaks and oars are all provided. You don't have to leave the property to have a wonderful vacation. The property is a unique mixture of agriculture, equestrian property, estuary and 800 year old trees leading down to the ocean. Horses and deer are companions. Expansive fields, walking trails through private forest, 1/4 mile running track and grass areas for family games such as bocce ball, badminton, croquet and soccer. We have lots of lawn games here to use. Various walking trails along the ocean bluff. 40 fruit trees can be enjoyed during the fruit picking seasons. In the summer time you can swim off the dock in waters heated by the tidal sands. Digging for clams and oysters is also a favourite pastime in season. Horses on the property are always there for a good nuzzle looking for a carrot or treat. This private and beautiful house is spacious and comfortable for large groups or families who enjoy nature. All four bedrooms have private ensuites and there is a lower level relaxation, yoga and play area. All yoga mats, props already provided. Wonderful for any self directed workshops, book clubs, quilting groups or yoga groups looking for a spacious area to set their workshops. The host can also organize scavenger hunts, nature walks, horse drawn carriage rides or yoga and meditation. Lovely big fields and walking trails along the ocean bluff to your private dock. We are within walking distance of a beautiful golf course, Chemainus has a preforming arts theatre with quaint shopping and dining experiences. Within a 25 mile radius are some of BC's most celebrated vineyards, with farm to table restaurants. Fishing, boating, swimming and scuba diving is all available along the coastal waters.
Amenities at Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
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Customer support
Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo
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Top rated by guests
10.0Outstanding
(90 Ratings)
"Heidi was a very friendly and thoughtful host, leaving an assortment of treats upon our arrival and providing clear instructions on where to find things, including kayaks, fairy houses, and good baker..."
Welcome to The Farmily, beautiful 3,000 square house surrounded by 40 acres set on the ocean in the Cowichan region just outside of Chemainus. Very private acreage for a family or friend gathering. Perfect for children of all ages with nature walks, fairy houses on the trails, lakes and golf courses outside your door. Kyaking from your own private ocean front around the small islands and exploring the coastal waters is a lovely way to see the westcoast landscape. 3 Kyaks and oars are all provided. You don't have to leave the property to have a wonderful vacation. The property is a unique mixture of agriculture, equestrian property, estuary and 800 year old trees leading down to the ocean. Horses and deer are companions. Expansive fields, walking trails through private forest, 1/4 mile running track and grass areas for family games such as bocce ball, badminton, croquet and soccer. We have lots of lawn games here to use. Various walking trails along the ocean bluff. 40 fruit trees can be enjoyed during the fruit picking seasons. In the summer time you can swim off the dock in waters heated by the tidal sands. Digging for clams and oysters is also a favourite pastime in season. Horses on the property are always there for a good nuzzle looking for a carrot or treat. This private and beautiful house is spacious and comfortable for large groups or families who enjoy nature. All four bedrooms have private ensuites and there is a lower level relaxation, yoga and play area. All yoga mats, props already provided. Wonderful for any self directed workshops, book clubs, quilting groups or yoga groups looking for a spacious area to set their workshops. The host can also organize scavenger hunts, nature walks, horse drawn carriage rides or yoga and meditation. Lovely big fields and walking trails along the ocean bluff to your private dock. We are within walking distance of a beautiful golf course, Chemainus has a preforming arts theatre with quaint shopping and dining experiences. Within a 25 mile radius are some of BC's most celebrated vineyards, with farm to table restaurants. Fishing, boating, swimming and scuba diving is all available along the coastal waters.
Amenities
Family friendly
Things to know
Additional fees to expect
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.
Customer support
Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(90 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Heidi was a very friendly and thoughtful host, leaving an assortment of treats upon our arrival and providing clear instructions on where to find things, including kayaks, fairy houses, and good bakeries! The property is idyllic with so many tranquil and peaceful spaces. From hanging out with Francine and Lucy (the horses) to watching seals play in the water, there are ample opportunities for moments of serenity. The house was ideal for a family vacation with plenty of space to gather as well as enough room to enjoy privacy and quiet time.I would highly recommend this rental!
