"We had a fantastic stay at Painted Boat Resort. When we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised to be upgraded to a two-bedroom unit, which was especially appreciated since we were travelling with our infant. Having the extra space made the stay so much easier.
The view from our unit overlooking the marina was absolutely stunning. It was incredibly peaceful, which was perfect when we needed to let our baby nap. The unit itself was beautiful and had everything we needed, including a full kitchen, two bedrooms, and a loft. Our upgraded unit could comfortably accommodate up to eight people.
You can tell some of the renovations and finishes are probably 15–20 years old, but everything was still very nicely maintained and felt comfortable and high quality. We especially appreciated having a full kitchen, which made travelling with a young child much more convenient.
The location is a big part of the appeal. If you’re looking to get away from the city, relax, enjoy the marina, and spend time outdoors, it’s a beautiful place to stay. There are lots of hiking opportunities nearby. Once you get past Gibsons and Sechelt, though, there isn’t a whole lot to walk around and explore in terms of shops or restaurants, so it’s definitely more of a destination for enjoying nature and relaxing.
We even heard that a grizzly bear and her three cubs had been spotted in the area during our stay, which was both really cool and a little terrifying!"
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