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Starlight Retreat-Hot Tub, OD Shower, Cold Plunge!

Family-friendly holiday home in Tofino with a hot tub

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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Exterior
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Nestled at the end of a peaceful gravel road, Starlight Retreat offers a serene and secluded getaway moments from South Chesterman Beach. This charming LOFT style home incorporates Tofino's essence with rustic wood beams, eclectic artwork adorning walls, an open concept design and cozy living spaces that invite relaxation.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Starlight Retreat-Hot Tub, OD Shower, Cold Plunge!

STARLIGHT RETREAT is a LOFT style home that is nestled at the end of a peaceful gravel road, offering a serene and secluded getaway just moments from South Chesterman Beach. This charming loft house incorporates the essence of Tofino, with its rustic wood beams, open concept design, and eclectic artwork adorning the walls.

Upon entering the vacation rental, you'll immediately be enveloped in a nostalgic retro ambiance. The main living area provides a cozy and inviting atmosphere, with windows that showcase the surrounding trees, a crackling wood fireplace to warm you and an abundance of natural light that fills the room. The wooden beams overhead add a touch of rustic elegance, elevating the house's character and allure.

The vibrant and welcoming kitchen continues the theme, with its playful red and white color scheme that perfectly captures the spirit of Tofino's end-of-the-road culture. The red cabinetry create a cheerful atmosphere that will inspire your culinary adventures.

The open layout of the LOFT house makes it ideal for socializing and spending quality time with loved ones. The dining area, adorned with a vintage wood-burning stove, serves as the perfect gathering spot for shared meals and the creation of lasting memories. Curl up in the cozy seating area and engage in intimate conversations, or simply take pleasure in the tranquil ambiance that surrounds you.

The vacation rental loft house offers two rooms with beds, both featuring open ceilings that enhance the sense of spaciousness. The master room loft space boasts a comfortable king-sized bed, projector onto the ceiling for comfy movie nights in bed, a generous open space with a private bathroom, ample closet space, and an adjoining room with a work desk and purple chair that folds down into a mattress perfect for kids. Open windows overlook the private property, framed by majestic cedars. In addition, a few yoga mats and a desk provide extra space for enjoying the morning light, engaging in some rejuvenating stretching, meditating, or dedicating time to work in the loft office.

The second room, which has been converted from a work space, offers a Queen bed and is situated at the front of the house. This room is perfect for children or additional guests, providing privacy with the use of curtains and an open ceiling (no door). This setup ensures that everyone can retire to bed at the same time, allowing for rest and relaxation.

Step outside into the private backyard, where you'll discover a serene tree-covered area, comfortable seating and a large hot tub nestled around the corner, along with a cold plunge tub if that's more your style. Immerse yourself in the soothing waters and let your tired muscles unwind after a day of exploring Tofino's breathtaking beaches. Alternatively, indulge in a glass of wine under the starry night sky as you bask in the tranquility of your surroundings.

Starlight Retreat truly offers a haven for those seeking a unique and captivating vacation rental experience. With its classic retro ambiance, rustic wood beams, vibrant artwork, and charming red and white kitchen, this loft house ensures a memorable and enchanting stay in the natural paradise of Tofino.

Please note: 4 guest max. but can allow a 5th child.
Please note: young children should be monitored in the upstairs office loft space.


Host Rules:
Renter's Agreement: Guests must sign the Renter's Agreement to confirm their reservation.

Age min: must be 23 years or older to book.

Max Occupancy: 5 guests total including babies and infants.

During peak summer season (June 15 - Sept 15), 3 night minimum and all bookings must be back-to-back to avoid gaps. If you receive a "host unavailable" message despite seeing availability, please contact us. Our booking system has specific rules and may require manual adjustments.

3 Night minimum stay for all Canadian Statutory Holidays.

Pet friendly: up to two dogs allowed and must be owner approved.

