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"The WhaleHouse"~ Upscale, 4000 Sq Ft Home For Large Family / 3.8 acres

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"The WhaleHouse"~ Upscale, 4000 Sq Ft Home For Large Family / 3.8 acres

Enjoy my upscale, 3.8 acre waterfront, 4000 square foot, secluded, but accessible home. There are 22 skylights in my beautiful custom built home, including a very large skylight over the master bed. Imagine stargazing from the comfort of your own bed and you don't even need to change out of your pajamas!!! There are also two skylights in the twin bedroom bedroom as well, and many scattered throughout the entire first floor.

Enjoy the master bedroom which is on entry the level with king size bed with water view and ocean sounds and ensuite bathroom with walk in shower and private toilet area. Entry level also includes a large family room with picturesque windows, an oversized kitchen, laundry room, ocean view bedroom/office work station, with 2 twin beds, half bathroom, and large outdoor oceanfront deck wit that is perfect for grilling or just relaxing.

While on the deck, perhaps you’ll see a bald eagle, deer, elk, bear, white sided dolphins, whales and more. They’re definitely around!! You just have to be lucky to see them at the right moment!!!

Downstairs has a large TV/family room with professional grade pool table and two separate bedrooms (queen size beds) and one private full bathroom with step over tub/shower. Downstairs windows are at ground level so you'll often see wildlife strolling by or peering in at you. :)

We have WI FI, 2 TV’s- downstairs and in the master bedroom, and your cell phone should work fine (but depends on your cell phone carrier.)

Catch dungeness crab right off the beach out back. Beach is accessible from the backyard. Beach is rocky at high tide. At low tide rocky beach to get to sandy beach.

Town is about an easy 5-7 minute drive away.

Prices subject to change and are in USD by default. per VRBO.

Property manager

Nancy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Port McNeill, BC

What's nearby

  • Port McNeill and District Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Port McNeill Visitor Centre - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Port McNeill Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Port McNeill and District Museum - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Alert Bay Visitor Centre - 74 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Port McNeill, BC (YMP) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tia's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Devils' Bath Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mugz - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cluxewe Waterfront Bistro - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The WhaleHouse"~ Upscale, 4000 Sq Ft Home For Large Family / 3.8 acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "The WhaleHouse"~ Upscale, 4000 Sq Ft Home For Large Family / 3.8 acres ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The WhaleHouse"~ Upscale, 4000 Sq Ft Home For Large Family / 3.8 acres ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The WhaleHouse"~ Upscale, 4000 Sq Ft Home For Large Family / 3.8 acres located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port McNeill holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Port McNeill and District Hospital, Port McNeill Ferry Terminal and Port McNeill Visitor Centre. Port McNeill and District Museum is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

"The WhaleHouse"~ Upscale, 4000 Sq Ft Home For Large Family / 3.8 acres Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whale House experience
The Whale House gave us luxury and wilderness. We explored; we sat and looked at the sea; we ate fresh halibut and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Our host, Nancy, could not have been nicer, offering advice and ideas as well as the lovely property to stay in. Highly recommended. Thank you, Nancy, for a perfect stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S., Kaneohe, Hawaii, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A Nature Wonderland
This beautiful, clean and comfortable home is the perfect place to enjoy an endless show of wildlife, changing tides, great views, and incredible sea life. It’s perfectly isolated from noise and light, but close to the many activities offered in the area. The host is very helpful and communicative, and the house has everything you need to enjoy crabbing, fishing, and relaxing in the jacuzzi while watching the resident eagle. The large and abundant windows provide views of the show wherever you are in the house. We stayed 5 nights and should have stayed longer. We highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a large group
The host was very easy to communicate with and did their best to ensure our stay was perfect. House is amazing with incredible views. Comes fully stocked with everything you need to be a home away from home. House and property are beautiful and spacious allowing for privacy if required. Great place for 4 couples or coworkers to stay comfortably.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The package!
Excellent in every way. Location - quiet with beautiful views yet very accessible. . Amenities - everything to be comfortable and relaxed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Sanctuary
A special place to unwind and to gather with family or friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

