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South Swell Tofino (formerly Blue Heron) Waterfront home amid old growth cedars

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Beach nearby, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tofino, BC
  • Chesterman Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cox Bay Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

South Swell Tofino (formerly Blue Heron) Waterfront home amid old growth cedars

South Swell (formerly Blue Heron Guest House) is a 3 bedroom custom built home overlooking Jensen's Bay in Tofino. Exceptional wood detailing, skylights, vaulted ceilings, private hot tub and gas fireplace.

An inlet waterfront retreat situated on 1.5 acres overlooking Jensen's Bay. A 5 minute walk from South Chesterman Beach.

A seating area at water's edge is a great place enjoy a quiet cup of coffee in the early morning and a perfect vantage point for sighting eagles, herons and other bird species. Occasionally you may spot a bear foraging across the tidal flats.

Guest House includes a well stocked kitchen and pantry offering a wide variety of oils/vinegars & spices. Drip coffee maker (coffee and filters supplied), French press and espresso machine with beans grinder available.

Towering cedars complement the property. Chesterman Beach is located a 5 minute walk for surfing, beach combing, dog walks or an early evening stroll to take in the iconic West Coast sunsets.

Tofino is 5km away and accessed by road or a well maintained, paved, multi-use pathway. The path connects Tofino and the town of Ucluelet and provides ready access to beaches and Pacific Rim National Park.

Just up the road (1184 Pacific Rim Hwy) is a collection of shops for groceries, yoga, surf rentals, great local food (Wildside Grill & Tacofino), coffee/espresso/baked goods (The Tofitian) and chocolate .....Tofino style.

The town of Tofino is a short drive (5 km) so a car would be ideal. In summer, a free (and surfboard friendly!) shuttle service runs between Tofino and Cox Bay. You can hop on and off at several points along the route, including 2 stops close by.

This rental is perfect for a quiet retreat or family vacation - ideally suited for 4-6 guests.

Tofino Business License 20240261. Owner resides on property as required by Tofino bylaw - however no amenities, aside from driveway access, are shared.
This holiday home's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chesterman Beach. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the location
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Chesterman Beach and Frank Island
South Swell Tofino (formerly Blue Heron) Waterfront home amid old growth cedars offers its guests a hot tub. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Kelly

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Please inquire directly about additional pets.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 20240275 Tourist Commercial

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

South Swell Tofino (formerly Blue Heron) Waterfront home amid old growth cedars Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
My second visit
This was the second time I stayed at this property and it did not disappoint (as it did not the first time)! Fantastic location, great place, everything we needed!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay thus far
South Swell was the best place we've stayed in Tofino. Considering that we've vacationed there numerous times since our honeymoon 32 years ago, that's saying a lot. Our family joined this time and we all found the stay to accommodate all our needs, and then some. From the size to the location, and to all the amenities, we were delighted to have built lasting memories in Kelly & Bob's place. Speaking of which, the two of them greeted us and quickly responded to our requests...the communication was perfectly on-point. The home-away-from-home ambiance was clearly top priority; it made everything easy.This will be our choice every time our family chooses Tofino! Thanks so much for everything, Kelly & Bob!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, spotless unit
Very warm and welcoming unit. Everything was spotless with three large bedrooms. Kitchen was big and well stocked with everything we needed for making food. For a shared property it still felt very private and secluded. Would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bert N.

Liked: Cleanliness
South Swell Tofino
Very cozy and peaceful place to stay. We will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls get away!
Stunning
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful get away
Surfed everyday followed by a hot tub. Lovely home , comfortable and well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin
The property and home are so lovely and well maintained. Amenities are just an extra special touch, hot tub, outdoor shower, fire pit. Also so well set up with dishes and pantry stocked for cooking meals, board games, puzzles, great signage and easy instructions throughout the home. We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful place and we felt at home here. Kelly is wonderful and helpful. It is a perfect place to relax . I would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN S.

Liked: Cleanliness
close to Chesterman Beach
Great house, comfortable, clean, well equipped with kitchen stuff, games, pet basket of towels etc. Great communication with owner. Over the road from the beach, fairly close to a little village with food, coffee, etc. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley F., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect on all accounts...
South Swell in Tofino is a perfect getaway for people wishing to escape into the wild natural habitat of the Pacific Northwest. The house is nicely appointed and it is within 5 minutes walk to beautiful Chesterman beach. I cant say enough good things about Kelly, the property's host and owner. We had some very complicated situations within our family with people arriving from overseas and the uncertainty surrounding this. She was very understanding and accommodating, which took a huge amount of stress off our booking at her place. We are very appreciative for all this. Thank you Kelly!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and location
The house was fantastic, set among ancient cedars. The setting was very private with all the vegetation and the location was very quiet. It was a very short walk to Chesterman Beach - a fantastic sandy beach - a short drive to the miles of sand at Long Beach. The host is fantastic and very responsible. The property is very dog friendly. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beyond Dreams
We loved this quaint extremely clean quiet cottage. It was easy to find yet in a secluded area. Great access to town and beaches. We enjoyed the hot tub and salal berries. We especially loved having our bedroom on the quiet downstairs level . whildaughtetdaughter and ki
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and lovely
Great stay. Kitchen very well stocked, good games and puzzles and very comfortable. We loved it and would be happy to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marile v., Canada, British Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great comfortable stay
We really enjoyed our stay! Our hosts were very responsive and kind. The house was pristine and clean. The kitchen is so well equipped for cooking at home. And had sharp knives!! Honestly, more than we needed to cook comfortably. Brand new washer and dryer. Great hot tub! Highly recommend and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
This property is very comfortable - very clean, all amenities are there and then some, such as beach towels and a wagon to take to the beach (which is less than five minutes walk away). The property is on a lovely, quiet inlet. So a peaceful getaway during busy Tofino months. Kelly and Doug were very responsive and have really thought of their guests’ comfort and experience in setting up the space. Highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short trip to Tofino
Great place for our family to stay for a quick visit out to Tofino. Wish we had more time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karuna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely stay at South Swell
We had an excellent stay at this property. Kelly and Bob were extremely responsive and went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. The house is lovely with everything you need. Location is fantastic as well. Directly across from Chesterman Beach and a short drive to the town. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

N M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Felt like we were staying in a grown up tree house. Surrounded by beautiful trees and greenery. Peaceful & quiet. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
It was a great property and worked very well for 3 couples Perhaps providing some dry wood for the fireplace would be good Would love to come back again Curious why the name change!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Your beautiful home was one of the best equipped VRBO’s we have stayed in. Thank you Kelly and Bob
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
The house had all the amenities that we needed. It is in a quiet area surrounded by nature. Would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ofer G., Tel Aviv, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic place to stay
The house is amazing, comfy beds, great location and Kelly is super nice and helpful. Will definitely book again if I get a chance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Our family had a fantastic stay. Beautiful, luxurious, well stocked with anything you may need in the kitchen or on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Cozy Place
We had such a great stay here. The place itself is kept in such great condition and it's such a cozy home. Location is excellent as we like the quiet of Jensen's Bay. The hot tub area and sitting area by the water are also fantastic. Highly recommend this place and the owners are great and very quick to respond!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024