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Reef Point Cottages is located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada. The Vancouver Island waterfront vacation homes at Reef Point Cottages offer an exciting Ucluelet real estate opportunity.
There are currently two private waterfront cottages for sale. These two bedroom vacation homes offer excellent revenue in the growing resort community of Ucluelet, on the west coast of Vancouver Island near Long Beach and Tofino. These Ucluelet real estate cottages are part of the Reef Point Cottages rental program and the owner is entitled to 6 months personal use each year. The owners can also leave their vacation home in the rental program full-time and earn a return on this hassle free investment.
The low maintenance 956 squre foot cottages are finished with teak, marble and slate flooring; granite countertops; and pine wainscotting and ceilings. Cozy up to the fireplace on those stormy nights or sit in your private hot tub on the oversized covered deck overlooking nature and on to Spring Cove. There is also room in the unfinished basement to add a third bedroom and/or an owner lock-off.
Unit 271 is priced at $299,000, and Unit 273 is priced at $279,000.  

Nanaimo’s newest luxury ocean view residences in the historical Newcastle neighborhood of Brechin Hill, the condominiums at Boardwalk Place present a lifestyle opportunity in a spectacular ocean front community. Offering the highest standard of steel and concrete construction, Boardwalk Place is looking to be the best value in the Vancouver Island real estate market today.
These new Vancouver Island homes have been designed to take advantages of the stunning views and expansive windows capture dazzling views of the water, city, marina and more. Large private balconies and/or ground floor patios offer space for relaxing and taking in the views.
Nanaimo's newest ocean view townhomes and condos feature refined West Coast architectural design. Residents will enjoy peaceful courtyard gardens and spectacular ocean views from a fully-furnished entertainment roof top deck.
These ocean view condos and townhomes start at only $238,888. For detailed pricing, visit the Boardwalk Place presentation centre at 370 Stewart Avenue, Nanaimo. The sales team is on hand daily from 1-5 p.m.

The Maples Resort at Sproat Lake  offers new Vancouver Island waterfront vacation homes at the popular Port Alberni recreation area of Sproat Lake. These new vacation homes are comfortably spaced around the five acre property near Port Alberni. Privacy is provided by tree buffers around the property and landscaping, which makes extensive use of natural vegetation.
The property slopes upwards from the beach so each new vacation home unit features lake and mountain views. Buildings are West Coast Contemporary style in earth tone colours with rock accents. Each home offers spacious, sunny decks with southern exposure.
Owners at The Maples enjoy a large beach area and a 2,100 sq ft dock complete with a boat slip. Lake access is provided by roads and trails leading to the beach.
The Maples is a phased development of 24 strata titled water front units on Sproat Lake. Designated as seasonal recreational use, any person may occupy these homes for up to 180 days per year, but they are not intended to be a full year permanent residence.
Vacation homes at the Maples at Sproat Lake start at $349,900 for full ownership.

Reef Point Cottages, where the west coast rain forest meets the Pacific Ocean, is located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in Ucluelet, BC. The Vancouver Island waterfront vacation homes at Reef Point Cottages offer an exciting Ucluelet real estate opportunity.
Reef Point Cottages is located near Tofino, just minutes from Ucluelet’s beautiful pocket beaches or Long Beach in Pacific Rim National Park. The Wild Pacific Trail is on the doorstep of Reef Point Cottages.
These two private waterfront cottages for sale are two bedroom, two bathroom homes with excellent revenue in the growing resort community of Ucluelet. These low maintenance 956 sq ft cottages are finished with teak, marble and slate flooring; granite countertops; pine wainscotting and ceilings.
Cozy up to the fireplace on stormy nights or sit in your private hot tub on the oversized covered deck overlooking nature and on to Spring Cove. There is also room in the unfinished basement of one unit to add a third bedroom and/or an owner lock-off.
These Ucluelet real estate cottages are part of the Reef Point Cottages rental program and the owner is entitled to 6 months personal use each year. The owners can also leave their vacation home in the rental program full-time and earn a return on this hassle free investment.
Unit 271 is priced at $299,000, and Unit 273 is priced at $279,000.

Turner Lane Development Corporation's current development, Kettle Creek Station, meets BuiltGreen standards, with homes achieving an Energuide 80 score. The project's successes are currently highlighted on the BC Hydro website.
Turner Lane Development Corporation has made use of various Power Smart programs, including an incentive supporting co-promotion of the Power Smart label, which Les Bjola, the owner and CEO, says “has been really good for us.”
Bjola says Kettle Creek evolved from his thinking that there was nobody building a nice quality affordable house.
“It’s like there’s this magic line where your house has got to be really big to get a high quality product, and I never believed that,” he says. “I thought that you could do a smaller house and give them that same quality of finish.”
The largest Kettle Creek home is 1,600 square feet with three bedrooms, while smaller floor plans range down to 586 sq ft.
Homes use the great room concept to maximize the sense of spaciousness, while the small footprint means less financial burden, and better energy efficiency. 
Beyond the technical details, the real sustainability ethic of Kettle Creek lies in the sense of community Bjola has tried to develop there.
“I dislike sameness, so I wanted the street to feel like a nice warm friendly street, I didn't want it to feel like a whole bunch of garages. You’ll notice on every house there’s a little front porch to bring people back to being neighbours again.”
Other elements of the Kettle Creek plan include narrower street widths with larger setbacks from the street to create both community and space. Bjola works closely with municipal planning departments to gain agreement for his ideas about how community “feel” can be built into the design.
“Inherently it goes back to my master planning of communities, making them safe and inviting instead of cold and off-putting. So when I go in and I look at a neighbourhood, that’s what my objective is.
“You have to define affordability before you define your housing,” he continues. “It doesn’t have to be big to feel rich.”

