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Right On The Water Just 4 Minutes Across By Our Boat From Downtown Tofino!

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Close to Chesterman Beach, Right On The Water Just 4 Minutes Across By Our Boat From Downtown Tofino! has plenty to offer. Active travellers can enjoy boating at this houseboat.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Right On The Water Just 4 Minutes Across By Our Boat From Downtown Tofino!

  • A touch of Paradise on Strawberry Island. Please enjoy a unique west coast experience calmly resting on our float home just a quick boat ride across from downtown Tofino. Rustic, fully furnished accommodations with all the comforts of home but the feeling of the wilderness all around you. Float home studio with queen, bunk and hide a bed & full bath. Complimentary boat taxi provided by hosts for our guests. BBQ, Stove, Fridge and fully stocked with everything you need. Hosts are also long time local fish guides, crabbing, prawning, hot springs & wildlife tours for guests at a nominal cost. Bring your kayaks right out our front doors. Check out www.fishingtofinobc.com for more info. We look forward to hosting you here in our west coast adventure get away. Strawberry-Island.com ask about our fleet of homes and availability

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Tofino, this houseboat is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesterman Beach and Wickaninnish Beach. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and ecotours nearby. Visit our Tofino travel guide
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Tofino, BC

What's nearby

  • A rocky beach with clear water, surrounded by dense forest.
    Tonquin Park
    5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Eagle Aerie Gallery
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tofino Art Glass
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • House of Himwitsa
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tofino Brewing Company
    4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Rhino Coffee House
    9 min walk
  • Tacofino
    4 min drive
  • Shed
    9 min walk
  • Mizu Mizu
    5 min drive
  • Wildside Grill
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Right On The Water Just 4 Minutes Across By Our Boat From Downtown Tofino! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Right On The Water Just 4 Minutes Across By Our Boat From Downtown Tofino!?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Right On The Water Just 4 Minutes Across By Our Boat From Downtown Tofino!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Right On The Water Just 4 Minutes Across By Our Boat From Downtown Tofino!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Right On The Water Just 4 Minutes Across By Our Boat From Downtown Tofino! located?

Located in the heart of Tofino, this houseboat is within a 10-minute walk of Tofino Gallery of Contemporary Art and Jeremy Koreski Gallery. Clayoquot Sound Theatre and Village Green are also within 15 minutes.

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Right On The Water Just 4 Minutes Across By Our Boat From Downtown Tofino! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint little float home experience. Loved the hole in the floor for the "live aquarium" experience. Super friendly hosts, we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A huge thank you to the wonderful hosts and team at Strawberry island for an amazing and unique two nights in tofino. The houseboat was so charming and homey, the pet friendly location made bringing along our dog so easy, and the porthole in the living room floor opportunity to crab from our doorstep was unforgettable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time! Loved the experience of being right on the water watching whales and sea otters and loons. Everything we needed we had. Pearl was so accommodating getting us back and forth to town by boat.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weekend there. It was quiet and cozy. Great gas fireplace and view. We got a trip to and from town every day. We'll be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. What a fantastic and unique experience. Place was clean and cozy. Pearl is an amazing host! Very responsive and accommodating. Would definitely come back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We recommend this stay to anyone visiting Tofino. It’s such a cozy experience. We’ve stayed twice and brought our dogs, who LOVE the boat ride to the dock. We’ll be back again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recommend! Everything was exactly as stated and shown. Property was very clean, linens/towels were good quality bed was very comfortable.The property manager was so helpful and accommodating. Many opportunities for extra activities through the property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heads up: Stay includes just one round-trip boat ride/per day. Additional trips are 50. Amazing views, fun and memorable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pearl was an amazing host, and we loved being right on the water in a quiet place to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a magical place, from fishing off the front porch to watching jelly fish swim by the porthole all night, this property has it all. It was a chilly March but Pearl kept us stocked with extra blankets and propane for the heater. It is so cozy and warm that you forget you are in a float house. Pearl was very easy to arrange rides to/from the harbour and you can feel the sense of community all around you. 10/10 we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like a floating cabin & was very clean! The fish hole was super unique!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an amazing accommodation. Right on the ocean. We had a wonderful night. The host was amazing and lives close by which was comforting, not that it was necessary. Pick up and drop off went smoothly. The time there was serene!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pearl and her amazing cabin on the water village are two of the best things in Tofino.It's a true authentic Tofino experience. Rustic but clean.Pearl was super helpful and was quick to respond to our text messages. A local gem! Could have stayed for a month.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet, cozy stay

