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Ravenwood Cottage offers guests a very comfortable, clean and cozy home away from home, regardless of the season. This family-friendly property offers children and children at heart plenty of space for outdoor games like badminton or Frisbee and is a wonderful space to come back to after day trips to local beaches, golf courses, ski hills, and hikes.
The Ravenwood Cottage offers a large fully equipped, modern kitchen. The sundeck can be used for serving afternoon tea or a summer evening meal. The deck overlooks the back yard meadow, making it a good spot for keeping an eye on the kids. For winter visits, the centre of attention in the living room is an efficient wood burning stove, which invites you to put your feet up and read, or take a warm relaxing rest after dinner. The three bedrooms comfortably accommodate up to six guests. Nights are very quiet, allowing for restful undisturbed sleep. The sparkling, tidy bathroom features both a bath tub and shower.
Ravenwood Cottage is situated within the Parksville city limits yet retains a rural feel. Parksville's downtown shopping district is 5 minutes away by car, where you will find all the necessities for your stay, and more. Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is also a short 5 minutes drive away. In summer it is a favourite swimming beach and a perfect place for quiet walks, sunset picnics and views across Georgia Strait. Top Bridge Regional Park, on the Englishman River, can be reached by foot in about 20-25 minutes and is a favourite for local fresh water swimming. The river can be reached by a 3 minute walk for Fall salmon watching. The quaint town of Qualicum Beach is 15-20 minutes drive north on the Old Island Highway. And several provincial parks are reachable in under 30 minutes, including Little Qualicum Falls, Englishman River Falls, MacMillan and Spider Lake. In winter, Mount Washington Alpine Resort, about 1 hour drive north on the Inland Island Highway near Courtenay offers Vancouver Island's best skiing experience. Ravenwood Cottage is just 30 minutes drive north of the Departure Bay Terminal in Nanaimo, the shortest ferry trip from and to Vancouver.
So whether you like to climb mountains, want to show the kids some special swimming spots during the summer, if you are a snowbird looking for a place to call home during the winter, or just want a quiet yet convenient retreat on Vancouver Island, Ravenwood Cottage can accommodate and will make your stay very enjoyable.
| Location | Number of Beds and Bed Type | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main Floor | 1 Queen Size |
| 2 | Main Floor | 1 Double Bed |
| 3 | Main Floor | 2 Twin Beds |
| Additional Sleeping Spaces |
| 1 Double Hideabed in living room |
| Location | Bathroom Details |
|---|---|
| Main Floor | 1 toilet, 1 bathtub, 1 shower and 1 sink |
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NOTE: Occupancy must not exceed the posted number of people the location sleeps. The information provided, though deemed accurate, is not guaranteed, it is subject to errors, omissions, change of price, or withdrawal without notice. Posted rates do not include sales taxes or cleaning fees where applicable. We are not required to collect sales taxes or cleaning fees on some of the properties. Some properties are subject to the Hotel Room Tax (HRT) at 2% depending on location as well as the Harmonized Sales Tax (GST) at 5%. Please ask your sales agent for more information and a complete property rental rate confirmation.
The first payment is a deposit of 50% of the accommodation total plus applicable taxes due at time of booking. The balance is due 45 days prior to occupancy. Damage deposits are a pre-authorized hold on your credit card and are collected only if deemed necessary.
Visa, MasterCard, American Express and a Bank Wire Transfer are all accepted methods of payment. All payments are in Canadian dollars. All reservations must be secured by a credit card.
These are actual testimonials from our guests. They have been edited for privacy and to correct spelling errors if needed and nothing else. If you have a question about a guest's testimonial or about the property, please do not hesitate to call one of our agents immediately and we would be happy to assist you.
Thank you.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Very Good
The booking process was very easy and the way EMR has there system set up is awesome. With reminder emails and knowledgeable staff. Our greeter was very friendly and was quick to answer any questions we had. The app they supply is very nice but I found that it didn't have all of the tabs filled in with info. Would have been nice to have that app working at its full potential.