Please note: A long-term tenant lives on-site in a separate caretaker suite as per Tofino Bylaws. The suite is located to the right of the main home (detached)

Strict Quiet Hours: 10pm to 8am - please be respectful of the neighbours and locals!

Cancellation Policy: We offer a 30 day cancellation policy. If you provide us with the 30 days required notice you will receive a full refund. If you cancel without the required days notice you will not receive a refund for your reservation.

Accidental Damage Protection: Accidental Damage Protection is included in the total cost of your reservation—there is no additional fee after booking, as it is automatically applied at the time of purchase. This coverage protects against accidental damages up to $1,000 that may occur during your stay.
Please note: This protection does not apply to damages caused by parties, unauthorized events, or negligent behaviour. It is strictly intended for unintentional mishaps that may happen while you're staying in the home.



Proudly Managed by Tofino Vacation Rentals
District Licence: LIC-2024-0265
Provincial License: H481212451

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Renters agreement must be signed
A deposit hold will be placed on the credit card prior to check in and released 2 days after departure
If the home is pet friendly, there is a $50 fee per pet, per pet

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: 2 dogs considered. $50 fee per dog + tax. No cats.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please monitor children on the upper level

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
Property Registration Number LIC-2024-0265, H481212451

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

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Tofino, BC

What's nearby

  • Chesterman Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mackenzie Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cox Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tonquin Park - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacofino - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Rhino Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shed - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Fish Fry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ombré - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Starlight Retreat-Hot Tub, OD Shower, Cold Plunge! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Starlight Retreat-Hot Tub, OD Shower, Cold Plunge!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starlight Retreat-Hot Tub, OD Shower, Cold Plunge!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Starlight Retreat-Hot Tub, OD Shower, Cold Plunge! located?

This family-friendly Tofino holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Chesterman Beach and Frank Island. Maquinna Provincial Marine Park and Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Starlight Retreat-Hot Tub, OD Shower, Cold Plunge! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great house for a family vacation in Togino

We enjoyed Starlight House. It was clean and comfortable. The whole area is very walkable and bikeable. I would stay here again. We loved the whole Tofino area. There’s so much more to do there than what we had time for. Thank you for offering your home!
Surfing in the marine mist
Gorgeous hikes and sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful, comfortable and well equipped home. Great location as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Can’t wait to be back

Very thoughtfully laid out and has everything we needed. 100% clean and comfortable. We’ve booked here before and cant wait to return! Its hard to find a place that ticks all the boxes but here it is!
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10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

3 wonderful days and nights

The Starlight Retreat property is first class. It is cozy, well built and maintained, very clean, super comfy beds, with wood burning stove for cooler nights. The hot tub was amazing. It’s a short Walt to the south entrance of Chesterman Beach. Can’t wait to come back.

10/10 Excellent

Geoff E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

This place was secluded, quiet and perfect for our family trip. We were impressed with how well stocked the place was and how clean it was. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Cozy, comfortable and clean. Was very well stocked and a great location - highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most magical property

This rental is everything you could dream of. Perfectly nestled in the forest, it was the most magical place. We all look forward to coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Visit to Starlight Retreat!

We really love the privacy and quiet of the house. Beds are very comfortable, and all necessary amenities are there - cozy woodstove, gas fire and a well-equipped kitchen! It is a short walk to Chesterman beach and we all enjoyed a daily relax in the hotub after hiking, exploring Ucluelet and going whale watching! We will be back again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding in Tofino

We had a great stay while attending a destination wedding. We will be back! Just wish there was a dishwasher
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Get-Away

Everything about this house was terrific. Everything we needed for our stay was there and there were helpful notes throughout letting us know how various appliances and things worked. Nothing was left for us to wonder about. All in all, this was an extremely comfortable and relaxing place to stay and downtown Tofino was only fifteen minutes by bike along a perfectly paved bike path. Chestermans beach was less than a ten minute walk and Long Beach was about a ten minute drive. A pretty perfect location for the things we wanted to do. And, the house was dog friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay in Tofino!

