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Salal Forest - Cottage 10 minutes walking distance from the beach

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Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Tofino, BC
  • Tofino Botanical Gardens
    3 min walk
  • Maquinna Provincial Marine Park
    6 min walk
  • Darwin's Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base)
    7 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Tofino

With a stay at this vacation home in Tofino, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Tofino Botanical Gardens and 6 minutes by foot from Maquinna Provincial Marine Park. .This vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Mackenzie Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Chesterman Beach.

What's nearby

  • Tofino Botanical Gardens - 3 min walk
  • Mackenzie Beach - 10 min walk
  • Chesterman Beach - 2 min drive
  • Tonquin Park - 6 min drive
  • Cox Bay Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacofino - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rhino Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shed - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tofino Brewing Co - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Salal Forest - Cottage 10 minutes walking distance from the beach

This tranquil one level home is tucked away into the salal bushes, surrounded by birds and berries. Two bedroom retreat close to the beaches and points of interest. Relax with the whole family at this peaceful home away from home.
Salal Forest is roughly 1000 square feet of private space on one level with two bedrooms and one full bathroom with both a bathtub and a shower. Fully furnished kitchen with ample space to dine and lounge. The living room has a comfortable sectional couch with a smart TV where you can log into Netflix or Prime with your own log in. You will have access to the laundry room where you can find all the necessary towels and cleaning supplies. The deck is large and has a bbq.
The 2 bedroom home is all yours to enjoy. There are long term local tenants that live on site as per Tofino Bylaw but they respect your privacy and hope you respect theirs in return.
Salal Forest is set up for independent check in and stays, embracing the privacy of a vacation rental. There is a Welcome Guide sent to you beforehand and one you can scan at the house; please refer to it to troubleshoot before reaching out. I am reachable by text or call if you have any questions. You will need to contact me to empty garbage and compost if you are full.
- By booking this house, you agree to the 430pm check in and 10am check out.

- Booking is subject to a cleaning fee plus GST, PST and MRDT (Municipal) tax.

- Dog friendly (no cats) Please advise at time of booking. Dog towels will be provided. $50 per dog (1 dog max.)

- During the peak summer season (June 15 – Sept 15), houses have a 3 night minimum (or more) stay must be back-to-back to avoid gaps. If you book and create a one night gap, we will contact you to shuffle the reservation ahead.

- Mid-season rates apply on Winter long weekends and during Christmas.

- 3-night minimum stay for all Canadian Statutory Holidays

- 5-10% discount for 7 nights or more not during peak season, please reach out.

- Cancellation Policy: We offer a 30 day cancellation policy. If you provide us with the 30 days required notice you will receive a full refund (minus a $50 plus tax non-refundable processing fee). If you cancel without the required days’ notice you will not receive a refund for your reservation.

- Quiet time is between 10pm - 8am.

*Please note: A long-term tenant lives on-site in a separate caretaker suite as per Tofino Bylaw. The caretaker gives you privacy and wishes the same in return.

- Septic System: Please note the house is on septic; only toilet paper to be flushed down the toilet. Other items will clog the system and will lead to costly repair which may be shared with you if found the item was from your group. No tampons, dental floss, baby wipes as an example - only toilet paper. 
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Erika

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 20240049

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Salal Forest - Cottage 10 minutes walking distance from the beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Although not right on the beach, it’s an easy walk. The place itself was super comfortable and they’ve thought of everything you might need!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryBeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Salal Forest
This spot is spacious, quiet, homey, very comfortable and well-appointed. We used the Multi Use Pathway twice to walk to town. The natural, locally made soaps, body wash, conditioner and shampoo were lovely. The beds and linens were hotel quality. One small issue was that the oven had a strong gas smell when we tried to turn it on. We messaged about this and Erika responded promptly that she’d look into this. We didn’t hear back and ended up just using the stovetop, which worked for our dinner. I’d book Erika’s again. It was just right for my husband, son and I.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet tucked away home
Great location, close to walk to beach. Very short drive to town. Quiet area, and the home was clean and full of every thing we needed. The path/ walkway was on the same side of the highway, which made it easy to walk to places. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Leslie K.

Communication Vacuum
Property itself was clean and close to the beach. Communication with the property manager was non-existent when it counted. Asked repeatedly through email for internet code (not working), patio door doesn’t lock, couldn’t figure out how to turn on fireplace. All could have seen resolved if property manager responded.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home Base
Comfortable and convenient place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Overall everything was great. Beautiful place, conveniently located. Loved being able to have our 4 legged friend with us. I was surprised to find how close the house was to the main home, and that it was attached to what seemed like a long term rental. We weren't alone, but that's okay. The garbage and recycling was not super clear. There wasn't a clear recycling bin other than drink containers only, or an outside garbage for doggy waste.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyle P., vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
a lovely place to stay when enjoying what tofino has to offer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M., Eugene, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean and good beds!
Greta location for exploring Tofino, right off the pacific rim bike path for running, biking, walking, etc. House is very clean and well appointed with everything you needs d beds were really comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home in Tofino
We really enjoyed our stay at the Salal Forest. This is a beautiful home with a good amount of space for two couples. Everything is pretty easy to get to by car.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
We had an excellent stay at Salal Forest cottage / small house. The listing is exactly what it says. I would highly recommend it and we will be visiting it again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara H., West Kelowna BC

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother/ Daughter break
Quiet location just off the Pacific Rim Hwy and along the multi-use path that runs between Tofino and Ucluelet. Walking distance to Mackenzie beach and beautiful sunsets. Just down the road from Outside Break Tofino that has all that you need; bike rentals, cafe & bakery, Live to Surf and Wildside Grill. The Salal forest is a great home base for your West Coast retreat and/or adventure! And, it’s pet friendly to boot!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Forest stay
Great place in a great location with all amenities needed and wanted. And pet friendly…. Enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024