House rental in Gabriola Island, British Columbia - Luxury 4 Bedroom Oceanfront Estate on 5 manicured acres of serenity - Property 206265

General description: Do you deserve a break? Have you been promising to treat yourself and your family? Then look no further: Gabriola Gables Waterfront Estate is just the place you have been waiting for! The estate features a 4500 sq-ft luxury oceanfront home, complete with a gourmet kitchen, fine furnishings, four professionally decorated bedrooms, a seven-person hot tub and much, much more. Located on beautiful and unspoiled Gabriola Island, within the Gulf Islands near Nanaimo, B.C., on Canada’s west coast, the magnificent five-acre setting includes towering cedars, blooming cherry trees, manicured lawns, large colorful gardens resplendent with flowers, exotic plants and herbs, as well as a babbling brook and more….

Interior Description: The large tastefully decorated and furnished dining room and living room open through several glass double-doors to the patio overlooking the ocean and mountains, ensuring that you can enjoy the view from every couch, chair or comfortable seat. The large second floor family room has a wet bar and fridge and built in mahogany shelving and desk filled with a variety of hardcover books and novels for everyone’s reading pleasure. This luxury accommodation features four large professionally decorated bedrooms with quality furniture, each with its own fireplace, personal washroom, Jacuzzi tub or bathtub and spectacular oceanfront views. Should additional sleeping space be necessary, hotel style cots are available, as is a queen sized pullout couch in the den downstairs. Gabriola Gables is an ideal setting for family reunions, large groups, weddings or retreats.

Kitchen and other details: Perhaps you love to cook and entertain? The large fully equipped gourmet kitchen complete with two convection ovens, gas stove, large stainless refrigerator and freezer, and two dishwashers includes everything you need to throw together casual meals, or gastronomic creations fit for a king! If barbecuing is more your style, you won’t be disappointed by the first-rate stainless BBQ and tools. If you have plans to entertain, the 8-place cherry dining room suite and place settings for 12 will ensure that your guests are as comfortable visiting you at the estate as they may be in your own home. This five-acre property will easily accommodate home soccer or baseball matches, followed by roasting of marshmallows and sausages over the fire pit. For a change of pace, a computer with Internet, board games, large flat-screen television, DVD / VHS machine and movie library are available in the den. The kids will also enjoy playing with the X-Box machine and games provided.

Other Activities: Local art galleries, paleolithic sites / fossils, Saturday market, music and art festivals

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

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