June T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!!!
This property is amazing with all the amenities needed plus more. The views are spectacular and the furnishings are luxurious. We wish we could have stayed longer and hope to be back! Nancy our host is very attentive. Thank you for sharing your property ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M., Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness
Many good reasons to come back!
We stayed 4 nights in the WhaleHouse at the end of August, it was beyond our expectations! Nancy was very thoughtful and responsive. I have never received an information package from other rentals as detailed and helpful as Nancy’s. The house was clean, tastefully decorated, the beds were comfortable and the water view was amazing. We saw bald eagles nesting on the tree out of the window, deers on the lawn, no whales and bears though. We will definitely return to WhaleHouse again when we visit the area next time - hopefully we will see the bears and whales then 😊. Thank you Nancy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Best stay ever...gracious hosts and perfect accommodations...hoping for a repeat
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and great views
Nancy welcomed us with 2 fresh fillets of halibut -thank you very much! House was well equipped and generously stocked with supplies and afforded fabulous views.we loved the hot tub and the pool table (many competitions were had) - no whales or bears but we loved seeing the deer , eagles and belted kingfishers ( and an uncommon common nighthawk!!) - best house we stayed in on. Vancouver island during our holiday -could have stayed forever!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt M., Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home base for 'Operation Orcas'
We stayed in the Whale House for a few nights in 2021. It is a beautiful property overlooking the Queen Charlotte Strait and we recommend staying here for the following reasons: 1. Location, location, location: it is private and overlooks an active pass where whales cruise by so you're always captivated by looking out onto the Ocean. Port McNeill is a great homebase for further adventures: you can go fishing, looking for whales, island hopping, or just escaping into the wilds of North Island. 2. Design: the home is tastefully designed with wall to wall windows, that makes it easy to enjoy the serene view. The tasteful decor and cabin specific touches add to its charm. 3. Lots of room and privacy: Although we didn't need all the space, the home is huge with plenty of bedrooms. Our three year loved playing 'hide-and-seek', as she had many more hiding spots to explore than in our small, Big City, loft. 4. Host with the most: Nancy, our host, was responsive and considerate of our requests. It was a very smooth experience all the way through.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Relaxing
This was the vacation our family needed. The property was well appointed. It was very comfortable and had everything to keep our family of 5 happy. We woke up everyday to a spectacular view. The biggest decision was whether to explore the North Island or just stay “home” and relax with book, take a walk on the beach, throw a frisbee with the kids or enjoy a soak in the hot tub. While we were there, the lowest tide was at 6:30 am on one day. We all got up to enjoy the sand that only appears at low tide. We were able to walk out a fair bit. It was super quiet. Everyday we were greeted by a pair of Eagles that loved to be perched on a tree viewable from the main windows. We went on hikes nearby and took a day trip to Alert Bay. There is no wifi, but we didn’t miss it. While there is cell coverage, it was spotty on my cell provider’s network. But since disconnecting from life back home was a high on our list of priorities, that was fine. Overall, we had a fabulous time at Nancy’s Whale House.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

GRATIAN F., North Vancouver, BC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Nice location and well furnished but no Internet & TV reception which is a disadvantage. Only the master bedroom has on suite shower and the guests from second bedroom have to use on suite bathroom for shower, which is some what inconvenient. Direction to the property needs to be improved and the lower level rooms and facility needs to be properly maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annie J., St jerome (qc)

Liked: Cleanliness
Dreamlike!!!
No hotel rooms available anywhere, we found this house last minute, and it was absolutely perfect!!!!! Wish we could have stayed much longer….
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely worth it!!
This stunning place to stay will not disappoint. Tastefully decorated and very well equipped, this place has everything you need to get in touch with nature while living in luxury. We saw a bunch of wildlife from the deck and living room including bears in our yard, deer, eagles, sea lions and otters ducks and a huge range of birds. No internet was a real treat to just disconnect from life and enjoy what this amazing property offers you. I didn’t catch any crabs unfortunately but that’s a good reason to come back another time. You won’t regret booking this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Etti G., Vancouver, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
great place to recharge!
The house was beautiful and comfortable for my family of 7, which is not always easy to find. Our 5 kids range from 10-20 years old, and there was ample room for all of us. The beds and blankets were so comfortable, and many "little things" - were provided as well to make this an even more comfortable experience. This is a wonderful home to go to if you want to recharge and unplug for a bit! The Hot tub on the porch overlooking the water was just perfect. There is a lot of wildlife if your patient, we had sightings of bears down on the beach, deer, and lots of Bald eagles, I even saw it swoop down and fly away with a fish in its talons! There are tours nearby you can take for whale watching and sea otter tours, depending on your budget, but with our size family, we just took a few day- trips to beautiful locations, such as San Joseph Bay, and enjoyed a lot of family time, which was just what we wanted before some of my older kids are off for the upcoming school year. Not having wifi was amazing, as my teenagers (and my husband and I) didn't have the usual phone distractions, we spent more quality time actually being together and because of it. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting and great home base for the area
The location is stunning and the house is well equipped. It worked very well for five of us - three adults and two teens. Saw lots of wildlife (bear, eagles, kingfisher, deer, Canada geese and other shorebirds). Unfortunately couldn’t use the hot tub due to covid :( but the house is very comfortable and the view is absolutely stunning. The pool table was fun and there were games, and books to help identify local wildlife. The location is a great home base from which to explore Northern Vancouver Island - we were out in boats 3 days and saw orcas, humpbacks, dolphins, sea otters, seals and sea lions and another black bear. We also made two treks over gravel logging roads to San Josef Beach (to see the sea stacks and caves and pick up hikers from the end of the NCT), and to Little Huson Park (swimming hole with more caves). Lots of fun but take care for kilometres of pot holes and beware of logging trucks! Everyone we met was so friendly - we will have to come back to explore more on land next time! We ate in every night (again due to covid) and it was wonderful to cook with that magical view on the one hand ...and a glass of wine in the other :) Drinking water must be bought and brought in. The host was very responsive and helpful every time I had questions. The whole experience -host and home - formed the basis for a truly memorable vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Far more than the description
Having booked nearly a year in advance when we finally arrived at the Whale House we realised that it was even better than we had hoped for. Waking up to the ocean with (sometimes) a bear on the beach out front and Eagles in the trees. Perfect quite location, no sounds except the wildlife and passing boats. We are trying to work out when we can visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

