Local Getaway: Unwind at a Modern Oceanfront Suite in Powell River

Location: Powell River, British Columbia

The details: $380 per night plus fees; sleeps six

The amenities:

Enjoy a weekend getaway at this Airbnb in Powell River with modern amenities and vast ocean views. This private suite is located at the top level of a two-storey home, offering guests private access to the entire floor, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

There’s no need to sacrifice style for nature at this Airbnb in Powell River. With sleek and minimalist interior design elements, this space makes you feel like you’re at an urban hotel. The floor-to-ceiling windows allow an abundance of natural lighting into the home, as well as picturesque views. 

The days of cramming six people in a small cabin are over. This stay offers a full living space with two sofas, a 55-inch T.V. and a wood-burning indoor fireplace. Enjoy a morning coffee while watching the sunrise, or a movie night as the sun sets. 

You’ll find a separate dining area next to the living space, suited with a large dining table and six dining chairs. Enjoy a meal here after you cook up a storm in the U-shaped kitchen. Just having a quick bite? There are also bar stools along the counter for those grab-and-go meals.

The kitchen is fully equipped with cooking and brewing appliances, including a coffee machine, oven, blender and toaster. A full-sized refrigerator and dishwasher makes cooking and cleaning during the stay much easier, leaving you with more time to relax outdoors. 

To help guests take full advantage of their relaxing stay, the hosts also offer a private outdoor BBQ area, two fire pits, an ocean view hot tub and a sauna. Most of these amenities are shared with the other suite at the home, except for the hot tub and sauna, which require advance booking to ensure a private experience. Enjoy your night roasting marshmallows while chatting by the fireplace, or take advantage of the BBQ for some vacation grilling. While you’re already outdoors, take a plunge into the ocean or take a sandy walk along the beach.

Activities in the Powell River area:

Powell River offers an abundance of outdoor adventures just waiting to be explored. Most of these activities are a slight drive away, so be prepared for a fun road trip. There are plenty of hiking trails available to explore the mountains, like the Valentine Mountain Park, Tin Hat Mountain and Still Water Bluffs. Looking for something more chill and less physically demanding? Willingdon Beach Park is a great option for you, with a volleyball court, two playgrounds, a waterpark and a dock to jump into the water. If you enjoy watching wildlife, the Tla’amin Salmon Hatchery is great for catching a glimpse of returning salmon (or spotting the occasional black bear) and Mitlenatch Island offers great views of wildflowers and birds.