The Starlight Suite was the perfect spot for our 4 day stay in Tofino! Everything was just as described. The space was quiet and private, and everything we needed for light cooking, making coffee in the morning, etc. Great location - it's about a 10 minute walk to Chesterman Beach, and Tofino and other beaches are a short drive away. Soaking in the hot tub in the evenings was a great bonus! Would absolutely stay here again the next time we're in Tofino!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Meaghan B.

This beautifully designed vacation rental in Tofino exceeded all expectations, offering comfort, style, and unforgettable touches just steps from Chesterman Beach.

Our stay at this stunning two-bedroom, two-bath vacation rental in Tofino was nothing short of incredible. The architecture and artistic design of the home were breathtaking, and every detail of the decor was thoughtfully curated. We especially loved relaxing in the hot tub and were delighted by the espresso machine, which was such a thoughtful touch. The upstairs bedroom with the projector was a unique and cozy addition that made our evenings extra special. Being so close to Chesterman Beach was a dream, allowing us to enjoy the natural beauty of Tofino with ease. To top it all off, having a little Christmas tree to celebrate the New Year made the experience feel magical and personal. Five out of five stars—highly recommended for anyone looking for a perfect getaway!

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Starlight Retreat had lots of stars

Facilities all good. For general info: No dishwasher. Could use more mugs and glasses. Kettle and coffee maker were overly complicated.But no complaints! Everything was lovely. Comfy beds. Quiet location within walking distance of Chesterman Beach. Beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J.

We had a great time staying at the Starlight Retreat

We had a wonderful time staying at the Starlight Retreat. It is a beautiful place with lots of room for our family and dog. Its location right across from Chesterman Beach made for easy walks to the beach everyday. Thank you for having us. Would definitely come again.
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10/10 Excellent

Deb A.

Comfortable home in a great location!

3 women friends stayed for 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed the relaxing nature of the home and private natural yardscape. The home was well-appointed and equipped. Also, we were able to sleep in our own beds with the futon in the upstairs loft. Weather was warm so we didn't take advantage of the hot tub or wood-burning stove but definitely would in colder seasons!

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private. Gorgeous. Peaceful. As imagined.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well-Equipped, Peaceful Home Close to the Beach

We had a wonderful stay at this house in Tofino. It’s just a short walk to Chesterman Beach, which was absolutely stunning. The house itself was quiet, peaceful, and had everything we needed. The kitchen was impressively well-stocked with every item you could possibly need. The beds were very comfortable, and the hot tub was a perfect way to relax after a day at the beach. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margie P.

5 stars

Cozy house in a great location. Private and surrounded by the forest but only a short walk to Chesterman Beach. The house was very clean, beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. Enjoyed using the hot tub in the rain. Would stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Sandi K.

Excellent accommodation

The house was immaculate with many extra well thought out features such as a fully equipped kitchen with a espresso machine and complimentary coffee from a local roaster , the bed was really comfortable and the sheets were the softest we have ever experienced but most importantly the service was fantastic , all our questions were answered quickly and efficiently , we had a great little get away even with the storm of the decade 😂, certainly will be back

10/10 Excellent

Cory B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to stay while in Tofino.

The place was very clean, beds very comfortable, has all the amenities, and very private. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Tofino Getaway!

Just a slice of heaven. This abode was everything we needed. It was the most well stocked vacation rental we've ever stayed in. From the natural dish soap and the aromatherapy soaps & shampoos in the bathroom we felt the luxury. We walked to the beach every morning. It was so quiet our doggo was so happy & comfortable. We were impressed with how clean the space was considering it is pet friendly. Truly couldn't speak higher of this rental property. Will be back in time!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

15 min. Walk from the Beach

The cottage had a well-equipped kitchen. The hot tub was a delight, though the outdoor shower felt like it belonged to the neighbours. The cottage is better suited to a single couple with or without children due to its open layout.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top!!

We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024