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Captain J's Seaside Suite ~ Just Five Steps to the Beach

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Gibsons house rental - Your View
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  • Gibsons house rental - Your View
    Captain J's ~ the lower deck is the vacation rental. Totally separate!
    full kitchen
    view from doorway
    good morning
    kitchen
  • Gibsons house rental - Just Five Steps to the Beach!
    your deck looking out
    Friends of Captain J's enjoying the day
    Sunroom host the original stove
    bedroom
    Captain J's backyard
  • Gibsons house rental - Livingroom with pull out queen couch, loveseat, recliner and piano
 
Gibsons house rental - Your View

Your View

Captain J's ~ the lower deck is the vacation rental. Totally separate!

Captain J's ~ the lower deck is the vacation rental. Totally separate!

full kitchen

full kitchen

view from doorway

view from doorway

good morning

good morning

kitchen

kitchen

Just Five Steps to the Beach!

Just Five Steps to the Beach!

your deck looking out

your deck looking out

Friends of Captain J's enjoying the day

Friends of Captain J's enjoying the day

Sunroom host the original stove

Sunroom host the original stove

bedroom

bedroom

Captain J's backyard

Captain J's backyard

Livingroom with pull out queen couch, loveseat, recliner and piano

Livingroom with pull out queen couch, loveseat, recliner and piano

  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps4

Photos and Description of the Gibsons vacation house rental
Come and enjoy your own private seaside suite on the water

Captain J's is a 950 sq ft self contained suite with large airy rooms with a view of the water from every window . This is a one bedroom suite with a queen bed and fully equipped kitchen. The bathroom hosts the original claw foot bathtub, a shower, and W/D. In the large livingroom is a queen leather pull out couch, gas fireplace, T/V/DVD, and wireless internet for your convience.

Kick back and relax on your large deck as you gaze out upon breathtaking views of the water and mountains. Your deck also comes with a gas firepit and BBQ for your use.
About John and Cindy McKinnon

Captain J's is 97 year old and has been in the McKinnon family since 1949 when John McKinnon the first bought the house from Mr. and Mrs. Cave. The Caves built this house with wood from the old armoury on Bowen Island after the First world War in 1919. When Mrs. Cave became ill, they were forced to sell and that was when our grand dad purchased this house.

When grand dad bought this place, him and Grama lived downstairs with two suites for rental upstairs. In 1957 John McKinnon died of heart disease and grama moved up to one of the suites upstairs and rented the bottom suite out to Vi Madsen who stayed here for 50 years. John McKinnon the second and his family came up on weekends and summers till he retired, then they split their time between here and Coquitlam.

In October, 2006, John McKinnon the third, acquired the house from his Dad and started on a journey to renovate the old place and make it our home. We started off with tearing out all the flooring downstairs and digging down 5 ft to lay a foundation. From there we worked withthe help of friends and family for 2 full years. It has been a journey through time and family history as we discovered writings stuck in walls, old bottles, golf clubs and many hidden treasures along the way. This old house is a time capsule of the McKinnon family history with old doorframes marked with children's heights and ages to timeless memories of family get togethers and summer fun.

John and Cindy McKinnon purchased this house in 1949
Why John and Cindy McKinnon chose Gibsons

John has been up to this summer place all his life, and then of course brought his wife Cindy and their children. This was just where we came every summer, or weekend we could get away, so if was only natural to make it our home in the end.

What makes this house unique

You only need to wake up one morning and look out as the sunrises over the water and the mountains sparkle with snow too know you have come home. Sitting in the early morning with your coffee, where else would you want to be.

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Gibsons house rental - Your View

Your View

Captain J's ~ the lower deck is the vacation rental. Totally separate!

Captain J's ~ the lower deck is the vacation rental. Totally separate!

full kitchen

full kitchen

view from doorway

view from doorway

good morning

good morning

kitchen

kitchen

Just Five Steps to the Beach!

Just Five Steps to the Beach!

your deck looking out

your deck looking out

Friends of Captain J's enjoying the day

Friends of Captain J's enjoying the day

Sunroom host the original stove

Sunroom host the original stove

bedroom

bedroom

Captain J's backyard

Captain J's backyard

Livingroom with pull out queen couch, loveseat, recliner and piano

Livingroom with pull out queen couch, loveseat, recliner and piano

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Nearest Airport : Harbour Air at 20 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : B.C. Ferries at 4 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : 101 at 100 Metres
Nearest Beach : Five Steps out the door
Nearest Barpub : Grannies Pub at 100 Metres
Nearest Ski : Dakota Ridge at 30 Kilometres
Nearest Golf : Roberts Creek at 10 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant : Molly's Reach at 100 Metres
Car: recommended

