Title: Boutique Vacation Rental Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Boutique Vacation Rental ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91440000/91435800/91435746/7b681e19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91440000/91435800/91435746/f97b3d9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91440000/91435800/91435746/c23fa296.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91440000/91435800/91435746/24afc466.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91440000/91435800/91435746/5f01a03a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to sunny Parksville and find your haven at The Polished Pebble BNB. This fully-equipped unit offers the comforts of home, including a washer and dryer, full cable, free WIFI as well as walking distance to several beaches like Rathtrevor Beach. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Boutique Vacation Rental The Beach is calling you - We would like to welcome you and your family to The Polished Pebble BNB a fully furnished and equipped stand alone unit. This unit includes all amenities as well as a washer and dryer, fridge stove and dishwasher, full cable and free WIFI. This is located in sunny Parksville. Enjoy walking or swimming at the beach with several beach accesses. Rathtrevor Beach is a 6 minute walk.. The bird sanctuary is a 2 minute walk. Come enjoy the sunshine and what Parksville has to offer - Restaurants - Tourist attractions and of course the beaches. The unit is comfortable and quiet. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Golf ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57140000/57131500/57131426/7ce2d845.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### #17 Tanglewood Pl - 2bd 2bth BEACH FRONT 2-level unit - Beach, sun, sand & relax Parksville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 89 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=57131426&PinnedHotelID=57131426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1750000/1743600/1743576/w2045h1831x0y3-74589144.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort Parksville - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 626 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=1743576&PinnedHotelID=1743576&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72670000/72668800/72668740/e725260d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Forest Hideaway by the Ocean Parksville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 107 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=72668740&PinnedHotelID=72668740&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95130000/95129400/95129387/6c4919db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean Views - 2 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse NEW w/beach access, pool, hot tub Parksville - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=95129387&PinnedHotelID=95129387&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34581900/34581834/f59f9fc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Parksville, Oceanside Village - special prices for long stays available! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 H719724293 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=49.332348,-124.280174&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gbclH%60npuV%3FW%3FW%3FU%40Y%3FW%40W%40W%40W%40UBW%40Y%40UBWBWBUBWBUDUBWDUDWBUDUDUFUDUFSFUDUFSFUFSFSHUFSHQFSHSHQHQHQHQHQJQHOJQJOJOHOJOJOLOJKJMJOLMJKLMLKLKJKLILMLILGNKLGLILINGLGLGNGLENENELENCLENCNCNALCNCNANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40NBNBL%40NBNBNDLBNDNDLDNDLFNFLFLFLHNHLFLJLFLHLLLHLJLJJJLLLJJLLNJLJLJLJNJNJNJNJNHPJNHPHPHPJPHPHPFRHRFPHRFTFRHRFTFRDTFTDRFTDTDTDTDTDVBTDVBTBTBVBTBVBVBT%40X%40V%40TBV%3FX%40T%40V%3FX%40T%3FV%3FV%3FX%3FVAT%3FVAXAT%3FVCXATAVAVCVCTCVCVCTCVCTEVCTEVETETETETGRETGTETGRGTIRGRGRIRGPIRGRIPIRKPIPIPIPKNINKPKNKNKNKNKLKLKLMNKLMJMLKJMJMJMHMJMJMFMJMFOHMFMHMFOFMDODMDODOFMBODO%40ODM%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOCOAMCOAOEOAMEOCMGOEOEMEOEMGMGOIMGMIMGOKMGMKMKMIKKMKMKMMKKMMKOKMKMMMKOKOIOKOKQKOIOKQIQIQIQISIQISGSIQGSISGSGSGUGSEUGUGUESGUEUEUCUEWEUCWEUCWCUCWCWCUAWAWCWAUAYAUAW%3FYAW%3FU%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=e_Ah-pi_WUHLaZLn5hYU4aER2T8=) Parksville, BC #### What's nearby - Rathtrevor Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Sunset Lanes - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles - Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles - Parksville Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles #### Getting around - Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive - ‪Popeyes - ‬4 min drive - ‪Cafe Floresta - ‬6 min drive - ‪Brazen Poppy Bakery Restaurant - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Boutique Vacation Rental pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Boutique Vacation Rental? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Boutique Vacation Rental? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Boutique Vacation Rental? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Boutique Vacation Rental Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 43 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### CLAIRE 17 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Cozy unit Close to beach and nice area ##### CLAIRE Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karin Z. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We loved our stay at this gorgeous, well appointed and clean suite. Steps from the beach in a quiet and save neighborhood. Aileen and John are very friendly and helpful. ##### Karin Z. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mara H. 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The absolute perfect place to be We've been travelling to so many places - but Aileen's place is by far the best. Very neat, clean, bright, well equipped, nicely decorated and very close to the beach. We enjoyed every minute and we can definitely recommend it! ##### Mara H. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great stay! The suite is clean and well appointed. The beach across the street is rocky but very peaceful. Other local beaches are a short drive away. The owners are lovely. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. 