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Overview
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
2 guests
2 nights minimum 
Private Room
A high bank waterfront B&B suite, located 2 minutes west of Sechelt in the centre of BC’s Sunshine Coast. The Starfish Retreat is a separate bed & breakfast suite with private access. The Retreat has access to the beach and the waterfront hot tub. Relax in comfort and enjoy your Sunshine Coast B&B experience. Soak in the waterfront B&B hot tub, while enjoying the expansive Sunshine Coast and Straight of Georgia views, which sweeps from Mt Baker to Vancouver Island, BC. At this waterfront bed and breakfast suite you’ll view soaring eagles, diverse water birds and the constant change to the texture of the ocean surface with the play of wind, light, tides and marine life, which characterizes BC’s Sunshine Coast. Stroll the pebble beach and discover the quiet and calm of the wa... A high bank waterfront B&B suite, located 2 minutes west of Sechelt in the centre of BC’s Sunshine Coast. The Starfish Retreat is a separate bed & breakfast suite with private access. The Retreat has access to the beach and the waterfront hot tub. Relax in comfort and enjoy your Sunshine Coast B&B experience. Soak in the waterfront B&B hot tub, while enjoying the expansive Sunshine Coast and Straight of Georgia views, which sweeps from Mt Baker to Vancouver Island, BC. At this waterfront bed and breakfast suite you’ll view soaring eagles, diverse water birds and the constant change to the texture of the ocean surface with the play of wind, light, tides and marine life, which characterizes BC’s Sunshine Coast. Stroll the pebble beach and discover the quiet and calm of the waterfront environment at your doorstep. End the day with a glass of wine and a fire at the beach fire ring. We’re a waterfront B&B perfectly situated for you to find the Sunshine Coast activity that suits you. From the arts & cultural scene to kayaking, cycling, hiking, and fishing, — we have it all on the Sunshine Coast and we’re within minutes of most activities.
House Rules
Pets not allowedNot suitable for children
Check with owner: Smoking allowed
Children/teens over the age of 8 years are welcome. 8 - 18 $30/nt. Over 18 they are considered adult ..so adult price.
Bedrooms
1 Super King
Bathrooms
1 Full bath

Meet the host
Michele F
Hosting since May 2011
Languages spoken: English, French
Response Time: Within a few hours

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Scrubb1
Scrubb1
Saskatoon, Canada34 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Great view, very comfortable unit.
The Starfish Retreat is a very comfortable unit. It's a bit more like a rental apartment than a B&B or a lodge - there's a wonderfully comfy big bed, a huge bright bathroom, a lounge and TV, a big table, and a small kitchen nook. Along with great coffee and a choice of ways to make it, and a large selection of teas, the hosts provided a lovely basket of fruit. You have to bring in your own supplies for a full breakfast, though. There was also a small electric BBQ on the balcony. The beach access is great and wood was provided for a fire down there. The hot tub would have been great, but the temperature control wasn't working while we were there and it was too hot. I managed for a few minutes but my husband couldn't get all the way in. The view from the large terrace/balcony is stunning and the reclining lawn chairs comfy. There was a much appreciated shade umbrella, but it would have been very handy to have a table outside too.
Visited August 2016 Travelled as a couple
Written 15 August 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Anne_From_VanCity
Anne_From_VanCity
Vancouver, Canada1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Gorgeous view, stay right on the beach
We stayed 2 nights and luckily had beautiful weather (forecast called for 3 days of rain, we arrived on a rainy night and it was sunny the rest of the weekend). We were greeted on time by Cam, and one of the 2 very friendly dogs. The driveway is quite steep, so make sure you have good brakes! The Starfish Retreat is cozy, quiet, charming and very clean. It over looks the ocean, which we enjoyed from the wall of windows spanning the entrance side. Nice big leather couch, and all the things you'd need for chilling out with good company. We loved the vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, and especially the hot tub. Our hosts live right below, and if you're looking for private, they keep to themselves. The Retreat is right on the waterfront, with ocean views, you can hear the waves on the shore. There are nice touches like candles, fluffy towels, a down duvet and fire wood to make a fire at the beach. The breakfast bar was stocked with milk, cream, coffee, tea, sugar and fresh fruit by Michele. Access to the beach is down some stairs. We loved the area; Sechelt is a laid back town with cool little shops to explore. We had dinner at the nearby Blue Heron Inn one night - excellent food, really friendly service, definitely would go there again! On Saturday morning, we went into town for lunch and it was a beautiful sunny day, the Farmers Market was going on (lovely, bought a few things). Lunch was at Ty's Fine Foods; very nice soups and appies. Just a caveat, the Retreat has a "breakfast bar", not a full kitchen (has microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee maker, bar fridge, dishes, utensils). We brought our own food for breakfast (fruit, toast) and lunch (salads and snacks) but you wouldn't prepare an elaborate meal here; there's no stove. I had missed seeing that in the rental listing (which is fine as we went out for dinner), but I'm glad we decided on the Retreat over the Studio, as the Retreat is waterfront. The only thing I wished the breakfast bar had is a can opener haha! Overall, a fun, relaxing stay; we look forward to visiting again! Thank you Michele and Cam :)
Visited April 2015 Travelled as a couple
Written 12 April 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Michele F
Michele F
Thank you for your gracious review....we do try to make guests feel comfortable and relaxed without worrying that they will have to engage in conversation whenever we are close by. We are here if needed other than that we try to allow our guests their privacy. Oops! Totally forgot about a can opener ... Thanks for letting me know. It helps when guests think of things that I have overlooked. Glad you enjoyed your visit to Sechelt. Michele
Written 23 April 2015. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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What this rental offers
Location features
  • Waterfront location
Nearby
  • Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
  • Tennis court
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Bathroom and laundry
  • Iron
  • Hot bath
  • Linens provided
  • Towels provided
Location info
  • Beachfront/Lakeside
Indoor amenities
  • Central heating
  • Internet access
Outdoor amenities
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Terrace
Things to do
  • Fishing spots available
  • Skiing available
  • Watersports
Kitchen and dining
  • Grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Kettle
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
Property features
  • Ceiling Fans
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Television
Parking
  • Parking available
Scenic views
  • Ocean views
  • Waterfront views

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Car advised
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Skiing availableTennis courtWatersports

Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 pm • Check out by 11 am
Cancellation policy
  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
  • 50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
  • No refund available once booking is confirmed

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