Pearl and Joel were lovely hosts and helped to provide an enjoyable stay. They were very accommodating and helpful. The only concerns we had were the different contacts and some of the processes weren’t fully communicated. Overall, it was a memorable stay and we would love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Honestly such a gem! We was in awe of every second of our stay! Pearl and tuna were both lovely! I loved the floor cut out. I spent my evenings staring at jellyfish and I’m still smiling about it! Amazing sunsets too!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun location, friendly people

We had a two night stay. No complaints. We were a little worried that needing a ride back and forth would be annoying but the hosts were very responsive when we needed a ride. The views are as good as you can get. The window in the floor to view ocean life is a great touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome experience

This was an awesome experience for coming to tofino for the first time. Pearl was very friendly and made sure our stay was enjoyable. We were able to get back and forth to the island safely with an enjoyable boat ride. The float home is super nice and has a fish hole you can check out the sealife. We are very pleased with our stay and hope to come out again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little piece of paradise

What a wonderful experience! We came over in the middle of a storm, in the dark, sopping wet after driving 7 hours so we were very happy to cuddle up under a blanket when we arrived! We were upgraded to a larger float home and got to watch every type of weather happen right outside our front door! So happy to have been able to bring our dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Weekend in Tofino

The property was absolutely fantastic, with a welcoming rustic and cozy atmosphere. The floathouse had most of the basics for our stay, and was a comfortable fit for our group, with beautiful views of the Tofino harbour. Our host, Pearl, was generous and amenable as she taxied us to and from Strawberry Isle, gave us knowledgable advice on our plans for the weekend, and was incredibly responsive to our needs. After getting rained out while hiking, she very kindly let us use the property's washer and dryer. Thank you so much Pearl for the amazing stay, we look forward to the next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this stay was incredible, beds were comfy and host was friendly. Communication was good once we arrived but questions beforehand got a bit muddled. There is no free parking in tofino.The oven did not work. If you want to have more than one return trip to the island per day you have to pay extra. We used BBQ, looked at the stars and you could see the bioluminescent at night which was amazing We loved our stay in this basic but fantastically located accomadation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is certainly a paradise on water with a cozy feel that is legendary. There is quite a history with the family that owns Strawberry Island. Our host Pearl was so friendly and accommodating. She is definitely an island professional with stellar boating skills. With our family of 5; 3 kids under 12 years old and a chocolate lab, this place was perfect for us. The kitchen was well equipped, but when we were there the oven didn't work. It didn't matter to us because we only used the stove-top. There were a variety of fun games, including cribbage and battleship. The viewing hole on the floor was a hit with the kids. Every morning and evening as part of our bed time routine, we would look down into the water and watch a few small fish swim by. There is a good working heater that heats up the place quickly and adequately, but be mindful of the propane tank levels. Waking up on the water is just a beautiful experience. We even saw a harbour seal right outside a few feet away from our window. Various wildlife everywhere, this place truly was exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Went for 3 nights with the kids and a friend of mine. We had an awesome time. The place itself was cozy and had lots of character. There was a little fishing hole in the floor inside that we caught two fish in! Pearl was an awesome host, showing us how to get fishing bait and ensuring our stay was an enjoyable one. There’s no tv but there are some really fun board games provided with the stay and we made some great memories playing them all together. The view was also great, the sunset is so beautiful by the ocean. On the first morning I was able to see a seal visiting on the deck by us! So cool. Overall our stay was very nice, and pearl was a great host. If you want to adjust or add anything feel free
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the most wonderful and unique experiences I've ever had! Easy to communicate our boat ride back and forth from the houseboat to shore and the hosts were extremely welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot. Super unique. Can't beat the views and being right on the water. Pearl was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was an incredible experience to stay on the water with unbelievable views! The cabin’s cosy feel was a perfect way to end our day of exploring tofino. The 4 min boat ride to and from the main land was a wonder on it’s own, with the most spectacular landscape.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026