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Waterfront Getaway while visiting family, near Bike Trails, and Nature Walks.

Waterfront guesthouse in Courtenay with a fitness center

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Sandpiper Manor invites you to unwind in its one-acre country garden, complete with a grapevine-covered arbour and heated patio overlooking the rose garden. Cook up a storm in the well-appointed kitchen or dine al fresco, then retreat to the spacious ground-level suite with comfy armchairs and sofa bed.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry

About the neighborhood

Map
BC, Royston

What's nearby

  • Vancouver Island Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Comox Municipal Marina - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Little River Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Comox, BC (YQQ-Comox Valley) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tin Town Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Quality Foods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royston Roasting Company - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Impresso Cafe - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Waterfront Getaway while visiting family, near Bike Trails, and Nature Walks.

Family-friendly guesthouse by the sea
You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and an arcade/game room at Waterfront Getaway while visiting family, near Bike Trails, and Nature Walks.. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Swimming pool
  • Smoke-free premises, books, and beach towels
  • A living plant wall, outdoor furniture, and table tennis
  • Secured bicycle storage, snow sports gear, and games
Room features
All guestrooms at Waterfront Getaway while visiting family, near Bike Trails, and Nature Walks. feature comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and computer monitors.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and composting
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Decks/patios, eco-friendly cleaning products, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Playground
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Damage You will be responsible for the cost of replacing any damage to the rental property, caused by you or your party during your stay.
• Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
• Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: $50 per pet stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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 H637431189

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Getaway while visiting family, near Bike Trails, and Nature Walks. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Waterfront Getaway while visiting family, near Bike Trails, and Nature Walks. pet-friendly?

Yes, Waterfront Getaway while visiting family, near Bike Trails, and Nature Walks. allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Getaway while visiting family, near Bike Trails, and Nature Walks.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Getaway while visiting family, near Bike Trails, and Nature Walks.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Getaway while visiting family, near Bike Trails, and Nature Walks. located?

This family-friendly Courtenay guesthouse is located on the waterfront, 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Landmark Cinemas Courtenay, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre and Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community. Comox Golf Club and Sid Williams Theatre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Waterfront Getaway while visiting family, near Bike Trails, and Nature Walks. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and serene property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely garden property with ocean view

We absolutely loved our 10 day stay. Beautiful garden property adjacent to seaside trail. So relaxing and peaceful.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful relaxing stay

We absolutely loved this spot. The accommodation was top notch, beautifully appointed and super comfortable. We especially enjoyed being able to sit in the beautiful gardens and watch the tide and activity on the water. The accommodation is on the Royston Seaside trail which we walked every day. If we have occasion to come back to this are we will definitely stay here!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. The amenities were everything you need . The gardens are peaceful and the view is unbelievable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean view garden property

We really enjoyed the location, quick access to an ocean side trail which we walked a couple of times a day with our dog. The property has beautiful gardens with quiet nooks for sitting and reading or enjoying the view! The suite is very well designed and has everything you need!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little piece of paradise

Super cozy but roomy suite on the ocean with a walking trail a few steps from your door. Close to Courtenay but a very quiet area. Looking forward to another getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Escape

This is a great property! Quiet, beautiful setting, easy access to both Courtney and Comox, right on the Royston Trail. We loved it! The bed was comfortable, the kitchen while small but had everything you need and the whole unit was very clean and tidy! And our dog Charlie loved it too. We would most definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely everything was provided for in Kate’s new rental suite. We just put our bags down, made a cup of tea, and sat and enjoyed our gorgeous view of the Scottish garden and the Salish Sea beyond. This is the perfect place for relaxation after taking in the many walks, hikes and nearby activities of the Comox Valley. We will definitely return to this well appointed suite and look forward to seeing Kate and Cleo (the dog) again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andre L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waterfront Getaway

Overall very good. We enjoyed the scenic walking path along the shoreline directly behind the property. Beautiful oceanfront views, and nice gardens throughout the property. Very peaceful retreat which is what we really needed. This is a suite below the owner who lives upstairs, so there is some noise transfer. Very well appointed suite with everything that you require. We would definitely be back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The independent suite is new, immaculately clean with a living room and full kitchen and very comfortable king-size bed with a good choice of pillows. Stepping out the door and crossing the back yard takes you to a nice walking path by the water along the salt marches and to the remnants of an old logging terminal where a train would cross a tresle bridge onto a pier to allow logs to be dumped into the bay where the boom crews boomed the logs for the tugboats to tow the logs across the Straight of Georgia to Fraser Mills at New Westminster. An interesting history from the early 1900s.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Basia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful peaceful place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Patti V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful location, not as quiet as the neighbourhood

I have nothing but praise regarding the location and the large, private outdoor space. The inside is tastefully decorated and the quality of linens, towels are quite nice. What soured our stay here was the pump that came on every 20 seconds when the water ran. I’m not talking about a regular sounding humming pump (of which I’ve lived with all my life). I’m talking about a grinding pump that almost broke the sound barrier. It came on five times during a three minute shower! Additionally, the fire alarm from upstairs at 9:30 pm didn’t help when we were trying to sleep for a 3am departure. As for cleanliness, it looked clean upon arrival, but we dealt with two large spiders in the bathroom in well established webs, the floor was sandy, and there were dust balls around the floor lamp. I’m not certain where the cleaning fee goes here, but they need a new vacuum.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay. Sandpiper Manor is a beautiful, quiet and nature-filled escape. We enjoyed a restorative and pleasurable time. Kate and Cleo’s (pup) spot has everything you need and they are friendly and welcoming hosts. We loved our time there and look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, beautiful location. This a taste of island life. The property is amazing BUT not entirely private as the owner lives on site and you will see and interact with her daily. She is a lovely woman and not intrusive. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oasis by a waterfront trail

Beautiful place with a friendly and accommodating host. Will be back again if I get the chance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

We enjoyed exploring the area from this well-located spot. Easy access to the wayerfront and coastal walkway was especially nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little slice of heaven!

We spent a lovely 3 nights at Kate’s property, and enjoyed every minute! We loved walking the seaside path right at the foot of the yard, and had the best sleep in ages! Had a wee problem with the fire alarm going off a couple of times, but she is trying to get this sorted.We cooked most of our meals in, and found the kitchen well equipped, and it was wonderful sitting under the grape arbor with a glass of wine every afternoon! We will definitely book again when we head up island in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot to access world class mountain biking

We had a wonderful stay at the Sandpiper! Wonderful location, close to a large mountain biking network! We really appreciated the clean and practical layout of the place. The sea view was stunning ! Cate was a perfect hostess, lots of information to share with us. We won’t forget about sweet Cleo’s post ride greetings, what a good dog!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location surrounded by lovely gardens

This was our second time staying at this location. I love it. There is an easy walk along the waterfront and several areas around the property to enjoy the view and relax. The host is lovely and very accommodating!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, serene place close to everything

What a beautiful place to stay in a virtual paradise of flowers and plants, right on the water! The location was perfect, close to many towns, biking and had a walking trail in front of the property. I easily made some simple meals in the very clean and new kitchen to enjoy on the patio area overlooking the water. The host was very kind , as was Cleo, and I would stay there again anytime!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comox Valley retreat

We had a lovely spring break getaway to Vancouver Island. Kate’s suite had everything we needed for our stay. Close to town and biking but it feels like you are in the country. Backs onto water and walking trail. My dog Chloe loved it also and enjoyed Kate’s dog Cleo. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Our stay was extremely relaxing, close to all amenities and very scenic garden/ocean views.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location!

Kate was very hospitable and her property is lovely! Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful oceanside, dog friendly property

We really enjoyed our stay and so did our dog! It is a very spacious, clean and well designed suite. It had everything we needed for our 3 day stay. One of the features we enjoyed the most was the view of the ocean and the ability to walk from the property onto an oceanside trail, very convenient to walk our dog!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat stay

Our host is very gracious. The property is right on the waterfront. We have stayed several times.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025