The Wayward Inn, Your Costal Escape

Escape the city and embrace small-town coastal living! The Wayward Inn is a cozy, family-friendly suite filled with luxurious amenities, vintage treasures, and lush plants. Located in Chemainus, BC, a charming seaside town on Vancouver Island, Canada, you’ll be just 1/2 block to the ocean and walking distance to a variety of local shops and attractions.

Start your day sipping local coffee or tea on your private covered patio, then take a peaceful beach stroll and explore Chemainus, where you’ll find a park, cafes, thrift and antique stores, restaurants, murals, and more. Back at the suite, unwind with a soak in the luxurious tub, or cuddle up on the couch with complimentary popcorn for movie-watching. At sunset, return to the beach for gorgeous panoramic views.

Our suite is perfect for families, couples, solo travellers, or any combination of up to 4 people!

Nestled in the heart of Chemainus, a charming seaside town, The Wayward Inn is a cozy, inviting escape filled with vintage treasures and lush plants. A breath of fresh air, this modern suite has a West Coast vibe.

The suite offers everything you need for a relaxing stay:

• queen-sized bed with a Canadian-made mattress

• comfortable Canadian-made queen size pull-out couch

• luxurious soaker tub with a shower attachment (please note there is no standard shower)

• fully stocked kitchen includes a dining area and the covered outdoor patio in our garden is ideal for morning coffee, rain or shine.

• we provide umbrellas, earplugs, toothbrushes and other extras — just in case!

On rainy days, cuddle up on the couch with complimentary popcorn and watch premium CBC Gem on the large flat-screen TV and a selection of DVDs. You’re also welcome to log into your own streaming services.

We take pride in offering locally roasted Salt Spring Coffee beans, coffee grinder, and a choice of brewing methods including French press, pour-over, and drip coffee maker. Coffee not your thing? There’s also a selection of Westholme Teas from the Cowichan Valley, featuring both black and herbal blends.

We love all flora and fauna, and take great joy in wild spaces. The Wayward Inn is surrounded by beautiful shade and flower gardens, a vegetable garden, and a small orchard. It is a sanctuary for nature lovers. We practice permaculture, using compost from our chickens in the gardens, and incorporate native plants including sword ferns, cedar trees, and columbine. When in season, enjoy complimentary fresh produce from our garden — now that’s local!

Are you traveling with your furry best friend? We welcome up to two dogs per reservation. We charge a one-time fee of $25 per reservation to help cover the extra cleaning it requires.

We welcome people from all walks of life, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and more - come as you are and stay a while!

Accessibility: Our unit has 15 stairs with varying gradients, and only a few steps have a handrail. If navigating stairs or using a deep soaker tub poses challenges for you, our space may not be suitable for your needs. Please see photos and send us a message before booking with any questions, we are happy to help.

Pets live on property: You may see our dog Norman or hear our chickens from time to time. They do not have access to your space.

Potential for noise: We live above the unit so you will hear us living our lives above you. This includes hearing our toddler and large dog (who rarely barks). We aren’t tap dancing above you but you will hear floorboards creak sometimes. Good news: we can't hear you!