Anyways the rental itself was good. It was clean and offered everything you could need. My kids slept like a rock on the twin sized beds but my husband slept awful on the bed. Maybe a mattress upgrade is needed in they future. But all in all it's an affordable rental super close to parksville and rathtrevor beach sp. I will be considering this location as a rental next year
Thank you for your terrific review. We will pass on your comments to the property owner with regard to the mattress. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to having you stay with us again in the future.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
This is a very simple but spotless home. It is very spacious and has everything you will need for you stay no matter how long. Though it is not on the main waterfront area it is extremely close to Rathtrevor and City beach Like a 2 minute drive..
We were extremely satisfied.
Thank you for your kind review of the Ravenwood Cottage. We are very happy to know you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again in the future.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Very Good
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Very Good
Ravenwood Cottage is a lovely place for a holiday. Three bedrooms, plenty of yard space, a deck with a barbeque, laundry on site, deer and ravens--just wonderful! With its proximity to Rathtrevor beach, Cathedral Grove, the ferry terminal, Coombs, and many other lovely places, the cottage is an affordable option to camping.
Thank you for your review of Ravenwood Cottage. It sounds like you had a great stay and visited many of the local attractions in the area. We look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
picked the cottage after looking on internet,need not of worried about it, it was spotless, well equipped, handbook to tell you were everything was stored. very pleased with it. the staff emr vacation rentals were very helpful, could not do enough for you. overall would use the same company and stay ravenwood, the next time i'm in parksville
Thank you for providing your experiences at the Ravenwood Cottage. We are glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you booked at the cottage again soon.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Very Good
Property condition Excellent
We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was immaculate and well equipped,the greeter was very helpful and professional, and the yard was beautiful. We liked the location private, quiet- the only reason we didn't give it a 5 was because it wasn't an easy walk to the beach areas however, this was minor compared to everything else about the house. We also appreciate the extra effort that the EMR staff went to when we were first making the booking.
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again. Thank you for your kind review.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Very Good
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Very Good
Property condition Very Good
It was a lovely cabin in a great location. We were impressed with the cleanliness and amenities available to us when we arrived. The cabin was also family friendly and was well equipped. The greeter was both friendly and helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again in the future.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Very Good
Very quiet and relaxing. We had a great time. Thanks to Yvonne for the early checkout.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
The cottage is in very good condition and it's very convenient to get around. It's a short drive to Qualicum Beach, which is lovely.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
The house was perfect for us and our little children. The home was very clean with a huge backyard backing onto a fabulous forest. The home had all the basics with no extra clutter for the kids to get into. It was relaxing and private.
The location is great very close to beaches in the area. The house served as a great home base.
Check in and out was very easy and friendly with no issue or problems.
The internet was super fast.
Thank you for your review of Ravenwood Cottage. It sounds like this property was perfect for your family and for your time in the Parksville area.
We look forward to having you stay with us again in the future.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
this place was very conveniently located and it was very organized and clean. Yvonne the greeter was so nice and gave me all the info I needed on a very timely basis.
I would love to stay here again if needed.
Thank you for your kind review of Ravenwood cottage. Yvonne is a great member of our team. We will pass along your comments to her.
We look forward to having you stay with us again in the future.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Very Good
Cleanliness Very Good
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
Parksville is a beautiful place with many great things to see and do such as swimming in the river at top bridge, frolicking in the ocean, huge Douglas Firs at Cedar Grove, short drive to Tofino. I have been coming to Vancouver Island for the past 5 years for my summer vacation. Staying at Ravenwood Cottage was my best experience ever. Previously stayed in hotels but now much prefer vacation home rentals with a kitchen, barbeque, washer and dryer, etc. My grandchildren were with me and the large yard gave them plenty of room to play. We also purchased fresh oysters from Fanny Bay and barbequed them. Soooooo good. I recommend these oysters to anyone who likes oysters. My understanding is Fanny Bay oysters are known world round. I would definitely recommend Ravenwood cottage to friends and relatives and if I plan my next summer vacation on Vancouver Island, I would request Ravenwood Cottage again. It was clean and well maintained. And if you like privacy, this is the place to stay.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
We had a great stay at the Ravenwood cottage. It had everything and more that we needed. We saw deer hanging out in the front yard or back yard almost everyday. I was able to make my sisters wedding cake in the kitchen. I thought the beds where comfortable. I appreciated that there were screens on the windows to allow fresh air flow in the cottage. The cottage is tucked away on a fairly quiet street yet just a short drive to the city centre.
