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49º 37′ 51.627″ N / 124º 1′ 56.273″ W

THE COTTAGES

Mussel Beach

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One of two oceanfront cottages (the other is Herring Row) with a marina view.

This comfortable 1-bedroom cottage features a large private courtyard. Oceanside Adirondack chairs are ideal for enjoying all that happens on the water right in front of you. Prepare meals using your Weber BBQ. Eat outdoors on the colourful picnic table provided. 

Stunning Pender Harbour sunsets free of charge!

Cottage Features

•  Maximum occupancy: 4 people
•  332 square feet / 31 sqm
•  Queen bed
•  Pullout double sofabed

Neighbouring Herring Row Cottage

Insider Tip

Are you traveling with friends or with another small family? We recommend booking both Herring Row and Mussel Beach. There is a small passage between the two courtyards.

Cottage Amenities

Bedroom

• Superior linens
• Hypoallergenic pillows
• Bedside Charging Device
• Luggage Rack

Bathroom

• Shower
• Bathrobes
• Superior (Plush) towels
• Hairdryer
• Amenities include: Shampoo, Conditioner, Hand Lotion & Soap

Kitchenette

• Starter quantities of John Henry’s Blend Coffee, Tea, assorted sugars
• Coffee maker & kettle
• Stove & refrigerator
• Fully equipped for meal preparation with a full complement of dishes, cutlery, pots & pans.

Living Room

• Sofa (pulls out into a double sofa bed)
• Dining table & chairs
• Occasional chair
• 40-inch flat screen TV

Outside on the Deck

• Weber BBQ (propane supplied)
• Adirondack Chairs
• Colourful picnic table with umbrella

More Information

• Complimentary on-site parking (one vehicle)
• Indoor smoking prohibited
• Pets not permitted
• Check-in:  4:00pm
• Check-out:  11:00am

Directions

By Car – Horseshoe Bay Ferry

(From West Vancouver)

Travel 40 minutes by ferry (Horseshoe Bay to Langdale) to arrive at the Sunshine Coast’s Langdale Terminal. Your drive from Langdale will be about 90 minutes, through Gibsons and Sechelt, via the Sunshine Coast Highway #101, along winding roads.

  • Follow the Sunshine Coast Highway (you will pass Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay and Madeira Park).
  • After you see the Garden Bay sign, at the Petro Canada station, turn left onto Garden Bay Road.
  • Follow Garden Bay Road, staying to the left, and drive past Garden Bay Lake.
  • Continue driving straight past Sinclair Bay Road, past Claydon Road, and past Lyons Road.
  • At the dead-end rise, Turn left onto Pool Road, driving to your right around the lagoon.
  • Ahead of you will be John Henry’s General Store.
  • If you’re coming to check in at the Resort, continue on the road past the Store. The Marina & Resort office is the gray-blue building on your left.
By Car – Saltery Bay/Earls Cove Ferry

(From Powell River/North Sunshine Coast)

Travel 60 minutes by ferry (Saltery Bay) to arrive at the Sunshine Coast’s Earls Cove Terminal. After disembarking the ferry your drive from Earls Cove south via the Sunshine Coast Highway #101will be about 25 minutes to Garden Bay.

  • At the Petro Canada station, turn right onto Garden Bay Road.
  • Follow Garden Bay Road, staying to the left, and drive past Garden Bay Lake.
  • Continue driving straight past Sinclair Bay Road, past Claydon Road, and past Lyons Road.
  • At the dead-end rise, Turn left onto Pool Road, driving to your right around the lagoon.
  • Ahead of you will be John Henry’s General Store.
  • If you’re coming to check in at the Resort, continue on the road past the Store. The Marina & Resort office is the gray-blue building on your left.
Arriving by Boat

If arriving by boat, consult Charts 3535 and 3512.
Our GPS coordinates are: Latitude: 49° 37.9’N    Longitude: 124° 2.02’W

Upon entering Pender Harbour continue straight into Hospital Bay. Look for our bright red cottage. Our marina is directly left of that cottage.

