Title: Fairwinds Cottage - Vancouver Island Getaway Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=87751099&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Fairwinds Cottage - Vancouver Island Getaway Cottage in Parksville with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Fairwinds Cottage - Vancouver Island Getaway ![Exterior - Fairwinds Cottage - Vancouver Island Getaway (Parksville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87760000/87751100/87751099/ce8c0258.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Fairwinds Cottage - Vancouver Island Getaway (Parksville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87760000/87751100/87751099/2caa7105.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool - Fairwinds Cottage - Vancouver Island Getaway (Parksville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87760000/87751100/87751099/8f8f49d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Fairwinds Cottage - Vancouver Island Getaway (Parksville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87760000/87751100/87751099/1591eef5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Fairwinds Cottage - Vancouver Island Getaway (Parksville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87760000/87751100/87751099/fba27a56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Fairwinds cottage in Parksville, where modern comforts and natural beauty blend. With a spacious open floor plan, fireplace, and A/C, you'll unwind in style. Enjoy the resort's heated pool and hot tub or challenge friends to mini golf at Riptide lagoon. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Fairwinds Cottage - Vancouver Island Getaway Fairwinds cottage is a beautiful modern cottage in a year-round destination situated in Parksville, The cottage is a short walk to Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa, Restaurants, Riptide lagoon, and many other attractions. Fairwinds has all the amenities needed for an enjoyable and relaxing stay. This modern 2 story cottage has a beautiful open floor plan & vaulted ceilings, fireplace & A/C add to the spaciousness & comfort. On the main floor, Fairwinds offers two queen size beds, as well as a 3 piece bathroom. With one twin bed and one queen size sofa bed in the semi open loft, this cottage will accommodate up to seven people with plenty of room for friends and family to rest and relax in comfort. Enjoy your large lawn & private deck as well as the resort's heated pool, hot-tub, fitness room & Riptide lagoon mini golf course. Guests will have access to all the comforts of home and beyond including a full kitchen, two full baths, three bedrooms, private internet access, pool, hot tub and exercise room. Steps away from Rathtrevor Beach and Park there are countless things to explore within minutes of the front and back porch. Polices No smoking, parties, or events Check-in time is 3PM and check out by 11AM Self check-in with Smart lock and code \- Resort quiet hours are between 10 pm and 7 am \- Parking for one vehicle in driveway. Blocking other cottage driveways not permitted. Additional parking available first-come-first-serve in designated guest parking stalls. \- Towels and linens not to be taken from cottage except beach towels we provide. \- $50 charge for each missing key, or lost pool access card. \- No RVs, campers, boats or trailers allowed on premise. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Fenced private pool - Heated pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Gym - Heated pool - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37130000/37129900/37129839/63b549f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious townhouse at Rathtrevor Beach! 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 PM232349868, 026-127-881 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=49.311592,-124.26738&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:q%60_lHb%7EmuV%3FW%3FW%40W%3FW%40W%40W%40W%40W%40W%40W%40UBYBUBWBWBUBUBWDUDWBUDWDSDWDUFSDUFUFSDUHUFSFQFSHSFSHSFQHSHQJQHSHOHQJQHOJOJQJMJOJOJMJOJMLMJMLKLKJMLKLKLKLILKLILILINGLILGLGNGNELGLENENELENCNCNCLCNANCNANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLBNDNDLDNDLFNFLDNFLFLHLFNHLHLHLJLHLJLJJJLLLJJJLLJLJLLNJLJNJNJLJPHNJNHPJPHNHRHPHPHRHPFRHRHRFRFPFTFRFTFRDTFTDRFTDVDRBVDTDVBTDVBTBTBVBVBT%40X%40TBV%40V%40V%40V%40V%3FV%40V%3FV%3FV%3FV%3FV%3FV%3FVAV%3FVAVAVAVAVCVATAVCVCVCTCVCTEVCTEVETCVEREVGRETGTERGTGTGRGRGRGRIRIRGRIPIRIPIPIRINKPINKPINKPKLKNKNKLMNKLKLMJKLMJMLKJMJMJMHMHMJMHOHMFMHMFODMFOFMFODMDODOBMDOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOCOAMCOCOCOEMCOEOEMEMGOEOGMGMGMIOGMIMIMKMIMIMKMKMKKMMKMMKKMMKMKOKMKOKOKMKQKOIQKOIQIOISKQIQISGQISGSISGSGSGSISEUGUGSEUGUESEWESEWCUEWEUCWCUCWCUCWCWCWAUAWAWAWAWAWAW%3FWAW%3FW%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TnG0nInMm4PkFEBZh-NccvKX_oE=) Parksville, BC #### What's nearby - Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Tranquil Moments Day Spa \- 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Rathtrevor Beach \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive - ‪Popeyes - ‬17 min walk - ‪Brazen Poppy Bakery Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Cafe Floresta - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Fairwinds Cottage - Vancouver Island Getaway have a pool? ### Is Fairwinds Cottage - Vancouver Island Getaway pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Fairwinds Cottage - Vancouver Island Getaway? ### What time is check-in at Fairwinds Cottage - Vancouver Island Getaway? ### What time is check-out at Fairwinds Cottage - Vancouver Island Getaway? ### Where is Fairwinds Cottage - Vancouver Island Getaway located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Fairwinds Cottage - Vancouver Island Getaway Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea T. 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway Property is great. Fire wasn’t working but owner sent friend over to check and she managed to get it going. Just a pilot light issue from not being used all summer. All sorted. ##### Andrea T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen V. 24 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay at this lovely cottage! Well equipped, clean & spacious, this cottage was perfect for our stay in Parksville. ##### Karen V. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle 9 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Cottage was beautiful and well kept. Great location and value. Owner was excellent at communicating with me about check-in. Will stay again! ##### Danielle ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan B. 9 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway We stayed here with our family of 5 and it had everything we needed. The pool was a great addition for the kids along with the mini putt course right beside. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Ryan B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon S. 31 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best of Parksville Wonderful to have individual unit with outside deck and bbq. Pool complex is great Location is very good-close to everything ##### Shannon S. Stayed 60 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorna 21 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Cozy and comfortable, stocked with all the essentials. ##### Lorna Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn M. 7 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Gem! Super clean and beautifully appointed! Well-equipped kitchen. Spacious. Very convenient location. Great host. Couldn’t be better!! ##### Carolyn M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth 29 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Elizabeth Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ---