
Family-friendly holiday rentals in Bowen Island
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Explore 60 holiday rentals in Bowen Island

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Bowen Island holiday rentals start at $140 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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Find 30 rentals that welcome pets

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40 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
60 of Bowen Island holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wi-Fi and Pool across Bowen Island rentals

4.9 Average rating
Bowen Island stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Bowen Island
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Hillside Oasis w/view 1bdr, wood stove
Welcome to our Hillside Oasis! Enjoy your own private spacious coach house with an unbelievable view. One bedroom, one bathroom, hotplate, toaster oven, fridge, pull-out couch, living room, cute little wood burning stove. 5 minute drive to the cove/ferry terminal. Relax on your private patio after visiting the lakes/ beaches, or shopping in the cove. Wifi TV w/Firestick. Queen bed. Note we are a 45 min walk uphill from the ferry. We recommend you bring a vehicle. Not ideal for kids BL#00000770
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 256 reviews
Bright Cozy Guest Cabin/ Shared Bath in Main House
Welcome to our cozy cabin. Perfectly located just a 14 min walk from ferry, our private, bright and cozy detached cabin is the ideal costal getaway. Please note that the shared bathroom is located in the main house. Walkable to Bowen Artisan shopping. We are a quick scenic stroll to local restaurants, art galleries and coffee shops, via woodland paths or coastline A short walk to both the beach or the Bowen Island cove with coffee shops, restaurants, and grocery. Wake up to tranquility
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4.85 out of 5 average rating, 655 reviews
Private Bowen Island Sauna & Wellness Spa Retreat
Experience the ultimate Luxury Bowen Island Retreat. Perfect for a Vancouver getaway or overnight Bowen Island staycation, our private 2-bed suite is 5 min drive from Snug Cove. Guests enjoy exclusive access to Cedarwood, our premier Bowen Island contrast therapy circuit. This wellness oasis features a private cedar Bowen Island sauna, cold plunge & firepit. Kid & Pet Friendly. Our curated experience ensures you leave feeling renewed, not just vacationed! Muni License: #672 BC Reg: PM907577400
Indoor spacesKitchenLong stay
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviews
The Tangled Garden-Waterfront/Private Suite/Beach
Oceanfront with stunning views of Howe Sound/Coastal Mountains (above photo). Close to town-5 min drive/30 min walk to ferry, restaurants. A 10 min walk through our forest leads to our swimmable beach. Suite is newly renovated with stone fireplace insert, queen bed, sofa bed, keyless entrance and private deck (bedding and towels provided). Kitchenette has microwave, small fridge, infra-red single burner, water dispenser, coffee maker, dishes, no sink (we do the dishes for you). BL#00000625
FamilyKitchenBreakfast
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 436 reviews
The Trail House (Private Sauna & Rain Shower)
The Trail House is the perfect escape — a modern cabin set on the edge of a private forest, overlooking the ocean. The Trail House is more than just your home base to explore, it's an invitation to create space from your everyday life & reconnect with nature. Relax in your own private sauna, unwind by the propane fire pit & soak in the views. Just minutes from Bowen Island’s best beaches & hiking trails, this newly finished suite offers a calming retreat with a thoughtfully curated interior.
Indoor spacesFamilyView
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 236 reviews
Red Barn Rustic Retreat
Come for some private seclusion away from the chaos of the city. This exclusive, stand alone retreat situated on 13.5 secluded acres has all those things city folk are looking for in a getaway. Panoramic ocean and mountain views from several decks, babbling brooks, forest bathing and even a beautiful Japanese Zen garden and fruit orchard. Organic Carina toiletries are also provided. You can bbque looking out over the ocean and mountains. A guaranteed way in which to get away from everything.
KitchenFamilyAccess
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 398 reviews
Hummingbird Oceanside Suites: St. Mark's Suite
OCEANFRONT & MOUNTAIN VIEWS w/ HOT TUB & WOOD BARREL SAUNA St. Mark’s Summit Suite - best for sunrise with huge windows that provide sweeping views of West Van & Vancouver. The suite is attached to the house, but has its own exterior entrance, queen bed, bathroom with rain shower, flat screen TV & kitchenette. Sleeps 2 people. There’s no better place to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine to soak in the views! We’re often frequented by eagles, deer & if you're lucky whales!
FamilyKitchenTV
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 306 reviews
Cozy Cabin Suite w/ Sauna, Fire & Golf Nearby
Escape to this cozy Danish-inspired cabin with an ocean/forest view, sitting on the sunny south side of Bowen. Just above the golf course, this spot is popular for couples/friends/solo retreats: 🪵 Sauna, outdoor shower, fireplace 🌊 10 min walk to ocean, golf, food 🛌 Queen bed, pull-out couch, blackout curtains 🚪 Suite is downstairs, owners upstairs 🍽️ Full kitchen, SmartTV, Wifi 👟 Gym, patio, garden *As owners live upstairs, lattes drop offs can be arranged if they’re around ☕️ 🥰
FamilyIndoor spacesQuiet
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews
BowInn - Sauna & Walkable to Snug Cove
Adventure is at your doorstep at The BowInn. We have trails for walking, running, hiking, and cycling just outside. The cozy 2-bedroom suite is nestled in the forest, just a 3-min drive from the ferry and local beaches. Optional add on of a private Forest Sauna for up to 6 people. Fully private with its own entryway, it also has a kitchenette, spacious living area, and outdoor dining area w/ BBQ and outdoor seating. Get local intel about things to do solo or with kids at any time of year.
KitchenFamilyOutdoor spaces
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 383 reviews
the legendary wildwood cabins ~ CABIN 2
Tucked into the forest canopy on Bowen Island, the Wildwood Cabins are authentic, hand crafted post and beam cabins built from local and reclaimed timber. Each cabin is clad in natural and charred cedar and is blended into the sword ferns, cedar, hemlock and fir trees that surround it. A Jotul woodstove, flannel sheets, vintage books and board games and a Nordic wood-fired barrel sauna are your tools for connecting with the simplicity of life in the woods. Nest. Explore
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1130 reviews
“The Cabanas on Bowen – Perched Above the Ocean
Luxury cabanas sitting above the ocean with a ocean-view sauna on Bowen. Enjoy 400 sqft private outdoor areas with fire tables, indoor/outdoor showers, and peaceful forest surroundings. Cabana 2 and the 2-bedroom suite rent together for groups of 8–10. Walk to golf and The Acre. Hike from the property, swim off the rocks, or relax and enjoy storm watching above the ocean with beautiful sunsets and a calm, relaxing atmosphere perfect for couples or close friends nearby.
FamilyKitchenComfort
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews
Sweet Suite on Bowen—walk to the cove!
A short walk, bike, or drive up from the ferry dock in Snug Cove, Sweet Suite is a 1 bedroom suite that is perfect for a weekend or extended stay. Kitted out with everything you'll need, it is walking distance from the shops, galleries, and restaurants that dot Snug Cove and Artisan Square. You are also steps from dozens of forest and mountain trails for hiking and biking adventures. Spend days exploring or hang out in our garden, which is also magical for kids . . .
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4.92 out of 5 average rating, 553 reviewsPopular amenities for Bowen Island family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Pebbly Beach House on Bowen Island
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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviews
Acorn Cottage - Hot Tub, Wood + Gas Fire pits
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews
Roberts Creek Ocean View Suite w/ Sauna & Hot Tub
KitchenFamilyBarbecue
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews
#wellness Hot tub Cold Plunge Beachfront +Forest
FamilyKitchenAir conditioning
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews
The Lily Pad
Indoor spacesFamilyParks
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 481 reviews
Cozy guest house in the forest
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4.89 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews
Burchill's B&B by the Sea
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4.83 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews
Cozy Coastal Cabin - Oceanfront Sunshine Coast
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4.92 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviewsFamily- and pet-friendly home rentals