To reach our Fuel dock continue past our marina and look for the yellow Fuel Dock store & fuel dispensers.

For moorage assignments, call our marina office on 66A (summer only) or call the Marina & Resort office: 604-883-2336, Ext. 1.

During our busy summer months advance moorage reservations are strongly suggested to avoid disappointment.

Arriving by Float Plane

Our float plane dock is located at the ?? end of our 425-foot-long dock. The space specifically reserved for float planes is designated by red & white stripes. Landings are not permitted at our fuel dock.

All float plane services, with the exception of Kenmore Air (from Seattle), is by charter. When arranging for your charter, tell them you want to go to or be picked up from the John Henry’s (or formerly Fisherman’s) float plane dock.

The most frequently used charter providers include: Sunshine Coast Air and Harbour Air. If you need additional details to coordinate your arrival or departure, please call 604-883-2336, Ext 2 and ask for Allyson or Alan.

Directions

By Car – Horseshoe Bay Ferry

(From West Vancouver)

Travel 40 minutes by ferry (Horseshoe Bay to Langdale) to arrive at the Sunshine Coast’s Langdale Terminal. Your drive from Langdale will be about 90 minutes, through Gibsons and Sechelt, via the Sunshine Coast Highway #101, along winding roads.

  • Follow the Sunshine Coast Highway (you will pass Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay and Madeira Park).
  • After you see the Garden Bay sign, at the Petro Canada station, turn left onto Garden Bay Road.
  • Follow Garden Bay Road, staying to the left, and drive past Garden Bay Lake.
  • Continue driving straight past Sinclair Bay Road, past Claydon Road, and past Lyons Road.
  • At the dead-end rise, Turn left onto Pool Road, driving to your right around the lagoon.
  • Ahead of you will be John Henry’s General Store.
  • If you’re coming to check in at the Resort, continue on the road past the Store. The Marina & Resort office is the gray-blue building on your left.
By Car – Saltery Bay/Earls Cove Ferry

(From Powell River/North Sunshine Coast)

Travel 60 minutes by ferry (Saltery Bay) to arrive at the Sunshine Coast’s Earls Cove Terminal. After disembarking the ferry your drive from Earls Cove south via the Sunshine Coast Highway #101will be about 25 minutes to Garden Bay.

  • At the Petro Canada station, turn right onto Garden Bay Road.
  • Follow Garden Bay Road, staying to the left, and drive past Garden Bay Lake.
  • Continue driving straight past Sinclair Bay Road, past Claydon Road, and past Lyons Road.
  • At the dead-end rise, Turn left onto Pool Road, driving to your right around the lagoon.
  • Ahead of you will be John Henry’s General Store.
  • If you’re coming to check in at the Resort, continue on the road past the Store. The Marina & Resort office is the gray-blue building on your left.
Arriving by Boat

Our float plane dock is located at the ?? end of our 425-foot-long dock. The space specifically reserved for float planes is designated by red & white stripes. Landings are not permitted at our fuel dock.

All float plane services, with the exception of Kenmore Air (from Seattle), is by charter. When arranging for your charter, tell them you want to go to or be picked up from the John Henry’s (or formerly Fisherman’s) float plane dock.

The most frequently used charter providers include: Sunshine Coast Air and Harbour Air. If you need additional details to coordinate your arrival or departure, please call 604-883-2336, Ext 2 and ask for Allyson or Alan.

Arriving by Float Plane

Our float plane dock is located at the ?? end of our 425-foot-long dock. The space specifically reserved for float planes is designated by red & white stripes. Landings are not permitted at our fuel dock.

All float plane services, with the exception of Kenmore Air (from Seattle), is by charter. When arranging for your charter, tell them you want to go to or be picked up from the John Henry’s (or formerly Fisherman’s) float plane dock.

The most frequently used charter providers include: Sunshine Coast Air and Harbour Air. If you need additional details to coordinate your arrival or departure, please call 604-883-2336, Ext 2 and ask for Allyson or Alan.