Where to Stay on Pender Island
Looking for recommendations on where to stay when visiting Pender Island? Allow me to sell you on the idea of staying at one of the cottages at Currents, Otter Bay.
Currents at Otter Bay is a collection of cottages that sits right by the water, just a four-minute walk from the ferry terminal, which means your vacation starts the moment you step off the boat instead of an hour later.
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You get fully furnished two-level cottages with ocean or marina views, two pools, a games room, and a bistro, plus kayaking, whale watching, and hiking practically outside your door. And many of the cottages are pet-friendly!
In this guide, I’ll walk you through why Currents is my top pick for where to stay on Pender Island, what to expect from a cottage stay, and how to make the most of your time on this gem of an island.
There are hiking trails, hidden coves, a golf course, local markets, and pockets of fun spread all over the Island. The only real question is where to set down your bags once the ferry pulls in.
Just take a look at the photos I’ve taken at two of my recent stays at Currents at Otter Bay!
Why Visit Pender Island?
Some places make you work for the magic. Pender Island isn’t one of them. Tucked into the Southern Gulf Islands between Vancouver Island and the mainland, this little pocket of the Salish Sea runs on a slower clock, the kind where a walk to the beach counts as an itinerary and a seal poking its head out of the marina counts as a headline event.
Take a moment to watch my video below, where I shared my favorite must-see spots in the Port Washington area of Pender Island (just minutes from where the Currents cottages stand).
If you are visiting Pender Island in the Summer, be sure to check out the pool at Currents Otter Bay, as well as the seasonal cafe.
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Click here to check prices at Currents at Otter Bay, Pender Island.
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Where to Stay on Pender Island – Conclusion
Pender Island has a way of resetting you. A few days of salt air, slow mornings, and marina sunsets, and the noise of regular life starts to feel very far away.
The right home base is what turns a nice trip into one you keep talking about long after the ferry carries you home, and that’s exactly what Currents at Otter Bay delivers.
You get the views, the comfort, and a location so close to the water and the ferry that nothing about your stay feels like a hassle. Everything Pender does best is right on your doorstep, waiting for you to wander into it. So go ahead and book the cottage.
Pack the kayak paddle and the good bottle of wine, leave a little room in your plans for the detours, and let the island take it from there. Currents will be right where you need it, one short walk from the ferry and a world away from everything else.
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