Whale Watch

BC Short Term Rental Registration Number PM168584607

2026 Rental Rate:

• Summer Season $2800 per week plus taxes
• Shoulder Season runs from May 1^st to last week of June and from last week of August to end of September. The rate is 25% off the summer rate, which is prorated for the length of stay (minimum 3 days) plus taxes. A cleaning fee of $165 will also be added for any rental which is less than seven days.
• Taxes are not included in the price above and will be added when the quote is sent to the guest for review and approval prior to booking.

Internet: This home has Wi-Fi.

Pets: A pet is permitted with prior approval by Wind and Waves. A $125 pet fee per week will be required.

Occupancy: Maximum 6 guests including children.

Turnover Day and Length of Stay: In summer season, this home is a Saturday turnover and books for a minimum of 7 days. In shoulder season turnover days are flexible and the minimum length of stay is 3 days.

Bed Configuration: Upstairs there is one bedroom with a queen bed and a second loft style bedroom with two single beds. There is also a double hide-a-bed in the living room.

Location: Whale Watch is located on Cape Gurney in Whaling Station, the most sought after location on Hornby Island as it has easy access to Whaling Station Beach. The home is positioned to provide a 180 degree view of the Georgia Straight/Salish Sea.

House Description: Whale Watch is a charming, bright, cozy two bedroom cottage.

There is a veranda and deck on the ocean side of the house with access from the kitchen.

There is a lovely spacious kitchen with full size fridge and range, a dining area for four, living room with TV, and a bathroom on the main floor with a toilet, sink and shower. The owners have provided a DVD player and various games for guests to use.

The verandah offers protection from the sun and allows you to sit outside even on inclement days. The cozy covered deck will provide shade while you sit outside and watch the children explore the many tidal pools or just relax with a good book. There is a BBQ for outside cooking and deck chairs to enjoy the view.

Water: The water is supplied by a community water system that is tested regularly. In addition, the owner has supplied the cabin with five gallons of drinking water. The water container can be refilled from the Co-op Gas Bar or Ford’s Cove dispenser (for a small charge).

Linens: In line with the water conservation efforts on the island, the guests are required to bring their own sheets, pillowcases, towels, and dishcloths. Comforters and pillows are provided.

Garbage and Recycling: As part of the Hornby Island experience you will be required to visit the Hornby Island Recycling Centre and dispose of your own garbage and recycling before the end of your stay. Refundable bottles and cans can be donated to the Hornby Island Preschool which uses the funds to support their programs.

Things To Note:

• No smoking anywhere on the property
• No tenting/RV/trailers
• There is no washer or dryer
• There is a TV(no cablevision)
• Maximum parking for two vehicles permitted
• Woodstove cannot be used