West coast design inspired

Steller's Jay Retreat

Located a three-minute stroll to north Chesterman Beach, Steller’s Jay Retreat is a West Coast design inspired, light and art-filled home. Named for the resident Cyanocitta Stelleri, or Steller’s Jay bluebirds, it welcomes surf enthusiasts and families.

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Located a three-minute stroll to north Chesterman Beach, Steller’s Jay Retreat is a West Coast design inspired, light and art-filled home.

Named for the resident Cyanocitta Stelleri, or Steller’s Jay bluebirds, it welcomes families and surf enthusiasts. Steller’s Jay Retreat is situated in Chesterman Beach Estates on a lush, landscaped half-acre property. The large, private deck features a hot tub, outdoor shower, BBQ, picnic table and comfortable seating of locally-made Adirondack chairs.

Steller’s Jay Retreat offers 2500 sq. ft. of fabulous indoor space on two levels.  The main level features open-concept living with a spacious, chef-worthy and well-stocked kitchen, a gorgeous dining room with great art and large picture windows overlooking the garden, and a cozy living room with gas fireplace and bespoke furniture made locally by Paul Owen Woodworks.  A small bathroom (toilet and sink) is conveniently located on the main floor. And, a fantastic media room/library with hand-adzed wall paneling, comfortable, contemporary furnishings, a custom entertainment unit with 47” flat-screen TV, and a selection of books including local authors completes the main level.

The second floor has three bedrooms and a second bathroom accessed by a Peter Ramos inspired photography-filled catwalk. The master bedroom features a king-size bed, and a private ensuite bathroom with separate shower, soaker tub and two sinks. The second bedroom offers a queen-size bed, and the third bedroom offers two twin-sized beds. And, a light-filled reading lounge completes the upstairs level.

Steller’s Jay Retreat offers original artworks and photography by 20th c. and contemporary artists including Jack Wilkinson, Peter Ramos, Nicholas Vandergugten, Marion Evamy, Arden Rose, Fred Peters, Paula Callaghan and Graeme Masterton. Bespoke furnishings by Paul Owen Woodworks add elegance and West Coast panache.

Interior design and art curation by Leah McDiarmid Creative.

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$595
$750
$895
Jan 3 – Mar 10 / Nov 15 – Dec 21
Feb 17-20 / Mar 11 – Jun 1 / Sept 17 – Nov 14 / Dec 22 – 29
Jun 2 – Sept 18 / Dec 30 – Jan 3, 2023
* Mid Season Rates in effect for all Canadian statutory holidays with 3-night minimum stay
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Steller's Jay retreat Reviews

This is an amazing place for a family holiday in a wonderful location close to the beach. We enjoyed the deck and hot tub and also the cosy snug. We had a great night's sleep there and even spotted a Stellars Jay who visited in the mornings. The house had everything we needed for our first stay in Tofino.
★★★★★
The house has a great location close to the beach, and also has plenty of space downstairs for a family group, with separate dining and TV/reading areas. And there's the added bonus of being walking distance from the famous Tacofino van!
★★★★★
Beautiful home in a quiet yet walkable location to the beach and shops! Would definitely recommend to others and plan to return on a future trip to Tofino!
★★★★★
We had a fantastic stay at this house. Just a short walk to Chesterman beach and tacofino my favourite place to eat. Everything was clean and accurate to what was posted on line. We will be back! Thank you for all your help Tofino vacation rentals!
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