The new Courtenay duplexes at Woodcote Mews have been popular with young families, empty nesters, and those looking for a Vancouver Island vacation home. And now the remaining 1,320 sq ft duplex homes are priced under $200,000.
These new Vancouver Island duplex homes feature a spacious layout, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Each unit includes a quality appliance package with refridgerator, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer.
Centrally located in Courtenay, residents of Woodcote Mews are in walking distance of the vibrant downtown area, which features shopping, restaurants and offices. Woodcote Park is only a few steps away and schools are close by. Residents are only minutes from North Island College, Comox Valley Aquatic Centre, Crown Isle Golf Course, the Comox Valley Airport, and recreational facilities, including beaches, rivers and parks. These new Courtenay homes are priced at $199,900.

The first phase of lakefront Vancouver Island vacation homes at The Maples at Sproat Lake is complete. Set only 15 minutes west of  Port Alberni, The Maples is easily accessible, yet provides a beautiful, private and scenic property for your new summer home.
Set on the warm waters on Sproat Lake, The Maples vacation homes offers 2 bedroom or one bedroom and den configurations.
Currently complete are two 1,226 sq ft, two story vacation homes with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. 
As well there are two one bedroom plus den units now ready. The first floor is 649 sq ft and the second floor is 359 sq ft for a total of 1,008 sq ft. These homes also offer two bathrooms.
Both types of units offer a front deck off the main floor of 248 sq ft, as well as a deck off the master bedroom on the second floor.
For more information visit The Maples website.

The Vancouver Island waterfront vacation homes at Reef Point Cottages offer an exciting Ucluelet real estate opportunity on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Reef Point Cottages, near Tofino, is set just minutes from Ucluelet’s beautiful pocket beaches or Long Beach in Pacific Rim National Park. The Wild Pacific Trail is on the doorstep of Reef Point Cottages, and is a must see for all travelers to the West Coast of Vancouver Island.
There are two private waterfront cottages for sale at Reef Point. Both are two bedroom, two bathroom homes with excellent revenue in the growing resort community of Ucluelet. These low maintenance 956 sq ft cottages are finished with teak, marble and slate flooring; granite countertops; pine wainscotting and ceilings.
Cozy up to the fireplace on those stormy nights or sit in your private hot tub on the oversized covered deck overlooking Spring Cove. There is also room in the unfinished basement to add a third bedroom and/or an owner lock-off.
These Ucluelet real estate cottages are part of the Reef Point Cottages rental program and the owner is entitled to 6 months personal use each year. The owners can also leave their vacation home in the rental program full-time and earn a return on this hassle free investment.
Unit 271 is priced at $299,000, and Unit 273 is priced at $279,000.  

At Qualicum Landing, a beach front, luxury-home development on Vancouver Island, three sales were finalized in the days immediately following in the announced changes to the HST.
“We had three people came off the fence this weekend,” said Lynn Robison, the sales manager at Qualicum Landing, last week. Two of the deals were for vacation homes specifically, and all three buyers are from Alberta.
Finance Minister Kevin Falcon recently announced changes including raising the HST rebate threshold to $850,000 from $525,000 for new homes, meaning purchasers of new homes will be eligible for a rebate of up to $42,500, as of April 1 this year. The threshold will also apply to recreational homes outside the Lower Mainland and the Victoria region, which were previously not eligible for a rebate. The HST only applies to new real estate.
“It's a huge relief for us, because it was a holding pattern and everybody was paralyzed,” Robison told the Vancouver Sun. “You could just hear a huge sigh of relief from developers across the province and from buyers. Nobody wants to be the last one paying the tax.”
Qualcium Landing, located just north of Qualicum Beach, is the fastest selling waterfront development on Vancouver Island. Only 16 homes remain in this beachfront community.
Qualicum Landing is now running a "Lucky 16" Campaign, offering the last 16 buyers the chance to buy a new luxury beach house and make it the deal of a lifetime. Red Line Pricing and a Draw For The Dream Event complete their specials. Register now and learn more about beach front living at Qualicum Landing.

Trent River Estates in the Comox Valley consists of 11 residential estate lots for sale, ranging in size from 1.33 to 2.71 acres. This desirable subdivision is located in Royston on Vancouver Island, and only 7 lots are still available.
Trent River Estates is situated amid the green space and woodlands, with 8 lots backing onto the Trent River. Three lots feature panoramic Comox Valley mountain views. A building scheme is in place and the zoning on these Vancouver Island building lots allow for Carriage Homes. The development features underground hydro, telephone, utility services, and each residential lot has an approved septic area. The first new homes in the developmnet are already being built.
The Island Highway is easily accessed from Trent River Estates and the properties are only minutes from golfing, boating, hiking and shopping in the Comox Valley.
Available lots start at $249,700.
For more information visit the Trent River Estates Project Page or call the developers, The Raven Group, at 250.287.2215.