Bella Vista SECHELT
Relax with your
family and friends
About Us
Welcome to Bella Vista Sechelt, proudly owned by Unity Reach Ventures LLC.
Our haven in Sechelt, BC, embodies the perfect blend of contemporary comfort and natural beauty. Nestled in the heart of this coastal gem, Bella Vista Sechelt is your idyllic escape on the Sunshine Coast.
Accommodations & Our Rooms
Take a look at of what we can offer…
Your Hosts
URV
“MI CASA ES SU CASA”
We built this house to bring families and friends together.
Thank-you for being respectful towards our house and neighbourhood.
Let us know how we can better accommodate you and your guests in our home.
We will be delighted to host you at Bella Vista Sechelt.
“The place was amazing!”
“Awesome view of the hills and ocean from the house itself. Jack and Valeria were amazing with communication. They sent us a lot of tips on how to get there and also with anything we required. We would absolutely recommend this place.“
Amit
“I’ll definitely stay again!”
“I’ve rented this home several times, I love staying here when visiting the Sunshine Coast. Everyone commented on how clean the home was and we spent many hours staring at the stunning view. The house has everything we need and is in a convenient location to access nearby walking trails, a short walk to the water and a quick drive to town if you forgot anything.“
Marisa
“You won’t be disappointed!”
“A perfect solution for families friends or couples to come and enjoy a great location. Our 4 couples had their own bathrooms and it felt like we had ample space to move around without feeling cramped. Valeria is gracious and responsive to questions and to making suggestions to explore local areas. The kitchen living area made our dinners games nights and general socializing comfortable and easy with water and mountain views that were fantastic.“
Michael
“Absolutely gorgeous!“
“Lots of bedrooms, beds and full bathrooms for a large group. Giant deck facing the water, great area to hang out, sunbathe, watch the wildlife. Tons of light, very clean. Short drive to “downtown” Sechelt and Porpoise Bay Park. Valeria gave lots of great tips for places to see and things to do in the area, but the house was such a great place just to be in also! Clear detailed instructions for all the house features. Lots of nice little touches that were very appreciated“
Bernie
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Policies & F.A.Q.
Check the Sunshine Coast website to find out what will be happening when you are here.
Here are some activities in the area recommended by our family. We hope you have the opportunity to check some of them out.
Skywatching
– Some nights are absolutely perfect for skywatching. We have had many opportunities to get the space station passing over. We always recommend bringing your own binoculars or telescope, if you have one. We don’t provide them anymore because ours have been broken too many times.
Parks & Beaches
– The Sandy Hook beaches are very beautiful and secluded. Please make sure to respect it, do not litter and enjoy the beauty of the area. You will find a map at the house with instructions on how to find them. Sandy Hook Park, walk to the beach just down the road 10 minutes walk to Sandy Hook Park. (you will find a map in the binder) Good for swimming with a picnic table and playground. It has a boat launch. Perfect for kayaking or canoeing.
– Tot Park, up to Skookumchuk Rd, just half a block from the house close to the mail boxes. (picnic tables and playground)
– Porpoise Bay Provincial Park (white sand beach, perfect for swimming, picnic, short hike, playground)
– Hidden Grove & Heritage Trail Park (lots of options of hikes from short/easy to long/hard. Beautiful trees)
– Tuwanek (beach more rocky but perfect to see “ sea creatures”, it is also good for fishing)
– Burnett Falls Park (easy hike and nice waterfall)
– Sechelt Waterfront (our family favourite walk in the afternoon). Open ocean beach, good for swimming.
Hiking
You will find all kinds of hiking trails in the area. Our favourite for sure is Hidden Grove
Here are some sites to help you to plan some hiking while visiting:
http://www.sunshine-coast-trails.com/sechelt-trails.html
https://trailpeak.com/activity/all/BC
https://www.garylittle.ca/waterfalls.html
One of our family favourite places is Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park in Halfmoon Bay. Located about 30 minute drive from the house, north of Sechelt and is a beautiful area that offers scenic coastal views of the cove and shoreline along the Strait of Georgia. The hike is fairly easy with a few sections that ascend as you make your way up onto the rocks for views of the park. The views are absolutely stunning and it is a dog friendly park.
One of the most spectacular features of the British Columbia coast occurs at Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Marine Park. “Skookumchuck” is an old Native name meaning “strong waters.” It’s an easy to medium hike but at least one hour (4km) each way, plan for longer because you will be stopping on the way. Check the tide schedule.
