Title: Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=10645&destination=Parksville%2C+British+Columbia%2C+Canada&selected=34512728&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort ## Photo gallery for Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library - Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort (Parksville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34512800/34512728/6c5d0716.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort (Parksville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34512800/34512728/39338b09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort (Parksville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34512800/34512728/982b88f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort (Parksville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34512800/34512728/f43780d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, beach towels - Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort (Parksville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34512800/34512728/6cf80975.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in pristine Oceanside Village Resort, the Starfish Cottage offers a warm retreat with high vaulted ceilings and natural light. Enjoy the comforts of home in this cottage's well-equipped kitchen or unwind on the private back patio. Steps away from your cozy getaway are an indoor heated pool, hot tub, and exercise room. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81109 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort #118 is a 1109 sq foot cottage in pristine Oceanside Village Resort. This cottage is flooded with natural light that accentuates the high vaulted ceilings and furnishings that will provide you with all the comforts of home. Our kitchen has all the necessities for preparing meals which can be enjoyed on the private back patio. Choose a dip in the year round indoor heated pool, a soak in the hot tub or take advantage of the exercise room which are all steps away from the cottage. The Starfish Cottage also offers ample parking in the front, which accommodates larger vehicles, as well as additional guest parking across the road. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - On a river ### Things to do - Golf - Gym - Heated pool ### 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 - Unit size: 1,109 square feet ## Similar properties ![Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1900000/1899963/48d021c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### THE Beach Club Resort Parksville - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 1,123 reviews £124 includes taxes & fees 30 Mar - 31 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=1899963&PinnedHotelID=1899963&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15200/15138/5ec142f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort Parksville - 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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 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 Property Registration Number H180787877, 00005784 ### Property is also known as Cottage Starfish Oceanside Village Starfish Cottage Oceanside Village Resort Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort Cottage Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort Parksville Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort Cottage Parksville ## About the area Located in Parksville, this cottage is on a river. Coombs Old Country Market and Woodgrove Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Parksville Beach and Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf and Wilde and Sparrow. [Visit our Parksville travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Parksville.dx10645) [View more Cottages in Parksville](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Parksville-Cottages.d10645-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=49.309624,-124.26718&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gt%7EkHz%7CmuV%3FW%3FW%40W%3FW%40W%40W%3FWBW%40U%40Y%40UBWBWBWBU%40WDUBWDUBWDUDWDSDWDSFUDUFSDUFUFSHSFSFSHSFSHSFQHSHQJQHQHQHQJOHQJOJQJMJOJMJOJOJMLKJMLMLKJMLKLKLKLIJINKLILILGNILGLGNGLENGLENENELCNELCNCNCNANCLANAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%3FN%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLDNBLDNDNDLFNFLFLDNFLHLFLHNHLJLHLHJJLJLJLLLJJLLLJJJLLNJNHLLNJLHPJNHPJNJPHPHPHPHPHRHPFRHRFRHRFRFRFRFTDTFRFTDTFRDVDRBVDTDVBTDVBTBVBTBVBV%40V%40TBX%40T%40V%40V%40V%3FV%40V%3FV%3FV%3FV%3FV%3FX%3FTAV%3FVAVAVAVAVCVATAXCTCVCVCTCVETCTEVETCVEREVGTERGTGTERGTGRGTGPIRGRIRGRIPIRIPIRIPINKPKPINKNIPKLMNINKLMNKLKLMLKJMLMJMJMJKJMHMJMHOHMHMFMHOFMFMDOFMFODODMDODMBOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%3FO%40M%40O%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FOAMAOCOAOCOCMCOCMEOEOEMEOGMEOGMGMGOIMGMIMIOIKKMIMKMKMKKKMMMKKMMMKMKOKMKOKOKMKQKOIOKQIQIOIQKSIQISGQISGSISGSGQIUGSGUESGUEUGSEUEWESEWEUCWEUCUEWAUCWCWCUCYAUAWAWCW%3FWAWAW%3FWAU%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=k3oIfqZT_ErC5NgyH9fnJnKfL_M=) Parksville, BC ### What's nearby - ![Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park which includes a sandy beach, a small town or village and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6305401/5854a52c-9fea-417e-bbfc-5cbd4cd4f1d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Tranquil Moments Day Spa 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Rathtrevor Beach 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) 31 min drive ### Restaurants - Tim Hortons 4 min drive - Starbucks 4 min drive - Popeyes 20 min walk - Cafe Floresta 6 min drive - Brazen Poppy Bakery Restaurant 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort have a pool? ### Is Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort? ### What