As of May 1, 2024, the Driftwood Beach House is subject to the new municipal and Provincial Short-Term Rental Rules that disallow rentals of under 90 days. Therefore, we can only accept reservations for 90+ days.
Book your stay at the Driftwood Beach House now for next summer before it sells out! It's just a 35-minute beautiful ferry trip from Vancouver (no waits even without reservations in summer 2022 and 2023). Skip the Okanagan where you'll encounter the inevitable yearly summer forest fires.
It's also one of the very rare oceanfront homes on the Sunshine Coast that has no highway noise - all you hear is the sound of the waves. With 4200 square feet, 6 bedrooms (7 beds), a living room, family room, a huge deck and a covered patio, there is plenty of room for everybody. The 2 natural gas firepits, a brand-new Broil-King barbecue with a searing grill and 2 infrared natural gas outdoor patio heaters mean outside enjoyment all year long! If you like to cook, our kitchen is stocked with all kinds of small appliances and cookware - blender, food processor, slow-cooker, microwave, mixer, and all the pots and pans you'll need.
The most peaceful location: a private 200-foot driveway, 100 feet of south-facing waterfront, and a Pacific Northwest rocky beach with only 8 homes. You will see sea otters, seals, water birds (lots of bald eagles) and even Orca whales from the enormous, south-facing glass-front deck or from the water's edge. Walk down our pathway to the beach and launch your kayak or paddle board from our secluded beach. At night, sit by the ocean and listen to the waves while sipping a nightcap by the firepit taking in one of the famous Sunshine Coast sunsets.
The Driftwood Beach House is conveniently located for hiking, cycling, kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, and swimming. It's just a 5-minute drive into town and a 45-minute drive to Dakota Ridge for winter snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. At the house, there's plenty of fun for the whole family: a pool table, foosball, ping pong, hot tub, TVs in every room, plus a big one in the family room in case a game is on! Plus, we have the Sonos music system on the main floor so you can cook and listen to music at the same time!
What's included:
We supply bathroom towels, linens, kitchen linens, cleaning supplies, paper towels, garbage bags, toilet paper, shampoo, hand soap, iron, ironing board, laundry soap & blow dryers.
Extra Fees, charges and discounts:
Additional fee of $50/person/night for more than 10 persons. Higher rates apply for special events and holidays. All fees, taxes and rules are subject to change at any time, even after booking. All prices are set in $CDN but may appear in your country's currency in your quote.
Cancellation Policy: We offer a more generous cancellation policy than described on the VRBO listing. If the guest cancels and we are able to secure a replacement reservation, the guest will receive a refund of up to 90% of the amount paid by the guest or up to 90% of the amount received for the replacement reservation, whichever is less. We will provide no refunds in the event of a cancellation if we do not secure a replacement reservation. The VRBO fees paid by the guest will not be refunded. The cleaning fee and any additional person fees or additional bed fees will be refunded. No refunds or discounts will be provided if a traveler is unable to cross the border into Canada for any reason. We recommend all travelers purchase travel cancelation insurance.
Terms:
The Guest who booked the property shall return the completed and signed rental contract plus a photocopy of government-issues photo ID to the Homeowner within 7 days of making a reservation. Minimum age for all renters is 30 years unless children are travelling with parents or grandparents. Maximum occupancy is 12 adults. or 14 persons provided that at least 2 are children. As this is a residential home, some defects to the property, equipment, electronics, plumbing or amenities at the home may arise. We make our best efforts to resolve any such defects as soon as possible with minimal disruption to our guests. However, delays beyond our control are to be expected in receiving replacement parts or scheduling repairs. No discounts or refunds will be provided for defects at the property. The property has many ledges, slopes, rocks and hazards, particularly for small children. All members of the Rental Party must exercise caution when outdoors and watch all children carefully to prevent injury. At night, use a headlamp or flashlight. In the winter, the driveway and walkways can be icy and slippery; wear appropriate footwear and exercise extreme caution.
The Guest remains liable to pay for any fees, fines, charges, damage, costs, or liability arising during the Rental Period that are not covered by the VRBO Security Deposit.
RENTAL RULES - The Guest shall accept all the Rental Rules and shall ensure that all persons in the Rental Party abide by them.
