| Vacation Home Rental Description: Welcome to Big Beach House, a cozy west coast home located only a few minutes away from the wild Pacific Ocean in Ucluelet, British Columbia. Just steps away from Big Beach and the Wild Pacific Trail, this spacious and privately located west facing home offers a relaxing environment for couples and families. The large windows provide natural lighting and ocean views. From Big Beach house you can explore nearby beaches, visit the Pacific Rim National Park, kayak through the Broken Islands, or walk to local coffee shops, museums, art galleries, and parks. Or just relax in the hot tub with views of sunsets, wildlife, and the Pacific Ocean. The Ucluelet region derives its name from the Nuu-Chah-Nulth phrase, Yu-cluthl-ahts, meaning a good landing place for canoes. Located at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, Ucluelet is known for its wild, wet climate and its natural beauty. Known to locals as Ukee, the small village has a history stretching back over 4000 years, where First Nations people thrived on its abundant marine and forest resources. European settlers arrived in the area in 1858 to establish a trading post at Spring Cove, which is at the south end of Ucluth Peninsula. Captain Peter Francis was the first settler who owned several schooners which he used for sealing in the spring, and for trading and freighting the rest of the year to the Hudson's Bay Company in Victoria. The development of Ucluelet since that time followed a resource-based economy with commercial fishing, logging, and mining providing the main sources of employment. Now, the economy is shifting and diversifying to include more value-added industries such as tourism, construction and development, retail, and fish processing. Tourism is the fastest growing sector due to the wide range of recreational opportunities, community special events, and Ucluelet's close proximity to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Barkley Sound and Clayoquot Sound. There is much to see and do on this beautiful edge of Vancouver Island. Spring offers the chance to watch gray whales as they migrate down the coast towards the Baja, while summer brings warm days to spend walking the sandy beaches or learning to surf. The cooler days of autumn are perfect for hiking the Wild Pacific Trail. In winter, relax in the hot tub overlooking the beach, and watch magnificent waves crash against the rocks on the shores below. The natural setting of Big Beach House gives a peaceful ambiance with all the amenities and luxuries you would find in your own home. The village of Ucluelet and the rainforests and beaches of the Pacific Rim are a peaceful walk away. Ask about Special Rates for 2 Night Stays during the Fall, Winter, and Spring |