time is check-in at Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort? ### What time is check-out at Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort? ### Where is Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Starfish Cottage - Oceanside Village Resort 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 72 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alana 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication We had a wonderful stay at Starfish Cottage - very clean, fully stocked and great communication with the owner. Perfect for our family with 3 kids - we would return in a heartbeat! ##### Alana Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jullian G. 14 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our hosts were very accommodating on our month long stay at Starfish Cottage. We brought our bikes with us and there was a very nice storage area for them that was unexpected. The location is great. We often got to see dear on our evening stroll with our pup Coco. It was also a short ride to the beach and coffee. The cottage it’s self was nice with lots of room and everything we needed for our stay. Penny and Julie were very responsive to our questions- excellent hosts. Hope to stay here again. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a448c402-217d-450b-8686-bdcfae1d6d00-1763136022613.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jullian G. Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Dianne M. 21 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice cottage. Great for the kids with the pool right there and the mini golf beside us. ##### Dianne M. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harold and Mary K. 9 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular Spring Holiday The property was wonderful. Very clean and had everything we needed for our month stay.The owner was extremely friendly and responded immediately to any questions we had. ##### Harold and Mary K. Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Atulesh P. 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Homie vibes Beautifully decorated place, felt at home. Super comfortable beds. ##### Atulesh P. Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim F. 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Parksville paradise A super spot near nature and Rathtrevor Beach‼️ ##### Jim F. Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter D. 22 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent vacation spot Our family had a lovely week at the cottage. It was very clean and well stocked. We loved being close to the pool, mini golf, and beach. ##### Peter D. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne P. 12 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual Ladies Trip Have stayed at this cottage twice and would stay again. Close to beaches and shopping. ##### Jeanne P. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra S. 26 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family fun Location is ideal and many activites for young children and adults. Cottage was well equipped. A little bit of paradise. Would definitely stay there again ##### Sandra S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodi L. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Spot! Great property in wonderful location close to restaurants and beach! Lovely quiet location. Very well equipped kitchen. Very private deck with great patio table and BBQ. Would highly recommend! ##### Jodi L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marilyn T. 25 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Stay Spent 4 days in the cottage, and it was great. We were worried about the hot temperatures, but even without AC the fans in the rooms/bedrooms and the shade kept the cottage from getting too warm. Great location to walk to the ocean. Would stay again. ##### Marilyn T. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul S. 7 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from Home. We really loved staying in ocean side .lots of walking trails and sities to see.The pool was only a few steps away. The place we stayed was excellent ..Everthing you needed was there.It seemed to be a home away from home. I would go back there again ..Everyone was so friendly. Nice too look out your windows and see little bunny rabbits running around. ##### Paul S. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer B. 9 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from Home Everything we needed was right there. The beds were comfy, the kitchen was stocked with spices etc. There were bath towels and pool towels. We truly enjoyed our stay and wish it was longer! ##### Jennifer B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 29 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely wonderful! This beautiful cottage really is a home away from home! We are very picky when it comes to staying somewhere other than our own home and Starfish Cottage was perfect! Julie was very easy to communicate with, check in was super simple, and the cottage had all of the amenities you could ask for and then some! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel R. 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot for exploring Parksville This property is so clean and well cared for. It was perfectly comfortable and the kitchen was much better stocked than most places. They even had board games and colouring supplies for the kids. The pool is a great feature, although it gets quite noisy when busy. I would absolutely rebook this for another vacation. Lots to do just a short walk or drive away. ##### Rachel R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick D. