6 Best Long-Term Rentals In Tofino, Canada - Updated 2024

Tina S.
Contributing Writer
Updated
| 3 min read

If there is a tropical side of Canada, it would be the District of Tofino. This tiny town attracts all sorts of nature lovers to Vancouver Island’s western shores. Nearby is the famous Long Beach, part of the Pacific Rim Natural Reserve. It’s among several scenic beaches frequented by beach lovers, birdwatchers, and campers. Whale watchers celebrate the Pacific Rim Whale Festival and the annual migration of grey whales in March. Surfers join the Rip Curl Pro Nationals, held annually at Cox Bay. Culinary experts and chefs flock to this town resulting in a deluge of fine restaurants and festivals, such as the Tofino Wood and Wine Festival held every June. A few days in town is not sufficient to enjoy all its offerings. Extend your stay and book the best long-term rentals in Tofino, Canada.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, decor, availability of dates, and long-term stay rules and regulations. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on August 19, 2024.

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1. Wild Light (from USD 329)

Situated on the top floor of the owner’s house, this rental is in a cul-de-sac near a whale-watching station and the beach. It features a spacious open living area and capacious bedrooms with an old-world charm. You can stretch out on the sofa and watch TV, or admire the lush outdoor scenery. You can also cook and eat in the kitchen, or grill barbecues and dine al fresco on the deck.

On a sunny day, you can sit on the front lawn while watching your kids play on the grass. You must inform the owners if you’re bringing a pet. The owner requires a two- or three-night minimum stay, depending on the date you book the reservation. They offer discounts for stays of 28 days or more.

Stayed at this property?
Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
19.56 km (12.2 mi) from Rainforest Trail
244 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 3 Beds 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6

2. Pownall House (from USD 396)

Pownall House is a sleek Nordic-style cabin near Chesterman Beach. It features a spacious living area, soaring cathedral ceilings, and minimalist wooden furniture. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer fantastic views of blue skies and surrounding forest while cooking, dining, or warming up by the wood-burning stove.

The bedrooms are split between the main floor and the loft. There’s an indoor bathroom with heated floors, and an outdoor shower area for rinsing off after surfing. You can enjoy soaking in the saltwater hot tub while letting the peaceful surroundings calm you. Stay for 3 nights to complete the minimum required stay, or over 28 days to get a monthly rebate on the rent.

Stayed at this property?
Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
17.66 km (11.0 mi) from Rainforest Trail
118 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire cabin 2 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

3. Cozy suite with private entrance (from USD 239)

This cozy guest suite, situated in Tofino Hobby Farm in Yew Wood Neighborhood, has a private entrance. It features an open-living concept where guests can cook simple meals and lounge in the bedroom. A wall with an entryway separates the bedroom from the kitchen area.

Guests have clear views of the treetops from the surrounding bay windows. They can play with the farm animals or take naps in the hammock in the backyard garden. You can enjoy monthly discounts for renting this stunning space for over 28 days.

Stayed at this property?
Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
19.08 km (11.9 mi) from Rainforest Trail
233 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 2 Beds 3 Guests 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 3

4. Wooden Waves (from USD 257)

This gorgeous timber house is in a forest, near two surfing beaches. It boasts soaring cathedral ceilings, a spacious open living area with self-catering facilities, a loft-style bedroom, and a capacious master bedroom. It has heated floors that keep you warm on chilly days, and a soaker tub in the bathroom. It has a spacious covered deck where you can have barbecues and al fresco dining. The whole area is surrounded by a lush forest.

If you are planning to stay in this magnificent paradise for 2 nights as a minimum, you must consider extending it to more than 28 days to get a monthly discount.

Stayed at this property?
Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
16.12 km (10.1 mi) from Rainforest Trail
243 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire cabin 3 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 4

5. Tofino House (from USD 238)

This lovely mountain view home has rustic and modern features. Its marble floors, exposed beam ceilings, wooden furnishings, and capacious rooms provide a cozy getaway for a family with pets. Enjoy scenic ocean views from the open living area, or while grilling barbecues on the porch.

There’s a grassy yard for picnics and for your pets to run around. The outdoor shower is for rinsing off when you come back from fishing. The wood-burning sauna is for steaming your stress away. This self-contained home requires you to stay for a minimum of three nights. If you stay for more than 28 days, you get a monthly discount on the rent.

Stayed at this property?
Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
19.53 km (12.2 mi) from Rainforest Trail
114 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire guest suite 3 Beds 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6

6. Funky and bright private studio suite (from USD 138)

This studio suite is a self-contained private space at the back of the owner’s home. The space comes with a stunning view of the surrounding mountains. This colorful structure features an open living area shared by a dinette, a thickly cushioned bed, and a cozy kitchenette. There’s a bathroom offering a tub. You can enjoy your morning coffee out on the furnished deck surrounded by the lush garden. The studio is in a fenced-in yard, making it safe for storing surfboards and bikes. The rental is within walking distance of trails and Tonquin Beach.

To get huge discounts on monthly rent, you must stay for more than the 28-day stay requirement.

Stayed at this property?
Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
20.45 km (12.8 mi) from Rainforest Trail
533 reviews   Wifi Available
Entire guest suite 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Traveling to Tofino

Whether you’ll travel solo, in a large group, or with kids, you will not have difficulty finding a place for extended stays in Tofino. There are several options for your lodgings, each offering plenty of convenient amenities. Some rentals accept pets and have easy access to the beach. Consider this list of long-term rentals for your stay during your next trip to Tofino.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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Tina is a free-spirited writer and traveler. She likes to experience unfamiliar places, cuisines, and scenery. She prefers beaches to mountains though as she is afraid of heights. Visiting museums,...Read more

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