Sea,Sunrises,Sauna | Oceanfront Stylish Retreat

Welcome to SHELTER by Retreat Vacation Rentals, a stylish newly renovated beach house. Apart from panoramic ocean/mountain views & homey touches, we offer a cedar sauna, fireplace& large front deck w a fire pit dining table. The home has EVERYTHING you need for a rejuvenating stay! We are conveniently across from the ocean and a short walk/drive to sandy Stories Beach. Spot orcas from a window in the summer & surfers during winter storms. More sandy beaches, trails& golfing a short drive away.

✦3 bedrooms - 3 queen beds w luxury mattresses
✦1.5 bathrooms - shampoo/conditioner, hair dryer and body wash provided
✦Electric cedar barrel sauna - Free and unlimited use by appointment
✦Fully stocked kitchen - all the accessories and spices
✦Coffee bar - drip coffee machine, espresso machine, grinds included
✦Bar top dining - 6 stools provided
✦Gas fireplace
✦Outdoor fire pit dinning table with outdoor seating for 6 on front deck
✦Gas WEBER BBQ
✦Unlimited high speed internet/Wifi - 80 Mbps Download/10 Mbps Upload
✦Washer/Dryer all within unit - laundry detergent provided.
✦Linens provided including bath towels (please bring your beach towels).
✦Free Parking on driveway. For larger vehicles like RVs, there is free parking directly across the street by the old boat launch.
✦Dishwasher
✦Microwave
✦Smart television
✦Clothing Iron

KITCHEN:
✦Drip Coffee Machine (Coffee grinds provided)
✦Espresso Machine (Espresso grinds provided)
✦Blender
✦Toaster
✦Kettle
✦Microwave
✦4 Burner electric stovetop
✦Electric Oven
✦Cooking utensils and necessities (i.e. oil/salt/spices)

LIVING ROOM:
✦Gas Fireplace
✦4 person Sofa
✦Smart TV with Netflix, Prime video, Disney+
✦Reading nook with view of the ocean

BEDROOM 1:
✦Queen bed with high-end Serta Mattress
✦Closet (Baby pack and play in closet)

BEDROOM 2:
✦Queen bed with high-end Serta Mattress
✦Closet
✦Direct access to backyard and rear deck.

BEDROOM 3:
✦Twin Bunk beds
✦Closet

BATHROOM 1
✦Shower with Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion provided
✦Toilet
✦Single sink

BATHROOM 2
✦Toilet
✦Single sink


For larger groups, the neighbouring home on the same property is also available. Please contact us to ensure that we can accommodate your entire group in both units. Click on our host profile to see the other properties offered by us, including this neighbouring home, and the listing for the entire property (up to 12 guests).

Guests have access to entire home, their own front deck space as well as the back patio deck. Guests can also access cedar barrel sauna by appointment to ensure a private experience.

Typically not available in person but we have staff who can attend the property if your require anything.

Location! Location!

The home is conveniently located directly across from the water and the old boat launch for those who enjoy kayaking, sup boarding or simply going for a walk on the pebbled beach. On very low tide you can walk out to the coral reef! For those who enjoy surfing, the best surf spot in town is located directly in front of the home. Join in on the fun and enjoy a hot sauna session directly after or watch the surfers catching waves from the front windows or deck.

Looking to explore the area- we highly recommend it as Campbell River is the island's best kept secret:

Things to do (drive times):
✦1 minute to Sandy Stories Beach
✦10 minutes from Sandy Saratoga Beach
✦13 minutes from Miracle Beach Provincial Park & Sandy Beach
✦5 minutes from the Campbell River Seawalk which spans 6km.
✦9 minute to Beaver lodge lands; a popular biking and hiking spot.
✦7 minutes to Willow Point- where you can find cafes, restaurants, gelato, pizza, bakeries and gift shops.
✦2 minutes from Storey Creek Golf Club
✦15 minutes to Campbell River Gold Club & Velocity Lounge/Driving Range
✦9 minutes to Saratoga Beach Golf Club.
✦15 minutes to downtown Campbell river and the pier where you can go fishing, grab an ice cream, eat at a restaurant, go shopping or simply enjoy the view.
✦15 minutes to Elk Falls Provincial Park
✦20 minutes to the base of Mt Washington, 20 minutes up the mountain- 40 total minutes to Mount Washington Ski lifts; enjoy snowboarding/skiing/tubing in the winter or hiking/zip lining/mountain biking in the summer.
✦50 minutes to the entrance of Strathcona Provincial Park
✦30 minutes to the Comox Valley


All guests will be provided with a digital guidebook with further information on local tourist spots, recommendations, restaurants and more! Look out for the guidebook that is provided digitally directly after booking so that you can start planning out your visit.

Free parking available on site for approx. 3-4 cars.
For those requiring bus, bus stop is nearby

Property is a side by side duplex; guests may be in neighbouring side which is a completely separate home. Each home is very private with their own separate entrances and amenities. The home was renovated for maximum sound proofing between both sides and the outdoors.

NOTE: A $300 security deposit will be taken during your stay as a hold on the credit card on file. It is released 5 business days after your check-out assuming no incidentals need to be charged to the security deposit. A Cancellation fee is charged for any cancellations. For anymore details, please see the rental agreement, a copy will also be sent to you via a link following your booking. You can also request a copy of the agreement before hand if you are unable to access it on the platform. For long term stays (greater than 21 days) a security deposit of $1000 is held on the card on file.

NOTE: There are external cameras on the property for security purposes. The home has a ring door bell camera as well as a roof camera that shows only parking lot and larger backyard area. It is triggered by motion and sends short video recordings. Cameras are only on the exterior.

NOTE: This property uses Noise Aware - Noise aware is a privacy safe, smart home device, that measures noise levels during what is considered quiet times. This is NOT a recording device nor does it have the capacity to transmit audio- it works solely based on measuring "decibels". The main purpose is to prevent parties, which we don't allow.
Please respect privacy of neighbouring unit by not entering the deck on the other side or the side of the property.
No smoking allowed- security deposit will be charged if evidence of smoking
No candles allowed inside the home
No events or parties
No pets allowed unless explicitly set up prior to check-in- (fee may apply)
Quiet time between 10:00pm and 8 am to respect our neighbours
Please follow posted rules as we are on septic system.
Please no lighting of candles.
Always ensure gas fire table, fireplace etc are off when not in use and at check-out
Please do not leave garbage outside (to prevent bears from visiting)