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

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Escape to Strawberry Island and unwind in a rustic, fully furnished float home studio with queen, bunk and hide a bed & full bath. Bring your kayaks right out the front door or BBQ on the deck as you soak up the west coast vibes.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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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.

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
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesterman Beach and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Tofino Bike Park and Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and rock climbing nearby. Visit our Tofino travel guide
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Tofino, BC

What's nearby

  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens
    Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens
    4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Tonquin Park
    Tonquin Park
    4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Eagle Aerie Gallery
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tofino Art Glass
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tofino Bike Park
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tacofino
    4 min drive
  • Shed
    9 min walk
  • Rhino Coffee House
    9 min walk
  • Ombré
    14 min walk
  • 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 15-minute walk of Tofino Art Glass, Eagle Aerie Gallery and Tofino Bike Park. Tonquin Park and Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Vippy C.

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

Lindsay

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karmann Y.

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott v.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

David R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Liam N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Bailey H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot to stay and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay and unique house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful location to kayak on the inland waters. It is an easy paddle to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ezekiel p.

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

Ideal vrbo

Really the epitome of a perfect vrbo
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

warren h.

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

Great stay!

Nice place, clean, quiet. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mona K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet, peaceful get-away with beautiful weather in October. Exactly what we were hoping for. Pearl was attentive and helpful. Float house was rustic and cozy - we felt we really lucked out with this experience and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rossana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful and unique experience. Pearl is an amazing host and made my wish come true. Definitely I recommend it and I will return every year. Thank you Pearl
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay. It was different and fun. My spouse was pleasantly suprised. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mehdi T.

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

Great experience

It was a great experience for my first time visiting Tofino. I enjoyed the view of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura E.

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

Unique Rustic Experience

It is a little different to have a shuttle boat to ferry you back and forth but Pearl was always quick to respond. It is a rustic spot but very comfortable and cozy. We especially loved the port to watch the sea life. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

So fun!!

WOW! Coolest property ever! Hosts were amazing, I’m DEFINITELY coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri B.

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

Road Trip 2025

Thanks so much to the wonderful folks on Strawberry Island! The float house is a cute little space with not tons of amenities but very comfortable. I had the best sleeps there! It's so quiet and the gentle rocking of the ocean is ideal for a restful night.Pearl is a great hostess, and very flexible with the boat roads to and from the island. We were made to feel very much at home. Reilly is so cheerful and our fishing trip with Joel and Luc was a huge success! I definitely recommend Strawberry Island to anyone who is looking for a unique stay when at Tofino. I will be staying there again if (when!) I return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025