2 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### spring holiday the accommodations were very good, the apartment was very clean and had all we would need for our month stay. ##### David H. Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 21 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication This is a perfect 2 bedroom home, fully stocked, comfy bed and an excellent location for beach and park walks. ##### Michael Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dhanushika D. 27 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place!! The place was walking distance to the beach which is a plus! We came over during Christmas and the host was excellent in communication, keeping the place clean and neat. Would recommend anyone visiting Parksville this wonderful suite. ##### Dhanushika D. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jay H. 31 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and Clean Great location and legit clean. It was the perfect size for our young family of four. Steps to the beach and a short drive to town. Would stay here again - highly recommend it. ##### Jay H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew G. 8 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for accessing the beach My family had a great time being so close to the beach and exploring! Aileen was a very gracious host and we enjoyed the cozy space. ##### Andrew G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachelle 17 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautiful, clean accommodations. Comfortable beds and pillows. Lovely owner. Super close to beach and bird sanctuary. ##### Rachelle Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn G., Ottawa, ON 1 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Accommodation Very impressed with this property. Impeccably clean and well-appointed. Great location. ##### Carolyn G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nathan a. 28 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy place, right by the beach. Very nice place. In a quiet neighborhood and across from the beach. Need a car to get around. ##### nathan a. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 20 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend escape Had a lovely stay in this cosy two bed home. Great location, modern accommodation and with a super host. Walking distance to a beach. ##### David B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DEBORA D. 15 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location, Location, Location! We had a wonderful vacation. Aileen has thought of everything and the suite is clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated. We especially loved the location. We spent tons of time on the beach. ##### DEBORA D. Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane C. 15 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Parksville Beautiful property - highly recommend and didn’t want to leave! ##### Diane C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 24 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and quiet stay We had a wonderful stay! Property was just as described. Great amenities, very clean, and instructions were clear. Thanks so much! ##### David B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Wayne Z. 15 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellant location Great Home Base- for our explorations to all the surrounding beaches, restaurants, thrift stores, parks. Lot's of wildlife watching- birds, RABBITS, DEER ##### Wayne Z. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine T. 10 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beachside Bliss We loved staying at the Polished Pebble. The carriage house is beautiful, and the property is about a minute walk to the beach. Highly recommend! ##### Katherine T. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverly T. 29 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful accommodations There are so many positives about the Polished Pebble. Very clean, organized, comfortable and easy communication with Aileen. Beach access is across the road and there are deer and cute bunnies in the area. It’s a wonderful place to stay and we will hopefully be back. ##### Beverly T. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer K. 19 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Weekend! I stayed at this property with 2 girlfriends. It was clean, tidy, and located on the beach. I would recommend this place if you are staying in the Parksville area. ##### Jennifer K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug M. 19 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Clean Place in Parksville We had a wonderful say. It was our first VRBO experience and we will do it again. This place was so clean and so well appointed and the location was in perfect proximity to the beach. I liked it so much more than hotel. The host Aileen was so nice and made us feel right at home. ##### Doug M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ana M., Canada 14 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love We love here so much, thank you for the excellent service and place! ##### Ana M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heliang H. 15 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing experience Nice landlord plus super clean place. All my family love it so much. Besides it takes 5 mins to walk to the beach to play the float paddle ##### Heliang H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark B. 1 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A perfect stay This is the first time I have used Vrbo and everything was perfect. It is a beatiful property, very well kept and appointed. Our every need was met. The hostess was approachable, warm and welcoming. As a first experience this was amazing. ##### Mark B. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah B. 22 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely location This was the perfect spot! Lots of easy beach access. An amazing beach for playing and walking. Close to Rathtrevor and lots of trails. The suite is quiet, very clean, organized, comfortable, and has everything you need for a family getaway. Wonderful. We’ll be back! ##### Sarah B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024