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    The Historic Old Customs House

    view from the deck of Johnstone Straits and of Vancouver Island
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    Condo/Apartment -
    2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom , Sleeps 6
    Alert Bay, British Columbia
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    Enjoy your stay in this quaint, fully equipped 2 bedroom suite located upstairs in the Historic Old Customs House (built in 1917) overlooking beautiful Johnstone Straits, right downtown Alert Bay. (home of the killer whale)
    from your deck:.
    see the cruise ships as they pass by on their way to and from Alaska
    Enjoy the marine life in the bay
    watch the soaring bald eagles and marine birds as they search for fish
    experience life in our friendly little Island community
    Listing #FKN4732904
    About the Owner
    maxine w
    Languages spoken:English
    Response Rate:86%
    Response Time:Within a few hours
    Listed Since:July 2014
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    Reviewed August 4, 2018 via mobile
    Great time

    We had a really great time in Alert Bay! Thanks Maxime for all the information and that you let us stay in your cute cottage. We had everything we needed and enjoyed the beautiful view from your balcony! :)

    Date of stay: July 2018
    Thank isabelpeters
    Management response:Responded August 6, 2018

    Thanks for your comments !I am so glad you had a good time. I hope you come back to visit us again ! The Customs House will keep the light on for your return !

    Reviewed June 11, 2018
    Cosy and convenient

    Booked to stay here for one night which unfortunately was a Sunday. Part of the reason for visiting Alert Bay was to visit the cultural centre which was closed also had the problem that everywhere was closed for dinner apart from one dodgy restaurant (...More

    Date of stay: June 2018
    Thank supersal4
    Management response:Responded June 12, 2018

    Thanks for the tip ! I need to put out more info on the history of The Customs House . Sorry every thing was closed. Come and visit us again and stay longer. :) I will keep the light on for your return !

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    Reviewed October 6, 2015
    Comfy, Convenient, Considerate!

    This is the place to stay on Alert Bay. Just steps from the ferry and market, beautiful view from the porch, totem poles additional steps from door, and plush and cozy accommodations. Maxine was not only considerate of our desire to have our pup along,...More

    Date of stay: August 2015
    Thank HeidiKap
    Management response:Responded October 7, 2015

    I loved having you and your husband and your little dog Emma visit us. Just would have liked you to stay longer ! warm regards, maxine

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    Amenities
    • Alarm Clock
    • Balcony or Terrace
    • Books
    • Cable/satellite TV
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Central Heating
    • Cooker
    • Deck
    • Dining Seats (6)
    • Dryer
    • Freezer
    • Full Baths (1)
    • Grill
    • Hairdryer
    • Internet Access
    • Iron
    • Kettle
    • King Beds:(3)
    • Linens Provided
    • Living Room Seats (4)
    • Local Guides/Maps
    • Microwave
    • Mountain Views
    • Ocean Views
    • Outdoor Dining Area
    • Paper Towels Provided
    • Refrigerator
    • Safe
    • Secure Parking
    • Single Beds:(1)
    • Soap/Shampoo Provided
    • Suitable For Children Under 5
    • Telephone
    • Toaster
    • Towels Provided
    • TV
    • Washer
    • Waterfront
    • Water Views
    House rules
      Kid-friendly
      Pets allowed
      Smoking not allowed
      Check in: 3:00 PM
      Check out: 11:00 AM
    Bathrooms
      1 Full bath
    Bedrooms
      3 Kings
      1 Twin
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    C$153
    C$811
    C$2,299
    Please note: rates may have been converted from the original local currency to Canadian Dollars and are approximate rates that may change due to exchange rate fluctuation. Please contact the manager to confirm actual rates for your requested dates.
    Fees
    • Damage Deposit: C$100 / stay - Deposit
    • dog per day: C$25 / stay - Fee
    • cleaning fee per stay: C$40 / stay - Fee
    Additional Rate and Availability Information
    pets may be allowed upon request.<Taxes included in the rates
    $100. returnable damage deposit
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    About the neighbourhood
    Located downtown Alert Bay, overlooking beautiful Johnstone straits, close to the downtown shopping area .( directly across from the Information center , the Library museum and the town square)
    Visit the info center and see the original watercolor paintings by Chris Nancarrow (a day in the life of Alert Bay)
    stroll along the board walk aside the seawall or walk the beaches in search of the blue, venetian glass trade beads or shells and treasures hiding in the pebbled sand
    sit on the balcony and enjoy the snow capped mountains of Vancouver Island and the clear ocean waters of the pacific.
    watch the marine shipping activities or look for the cruise ships on their way to and from alaska
    spot killer whales, dolphins, mink and sea otters along with the cormorants and kingfishers, beau...     more
    Access
    Car advised
    How to get there
    Airport: Port Hardy (small airstrip on cormorant Island): 64.0 km
    Ferry: Port McNeill /Alert Bay: 4.8 km
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