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Reviews of Chesterman Beach Fine Art Vacation House - Walking distance to North Chesterman

Chesterman Beach Fine Art Vacation House - Walking distance to North Chesterman
Tofino, BC

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot right near North Chestermans beach. Easy walk to surf. It is far roomier than you perceive based on the images. Wonderful communication and great for a family. Note for anyone with little ones just learning to walk, the drop-down living area may keep you busy as they climb up and down the steps. I would absolutely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Corry G.

great location
Minutes to the beach and minutes to the coffee shop! Great location being so central. Check in and out was a breeze. Wonderful paintings on the wall. Would have been nice to know more about the artist, there were no titles or bio posted in the house. While it wasn't dirty, it wasn't clean. Needed an over all deep cleaning. Back deck was odd to hang out on due to the fact that it had bamboo mats screening off any view, including the trees.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach getaway in beautiful Tofino
Incredible location, walking distance to beautiful Chesterman’s beach. Place was comfortable and relaxed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renée H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
This was our second stay at this property. Awesome size and location. Fully equipped kitchen for our family meals. We look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Anna S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
dog friendly house close to the beach - a 3 star stay
The location is great, and dog friendly house is spacious Suggestions - some general upkeep would made this property more comfortable. For example the pocket door to the bathroom would not close (jammed) as was the patio door - came off the track. The fireplace was not working (owner mentioned this) but would have been really nice to have.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
So lovely.
The house was bigger than I expected from the photos. It has a really relaxed lovely vibe. The 5 min walk to Chesterman cannot be beat. I would book again absolutely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tofino Surfing week
Location was great and worked perfect for our stay in Tofino. Place was clean but could definitely use some TLC in places inside and especially on the deck in the back which could use some Love for sure. We would book again but would be nice to see some updates out back especially if visiting in the warmer months in summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Blaire P.

Quiet and relaxing
The highlights of this property were the large, well appointed kitchen, the comfortable beds, the plush bathroom towels and the peace and quiet. The walk to Chesterman beach is only 4 minutes:) The entrance would have been more welcoming and have more "curb appeal" if there were a few flower baskets by the entrance and if the grass and foliage by the parking spot were tidier.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Don E., Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Just a clock from N. Chesterman
Stayed 4 nights. Great weather for late September. Home was more than adequate for our stay. It actually has beds for 8 people, but with a single bathroom that number might be a problem. For the three of us, just fine. Suggestions for improvement: Under counter lighting The working area in the kitchen is quite dark. Having the heat on prior to guests arriving would be a much nicer arrival than a cold, dark one. ….at least in the fall or winter, anyway. Having said that, we would not hesitate to stay again or recommend this home to our friends. These are minor
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guaranteed a wonderful stay
This is our third time renting Esther’s place! What can we say - she is a lovely host, her place is clean, comfortable, spacious, in a quiet neighborhood all within a 10 mins walk to Chesterman Beach. We have already booked again for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Colette N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value walking distance to beautiful Chesterman Beach
Well equipped, bright kitchen. The house was clean. Not expensive compared to other locations in the area, so don’t expect 4-5*. The yard, garden, and patio need serious work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Monica G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs TLC
Regarding the host, Esther, she was quick to respond to any concerns. For example, the cleaning service had failed to clean the floors and kitchen upon our arrival. There were not enough tea towels, paper towels, toilet paper and there were worn old bathroom towels for our use. Host promptly refunded the cleaning fee, informed us where to find new towels and cleaning supplies (and we found the toilet paper). Unit is in a nice quiet neighborhood and is a 5 min. walk to the beach. Appreciate greatly that it is a dog friendly unit. Parking on property for our vehicle. There is no backyard. Unit requires deep cleaning on the windowsills, tracks, screens, and baseboards. The deck is not pleasant to sit in due to the broken, falling down bamboo privacy screens. It desperately needs a new garbage can for kitchen. The sliding glass kitchen door to deck is not functioning and requires heavy maneuvering to open and close. Bed in master bedroom was ok. Bedding was very clean and smelled fresh. Beds upstairs are really meant for children. They are not comfortable for an adult. We had issue with the fireplace, resulting in us calling host as we needed to turn off the gas supply. A welcome binder with basic info regarding recycling and garbage expectations, house care would be helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Ellen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Selena R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Stay In Tofino
Overall the cabin was clean and large with lots of space for our family of four and our large dog. Full kitchen and bath and the bathroom floor was a nice touch. And it's walking distance to Chesterman Beach, which is amazing! A few small issues - the sliding door to the deck is not working properly which made closing it extremely difficult. And there was not enough toilet paper or paper towel available (we called and asked for more but never got an answer so we bought our own). Overall we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tiffany G.

Location, location, location!
Great location just a short walk from the beach. Very convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Getaway
The property was as described. Fully equipped kitchen, perfect for all our family meals, and a dedicated dining area. The living space was very spacious! We really appreciated the artwork too! As for the location, it was awesome! A quick walk to the beach for our walks and water play! Loved our stay and look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rory D.