10.0 / 10.0
The property was perfect for our group of 7 older adults. The house was lovely with a central common area for conversation. The property was landscaped with beautiful flowers. Each day brought new glimpses of wildlife and happy horses. The nights were blissfully quiet. Heidi was a gracious host who responded immediately to all our needs.
10.0 / 10.0
The house was great and having access to the property to walk around was outstanding.
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely lovely! Couldn’t have found a better place. The host was very kind and although we were working we all felt like it was a vacation! Thanks so much
10.0 / 10.0
We love this property and Heidi is amazing. It is the perfect place for our girls weekend away and look forward to coming back again soon. This was our third time here! Love it!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful spot and Heidi is a gem ... book with confidence!This time we took a walk down to the waterfront ... gorgeous!
10.0 / 10.0
Even more wonderful than advertised! Host was amazing. Property was magical!
10.0 / 10.0
This is a magical place-the house is spacious and well-appointed and the grounds are just spectacular! We were so delighted by the ancient trees, the marshes and the exquisite waterfront.
10.0 / 10.0
This property is absolutely perfect for a getaway of several couples on a gourmet cooking weekend. Each couple had lovely bedroom with private bathroom and a central kitchen that was extremely well stocked. The setting is beautiful with a beautiful walk to the ocean side. Close proximity to Chemainus. Heidi was welcoming, helpful, and responsive. My group will likely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property, fabulous house, conscientious host. It was our second visit. All went well.
8.0 / 10.0
As always this house made another girls weekend a success! With the kitchen adjacent to the dining and living area, makes cooking enjoyable as you don’t feel separated from the conversations. All bedrooms just off the main living area with their own bathrooms are comfortable and nicely appointed. The property is serene and peaceful.
Heidi always has something special waiting for her guests and is so attentive and warm!
Thanks again see you in February!
10.0 / 10.0
Heidi is amazing. The horses are awesome, although I'm not going to lie Franny's my favorite. The pictures on VRBO do not give it justice. The walking trails and oceans and amenities offered as well as the house and everything in it could not be improved upon. If you're looking for a place to stay with fresh air Outdoors trails and yet all the modern convenience of the whole house, I wouldn't pick anywhere else.
10.0 / 10.0
A wonderful place to stay with family. House is very clean & comfortable. All rooms are spacious and have big ensuite bathrooms. Kitchen is very well stocked. We enjoyed the peaceful surroundings of the property and forest walk leading to the dock. It was a great experience and above all Heidi was very very quick to respond to any of our questions.
10.0 / 10.0
Heidi was very accommodating She made special arrangements for my brother-in-law to have his RV near the home We were welcomed by our host and Heidi left us fruit coffee cream pastries and treats
The home was the perfect venue for our family There were only 2 children but they enjoyed the outdoor nature paths with little ornaments They played bocce croquet and catch
The kitchen was a great gathering place
Living room close by for games
This house was close to the wedding and also town Some good coffee spots and walking paths
Wished we could have kayaked but didn’t happen
I would definitely come back here again and hope we all do
Thankyou so much Heidi for everything
We did have one suggestion
A hot tub ??? It was a chilly weekend lol
10.0 / 10.0
This property is a most special rental…
Inside:
Spacious, well-appointed rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Lovely linens. Awesome yoga studio with all of the props/ mats needed ( I typically travel with my own mat) for a complete/safe practice. Beautuful kitchen with everything to prepare in-home meals. Great Wifi/Cell connectivity..
Outside: Heaven on 40 acres… gorgeous well-maintained walking paths…ocean at the end of the trail- apectacular views… the kayaks were awesome! Last but not least the canine/equine hosts and Heidi were the most welcoming and wonderful to connect with!
10 stars… wonderful!
