A bright, woodsy West Coast Hideaway!
A two-floor loft Guest Suite on our main property, situated next to our home, in a serene rural setting on South Vancouver Island, with Ocean and Garden views.
The space is bright, warm and spacious with hardwood floors throughout, modern furnishings, and an option for sleeping on two levels.
The ground level offers a private entrance, kitchenette, dining space, a comfortable living room, 3pc newly renovated bathroom with heated floors. The main offers sleeping in a comfortable Queen Murphy Wall bed.
The large loft bedroom sleeps an additional Queen bed and Double bed. The Loft also features a comfortable reading and games area; and provides garden and spectacular ocean views both South and North facing. The loft is accessed by a beautiful solid wood loft stairs.
This is a non-smoking, pet free, family friendly suite.
The space
Guests have access to parts of the yard that we call our ‘Wildwood, a grassy section with mature alders, fir trees, blackberries, wild bunnies, the occasional deer, and our favorite mossy rock that is home to a fire pit, and Pergola, overlooking stunning ocean views, and surrounded by gardens. Swing in the hammocks, settle into our comfortable Adirondack chairs, or dine alfresco at our outdoor dining teak table under the wisteria.
Children may enjoy our trampoline or a friendly game of badminton. Or find a quiet scenic spot in our front yard sitting area, overlooking gardens, ocean views, accompanied by the friendly chatter of feisty hummingbirds as they feast on our fragrant honeysuckle.
Guest access
2 floor loft with options for sleeping on both levels.
The loft is accessible by a sturdy 'ladder'.
Please go up and down facing the ladder.
Notes
There is so much to enjoy ad explore in our area, we are happy to give you a list of our favorite spots to make sure you get the most out of your visit.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
Luxury
Village
Mountains
Beach
Water
Remote
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Last minute
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Hypoallergenic
Dates of Availability
Click on availability periods to see exchange types and descriptions.
Available
Neighbourhood
Our neighborhood is called Otter Point. Here you will enjoy a rural setting with close proximity to both Nature and Sooke town amenities (located 8 km), close enough to enjoy the vibrancy of City life (Victoria 47km), yet only minutes to several West Coast beaches, and the draw of Old Growth forests.
We are ideally located for nearby activities that include beach combing, old growth forests and nature trails, charter fishing, horseback riding, whale watching, bike/kayak/paddle boarding opportunities within minutes.
Here you may also enjoy the quietness of being away from a city, or the brilliance of the stars enhanced by the darkened night sky.
Fall in love with the uniqueness of our area as you watch the fog roll in over the water, hear the sound of the waves rolling, the voices of the Sea Lions; the smell of the fresh sea air; and excitement of spotting whales from the comforts of our front yard or the loft window.
Some of our favourite nearby spots:
1 block from Otter Point rocks and small public park with shoreline fishing access.
1-2 km from Gordon's beach, an easy 10-15 walk.
4km from Muir creek
8km from the town of Sooke.
10 minutes to the Sooke Potholes
10km to Sheringham Lighthouse, French Beach and Shirley Delicious (a MUST visit for their tasty treats!)
20 minutes from Jordan River and China Beach and the Juan de Fuca Trail head @ Mystic Beach.
40 minutes to Sombrio Beach and our favourite secret Waterfall
30 min to East Sooke, Beecher's Bay (another gem)
1hr 15 min to Port Renfrew, Botanical Beach (our #1 suggested excursion)
47 km to Victoria
1 hour by car from Swartz Bay Ferry
63 km to nearest airport, Victoria International Airport
Getting to my home
We are located 8km outside west the little seaside town of Sooke, on south Vancouver island.
We are located:
47 km to Victoria
1 hour by car from Swartz Bay Ferry
63 km to nearest airport, Victoria International Airport
Nearest airport
Victoria International Airport, 63 km.
Getting around
You will need a car to access us, and also to explore beyond to all the great beaches, trails and local scenic spots in the area.
Map of Approximate Location
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Melanie and Don
We are a couple in semi-retirement, living on South Vancouver Island on a beautiful rural property outside of Sooke, BC.
We love to travel and explore other cultures, are looking forward to doing that more throughout the year as empty nesters. We own a guest suite called Acre By The Sea Guest Suite that we rent out in the Summers, and we would like to open it up to home exchanges in our shoulder and low seasons.
Melanie is a hobby Chef, fermenter, and forager.
Don is a retired Government executive, who after an extensive career is now enjoying the good life.
Together we are hosts extraordinaire, hosting community popup food events, culture clubs, and private curated dinners in our outdoor dining space.
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