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Lynn R

"Our cabin"

Reviewed 4 weeks ago
We just spent three nights in one of the Oceanside cottages. The cottage was immaculate and the beds were very comfy. With two little children in our group, there was lots of room for them to play and we didn't feel we would bother the neighbours since each cottage is self contained. We enjoyed the use of the pool on our one rainy day. We were close to the beach and all that Parksville has to offer. We would definitely stay here again. The kids were quite sad to say goodbye to "our cabin". It is a house in reality.
Date of stay: June 2024
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Reviewed June 2, 2024

We stayed here as a family of 6 adults. No partying, just a quiet family weekend. The leaving instructions said, "if you feel helpful, you could throw in a load of dirty towels before you leave and please take out all garbage and recycling (deliver down the road)." We did this and had a load of dishes in the dishwasher, too. When we left, we left 2 breakfast dishes and a dirty pan in the sink. They gave us a a low rating for cleanliness. We gave them 5 stars for everything, and I messaged privately to politely let them know that we did not have enough cups for our party of 6. We also had to clean the patio furniture in the front and back; it was filthy! The bed upstairs was uncomfortable. The manager, Nichole Proch, basically accused us of lying and then cut off communication. It felt like an absolute cash grab, with no regard for customer feedback or customer satisfaction. After giving your review on VRBO, there is no way to give feedback on the booking or review process. It is a one-way set-up: we paid over $1200 for 2 nights and they are not interested in hearing you out. DO NOT STAY HERE.

Date of stay: May 2024
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Colleen W, General Manager at Oceanside Village Resort, responded to this reviewResponded June 6, 2024

Hi Valerie, I am sorry to hear that your had this unpleasant experience. You booked your cottage through VRBO which has no affiliation with our business. Oceanside Village Resort do not represent the cottage that you booked. Please contact VRBO should you have an issue with your booking. I would ask you to kindly remove this review as we had nothing to do with your cottage or your booking.
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Reviewed April 1, 2024

We have stayed here a number of times. It is a beautiful area, nice and quiet. We’ve had issues the last two times we were there with the tv. Having elderly parents who love to relax and watch tv, it was an issue for us. The staff came over both times but didn’t know much about Roku TV’s. It was disappointing to have no tv in the living room, then in the bedroom this last time. My parents couldn’t sleep in the loft due to not being able to take the stairs. So that was disappointing. And the heat was unbearable for us. We were in the loft and with the heat on downstairs it rose to the loft. We had very uncomfortable nights. Having heat pumps with AC is needed for both downstairs and upstairs. The heat was unbearable. We stayed last year as well (Sept/October) and the cabin was unbearable. They brought over extra fans but that just blows the hot air. But the cabins are lovely, with everything you need. I think having AC units is definitely needed.

Date of stay: March 2024
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Thank Day D
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Reviewed March 31, 2024

This place is our new family getaway. Individual cabins which are very well equipped and more like small homes rather than cabins. Quiet neighborhood and our 6 year old felt comfortable ride his bike around the property every afternoon. The pool is amazing (indoor, with a large main swimming pool and a hot tub as well). This place is comfortable to be at in the colder months too, and there are lots of local hikes and beautiful beaches to explore if you enjoy nature. Parksville is a beautiful family friendly place. The Adventure Playground just a short drive away in Parksville is humongous, and has so many great playground equipment setups for both the very little kids and older ones too. The mini golf and bumper cars on site is a great attraction as well, it's in the same complex as the resort. Two courses, the larger having 18 holes, and it's well maintained and cleverly designed. We are so glad that we found this resort and we can't wait to go back!

Date of stay: March 2024
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Reviewed February 15, 2024

We will always choose OVR as our accommodation when staying in Parksville. Having a self contained cottage provides both security and privacy. We travel with our dog and the pet friendly cottages are the best option.
The cottages have all the amenities you may need during your stay. The bedrooms are very spacious and the beds so comfortable. A word of note though, is parking is very limited in front of your cottage, but there are available spots for any visitors vehicles if needed.
We did not use the pool this trip as it was closed but the offer was available to use Tigh Na Mara if we wished.
Thanks once again OVR for another great stay.

Date of stay: February 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Thank mkelly434
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Colleen W, General Manager at Oceanside Village Resort, responded to this reviewResponded March 28, 2024

Thank you for your lovely review and choosing Oceanside Village Resort as your home away from home. We consider pets as family members and welcome them at the resort any time of year. We look forward to our hosting next stay in Parksville!

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Reviewed January 3, 2024

We had a great stay at cottage #152.
Checking in was a breeze and Shauna was vey professional and courteous. Our cottage was a one bedroom with loft. Upstairs was a nice space for our adult daughter to have as her own. It had a queen sized bed and bathroom with a shower and a TV.
Downstairs there was a full kitchen, ample closet space, a washer/dryer, full bathroom with soaker tub and a separate shower. Our bedroom had a king size very comfortable bed with a TV in the room. The living room had very comfy furnishings and a fireplace that was very welcoming when coming in from a chilly day or evening. The back porch had a gas bbq which we used on NYE. The back deck was very big with a table and chairs with an umbrella which we didn't use due to the weather. The unit had everything we needed and some. The area around the cottage was very nice with lots of greenery and fresh air. We brought our small dog with us as this resort is pet friendly. Never used the pool but my daughter used the gym which had a few treadmills. The one thing that really impressed us was how clean the cottage was.
Thank you so much for the enjoyable Island break!

Date of stay: December 2023
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Colleen W, General Manager at Oceanside Village Resort, responded to this reviewResponded January 4, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to comment on your recent stay at Oceanside Village Resort. We are delighted that you enjoyed your cottage, our team and the resort to be comfortable, clean and professional. We look forward to being your home away from home anytime that you visit our area of the island. Thank you again for your lovely review.

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