Vacation rentals in Gillies Bay

David's place is one of a collection of cozy cabins all nestled in together. The pool and hot tub were a great amenity to have on hand. The place is very comfortable with good beds and all the fixings. We were a group of 4 guys and it made for easy living. David was responsive and accommodating. I will 100% stay here again.

Heidi's place is absolutely wonderful. The house is ideally situated in the quaintest part of Courtenay, has a large backyard, and is extremely well-appointed. The beds were extremely comfortable and the house had all the amenities we needed for our stay in Courtenay. It's obvious that a lot of thought and care has been put into this little house. Everything was impeccable. Highly recommended!

This was the best Airbnb we have ever stayed in. I could not recommend it more. Kelli was so helpful and accommodating and the Airbnb was spotless when we arrived. The property is beautiful with goats, a hot tub, a pond, and tons of nature. We had wonderful mornings sitting on the deck drinking coffee and walking around the property and the road. It was relaxing and wonderful and if you are looking for somewhere to stay, this is it!

My partner and our children reserved this lovely home for a retirement celebration with our in laws. The home was spacious for all six of us and our family dog and there was something for everyone to enjoy. The home is nestled in a beautiful mountainous area with lovely views from all the front windows. It's rustic yet modernized layout and structure made it the perfect place to cozy up together or spread out and enjoy some quiet time separately. It's location is close enough to many trails and beach access points to get out and explore. The hot tub, sauna and cold plunge were definitely a highlight for our Spring trip and did not disappoint.

Everything with our stay was wonderful. It was so nice to be welcomed to our room with a couple of waters and pops in the fridge and snacks on the counter. That extra little gesture goes a long way as did the coffee station goodies for our mornings! The to-go cups were the bomb!! Will definitely be booking here again! Condo was clean, quiet, and comfy!

Second time at the Blue Heron. Great location next to the ocean. Quiet and private townhouse with all we needed, plus snacks. Friendly host who made sure we were happy. Looking forward to next visit. Thank you Erica!

Erin was amazing! Very responsive, thoughtful and helpful. The place was super clean and has enriching you could be. Thanks so much for welcoming us with an special treat for our loved dog 🥹🐶

Pat's place is awesome. We, a family of four - two adults and two kids (one is at teen age and another one is younger), spent a great long weekend there. Bright, cozy condo with great view from almost any window. It fits all of us, has a nice kitchen with everything you need for your stay. Heated pool with a hot tub, which we and kids enjoyed, just downstairs. The Bay is very good for paddle boarding. We did twice over our stay. If tide is low, you can reach a tiny island where you can find lots of purple and orange sea stars, crabs, and oysters. Ladysmith and Nanaimo suggest great dinner options. Nanaimo also has a nice walkable Marina merging into Maffeo Sutton park. If you like hikes, we tried Extension Ridge Trail hike near Nanaimo and can strongly recommend it to anyone. Malahat Tower is a fun place to visit, just one hour of driving from "Inn of the Sea" resort, we've been there, and were not disappointed. Will definitely stay again at Pat's place.

We really enjoyed our stay. The unit was better than we expected. There was lots of room and the bedrooms are spread out so everyone had privacy. We hope to return.