Family-friendly vacation rentals in Vancouver Island

I really enjoyed staying at Penny’s place. It was exactly as described. We found it private and peaceful. It was also located in a great spot with access to all the things we wanted to do - beach, hikes, and food! We didn’t get to use the sauna but the hot tub was amazing. The outdoor shower was also a great touch! Penny is also very responsive!

Absolutely stunning location - saw loads of wildlife from the terrace, and an amazing view over the water. Property was also very well supplied with a super modern kitchen and ample bed and bath space. Will be back!

The Tofino Treehouse is absolutely beautiful, secluded and peaceful. The forest surrounding the property is stunning. The soaker tub was a big hit….. so relaxing. The location was great. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we will definitely visit again. Kaeli is a wonderful host. Thank you for sharing your home in paradise.

A beautiful place with gorgeous views. The hot tub is amazing and very relaxing to look out over the ocean. In a quiet, private setting but still walkable to restaurants and cafes. Comfortable bed. Great shower and bath. Would definitely recommend :-)

The pictures do not do this place justice. It is absolutely magical, in the perfect location, perched in the mountains yet right in the heart of town, with everything you could need. Highlights are the balcony with absolutely breathtaking views and an outdoor shower with these same views. Could not have asked for a better place to stay.

My only comment is that is was very hard to find the place especially in the dark. Google maps took me to a neighbouring house and it was very confusing. That being said I didn’t fully ready the hosts instructions so she may have mentioned that! Wonderful place though, we would definitely stay here again.

Place was gorgeous, Iris was a sweet and responsive host. We will be back again 100%

Really nice area, my wife and I used it as a honeymoon spot. Even with other houses fairly close around, it still feels like you quite alone! The place is clearly designed to be a couples getaway spot, with the two shower heads, two person soaker tub and so on. There are some pretty decent restaurants about a 15 minute dive too. Bree was on top of things too, sent a message less than an hour after we arrived welcoming us and letting us know if we needed anything to message her. My wife and I really enjoyed our stay!

The cabins are very clean and loaded with everything you need. Close to the ferry and extremely friendly staff. Highly recommend.

We had a wonderful stay. Billie was friendly and approachable, and so wonderful. We enjoy the clean and comfortable place, and swimming pool. The place was very close from the main shopping/restaurants area and it made our stay very enjoyable. Thank you for everything Billie!

Priceless views and amazing architecture are showpieces of this magnificent home that combines coziness, elegance, comfort and rustic charm. We’ve stayed at many airbnbs, but this one is a new favorite. It’s an ideal getaway for the whole family; plus it’s close to interesting hikes and restaurants. The kitchen is well stocked for eating at home. We didn’t enjoy the taste of the well water, but bought drinking water at Tru Value. Carley was very responsive and helpful throughout. We would love to come back in the summer.

Stunning scenery and beautifully decorated, this home was spectacular. I wish we could have stayed longer, we will definitely be back. Of special mention was the comfortable bed and pillows!

Fantastic stay and delivered the solitude in nature that I was looking for. It was a great way to experience the San Juans. The view was stunning, the access to the beach was stellar, and one of the best ways to spend a few days relaxing. The loaner vehicle was perfect to get us from dock to house. Reminder, for anyone looking to book this airBNB, please be mindful of what you pack and bring as there is no store to quickly run to if you forgot something. Also, you need to pack out your recyclables & non-compostables. Overall, would stay again and have already recommended it to others as an Eco-friendly vacation destination.

We loved this gem of a cabin in the woods in East Sooke. The hosts thought of everything and the place was in fabulous condition, and was an experience in its own. We spent time in Sooke, whale watching, hiking and exploring. Unwinding in this cabin retreat made for the perfect holiday. The cabin was comfy, and every thing you need to cook and rest was included. Enjoying some time with the goats on site made our kids super happy as well. I would recommend this spot if you are traveling in Sooke! You won’t be disappointed.

Fish Tales exceeded my expectations. Denise made sure everything went smoothly

Corinne was a fantastic host. Her beach house is tranquil, immaculately clean and the property is absolutely outstanding . The kids toys and games kept our toddlers busy when they weren’t searching the beach for treasures. we can’t wait to come back!!

we had stayed in the same building last year in our first trip to Vancouver and found the location to be pretty ideal. There is a SkyTrain station that literally within steps, it is across the cul-de-sac from one of the best Asian markets I've ever been to (T&T Supermarket) and the building has included parking as well as a very nice pool and gym included with the stay. The only downside is absolutely no fault of the host at all, but there are a lot of homeless and fentanyl addicts milling about just outside in the plaza. I feel bad for them more than anything, and they were not threatening or bothering anyone, a couple were even quite nice, it's just sad to see.

Booked Colleen’s place for a weekend getaway with the boyfriend, and it was a great stay! No complaints. The decor was really lovely! and it was awesome having your own hot tub, one of my favourite airbnb’s so far. Everything was clean and comfy. Very central location, easy 10 minute walk to almost everything. Even before we had our stay Colleen was so helpful sending me links and what not for fun things to do locally (my first real whistler trip). Thank you so much. We will be back!

Donald was a very good host to work with. We were happy with the condo, it was spacious and had what we needed to enjoy a great time. So nice to have the pack and play for our baby. The upper and lower floors were so nice to give privacy when traveling with multi family. The grounds were beautiful and the heated pool and hot tub were really nice. A short walk to access Rathtrevor Beach, which is awesome We would book again next time we come!

This is a great place to stay to be next to downtown Victoria. It’s as advertised in the listing’s description and photos. There’s plenty of room for a couple and everything is in good condition. Washroom facilities, washer/dryer units, and wifi all worked well. We did not use any of the cooking appliances. The location is walkable to plenty of restaurants/bars in the area. We were comfortable and felt safe walking around at night; we did not have any issues with noise. Agata is a great host! Her instructions made check-in and check-out super easy. She responded within minutes anytime I messaged her. Overall, I would highly recommend this place, especially for couples, if you want to be next to downtown Victoria.

We had a great stay! Grandkids swam in the pool most every evening, and it was great to have the beach so close! Accommodations were very clean, comfortable beds, and the kitchen was well stocked with utensils needed for preparing meals and grilling. The grands loved discovering the box of toys too!

The cottage was great for our family of 5! Equipped with beach towels, toys, and even a mini cooler - this makes beach going easy. Everyone enjoyed the pool and the beds and sofa beds were all comfy! Thanks so much for a great stay!

Our family of 5 plus our dog enjoyed our stay at Oceanside Escapes. Johanna and Julie were readily available to answer any questions that we had before and during our stay. The cabin was well-supplied and had a binder listing many local recommendations. It was a short walk to Rathtrevor Beach which we all enjoyed, particularly our dog. All essential amenities and many attractions were nearby. The central air conditioner was especially helpful in keeping the whole cabin cool during the hotter days. We will be back.

Great place to stay in Port Alice!