The Highland Suite
KitchenIndoor spacesCheckout
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 304 reviews
Island Forest Retreat - B&B
FamilyKitchenLayout
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews
Silver Raven Suite
Indoor spacesFamilyQuiet
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 379 reviews
Palm Retreat House | Luxury Home Near Snug Cove
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4.89 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviews
The BnB on Bowen Island
KitchenFamilyDecor
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 181 reviews
Cedar Bluff Cabin, towering trees with ocean view!
FamilyKitchenLong stay
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 368 reviews
*The Micro Cabin in Roberts Creek*
KitchenFamilyEV charging
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 1106 reviews
Stylish West Coast modern mountain cabin
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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 364 reviewsFamily-friendly home rentals with a pool

Tea by the Sea
Indoor spacesFamilyParks
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews
A Secret Paradise, Modern Comfort with Ocean Views
Indoor spacesFamilyView
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviews
The Nest Coast Retreat
FamilyIndoor spacesQuiet
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews
Zen Den Mountain Suite • Private Hot Tub
KitchenIndoor spacesGetting around
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 224 reviews
Secret Cove Escape
FamilyKitchenLong stay
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews
5 King Beds | Pool | Gym | Pool Table
FamilyIndoor spacesNearby
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews
Private Garden Suite & Pool Oasis|Prime Vancouver
Indoor spacesFamilyBiking
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 212 reviews
Designer House w/ Pool & Garden View /New upgraded
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4.81 out of 5 average rating, 193 reviewsWhen is the best time to visit Bowen Island?
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