10.0 / 10.0
Heidi was such a welcoming host and she was very responsive to questions throughout our stay.
The house was beautiful, and the trails and water access phenomenal.
Already planning another stay at this fantastic property
10.0 / 10.0
The property was beautiful and the vacation home was perfect for our group of ladies. The home is clean and very comfortable; Heidi thought of everything! We highly recommend this venue and look forward to a return visit.
10.0 / 10.0
We were so impressed how clean everything was when we arrived. It’s the perfect set up for 4 couples as we each had our own bathroom. If we needed anything Heidi was right there with what we needed. She also left us a welcome basket of baking and fruit and shared her neighbours excess corn and fruit plus allowed us to help ourselves to anything that was ripe in the garden. She was an excellent hostess. We loved our time there.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property - peaceful, expansive, inviting. Felt like we were out in our own world and yet good access to towns and activities. The en suite bathrooms for each of the 4 bedrooms was a great feature! What made it most exceptional - Heidi!! Spectacular attentive host who provided enriching activities for the kids and responded to any questions/needs from adults. Kind, engaging, generous. Only disappointment was the awkward kayak access to dock/water. Beautiful setting though
10.0 / 10.0
This house was a great, relaxing vacation spot for my family. We enjoyed hanging around on the back porch and taking walks through the meadow and forest out to the dock. Close to Chemainus for groceries and local shops.
The host is friendly and informative, left us goodies upon arrival, and even helped us paint and decorate a fairy house to leave along the forest path.
10.0 / 10.0
Magical spot for my family in Chemainus! Wildlife everywhere! My family all had private sleeping and bathroom areas with a common great room which was a perfect set up. The property has it all - old growth forest, meadow, estuary, bluff with endless views, and a boat dock. My 3 year old grandson loved the fairy houses hidden along the trail - I think we found them all!
Our hostess Heidi, was so welcoming and kind leaving us some breakfast treats at check-in and bringing an adorable stuffie horse for my grandson. She also brought him a tricycle to tool around the large driveway.
Check/In/Out was a breeze as well. Can’t say enough about this fabulous place and the memories made.
10.0 / 10.0
Our family loved our 4 night stay at your spacious guesthouse. Each bedroom has its own bath with shower. The large kitchen is very well equipped, and the breakfast treats were greatly enjoyed! The walk down to the ocean, about 600 meters, goes through a stand of huge old fir and cedar, then a meadow with a frog pond, then a typical West Coast forest. A nearby bluff has a panoramic view of the islands off Chemainus. We thoroughly enjoyed the three kayaks. If you’re looking for seclusion and beautiful nature, this home will not disappoint!
10.0 / 10.0
We all had a very nice time on the property. We enjoyed the trails, the kayaks, nature, and even visiting with the horses. The space of the house was also very convenient for our group and we especially enjoyed the large kitchen for when we wanted to cook dinner. Heidi was a great host and was in easy contact if we needed anything. Also the tip to go to the Duncan farmer's market was definitely enjoyed by all. Overall A+ experience and would definitely visit again!
8.0 / 10.0
The property was perfect for our needs (3 couples, one with an infant). Four private bedrooms, each with its own ensuite was ideal.
The central kitchen was well stocked and spacious.
Our host was very accommodating.
One area for improvement would be the addition of blackout curtains for the bedrooms.
10.0 / 10.0
I hosted a retreat here with 7 people staying and sharing the beautiful living space. The land brings so much to the experience, the movement space is so functional and Heidi is the perfect host. Gorgeous meadows, forests and being able to spend time at the ocean and with the horses is incredible. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to host a retreat in a quiet, beautiful space.
10.0 / 10.0
Heidi and her property are both magical. Thank you Heidi! We will be back.
10.0 / 10.0
This wonderful place in Chemainus was a getaway with all the comforts of home. We enjoyed waking up to horses in the field, hiked the trails, and kayaked in the ocean. The home was spacious and clean. We traveled all the way from Hawaii and had a nice, relaxing vacation. Heidi was incredibly helpful and her special touches made our stay extremely memorable!!