Just a short ferry ride away from the busy rush of the city, you'll discover why locals live here 365 days a year! You will see breathtaking beautiful view of waters sheltered, like Smugglers Cove, to hiking to white water at the skookumchuck. Our local talent is nothing short of amazing from music in the Landing through out the summer to Jazz Festivals and an aray of artists and art studios. (check out our art crawl every October)

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Gibsons, British Columbia

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency () unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • $159.00 -$190.00/wk
  • Canadian
  • Min two night rentals
  • 30% deposit required at booking
  • Winter rates $159.00 per night for 2 & $20.00 for extra persons
  • Winter~ Oct 1 - April 30
  • Summer rates $190.00 per night for 2 & $20.00 for extra persons
  • Summer ~ May 1 - Sept 30
  • ****All rates includes taxes
  • We require no less than 15 days for a full refund
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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Gibsons, British Columbia

Property Type:
  • house
Location Type:
  • Beachfront ...
    CAPTAIN J'S SEASIDE SUITE Come and relax and enjoy your own private seaside suite on the water ~ JUST FIVE STEPS TO THE BEACH! Kick back on your large deck as you gaze out upon breath taking views of the water and mountains. We are just 4 km from the ferry and an easy walk to Lower Gibsons where you will find Molly's Reach, the wharf, shopping and many local restaurants.
General:
  • Telephone
  • Linens Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Wireless Internet
  • Parking Off Street
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Free Long Distance ...
    in Canada and United States only
Kitchen:
  • Kitchen ...
    full kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    kitchen fully equipped with dishes, pots/pan, cutlery, tea, coffee, spices, utensils, dish clothes and t-towel, dish soap, paper towels, and windex
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
Bedrooms:
  • 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4
  • Queen size Beds (2) A queen bed in the bedroom and a pullout leather queen couch in the living room
Entertainment:
  • Television
  • Satellite / Cable
  • DVD Player
Outside:
  • Deck / Patio ...
    The deck has a gas firepit
  • Outdoor Grill
Suitability:
  • pets considered ...
    call and ask
  • children welcome ...
    ask
  • non smoking only
Attractions:
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • health/beauty spa
  • library
  • marina
  • museums
  • playground
  • recreation center
  • restaurants
Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • boating
  • paddle boating
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
  • walking
  • wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • fitness center
  • groceries
  • laundromat
  • medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • cross country skiing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • golf
  • hiking
  • ice skating
  • jet skiing
  • kayaking
  • mountain biking
  • sailing
  • snorkeling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • swimming
  • water skiing
  • water tubing
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Reviews for this vacation house rental in Gibsons, British Columbia

Captain J's Seaside Suite ~ Just Five Steps to the Beach
average rating of 5.0 based on 3 reviews
business
Captain J's Seaside Suite ~ Just Five Steps to the Beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p431662vb
+1 855-886-3454
Gibsons Sunshine Coast
Abbotsford, BC Canada
5

Rest, Relaxation & Fun

Rest, Relaxation & Fun
5 of 5
Submitted: March 31, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
The vacation home was charming and comfortable. Beautiful scenery all around. The owners are very welcoming and went the extra mile to make our stay comfortable. We enjoyed our walks on the beach and liked that we could walk down the beach to cafes and strolls through town!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
business
Captain J's Seaside Suite ~ Just Five Steps to the Beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p431662vb
+1 855-886-3454
Gibsons Sunshine Coast
5

Incredibly Relaxing weekend

5 of 5
Submitted: March 29, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
We had such a great time. The hosts are very accomodating and take pride in caring for their suite. This property appears even nicer in real life than the pictures. It was one of the cleanest suites I've stayed in at the Sunshine Coast. The inside renovations and decor was very meticulously done. Everything inside the suite was pretty new including the kitchen-ware, leather couches, towels and sheets.

The beach was literally 6-8 feet away from the front door. We had the chance to canoe in the water with our dogs. The public dock was a short walk away as well. You can get to it walking along the beach. To top it off, the hot tub at night at the front yard of the house was great on a summer night. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone who want a relaxing and fun time close to the beach and water.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Captain J's Seaside Suite ~ Just Five Steps to the Beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p431662vb
+1 855-886-3454
Gibsons Sunshine Coast
North Vancouver, BC, Canada & Kiev, Ukraine
5

Captain J's Seaside Suite - amazing place, wonderful location and gracious hosts

Captain J's Seaside Suite - amazing place, wonderful location and gracious hosts
5 of 5
Submitted: November 25, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
The suite was great, very well kept, just a few feet off the beach with sun from the morning to sunset. Everything we needed was there and more. The suite was also in a great location and easy to get to everywhere we needed to go. It presented the special charm of being in a historic waterfront home that had been thoroughly renovated and was spotlessly maintained by our hosts Captain J and his wife Cindy.They also had kayaks that we were able to use to explore the waterfront from an offshore perspective. Gibsons is beautiful with many good places to eat, wildlife, and hiking trails. Reality exceeded our expectations! Thank you!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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