Tide water is forced through the narrows and forms the Sechelt Rapids. The difference in water levels between one side of the rapids and the other sometimes exceeds 2 meters in height. Current speeds can exceed 30 km/hr. The rapids are famous for their spectacular whirlpools and whitewater. To reach the rapids, you walk on a 4km trail past Brown Lake and through a lush coastal forest. The trail is a well-developed bark mulch trail. There is a minimal elevation change and hiking time will be about one hour for most groups (easy walking).
There are directional signs and public bathrooms (dry toilets). There are three viewing points to enjoy the rapids – perfect spots for picnics.
Sightseeing
Sightseeing charter at Porpoise Bay / Sunshine Coast Tours
Indoor Swimming Pool, Gym & Sauna
Sechelt Aquatic Center (perfect for the rain/cold days) includes a leisure pool, lap pool (25 metres), lazy river, waterslide, hot tub, steam room, sauna, change rooms, weightroom and fitness studio. They offer aquafit classes and swim lessons.
Eat & Drink
You will find some many good places to grab a bite that can be hard to choose. Here are just some recommended options by our family of coffee shops and restaurants in the area. If you try different places and love it, let us know and we can add it to our list.
Basted Baker (awesome coffee and food, small space)
The Bakery (amazing pastries and breads)
Ricky’s All Day Grill (you know what you will get)
Strait Coffee (lots of options of great coffee and delicious pastries)
Batch 44 Brewery & Kitchen (great local beer with awesome food)
The Old Boot Eatery (great option for Italian food, reservation recommended)
Shift Kitchen and Tapas Bar (family favourite with food options for everyone)
The Lighthouse Pub & Restaurant (one of my favourite places with a beautiful view and nice area for families, 10 minutes from house)
The Bricker Cider Company (Family Favourite, great local ciders with awesome food in a beautiful farm setting)
The Gumboot (cafe & restaurant, family favourite when we visit Roberts Creek Pier)
Sharkey’s Fish Locker (just some picnic tables available for seating, take out, BEST FISH & CHIPS in the area)
La trattoria Italiana (close to Ruby lake, dinner only from 5pm)
Gibsons (30 minute drive from the house or less than 10 min from the ferry terminal)
Leo’s Tapas & Grill Greek Cuisine
Molly’s Reach Restaurant (traditional, good and famous)
Smoke On The Water (we love this place for lunch. If you need a meal before or after the ferry, this place is quick and amazing. Family favourite. At the end of the Marina on your right)
Winter Activities
Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking in an unspoiled and serene mountain setting with ocean vistas await you at Dakota Ridge, Tetrahedron Provincial Park and Knuckleheads Recreation Area. It’s a snowshoe, cross country skiing, winter hiking, snowmobiling paradise, all yours to discover. Also open year-round, the Sunshine Coast Trail is 180 kilometers of pure winter hiking delight.
Dakota Ridge in particular is a great experience for those looking for groomed, track-set trails for cross-country skiing, as well as over 14 km of snowshoe trails of varying degrees of difficulty. It’s even got a great sledding hill – fun for the whole family!
For shuttle transportation, snowshoe & cross country ski rentals, tours, and lessons, please visit Alpha Adventures.
Bike
The best bike park in Canada is just 15 minutes away at Dusty Rd.
Coast Gravity Park – Mountain Bike Park (with low elevations)
Golf
Blue Ocean Golf Club (Sechelt)
Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club (Roberts Creek)
Kayaking and Canoeing
7425 Sechelt Inlet Road (5 minutes north)
Freshwater Fishing
– Trail Bay Pier or Davis Bay Pier (fishing and crabbing)
– The best freshwater fishing is Trout Lake, which is just 10 km north of Sechelt Village, alongside the Highway 101 (on your right is Trout Lake Rd., after the parking area is just a short walk to the lake).
– Trout, Cutthroat and Kokanee are available in Sakinaw and Ruby Lakes, further north.
– Our family’s favourite spot is Chapman Creek (please check for their fishing regulation as always changes).
Good luck!
Check out the Sunshine Coast Salmonid Enhancement Society to learn about salmon habitat and life cycles.
Lakes
– Our favourite lake for swimming is Ruby Lake. While there you can also plan for dinner at the Italian Restaurant “ La Trattoria” .
– Katherine Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes of the region. Great for swimming.
Map & Directions
(from Langdale and Earls Cove)
Sites to have handy:
https://sunshinecoastcanada.com/things-to-do/
https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/seasonal/HSB-LNG?departureDate=20230103-20230331
Checkin & Checkout
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am