Thank you for your review of Ravenwood Cottage. It sounds like this property was ideal for your family? We are happy that the kitchen provided adequate space to make your sisters wedding cake! That's fantastic and what a treat for her. We look forward to having you stay with us again in the future.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
The property description was accurate, the property was very well maintained and clean, the manager was helpful and I would recommend this property to anyone. Everything worked very well. The bathroom, the kitchen, the washer/dryer and the bbq. Even the wifi was excellent. It was spacious and the yard was beautiful. We felt very lucky that we found this property and would book it in the future when we go back to Parksville. We enjoyed our stay on the island. We went to the beach, Cathedral Grove, did whale watching, went to Coombs and drove around and did sightseeing. We will have great memories of this place for years to come. Loved it.
Thank you for your terrific review of Ravenwood Cottage. It sounds like you had a great time. This part of Vancouver Island is certainly magical with so many amazing places such as Cathedral Grove - and Coombs. We look forward to having you join us again in the future.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Very Good
Property condition Excellent
We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was very clean and well equipped and had lots of room for our whole family. Although not right on the beach, everything was close by and easy to access.
Thank you for your kind review of Ravenwood Cottage, it sounds like you had a good time! We do not advertise that this property is on the beach, but a short drive to the beach.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Very Good
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
Ravenwood was very comfortable and clean. The location is private and very quiet. It had very thing we needed.
Thank you very much for your kind review of the Ravenwood Cottage. We are happy to know you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again in the future.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Average
Cleanliness Very Good
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
A cottage wonderfully re-modeled completely including heated bathroom flooring, huge kitchen with lots of cupboard space, a dishwasher and laundry facilities, and a large cozy living room with a fireplace made our stay at Ravenwood GREAT! Well stocked with basic essentials made our first few days comfortable. Very enjoyable and peaceful. It comes complete with a few friendly deer.
Thank you for your review of Ravenwood Cottage, we appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again in the future!
Overall satisfaction: Very Good
Services from rental manager: Very Good
Cleanliness Very Good
Location Very Good
Property condition Very Good
The house was right on for our family of 4 adults and 2 children. The location was close to everything in Parksville. I would recommend it to families
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again. Thank you for your kind review.
Overall satisfaction: Very Good
Services from rental manager: Very Good
Cleanliness Very Good
Location Very Good
Property condition Average
We, including my sister-in-law's family enjoy very much our stay in Parksville Ravenwood Cottage and we're looking forward of spending sometime again next year. It's a great place for a family to stay. With all the amenities, parks, beach, natural parks etc. around the area it's just the right place for us to stay. I would surely recommend this place to our friends. We surely be there again next year.
Overall satisfaction: Very Good
Services from rental manager: Very Good
Cleanliness Very Good
Location Very Good
Property condition Very Good
Had a great stay, place was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay, weather was hot and there is no A/C but the fans cooled the house at night
lots of deer and rabbits in the back yard at night
Overall satisfaction: Poor
Services from rental manager: Poor
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Poor
Property condition Average
Awful location, out in the middle of nowhere. House way too close to the road. Uncomfortable beds. Apple TV was outdated and never worked. Unable to watch TV during entire stay. EMR Vacations and owner stopped replying to my emails when I asked for compensation. Just took my money and ran. Not at all worth the 225 per night.
We are sorry to read you did not enjoy your stay at the property. To be clear this property is not advertised directly in Parksville. Map locations are clearly on the listing. Again, wished this guest could have enjoyed the property as much as other guests have. The property is clean and compact 3 bedroom house. The rate is well below resort and other property rates in the city because of the location.
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