We are a family of 6 with kids between the ages of 4-12. There was something for everyone! We enjoyed slow mornings with hot coffee and a warm fire while the kids played in the yard and enjoyed the well-stocked games cupboard. The property is private and quiet with beautiful views. We enjoyed many hikes and beach visits all around the island. We are from the snowy north and this was a beautiful spring reprieve! Although not ocean front, it was a bit of a benefit as we didn't have to worry about young kids around the water and we found it was much cooler temps along the beaches. Perched up a little higher, the yard was calm, not windy and warm! The home is very tidy and clean and has every item you could wish for. The hot tub was a wonderful bonus and we often started and ended the day with a soak. If we find ourselves on Pender Island again, we will certainly hope to stay at Mike's property!

Was a great, relaxing trip. House was a perfect fit for us.

Had a lovely time at this house with my partner and another couple. Well equiped kitchen allowed us to cook great meals. Wood fire stove and hot tub were well used and much enjoyed. Plus, the Pender Islands were beautiful and fun to explore for a few days.

Lovely home with a spectacular ocean view tucked away in the trees. So quiet, so private, comfortable and well stocked with basics. Loved the wood stove and the sound of raindrops hitting the roof.

A great place for family time together. Cooking together. Hanging out together. Everyone enjoyed time with spouses in the hot tub.

This is a beautiful, spacious vacation rental with a lovely view of the Plumper Strait between South Pender Island and Saturna Island. Snow-capped mountains on the B.C. mainland also are visible on clear days. It has a well-equipped kitchen. Amenities include a washer and dryer in the basement, a hot tub, and an outside grill. A covered deck extends the length of the side of the house facing the sea, with double French doors providing access from both the living room and one of the bedrooms. Comfortable chairs make this an inviting spot. The owner has thoughtfully provided two pairs of binoculars and a local bird guide as well as a number of books for both children and adults. A number of games are in the drawer under the books. A television with cable access, a DVD player, and a stereo system are in the living area. The WiFi speed (about 5 Mbps during our visit) is too slow to support streaming content, but a selection of DVDs is piled in a basket next to the entertainment center. The wood stove is very effective on cool evenings, with an excellent draft to prevent any smoke from entering the living room. Wood is provided. The entrance to the property is immediately before the entrance for the Mount Norman trailhead in the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. The property itself is set back from Canal Road and is very private — two neighboring properties are up the drive but out of view. Mike was very responsive to emailed questions and called me to help resolve a tech issue we had when trying to watch a DVD. We would caution visitors to pay extra attention when negotiating the steps outside the front door. The top step is much narrower than the broad second step and it is easy to misjudge that.

This property is a 5 star all the way. We were a family of 5 adults, in which there was plenty of room. This place is stocked with everything you can think of and more. We enjoyed playing games that were there. Plenty of towels so you could have a separate towel for the hot tub, which we used every evening- such a nice treat. The view outside the wrap around deck was stunning and a great place for a morning coffee or an afternoon beverage. Communication with Mike was prompt and all instructions were thorough making the booking easy. Everything about this place was amazing and would highly recommend and if back on Pender Island wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again

Two couples stayed for the week and didn’t want to leave. The host was terrific, responsive and easy to work with. The home is clean, nicely appointed and perfect for being indoors and outside. The view is sweet and the hot tub was a bonus. We hope to return soon

The property is lovely. It is exactly as advertised. The cabin is well maintained and well appointed. It also clean and comfortable. The view is beautiful and the hot tub was a great bonus. I had a few questions before arriving and they were all answered quickly. I would recommend this property for your next Pender Island stay.

Lovely spot. Restful and beautiful.

What a beautiful cabin! This had everything we needed to be comfortable, and more. The views are incredible. Everything was clean and very well appointed. The host was kind and helpful and super responsive. We hope to be back soon - we can't recommend this stay enough!

Awesome getaway for a half dozen family members from across Canada! Property offered special views of wildlife and ocean from a bright, spacious and remote house. Daily hikes up Mount Norman just steps from the door. Barbecue, viewing deck and lack of insects added to a perfect week.

Enjoyed our stay very much! The ocean views off the balcony are amazing and the cabin is well equipped with everything you might need during your stay.

What a fantastic property! Spectacular views and wrap around deck to enjoy them on! We had a group of 6 adults and the house was perfect for us. Great location and stocked with everything you could need! Highly recommend Mike’s place for a beautiful island getaway! Thanks so much for having us.

We had the best stay at this amazing home ever! Location was awesome with stunning views, the home had a well stocked kitchen , and the hot tub was a lovely addition to enjoy at anytime. We will definitely return!

A group of friends and I had a wonderful time staying at this gorgeous gem on South Pender. The host was responsive and helpful prior to check in and once there we were left to ourselves to enjoy our stay. The cabin is clean, tidy, well decorated. It has all the amenities we needed to relax and be care free including a well stocked kitchen which made for some amazing meals. The hot tub with views of the ocean and coast mountains in the distance was perfect. The regional park with hiking trails next door and beach a few minutes away by car were also incredible to explore. We will definitely be returning in the future!

