 Otter Cottage under the figs - 1/22  Living Room/Kitchen/Dining - 4/22  Outdoor dining area - 13/22  Explore the garden - 14/22  Enjoy the birdwatching - 15/22  View from property - 16/22  Gate to beach path... - 17/22  Path to the beach - 18/22  Only steps away... - 19/22 $130 - $140 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 4 |
 | 1 Bedroom |
 | 1 Bathroom |
 | Pets allowed
with
restrictions |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Internet |
Gabriola Island is situated within the unceded territiory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Otter Cottage is located on a quiet, secluded property just steps from a beautiful beach that shows evidence of an ancient Snuneymuxw shell midden. Take your morning coffee to the beach, go kayaking, or stroll around neighbouring Drumbeg Park and beyond; an abundance of flora and fauna, stunning sandstone beaches and views, woodland walks and lovely swimming spots await. Perfect for a quiet get-away or a family holiday any time of the year. Otter Cottage is a bright, cozy, one bedroom, one bathroom space. The bedroom has a queen bed and the living room has a pull out couch that comfortably sleeps two. Tea, coffee, basic condiments and delicious breakfast goods from a local bakery are provided. The cottage is next to the main house where we live but is completely self-contained in a large, fenced in garden. Known as 'the isle of the arts', Gabriola offers the best of both worlds with both the tranquility of nature and a vibrant community at your fingertips. Artists welcome visitors to their studios, several venues regularly feature local and guest musicians and there are numerous theatre events and festivals year 'round. Weekend markets are bustling with local fare and are a great way to support Gabriolan farmers and artisans. There are numerous beach walks and forest trails for hiking or biking, and kayak rentals are available at Pages Marina in Silva Bay, where you can easily paddle around and explore the Flat Top Islands. AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 1 bedroom : - 1 Queen bed - 1 Sofa bed - Crib | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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The oven is a convection toaster oven Blowdryer and hair straightener Iron & ironing board Easy launching access for canoes or kayaks Outdoor seating & propane fire pit + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | 20 min drive from the ferry and Gabriola Village |
Note: Gabriola Island is a 20 min ferry ride from Nanaimo Harbour. The Gabriola ferry terminal is a 5 minute drive from Departure Bay and a 15 minute drive from Duke Point. See https://www.bcferries.com/ for schedules; bookings are highly recommended for mainland ferry routes. There are regular flights from Vancouver to Nanaimo; rental cars are available at the Nanaimo airport, which is a 15 minute drive from Nanaimo Harbour. AVAILABILITYLast update: August 05, 2025 |
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RATES | BASE RATE Rates are based on up to 4 persons. Add $15 per night per additional person. | $140 | - | - | $920 | $3200 | - | 3 Nights | WINTER Oct 31, 2024 - Mar 15, 2026 Groups larger than 4 are restricted to families with children. Rates are based on up to 4 persons. Add $15 per night per additional person. | $130 | - | - | $850 | $2800 | - | 3 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 03:00 PM | | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | | Tax Rate | 8% | | Booking Deposit | 20% due at time of booking (The balance is due 1 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Cash, Interac e-Transfer, Visa, MasterCard | | Cancellation Policy | Flexible | | Cottage Rules | View | | Fees |
REVIEWS | | Shelly |  |
| We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Nelson and Louise's charming Otter Cottage, tucked away among beautiful trees and a lovely English garden. The stunning beach is just a short stroll from the door and quickly became part of our morning ritual—coffee in hand (fresh organic beans thoughtfully provided by our hosts) and a peaceful walk along the sandstone shore to Drumbeg and back. The cottage is well-equipped with all the essentials, making it feel comfortable and effortless. If you're looking for a relaxed getaway surrounded by nature's beauty, Otter Cottage is the perfect choice.
Stayed: July 2025 Submitted: Aug 09, 2025
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Owner response: Thank you so much, Shelly. We really enjoyed meeting you all and are so happy Otter Cottage and surrounds worked out so well for you. Thank you for leaving it so clean and tidy! We hope to see you again :) | |
| | Mary-Ann | |
| If you are looking for an adorable cottage steps away from a beautiful and serene beach, you've got to check out Otter Cottage on Gabriola Island. The pictures do not do it justice. The cottage is absolutely adorable, and if you're lucky you might get to meet the resident polydactyl cat! Louise responded to all messages quickly and made sure that I was comfortable. The cottage is clean with a well equipped kitchen and comfortable bed! I was looking for a quiet retreat and was not disappointed, but next time I will bring a friend to double the joy.
Stayed: September 2023 Submitted: Sep 08, 2023
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Owner response: Thank you so much, Mary-Ann; I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay and found the cottage comfortable. You must be a bit of a cat-whisperer as Pancho is not usually so forthcoming with his welcomes! We look forward to your next visit. | |
| | Mhairi | |
| We had a wonderful weekend in this amazing cottage. Louise is a very welcoming and gracious host. The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed and more. The fresh scones were a lovely surprise.
Stayed: July 2023 Submitted: Aug 01, 2023
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Owner response: Thank you so much, Mhairi! I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay; you were wonderful guests and I hope to see you back again soon. | |
| | John | |
| Located in Snuneymux Territory, this is a lovely, updated cottage with gracious, accommodating hosts. We found it very clean and comfortable. It had everything needed for our two week stay including reliable, speedy WiFi to get some work done. It is a quick walk to a wonderful sandstone beach next to Drumbeg Provincial Park. We walked the park practically everyday. For birders, the park in the fall when we visited had an amazing assemblage of species that hung out on the points at low tide. The views too are spectacular. Mt Garibaldi and Mt Baker are both visible from the park. We brought our sea kayaks and launched from the beach for easy paddles to the Flat Top Islands and played in the tidal rips in Gabriola Passage. We had such a good time, we plan to return in the spring.
Stayed: October 2020 Submitted: Nov 13, 2020
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Owner response: We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a review; many thanks, and we look forward to seeing you in the spring! | |
| | Stacey |  |
| My husband and I spent a lovely week in Otter Cottage. Louise and Nelson were extremely gracious hosts. The cottage has everything you need for a pleasant self catered stay. The beach is just a couple of minutes walk from the cottage, through their lovely garden onto the public access path to the beach. The "beach" is not sandy but when the tide is out or even when it's coming in there is plenty of flattish space to set up your chairs or lie out on a towel on the big flat rock areas and get plenty of sun. We really enjoyed the quiet and tranquility of the place as it is well away from the busy end of the Island. Whether you want to ride your bike around the island or go hiking in the nearby park, pick blackberries or visit some of the interesting sites, staying away from the busy areas is quite easy to do. We would recommend reserving for the ferry to and from Nanaimo though, as it can be quite busy especially on the weekend. We hope to return again to this tranquil spot.
Stayed: August 2020 Submitted: Aug 13, 2020
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Owner response: Thank you for taking the time to write such a positive review, Stacey. It was a pleasure meeting you and Bob; you were wonderful guests and we hope to see you again soon. | |
$130 - $140 / night $850 - $920 / week $2800 - $3200 / month LOUISE HOOGEWERF Member since October 2019 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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