Although the unit was very clean and the bed was excellent, the photos of the unit did not actually portray reality. The home had very poor curb appeal; the unit was heated with two space heaters; the shower was tiny and dark; the patio was dark, unclean facing an untidy back yard; the only option for tv viewing was streaming and that was using previous profiles, two of whom were children. And to top it off, there were no wine glasses to use in the unit. We were looking forward to a unit where we could relax, have a glass of wine and unwind, perhaps on a nice patio, after a busy day. The owners were very clear about parking, stressing that it was essential to park according to their directions but this was impossible as there were multiple vehicles parking almost everywhere/anywhere. To say the least we were not impressed. We had paid for 5 nights but left after 4 nights - the guest in the unit above us woke us up at 6:00 am - not what you expect on holiday.

I was booked to stay in Parksville JUNE 9,2023. Due to wildfires, highway #4from Tofino was closed. Also they closed the secondary, & only other road out ,this night because of an accident. Thus it wasn’t possible to get to Parksville from Tofino. I sent four messages to Alisa and tried contacting her through her phone number, on JUNE 9. I have never received a response. I contacted VRBO rep, who also was unable to contact Alisa. I sent another pleasant message to Alisa on JUNE 10. I have been polite throughout this situation which I had zero control over. I had to pay the total amount, and received less then minimal client support. I would NOT rent from Alisa. She should not be allowed to rent to the public if she doesn’t want to deal with people. VRBO support front line worker's were kind but the company leaves them in a vulnerable position. Thank you public

place was very clean.. was not noisy at all . I just couldn't find a source of heat. It was quite chilly

The experience was great. I would like to get away from home more often.

We enjoy natural surroundings. We were in Parksville BC for a short stay at the end of a trip. We were able to do some hiking at Englishman River and it was lovely. We were able to visit both the lower and upper river falls and both had their own beauty. We also visited Milner Gardens South of Qualicum Beach - again a lovely visit and enjoyed afternoon tea. would love to be able to sample more food choices. Would prefer it if Parksville didn't allow chain restaurants - we like the unique local fare. We ate at a wonderful local restaurant in Port Bernie on our way to Parksville - love those small restaurants. The place in Parksville was a great size - spacious, a private outdoor patio, good sized kitchen,nice sitting area, clean and close to downtown Parksville. A very enjoyable stay.

This property is EXACTLY as pictured. It is beautifully decorated and boasts conveniences like a full kitchen, washer, dryer, two comfortable beds and a charming outdoor patio. We had three of us plus a small dog and were very comfortable. They are also pet friendly, which is really important to us. It's very close to downtown Parksville, walking distance to restaurants, pubs, shops and world famous Parksville Beach. I would absolutely stay here again!