1. The Homeowner reserves the right to evict any Guest or member of the Rental Party if there has been any breach of any of the Rental Rules. No refunds will be granted if an eviction is made.
2. No smoking on the property.
3. No additional guests other than those listed in the Rental Party in the rental contract are allowed at the property at all unless written authorization has been obtained from the Homeowner. This is not a party house.
4. Do not move any beds or furniture.
5. Do not unplug any cords for any electronics except so as to reboot as required in which case plug back in. Do not change the settings on any electronics , TVs, HDTV boxes or Sonos music system.
6. No Pets. Immediate eviction with no refund plus fines if any pet is at the property.
7. No noise between 10:00pm and 8:00am. Be considerate of the neighbours. This is a residential neighbourhood. We reserve the right to evict any guest and/or group about whom we have received a noise complaint.
8. Parking. It is imperative that ALL parking must be on the premises; no street parking is allowed. Towing may occur.
9. Cleaning fee covers up to 14 hours of cleaning including one set of bath towels per person, one set of linens/bed, 1 bag of household garbage and 1 bag of recycling. Charges apply for excess garbage, laundry and cleaning.
10. Do not flush anything other than toilet paper. Do not flush tampons or disposable wipes - we are on septic and it will plug up.
11. Garbage. Properly sort all garbage and recycling and put in the bins provided in the garage. Do not leave garbage outside by the house as it attracts wildlife (bears) and rodents.
12. Campfires are permitted by the beach when there is no ban in place. We do not supply firewood; please bring your own. Do not leave fire unattended and ensure that all embers are extinguished when leaving waterfront. Guests must check to make sure there is no campfire ban n place before starting a campfire. If there is a campfire ban, guests can use the propane firepit by the waterfront - fill the tank at the local Rona Hardware store or the local gas station as we do not supply propane.
13. Water restrictions. Sechelt experiences severe water shortages, particularly in the summer months. There are often water restrictions in place. Please reduce shower times and laundry. Using the exterior hoses may be prohibited in the dry summer months. Check the link provided at the house for any water restrictions.
13. Swimming and Waterfront. The property is located on the Pacific Ocean. Never leave a child unattended at the water and use all appropriate life-saving equipment if entering the water. There is no lifeguard. Water shoes are recommended as it's a rocky beach.
14. Hot Tub hours 8:00am to 10:00pm. The Hot Tub does not heat while the jets are on - expect some temperature loss while using the jets. The Guest shall ensure that all members of the Rental Party abide by all important Hot Tub safety rules:
• Never leave a child unsupervised near a Hot Tub.
• When not in use, ensure that the Hot Tub lid is closed.
• No Glassware. Only use plastic drinkware provided.
• Alcohol. Consumption of alcohol in the Hot Tub can be dangerous.
• Immersion. Do not immerse head in Hot Tub or remain for long periods of time.
15. Umbrellas. Close and tie shut the patio umbrellas when not in use or in windy conditions. If an umbrella breaks, the Guest will be responsible to cover all costs.
16. Wildlife. There are bears, coyotes, cougars and other wildlife are present in the Sunshine Coast area. Inform yourself of safety precautions and avoid these animals. Do not leave any garbage or food items outside at any time as this will attract wildlife.
17. Check Out Procedure: The Guest shall leave the house as they found it:
a) clean the dishes, pots/pans, cutlery and all other cooking utensils used and put away in proper places;
b) clean any spills on the stovetop and oven;
c) wash and dry any hot tub and beach towels and put away;
d) sort the garbage and put in cans in the garage;
e) put on the dishwasher with the final load of dishes before departing.
18. Administration Fees:
$200 per item damaged or broken
$500 for reprogramming of electronics required
$200 to return any items left at the property by the Rental Party
$750 for each broken umbrella
$100 for each extra hour of hour of cleaning or sorting of garbage required beyond 14 hours
$100 for each extra bag of garbage or recycling.
19. Fines: The following fines apply for breaches of the rental rules:
$2000 for violation of no smoking rule or no pets rule
$300 for any violation of any other rental rule
20. The Guest is responsible to ensure that all members of the Rental Party abide by all applicable Public Health Orders in effect during the Rental Period.
