Magical Farm Villa with Heated Salt Water Pool

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9.8Outstanding
(8 Ratings)
"With one son living in North Carolina and the other in Japan, we're always looking for places in between to have a family vacation. This filled the bill perfectly. Plenty of space and bedrooms, and a ..."
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9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(8 Ratings)

Farm Stay in Southern Gulf Islands

12 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this farm stay rental

Come slow down and savour life. This 5500 sq.ft. charming farm house offers an oasis of natural beauty in the heart of Vancouver Island's Cowichan Valley. Nestled amongst a forest of breezy pines on 74 acres of active farmland, this home boasts a beautiful great room with sun drenched pool areas and cozy covered verandas. Perfect for a gathering with some of your favourite people or for a retreat of your fancy. This space is all about playing with nature & creating lasting memories.

Wake up to the deer outside your window or say hello to the goats and horse next door. Go for a walk around our private lake and see if you can spot our resident otter. Grab a couple herbs from the garden and enjoy a good meal with your favourite people. Or take a stroll and see what you see! Can you spot the Kiwi tree?

Our home is well stocked with thoughtful touches to make your time here special. The space has 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3 fire places, a kitchen for the cook in you, outdoor grill, stand alone dining room, great room, media room, games room, heated salt water pool, outdoor fire place, 3 covered verandas and a colourful inner garden walk with ponded waterfall. Our 6th room is currently setup as an office with a desk, computer monitor and a double sized pullout sofa for a total accommodation of 12 people. We have a house wide stereo system that lets you connect to your favourite tunes, a pool & poker table for those later night hangs and a cozy theatre room for your favourite flicks. Or grab a yoga mat and get your stretch on near the pool - soak in the rays and take in the beauty that surrounds you.

Guests will have full access to the house with the exception of the garage, mechanical room and laundry room, though the laundry room can be made available for use upon request. Guests are welcome (and encouraged!) to explore the loop in the general vicinity of the home which includes a backyard area, a 2 acre lake, ample treed and walking areas with views of the surrounding hills, pastures and the animals. We will upon request do a tour of our farm which includes, blueberry field, garlic field, large greenhouse, chickens, horses & cows. We would request a signed waiver for the tour.

The Cowichan Valley is Canada's only Maritime Mediterranean Climatic Zone and is home to the warmest year round temperatures in the country. Explore the cute coast towns, local artisans, markets, wineries, golf courses, delicious restaurants and world renowned mountain biking that all live here. Our home is centrally located 45 from Nanaimo and Victoria alike and only 15 minutes from the Harbour Air float plane dock with direct access from YVR and downtown Vancouver. Hop on the ferry to Salt Spring for the day or get into the woods for a scenic hike. If you crave the waves like we do, Jordan River and Sombrio are less than 2 hours away.

Amenities at Magical Farm Villa with Heated Salt Water Pool

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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.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
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

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    Ratings and reviews

    9.8 / 10.0
    Outstanding(8 Ratings)
    10.0 / 10.0
    With one son living in North Carolina and the other in Japan, we're always looking for places in between to have a family vacation. This filled the bill perfectly. Plenty of space and bedrooms, and a well-equipped kitchen, but we spent as much time as we could outdoors--with many different seating arrangements to choose from. And there's so much to do in the area! We barely scratched the surface.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Had a great time staying at Marke’s place for the long weekend!
    10.0 / 10.0
    We had a birthday gathering with friends and family over 4 days in September. This was a rare occasion where the photos did not do justice to the place - it was beautiful. The kitchen was very well stocked, and it was so lovely to have ample room for us to gather together or spread out when we needed space. The fireplace was so cozy, the games room & pool added activity space, and the location was just beautiful. The morning sunlight across the misty farm fields was gorgeous. Our host was available and responsive. He was on site to water plants, so was handy if we had any questions. We walked 30 minutes to Emmandare Vineyard for a wine tasting, which was also delightful. One group went to the Raptors Centre, which was a hit with the 8-year-old. So much to do in the area, and amenities are close by if needed. Would happily book again!
    10.0 / 10.0
    This beautiful home was perfect for our recent May long weekend gathering. We were three families with kids ranging from 10-13 and there were enough rooms and beds for everyone. Everyone commented on their great sleep in the comfortable beds and soft linens. The house and exterior living space is more than spacious and we never felt on top of one another. The heated pool was an absolute hit with kids and adults alike as was the recreation area in the basement. We enjoyed some walks along the country road the house is situated on and also got out for some mountain biking at nearby mountains. You feel like you are tucked away from the rest of the world on this gorgeous property but when we needed to run out to grab something from the store we were moments away from everything we needed. Unfortunately the heat pump broke down just before our arrival but with the cross wind breeze coming through all open windows no one seemed to mind. The hosts were lovely and accommodating with any requests and were available close by if we needed anything. This is not your typical house rental, and it’s obvious that this is the hosts home that is very well tended to with love and care. Everyone loved our stay - our only complaint is we couldn’t stay longer!
    8.0 / 10.0
    This is a great place for family to come together. The pool even at this time of year was warm. The Billards table was a real favorite with each challenging the other all evening long. The kitchen was a dream to cook our large turkey dinner and pumpkin pies and the dining room looked so lovely when set up. I brought a number of family decorations for the table but the home truly has everything you might need for full enjoyment.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this farm stay?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Magical Farm Villa with Heated Salt Water Pool. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this farm stay?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this farm stay. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is Magical Farm Villa with Heated Salt Water Pool pet friendly?

    Unfortunately, this farm stay is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

    What amenities are available at Magical Farm Villa with Heated Salt Water Pool?

    We found 1 amenities for this rental. This includes , and family friendly.


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