Title: Dragonfly Cottage Oceanview with Hot Tub 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 home # Dragonfly Cottage Oceanview with Hot Tub Holiday home in Cassidy with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78350000/78341700/78341650/a54b9391.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78350000/78341700/78341650/fa1ea5ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78350000/78341700/78341650/b410a95a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78350000/78341700/78341650/c337749c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78350000/78341700/78341650/9ce29bc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the serene seaside community of Cedar Estates, Dragonfly Cottage At The Cedar Estates offers an idyllic retreat. Relax on the front porch with comfortable outdoor seating and a BBQ for warm evenings, or unwind in the private hot tub overlooking ocean and Gulf Island views. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dragonfly Cottage Oceanview with Hot Tub Summary: A peaceful retreat with ocean breezes, private hot tub, and short walk to the beach. Ideal for couples or small families seeking a relaxing West Coast getaway. The Space: If you’re looking for an idyllic cottage escape, Dragonfly Cottage At The Cedar Estates is the place to book on Vancouver Island. Important Notice: This property is licensed under the BC Short Term Rental Registration H316893649 Nestled in a safe, quiet neighbourhood in the seaside community of Cedar Estates, just south of Nanaimo proper, you’ll find a relaxing, immaculately updated cottage retreat. With a cozy living room, bright, functional kitchen, two comfortable bedrooms and lovely outdoor living spaces you’ll be hard-pressed to find another property that offers families and couples everything that the Dragonfly does. If you’re looking for a seaside cottage with idyllic outdoor spaces, the Dragonfly doesn’t disappoint! On the side of the front porch, you’ll find plenty of comfortable outdoor seating and a table where you can relax and enjoy outdoor living. Guests also have access to a BBQ for cooking on warm evenings. When you’re ready to really start relaxing, the private, deluxe hot tub at the Dragonfly with ocean and Gulf Island views is truly an incredible way to spend any holiday evening. Dragonfly Cottage At The Cedar Estates is ideally located only minutes away from the Cable Bay trailhead where you can enjoy a stunning forest hike at Joan Point Park where you’ll find fascinating rock formations and clear turquoise waters. Just minutes away is the second largest city on Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is a fascinating city with both deep history and a lively, modern culture with great boutique shopping, incredible local dining or arts and cultural centres and so much more! The capital city of Victoria is a beautiful hour and half drive south, an ideal distance for a day trip! Along the highway to Victoria, you can stop at many small towns, each with their own amenities and attractions. You can also find incredible hiking, mountain biking, kayaking and paddle boarding as well as whale watching and chartered fishing adventures all close by! In the summer, there are numerous farmer’s markets in the area where you can find fresh local produce, artisan gifts, preserves and more! Dragonfly Cottage At The Cedar Estates is ideally located nearby two BC ferries terminals: Departure Bay and Duke Point as well as a short drive away from Nanaimo Airport where major Canadian airlines land to serve the Central and North Island. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Cycling nearby - Horseback riding 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89050000/89048100/89048081/13c9ab06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hot tub, Pet Friendly + Monthly Discounts! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 and a first aid kit 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 H316893649 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 67b913e77fcd0f001234c263 ## About the area Cassidy is home to this holiday home. Duke Point Ferry Terminal and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Brechin Lanes are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like cycling and horse riding. [Visit our Cassidy travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cassidy.dx6354289) [View more Holiday homes in Cassidy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cassidy-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6354289-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C49.11895%2C-123.80918&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ebZTEEPaOQliDzL_ojffaJDB2FI=) Nanaimo, British Columbia ### What's nearby - Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles - Vancouver Island University - 16 min drive - 9.8 miles - Old City Quarter - 16 min drive - 10.2 miles - Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 19 min drive - 13.7 miles - Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive - 12.3 miles ### Getting around - Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 15 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive - ‪coco cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬15 min drive - ‪Crow and Gate Pub - ‬9 min drive - ‪A&W - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dragonfly Cottage Sum pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Dragonfly Cottage Sum? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dragonfly Cottage Sum? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Dragonfly Cottage Sum located? > Situated in Cassidy, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Nelson Road Community Boat Launch and Glynneath Road Community Park. Fawcett Road Community Park and Joan Point Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dragonfly Cottage Oceanview with Hot Tub Reviews 9.4 ### 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 8 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irfan G. 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Cottage surrounded by Nature We had a lovely time at the Dragonfly Cottage!It met all of our expectations and met the description.Pros: Lovely outdoor space, easy to use Hot TubThe only knock would be the trace of dog hair in the living room. ##### Irfan G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin D. 2 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip It was a nice trip away from our over scheduled day to day. There is a beach walking distance, and the big yard was a hit with the kids. ##### Justin D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jen G. 7 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sisters’ get away The cottage suited our needs wonderfully. We enjoyed the outside deck and fabulous hot tub especially. ##### Jen G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Travis M. 1 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Stay We stayed for a week and it was overall a great experience. We did have some issues but nothing major. We couldn’t get the propane fire table to stay lit even on a calm day so we gave up on it. Unfortunate, because we like to have fires and there is no fire pit. There’s is no cell service here, maybe a single bar in certain spots if you’re lucky and patient enough. This makes it difficult to communicate with the greeter. Which brings me to the next caveat. The view in the last pictures in the ad at the time of reviewing (the ones right down by the water) are NOT taken on the property and as far as we found, there is no access to the water. This property does have a slight view, but very hard to see anything due to trees and other properties. The dogs next door enjoy barking at seemingly anything that moves, which did bother us while enjoying time outdoor on the beautiful wrap around deck. This made it bothersome when letting our dog outside as well. We found the gates for the deck are too short for bigger dogs so we didn’t use them as our dog would have easily jumped over them. Bring your own lengthy leash as well. We would have also appreciated a little more privacy when using the hot tub. We found the one wall facing the rear of the property hardly helped anything at all and probably would have preferred it facing the neighbours property on the side with the steps. The kitchen features lots of counter top space. Great if you enjoy cooking like we do. There seemed to be a lack of pans and an overwhelming number of pots. The bed was very comfortable, although there is no tv in the master bedroom (while there is one in the other bedroom). The bathroom is very comfortable, with a large shower and heated floors. The bidet (toilet) was a new experience for us haha. ##### Travis M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Julia P. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication Disliked: Check-in #### Summer stop over We stayed here while needing to be in Nanaimo. If you enjoy the quiet outside the city this is a great place to stay. There are deer in the morning and quiet streets at night. The hot tub was lovely and we appreciated the updated kitchen and bathroom. The property is older than I anticipated. ##### Julia P. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brinder S. 12 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Experience We had a great time stating at telhe Dragonfly Cottage. ##### Brinder S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori S. 18 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and comfortable place Everything was there for cooking, bbq etc. comfortable beds, definitely go back. The only issue we had were the neighbors dogs barking all the time but, we ended up reporting them and it stopped that night. The other thing were the wasps but, my husband got wasp spray to spray nests. ##### Lori S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew H. 15 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing country getaway The house is located in an area of beautiful landscape--rolling hills, farms, forest. The ocean view from the deck is great when enjoying morning coffee and meals. The house is very well maintained, supplied, and decorated/modern. The property manager was very friendly, personable, and accommodating. We absolutely loved our time here! ##### Matthew H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### joy g. 4 Aug 2022 #### Lovely vacation home! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved that the property was so close to a great beach. ##### joy g. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jenn p. 13 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Amenities and Cozy Home Our family really enjoyed staying at this beautiful and cozy location. The features outside on the deck, including the hot tub and fire table, were fantastic. We appreciated the sectional inside the home and the options to log into our streaming services. The teens really enjoyed the dart board and the tech equipment. The only minor complaint would be that the kitchen supplies are quite random and more suited for entertaining than a family vacation. ##### jenn p. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022