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely perfect for small retreats - 10-20 participants.
10.0 / 10.0
The home and surroundings were very quiet and peaceful. The setting was great. Hostess very helpful. Lots of room and amenities.
10.0 / 10.0
The farm-style guesthouse was perfect for our needs, and we enjoyed wandering the extensive grounds. Nice country setting while conveniently close to town.
10.0 / 10.0
A wonderful house on a fabulous property- the family had an amazing time kayaking on the sound, feeding apples to the horses and exploring the woods. Very comfortable with everything you need. Heidi is lovely host and provided us with breakfast goodies and home grown plums, apples and vegetables. Also a great source of what’s available to do and see. The town of Chemainus has some good bakeries and cafes, cute little parks and some wonderful murals. Nice base town for exploring the south part of Vancouver Island. Looking forward to returning.
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous stay in quiet pastoral setting! We will return.
10.0 / 10.0
Our stays have always been a wonderful mix of tranquil peace and reading in the shade of the porch, combined with energetic outings (swimming, canoeing, kayaking, pickleball, fishing, walks, biking, etc). One of our sons found it a great place to prepare for his next triathlon. Great to re-connect as a family in such a spacious place. Francie and Kaydee are regular "visitors" to the guest house grounds, and we discovered that Francie likes to have her tummy rubbed! Our host Heidi is great at communicating and always gives us a warm welcome. We are very much looking forward already to our next (4th!) stay.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved this place! The house was perfect for our family of 6 adults and 2 children. Each bedroom was equally comfortable--having a private bath for each bedroom was great! The kitchen was well-stocked with the basics and more.
The best part of it was Heidi, the property manager. She lives next door and responded to every message immediately. She was so thoughtful about what we might enjoy. She arranged for the kids to brush the horses and take a ride into town in a horse-drawn carriage, which was fun for the adults, too! Our 6-year-old girl was captivated by the fairy houses, so Heidi brought over a beautiful box of materials that we used to build a fairy house.
The property is beautiful. There is a big meadow and beautiful woods, and a lovely shoreline. The tide goes out a long way, so pay attention to tides if you want to go to the water.
8.0 / 10.0
The home was ideal for our family of 8 with everything you could wish for and more. Heidi was most helpful, accommodating the early arrival of some of us and bringing breakfast goodies. She let us know about tides and local events.
The walk to the dock took our family about 15 minutes through beautiful but steep forest, not ideal for older folks.
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our family Christmas here. Our second visit to this property and it worked our perfect for a much needed reunion with family. Heidi is very accommodating and adds personal touches such as baked goods, breakfast items, fresh coffee beans. Lots of room for all of us to enjoy the space. Feels like home.
10.0 / 10.0
The host, Heidi, made our trip to the Island a wonderful time. The home was beautiful and inviting and worked perfectly for us. We cannot say enough good things about this stay.
10.0 / 10.0
We were warmly welcomed by Heidi shortly after we arrived. If we needed help with anything, we would have felt no hesitation to contact her, but everything was as close to perfect as can be. The property itself was amazing, with its walks through the forest down to the water, the animals on the farm, and the house we stayed in. There was plenty room for the seven of us and a kitchen that worked with several cooks as we celebrated an early Christmas feast! Heidi was so kind to allow the two children we had along to help groom the horses, feed them treats and walk them. They absolutely loved those horses! This is a great property for a family get-together. The house is plenty big, the walking paths through the forest and water kept everyone busy. And we were close to Chemainus & Duncan so easy to run out and pick up groceries we forgot to bring. Awesome!!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing location, amenities and property manager who went above and beyond to make our stay special. Thank you, Heidi!
Kirsten
10.0 / 10.0
It was our fourth time at the farm. We just love it there. The house is well appointed, the host is charming and we love the horses.
We would love to come again.
FAQs
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock pet friendly?
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