Denise Hodgins Personal Real Estate Corporation Exp Realty Canada Inc

08/29/2026

That feeling when the highway ends and the water opens up. 🌲

A lot of the conversations I have start the same way: someone spends a week on the Island and starts wondering what it would take to come back whenever they want.

A vacation property can be a beautiful answer — and it's worth understanding the different ways to get there. Full ownership isn't the only path. Shared and resort-style options can mean less maintenance, a smaller upfront commitment, and, where the rules allow it, some income from the weeks you're not using.

What matters most is choosing the option that fits how you actually want to spend your time here.

If a place on Vancouver Island has been on your mind, let's talk it through. No pressure — just a real conversation about what's possible.

08/27/2026

Enjoy 6–7 consecutive weeks of winter on Vancouver Island without the full cost and responsibility of owning an entire vacation home.

This 1/8 fractional ownership opportunity at Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort features the desirable SA-1 Snowbird rotation, with 6–7 consecutive weeks scheduled between January and March.

Think long beach walks, quiet mornings and a year-round hot tub waiting at the end of the day.

The suite is fully furnished and turnkey:
2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 1,062 sq. ft.
Open-concept kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances
Comfortable living area with a fireplace
In-suite laundry
Private furnished patio with BBQ
Lock-off studio with its own entrance, kitchenette and air conditioning

The flexible lock-off design is ideal for guests or provides the option of placing unused time in the resort’s professionally managed rental program.

Owners also enjoy a seasonal heated pool, year-round hot tub, fitness facility, covered courtyard with fireplace, scenic walkways and private beach access. Rathtrevor Beach is also nearby, and the suite is pet-friendly.

Registered ownership on title, not a timeshare.

$40,000
212 (SA-1) – 1175 Resort Drive
Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort, Parksville

Curious about how fractional ownership works? Comment RESORTDRIVE and I’ll send you the full listing details. You are also welcome to call me with your questions.

08/21/2026

Thinking about trading the mainland for the Island? 🌲🌊

Before you start scrolling listings, ask yourself these four questions! Swipe through for the questions and short answers.

Comment or DM VANISLAND and I'll send you the link to my free Vancouver Island Home Buyer's Guide!

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

Ocean Views Included! 🌊

Stunning listing from Angela Espey from 460 Realty!

Tucked into the Lantzville Foothills with no neighbours in front or behind — just arbutus trees, open sky, and the Winchelsea Islands out past the deck.

Inside: vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a wall of windows that does most of the decorating. Three bedrooms on the main, a kitchen built for people who actually cook, and a 37x14 deck that becomes a second living room from May through September.

Then there's the bonus room over the garage — nearly 500 sq ft with its own bath. Office, gym, guest suite, Your call.

📍 7336 High Ridge Cres, Upper Lantzville
🛏 3 bed · 🛁 3 bath · 📐 2,475 sq ft · Built 2020
💵 $1,660,000 | MLS® 1042663

Comment HIGHRIDGE to learn more!

08/15/2026

Saturday mornings are made for the market 🌊 Fresh flowers, warm bread, artisan crafts, and all the local goodness Qualicum Beach has to offer!

Tag someone who needs a market morning! 👇

08/13/2026

3 Private Acres | Nanoose Bay 🌲

Space to breathe, room to grow — welcome to 2191 Florence Dr.

Set on just over 3 private acres, this fully renovated West Coast contemporary home is the kind of property you feel the moment you arrive. A sprawling front lawn, hillside backdrop, and your very own stocked trout pond set the tone before you even step inside.

Inside, the kitchen is a showstopper with a double waterfall quartz island, while a wall of windows in the dining room brings the surrounding landscape in year-round. Two bedrooms, a den, and an updated bath complete the main level, with a loft-style rec space, primary suite with walk-in closet + ensuite, and an additional bedroom upstairs.

Add in a three-bay carport, tons of parking for all your toys, and abundant water supply — and you've got a property built for real life on the Island.

Just minutes to Schooner Cove Marina, Fairwinds, Red Gap, and The Rusted Rake, with Parksville and Nanaimo only 20 minutes away.

📍 2191 Florence Dr, Nanoose Bay
🛏️ 4 Beds | 🛁 3 Baths | 📐 2,498 Sq. Ft. | 🌳 3.11 Acres
💰 $1,399,900

This one is best experienced in person. DM "FLORENCE" for more details🔑

08/11/2026

Every month I like to pull back the curtain on our local market — here's a quick look at what the numbers are telling us about homes in our area right now.

The takeaway? Prices are holding steady near record highs, but buyers have a little more breathing room right now — they're not rushing, and they're looking for homes priced right. If you're thinking of selling, pricing strategically from day one matters more than ever in this market.

Curious what this means for your specific home or neighborhood? Send me a DM — happy to chat! 🏡✨

08/09/2026

Red carpet key handover day! 🔑

Huge congratulations to Larissa, Mason & Navy on the purchase of their very first island home in Qualicum Beach!🌊

From the first showing to this moment, it's been such a joy helping you find your place on the island. Welcome to the community — we're so glad you're here.

Here's to new beginnings, ocean air, and many happy memories in this beautiful home. 🏡✨

08/07/2026

Introducing The Villas at Pheasant Glen — an exclusive new resort community coming to Qualicum Beach. Set against the Championship Pheasant Glen Golf Course and the backdrop of Mount Arrowsmith, these custom-built villas blend modern comfort with the natural beauty of Vancouver Island. Swipe through to see what makes this community so special. 🌲⛳