Cufra Cliffs Cottage

A peaceful cliff-top retreat on Thetis Island

Rates and Visitor Information

Tax

Please note that a 10% combined PST and MRDT will be added to the listed price.

High Season

May 15 to October 15

  • 2-night minimum, BYOB, $120 per night, plus $12 per night tax.
  • $25 per night per extra person, up to 2 additional people.
  • One night only: $150 double occupancy, plus $15 tax.
  • If only one night is available, there is no surcharge.
  • If two people require two beds, there is an extra $5 charge per week.

Low Season

October 16 to May 14

  • Double occupancy, BYOB, $110 per night, plus $11 per night tax.
  • $20 per night per extra person, up to 2 additional people.
  • If two people require two beds, there is an extra $5 charge per week.

Payment

Cufra Cliffs is not set up to take credit or debit cards. Payment may be made by Interac e-transfer, cash, or personal cheque made out to Graeme Shelford and received at least a week in advance.

Check-in and Check-out

Check-in is anytime after 1:30 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. We appreciate if you would let us know when to expect you. These times may be less strict if there are no other guests arriving or leaving the same day.

Please Note

  • Because of the cliffs, this B&B is not suitable for small children.
  • No smoking in the cabin.
  • If smoking outside, please ask for an ashtray because fire hazard can be high.
  • The cottage must remain pet-free for guests with allergies. Please do not bring your dog or cat with you!

Some points about Thetis Island to be aware of

  • Despite its small size, Thetis has an excellent ferry schedule, and regular float plane service from Vancouver to Thetis Island Marina. Links to the B.C. Ferries schedule for Thetis Island, and the float plane service websites, are found on the Getting Here page. We are happy to offer free pick-up and delivery from and to either the ferry or the marinas, as needed. However, be aware that not having a car on Thetis can be a handicap, as there are no taxis, and the terrain is very hilly for walking and cycling.
  • If you are driving, please be aware that Thetis has no gas stations, so be sure to fill your tank before coming over.
  • Level 2 EV charging is available.
  • There are no grocery stores on Thetis, so assuming that you are planning to prepare your own meals for some part of your stay, you will need to bring provisions with you. There are only two very small convenience stores on the island, one at each of the marinas. At least one of these will probably be open, for limited hours, all year, but check with us on this. There is also a tiny farm market, open part of the year, and a once or twice a week farm co-op market. Again, check with us about these options.
  • There is a restaurant and pub at one marina, and a seasonal cafe at the other. However, except for the pub, these are not open all year. Check with us before you assume that you can get a meal at a restaurant while here.
  • Although the permanent population of Thetis is small, in the summer it can swell to between one and two thousand. This places extra pressure on the ferries, so be sure to allow lots of time for the process of getting on or off the island, just in case.
  • For more information about the island, we can send you an e-mail version of the Visitors’ Guide to Thetis Island upon request, or you can look at our community website: www.thetisisland.net.