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Starfish Cottage Our group of 5 recently stayed at Starfish Cottage. We found the cottage to be exceptionally clean throughout and we had no issues during our stay. The cottage is perfectly located within the development as it is very close to the indoor pool and is only a 3 minute walk to the mini golf. We would not hesitate to book here again in the future. ##### Rick D. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara H. 19 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful vacation rental for families We had a great time at this rental! We had 2 adults, and then a 13yr, 10yr, 3yr, and 2yr. The older 2 kids loved having their own loft space and private bathroom. We brought a pack n play and it fit in the guest room closet perfectly so that the toddlers could also room share. The beds were comfortable and we all loved the patio with privacy hedges! The kitchen was fully stocked with all the essentials. We loved having access to a dishwasher and laundry during the week. We absolutely loved Parksville, this cabin and the surrounding area and cant wait to come back to visit again next year. If you are looking for a family friendly vacation rental for a larger family, this space is perfect! ##### Tara H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael W. 14 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Vacation Spot! We loved the house - it was clean and comfortable and plenty of room for everyone. Two good size bedrooms downstairs and the kids loved having the upstairs loft bedroom with their own bathroom and TV. Fantastic location for activities: minigolf is a 2 minute walk, a huge park nearby, and lots of cool spots within a short drive (Coombs, Cathedral Grove, etc). We also did the 5 minute walk to the resort nearby and had a fabulous dinner at the steakhouse/restaurant. The location of the house in the community could not be better if you want to use the pool - it is a 30 second walk. The pool was really nice and was never crowded even though we went everyday at least once and at different times of the day. The area was quiet and clean, no noise at night. Would highly reccomend!! ##### Michael W. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gordon W. 28 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay & can't wait to come back! We had the most wonderful time staying at Starfish Cottage. Wonderfully located, close to a lot of beautiful beaches (Parksville Community Beach & Rathtrevor beach), and local restaurants (The Black Goos Inn!). The kids loved the warm water indoor pool and spent hours in there playing the first couple of days we arrived when the weather was a bit to cool for the beach and ocean swimming. Our kids loved it! Evening swim after dinner to drain their batteries! Our host Julie was friendly and easy to communicate with. It was a pleasure dealing with her. Starfish Cottage was clean, comfortable, and very welcoming. The cottage provided a home-away-from-home with a well stocked kitchen of dishes, cups, and the basic cooking pots/pans, and utensils, allowing me to prepare a simple dinner on our first night and simple breakfast of bacon and eggs in the mornings since we're all slow when first waking up and like to lounge around before hitting the beach around 1130am. I loved the coffee maker provided that allowed me to preset a timer for the next day were I wake up to freshly brewed coffee waiting for me. And THANK YOU for providing coffee too! (insert heart emoji here). Check-out was very easy and Julie didn't have a long list of chores for us! Expectations at check-out was basic common sense and very acceptable. Respectful to both host and guests. Most definitely my family will be returning to Starfish Cottage in the years to come. ##### Gordon W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thach N. 9 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place to spend time with family members. We definitely recommend this place ##### Thach N. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony B. 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Comfortable and really great for a family vacation ##### Anthony B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott F. 23 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This place was amazing. Julie was a great host responded very quick and she was super nice and accommodating to us changing our check in time it was a great experience ##### Scott F. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean H. 30 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A wonderful little cottage! Very clean, well stocked, and lots of space for the family. The kids enjoyed daily visits to the swimming pool and walking over to rathtrevor beach. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/adebc201-e954-48a6-bdc4-64c41693ef25-1756586591793.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/80e93733-cf55-44d7-bd39-a5640aae90fb-1756586590473.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b455d876-714b-4a31-b172-d7873d387ee7-1756586589842.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3ebee5d0-59c0-4a06-9f20-2202f20addab-1756586590769.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sean H. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosemary F. 29 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place!! We loved the accommodations!! Very clean and lots of space for all of us!! ##### Rosemary F. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen L. 26 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect!! Perfect place to stay with our 2 families with 3 kids. Close to the beach, ice cream, mini golf & arcade. Our kids loved the pool! ##### Jen L. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Private beach and lake access at Windermere Lake. 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