George C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Port McNeil Whale House
Very spacious property which sleeps five comfortably. Needs simple items like salad spinners and cork screw bottle openers.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael W., Darmstadt, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a great location
Wonderful house with a perfect infrastructure, stunning and very relaxing view - we would love to come again anytime !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary Bush G.

Perfect Home for a family vacation!
Look no further, The Whale House is it! Thank you Nancy, for sharing this gorgeous spot and your lovely home. We will never forget it. The house is very well equipped for cooking and serving meals. It was so lovely to have spices and some pantry items waiting for us. Meals at the dining room table, with the perfect view, were just wonderful. Bedrooms were clean, airy and comfortable. Again, we loved the view from our bedroom and awoke to the sounds of eagles chattering. The property itself is stunning. We loved sitting on the deck, watching for the resident kingfisher. It was so much fun to have all of the crabbing gear. This was our favorite pastime! Whale watching with the MacKay family is a must do! Book ahead. We learned so much from Nicole and her dad. This was a true treat! A visit to Alert Bay was another highlight. We asked about fresh fish in the local market and they were able to hook us up with fresh Sockeye. Yum!! We also enjoyed the Blinkhorn Trail at Telegraph Cove. If we only had another week. There is so much to see and explore here. The Whale House was the perfect home base. We looked forward to returning here each afternoon after a day’s adventure. We were a family group ranging in ages from 10-79. There is something for everyone here. Thank you again. We absolutely loved everything about this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

The perfect spot for enjoying north Vancouver Island
Lovely weather front property with commanding views and visiting wildlife. The house is lovely and well maintained by a very helpful owner. Be sure to visit the nearby First Nation town of Alert Bay (easily accessible by ferry).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

John E., Taylor Mill, KY/USA

Beautiful Serenity
If you love to get away from it all with breathtaking views, this is the place. I went crabbing every day and saw more wildlife than anywhere I've ever been. Just a great place to recharge your soul.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Marco R., Vancouver, Canada

Luxury Wilderness Experience
Great, comfy house. Gorgeous waterfront location, slightly out of the working-class village of Port McNeill. Can sleep eight, but four get to sleep in a slightly dark basement. The master bedroom is fantastic. The large windows that look out to Haddington Island are wonderful. Kitchen could use more dishes. Only four mugs and three wine glasses. So many bears up close and personal ... We saw two mothers with two and three cubs, and two adults walking on the beach, crossing the yard and climbing the trees - and that was only on one days. There were dozens of sightings during our 8-day stay, plus many, many deer and eagles. Overall great stay. Amazing launch pad for incredible adventures.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

A dream location
A wonderful holiday home in an amazing location. The views were breathtaking; the accommodation was superb; the location was perfect. Not to be missed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Very nice. Worth the drive to get there. Wonderful house and hot tub! Very relaxing.
We were 2 mom's with our 2 college age daughters (girls trip!). We really enjoyed the house and hot tub. We took the ferry from Vancouver to Nanaimo. It was about a 4 hour drive from there and well worth it. There is no internet service at the house. Couldn't get tv upstairs to work. It was no bother as we relaxed, enjoyed the view and obsessed over doing a puzzle. We took the whale watching tour with Mackay. They are top notch. A "must do" when you are there. We decided not to kayak at Telegraph Cove since the whales weren't there yet. There is a fantastic restraunt at Telegraph Cove and interesting history walk if you go though. We also drove to Port Hardy to check it out. We would love to go back and take our own kayaks next time. We'd also like to try crabbing. We didn't see the resident bear, but we did see the resident eagles! All in all, it was a wonderful trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017