Family-friendly holiday rentals in Texada Island

Luxury "Cedar" GeoDome on Beautiful Farm with Spa

The "Cedar' DOME is located on a 6.5 acre farm in the middle of an old growth forest on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Completely private & immersed in nature, the perfect get away to un plug & unwind. The Cedar dome comes equipped with a kitchenette, shower, bathroom & king sized loft bed perfect for star gazing. You have your own private deck with BBQ & lounge chairs. Enjoy access to a shared Wood Burning Hot Tub, a Cedar Barrel electric Sauna, an outdoor shower & an island with a fire pit.

Margo's Seashore Villa

Peaceful oceanside garden suite with covered patio area, fire table and BBQ. Steep path to private beach. Enjoy panoramic ocean view from your suite and watch otters play and whales spout. Eagles soar from treetops and hummingbirds zip about the garden. Newly renovated suite boasts fully equipped kitchen. A bathroom for pampering with tub/shower and heated floors. King bedroom with electric fireplace (no window) and second bedroom with bunkbed (curtained off from main living area)

The Fat Cat Inn

In a quiet neighbourhood, a lovely, private, air-conditioned, vaulted-ceiling cabin with glass front overlooking Baynes Sound and the mountains of Vancouver Island. Self-contained with a private entrance. Queen-size bed in loft, single bed on main floor. Private bathroom with shower. Private access to beach. Close to ferry, a short walk to the local village. Please note that this property is not suitable for people with mobility issues or small children. WE DO NOT CHARGE CLEANING FEES.

The Lazy J - a peaceful farm in a natural setting

Welcome to the Lazy J Ranch. We offer a self-contained walkout basement suite that sleeps four comfortably. The suite has a bedroom with a queen-sized bed, a bathroom, and a fully fitted kitchen/living room with a sofa-bed. It has its own patio with table, chairs and barbecue, and a view out over the fields and the forest. Nestled on 13 acres, The Lazy J is home to our alpacas, horses, goats, chickens, dogs and cats. Walk down the trail to watch the animals, and relax beside the creek.

Peaceful 2BR Suite with Mountain Views + Hot Tub

Relax and enjoy nature while staying in this comfortable mountain view suite. Featuring 2 private rooms, laundry, a full kitchen, spacious living-room with a 65” T.V. and 60” electric fireplace. Care to indulge further? Outside offers a luxurious saltwater hot tub that is brilliantly positioned on the edge of a cliff! Enjoy some of the finer pleasures in life such as reading, sunbathing, yoga and stargazing. Only minutes from town and some of the best outdoor activities in the world.

Cozy Coastal Cabin - Oceanfront Sunshine Coast

*** COMPLETELY AND FULLY RENOVATED. Professional photos coming March. Finished in March 2026 - The Cabin is now a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 waterfront facing decks - an architectural masterpiece. We completely renovated the cabin back to the studs. NEW: Insulation, exterior cladding, windows, doors, flooring, kitchen, bathrooms, heating systems. If you've stayed here before you will not recognize it. The space is suitable for 6 adults/children or 4 adults and 3 children.

Helliwell Bluffs

Curved boat like getaway adjacent and overlooking Helliwell Park, it's in the grassy oak grove meadowlands with spectacular open southern views, beach below. Featured in handmade builders of the Pacific Northwest. Stone, cedar, stainless steel, driftwood and sod. The house is best as getaway for 2 with occasional guests in separate bedrooms. all amenities plus a fireplace, heated stone floors and outside bathtub. Watch the storms or the full moon from the bedroom.

Whaletown Lagoon Floathouse

Our " floathouse" has everything a guest could want, privacy and a beautiful waterfront location on the Whaletown Lagoon. There is a shared family dock for launching your kayaks, swimming, or just relaxing and watching the changing of the tides. Its vintage ambience combines much of its original historical nature and water travels with modern updates. A former bunk house for hand logging camps and part of our floating household, its traveling days are now over.

Stay at our cozy suite along side the river!

Charming cozy 1 BDR suite w/kitchenette & 3pc bath offers free wifi & parking. You will find it spotless well maintained with attention to detail. We are steps from the Somass River & Riverbend Cafe. Just a short drive to Sproat Lake & 3km from Clutesi Haven Marina Hike/mountain bike endless trails w/amazing features such as the hole in the wall. We are en route just over an hour drive to the beautiful Long Beach Tofino & the west coast of Vancouver Island

OCEANFRONT 2bedroom suite hottub, yoga rm, kayaks!

Imagine waking up to the sound of waves lapping on the rocks, the sunrise mirrored across the water. Take your coffee out onto the private oceanfront patio where you can lounge in the hammock. Kayaking around Departure Bay is easy as the kayaks are kept just above the high tide mark, grab life jackets and paddles from the yoga room and you’re good to go. Later you can relax in the hot tub. All this 10 minutes from the shops and cafes of Nanaimo.

Storybook Tiny Home at Alder Pond | Private Deck

VIDEO TOUR LINK IN PHOTO SECTION Why would you travel all the way to Vancouver Island just to spend a night in a run-of-the-mill hotel or guestroom? Experience Canada in unique and comfortable accommodation without sacrificing any of your creature comforts. Charmingly decorated and sweetly secluded, just think of the stories you could tell! After all, how many people can say they have spent the night in a chicken coop?

The Hideout

We have updated The Hideout and look forward to welcoming the world back at the end of summer 2025!! The Hideout grew from a vision we had when we moved to the Coast in 2020. With the desire to share our dream of living amongst the trees, tucked away from the world, The Hideout was created. Wrapped in hand milled cedar, fir and hemlock this space was designed to remind us to slow down, breathe deep and take it all in.