What a fantastic property! Spectacular views and wrap around deck to enjoy them on! We had a group of 6 adults and the house was perfect for us. Great location and stocked with everything you could need! Highly recommend Mike’s place for a beautiful island getaway! Thanks so much for having us.

Excellent and quick communication for booking and any questions. House is well stocked for kitchen, towels etc. Gorgeous view!

Excellent and quick communication for booking and any questions. House is well stocked for kitchen, towels etc. Gorgeous view!

A group of friends and I had a wonderful time staying at this gorgeous gem on South Pender. The host was responsive and helpful prior to check in and once there we were left to ourselves to enjoy our stay. The cabin is clean, tidy, well decorated. It has all the amenities we needed to relax and be care free including a well stocked kitchen which made for some amazing meals. The hot tub with views of the ocean and coast mountains in the distance was perfect. The regional park with hiking trails next door and beach a few minutes away by car were also incredible to explore. We will definitely be returning in the future!

We had the best stay at this amazing home ever! Location was awesome with stunning views, the home had a well stocked kitchen , and the hot tub was a lovely addition to enjoy at anytime. We will definitely return!

Our family had a lovely stay in mid-April over the Easter long weekend. The home was so wonderfully private, and was well-equipped with everything you could need for a great getaway. We loved the stunning view, and enjoyed having the hiking trail up Mount Norman at our doorstep! Relaxing in the hot tub under the stars after a day of hiking and exploring the islands was a definite treat. So thankful that we had the opportunity to visit Pender Island, such a beautiful place!

We stayed at this lovely home for a few days in April and had some sunshine, some rain and even a bit of snow. The views from this place are spectacular, whatever the weather. The wood stove and hot tub make it easy to enjoy this home even if the sun isn't shining. Very private home surrounded by forest and easy access to hiking trails. The home had everything we needed including a well stocked kitchen.

We stayed at this lovely home for a few days in April and had some sunshine, some rain and even a bit of snow. The views from this place are spectacular, whatever the weather. The wood stove and hot tub make it easy to enjoy this home even if the sun isn't shining. Very private home surrounded by forest and easy access to hiking trails. The home had everything we needed including a well stocked kitchen.

The space is incredibly private, beautiful and peaceful. There are amazing trails right beside the house, and the grocery store is a 10 minite drive away. The view was our favorite part, but the home itself is perfectly set up for a small group or family. Every thoughtful touch, like hot tub towels, a tv in the master, extra blankets, adirondack chairs on the covered deck, games, all the appliances and kitchen gadgets etc made it so easy to cook and relax. The host was helpful, kind and accomodating, he helped us get a lost cat back to its rightful owner and when we had some trouble with the washer and dryer and he was understanding, which made our departure much less stressful! We love to visit the gulf islands as often as possible and this place is one of the best we've been lucky to stay at, cannot reccomend it enough!

The space is incredibly private, beautiful and peaceful. There are amazing trails right beside the house, and the grocery store is a 10 minite drive away. The view was our favorite part, but the home itself is perfectly set up for a small group or family. Every thoughtful touch, like hot tub towels, a tv in the master, extra blankets, adirondack chairs on the covered deck, games, all the appliances and kitchen gadgets etc made it so easy to cook and relax. The host was helpful, kind and accomodating, he helped us get a lost cat back to its rightful owner and when we had some trouble with the washer and dryer and he was understanding, which made our departure much less stressful! We love to visit the gulf islands as often as possible and this place is one of the best we've been lucky to stay at, cannot reccomend it enough!

A lovely 3-night stay! This cabin is a perfect spot for family and friends. Comfortable and well-appointed space and such a lovely spacious living space with a great view. The hot tub is fabulous and the property is fun for kids to explore. Great communication with the host and no issues at all. Wish we could have stayed longer!

A lovely 3-night stay! This cabin is a perfect spot for family and friends. Comfortable and well-appointed space and such a lovely spacious living space with a great view. The hot tub is fabulous and the property is fun for kids to explore. Great communication with the host and no issues at all. Wish we could have stayed longer!

We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be coming back! As a family of 5, one toddler and two teenagers, we had lots of space and it was very comfortable and relaxing.

This was the perfect location for a low-key, relaxing weekend with old friends. We toured the island, did some hiking and beach combing. Star-gazing from the hot tub. When the weather took a turn for the worse we moved indoors around the fire. We love to cook and found the kitchen spacious and well-stocked with equipment.

Not sure I can add much to the other excellent reviews, this place lived up to our expectations and then some! The place was clean and very well equipped with everything we would need. The property is incredibly private and yet a fairly short drive to any amenities on either the north or south island. The only minor concern would be the house is located off a gravel road and I would recommend taking a vehicle with some good ground clearance like an SUV if you can. Overall, very impressed by everything and enjoyed our stay!

Not sure I can add much to the other excellent reviews, this place lived up to our expectations and then some! The place was clean and very well equipped with everything we would need. The property is incredibly private and yet a fairly short drive to any amenities on either the north or south island. The only minor concern would be the house is located off a gravel road and I would recommend taking a vehicle with some good ground clearance like an SUV if you can. Overall, very impressed by everything and enjoyed our stay!