Great place
This place was great. Close to beach and the fire was awesome after surfing. The hot outdoor shower was a highlight. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay!
This was my second time staying here, and I would definitely choose this property again! Great location with an easy walk to the beach and a short drive to town. Place had everything we needed and was spacious enough for our group. The only thing that was missing was the hot tub from the listing. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tofino Stay
Everything was as described. The house is well equipped and the paintings add to the decor. Esther responded quickly to all my enquiries. Easy access to the beach, which is a 5 minute walk through a trail close by. We found the location convenient. Except to get into Tofino proper, we walked everywhere, ie to Cox Beach, MacKenzie Beach, the Tonquin Connector Trail, and the Mud Flats trail.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Eve G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The location of this property is great.
A very short walk to Chesterman Beach and Tofino town. Good beds, roomy, they take dogs. But the kitchen faucet was very loose, light bulbs burned out, the walls are not clean, the sheets had little stains, there is a lot of built up dirt in places in the bathroom. Absolutely no closet except in the front entryway. Did not feel welcomed or that the place had been shown much care. Don't get much in Tofino for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew E.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 nights in Tofino
Straight forward, flexible, helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Frances F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable space in good location
There was plenty of space for us. The kitchen was well equipped which was good as we ate breakfasts there and brought in takeout as Tofino restaurants were so busy. It would have been nice to have some wipeable placemats to protect the table. Also a garbage container and a mirror in the upstairs bathroom would be helpful as there is only one bathroom and it’s on the main floor next to the master bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

John T.

Not as expected.
Bears had scattered trash for several days. One electric plug was away from wall so small kids could put in a finger. 8 lights were not In working order. Light over the stove not working. Ceiling fan not working. No light working over the table. Picnic table upside down. A lot of trash in the deck. Overall maintenance both inside and out was below standards. A price of just under$500.00 including taxes and fees was not close to being justified. I felt cheated. John T.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wave wanderer
Great communication. Super location. Loved listening to the water at night and star gazing was terrific. House layout is excellent. Well stocked kitchen (it could maybe use a deep clean but may be difficult due to frequent bookings) but it is tidy and I loved the two sided fireplace. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellence guaranteed
This is our third time staying at Esther’s beautiful place and it never disappoints. She is a gracious host quick to respond to any question. The house is lovely for our family of four and a fantastic location near Chesterman Beach. We have already booked again for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale M.

Liked: Cleanliness
great location lots of room
great location to enjoy Chetermans North beach and lots of room.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This location offers a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the sounds of nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B., Montreal, QC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved how close it is to the beach, it’s a 5 minute walk (I timed it) along a forest trail that slopes gently down, or by the road. The house itself has lots of space and is comfortable and well stocked. The deck was nice and private. It is definitely not a luxury accomodation, but it was a great home base for our family for exploring the area and for relaxing in the evening. One little quirk is that you can sort of see through the fireplace from the living room to the master bedroom, but only people’s feet, so it’s not a big problem :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay in Tofino!!
We loved our stay at this house. It was beautiful, filled with art and light and lovely furniture. So close to Chesterman's beach that we walked it morning noon and night. Very clean, well organized and easy access to everything yet feels like you are alone in the woods. Would highly recommend it and would love to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for the family
Will come again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location, very quiet. Great space, lots of room, well appointed, comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Natasha G.

Can’t beat location but needs work
This place was pretty good. The location beat out all the other things that weren’t great about the place including broken garbage cans, needing some decent window coverings, plastic pre covers on beds and updating the kitchen dishes so we wouldn’t have to feel like we were using someone’s old dishes. If they just updated the window coverings and bought some new garbage cans this place would improve a lot.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Clare E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
You get what you pay for
I cannot fault this property on location, it was, as advertised, literally a 2 minute walk to the beach. There was certainly nothing else that close to the beach in this price range. However I do have to agree with other reviewers in that the property was tired, the kitchen was not v well equipped and the place really did need a proper clean. A fresh coat of paint and a deep clean would make a significant difference.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrell G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful get a way
wonderful well stocked accommodation with amazing art on every wall. Very close to the beach. The owner, Esther was wonderful to work with. Can't wait to visit again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tofino March 2022
Great location. Spacious cottage. Excellent value. Communicative host. Wonderful family trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Anney A.

Need a really deep clean
Excellent location, much more space than we expected, which was great. Needs a really good, top to bottom clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda A., Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
It was a great location. Need to get some decent bath towels, but other than that had everything that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Debbie p.

Perfect spot and great location!
Wonderful tofino property- 5 min walk to beach, 10 mins to coffee shop and surf shop/taco Place and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness
I will recommend to others
We would come back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This property is located extremely close to Chesterman Beach which is ideal if you're into beach walks or surfing!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine S., Salt Spring Island

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Comfortable and well appointed.
We very much enjoyed our stay. The art on the walls was an added bonus. We cooked all of our meals in and enjoyed family time. It was a short walk to spectacular Chesterman beach through a lovely path.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Stay
The space was comfortable for our rainy Tofino stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location!
We had a great time and loved the location :) super close walk to the beach and tacofino!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away
We have been going to Tofino for years and can't believe we've missed this amazing little home. It will be top of our list going forward. As an active couple with a dog, we appreciated the proximity to North Chesterman through the windy path at the end of the road. The space itself was exactly as advertised with a large living area and master bedroom with toasty fire place and heated bathroom floors to warm you up on rainy days. The full kitchen was perfect for home cooking and we're looking forward to a more extended stay in the spring. Thank you Esther!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Allison S.

Enjoyable
Very easy walk to chesterman's beach Kitchen was well supplied Kids enjoyed the upstairs room Address was really hard to see..no outside front light and when we arrived it was already dark out. Had to search for the games, books and coffee maker(unless you like Keurig) Overall though I'd stay there again and recommend it for a nice quiet stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam C., Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Esther was very accommodating and welcoming. The place was perfect for our weekend getaway for surfing. Would definitely come back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Pierre-Cedric K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week
Fantastic open floor plan. Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity of the beach, easy access, excellent good communication with the owner
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
a brief piece of serenity
This stay was such a blessing for all of us. We loved the walk to the beach and went everyday. Esther was so kind and so responsive. I loved the artwork and was so lovely to bike everywhere also. We hope to return to this magical place. Thank you Esther for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021