Riverbend Cottage & Rv Resort, Parksville

Riverbend Cottage & RV Resort offers over 100 RV sites with 30 and 50 amp service, plus cottages and yurts that sleep up to 10 guests. Each unit includes cable TV, a coffee maker, and an outdoor fire pit with picnic table. Select cottages have full kitchens with stove and refrigerator. Yurts feature mini kitchens. The property is pet-friendly, and some units have soundproof windows and heating.

There is no on-site restaurant. Guests can cook in fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes. Complimentary coffee and newspapers are available at the main cabin. Nearby, the Goat on the Roof cafe offers meals, and local farmers markets provide fresh produce. The resort is a short drive from Parksville's grocery stores.

Guests have direct access to the Englishman River for swimming, catch-and-release fishing, and cliff jumping at Top Bridge Park (just down the road). The resort has a children's playground, a lending library, board games, and a common lounge with TV. Outdoor amenities include a private beach area, BBQ facilities, a picnic area, and an outdoor fireplace. Hiking trails wind through the surrounding ancient Douglas-fir trees. Several golf courses, from 9 holes to PGA caliber, are a short drive away.

The resort is 2 km from Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, directly across the highway. MacMillan Provincial Park, with ancient fir trees, is a 10-minute drive. Departure Bay ferry terminal is 35 minutes away, and Nanaimo Airport is 48 km from the property. The town of Parksville, with shops and restaurants, is a 5-minute drive. Bus stops and the highway are easily accessible.

Daily housekeeping, laundry facilities (two washers and dryers), and token-operated hot showers are available. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. The resort offers fax/photocopying, vending machines, and wheelchair-accessible units. Security features include CCTV, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers. Guest reviews highlight friendly, helpful staff and the welcoming gesture of lights left on for late arrivals.