8/10 Good
Verified traveller
3 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s ok
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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Cozy Rustic Log Home Living With Wood Fireplace And Hot Tub
Cozy Rustic Log Home Living With Wood Fireplace And Hot Tub
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m
Popular amenities
Check out the area
Sooke, British Columbia
- Sooke Harbour8 min drive
- District of Sooke Municipal Hall9 min drive
- Sooke Potholes Provincial Park20 min drive
- Duncan, BC (DUQ)72 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Murphy Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed
Loft
1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Cozy Rustic Log Home Living With Wood Fireplace And Hot Tub
Property manager
France (aka The French Girl)
Premier Host
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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Oceanfront West Coast Vacation Home-Surfside Cottage with hot tub
Sea view
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
10.0 out of 10, (139 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Juan de Fuca Electoral Area
Located in Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Olympic View Golf Club and Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sooke Harbour and French Beach Provincial Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Sooke, British Columbia
What's nearby
- Sooke Harbour - 8 min drive
- District of Sooke Municipal Hall - 9 min drive
- Sooke Region Museum - 11 min drive
- Sooke Potholes Provincial Park - 20 min drive
- East Sooke Park - 39 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons - 12 min drive
- Sooke Brewing Co - 9 min drive
- Sooke River Store & Grill - 11 min drive
- Tim Hortons - 9 min drive
- Shirley Delicious Cafe - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jacob E.
14 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mid week stay
Jacob E.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Menno H.
5 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Year’s visit with 4 adults and 2 kids
Menno H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shannon C.
16 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So beautiful
Shannon C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca H.
2 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is perfect
Rebecca H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by France (aka The French Girl)
About twenty years ago when I was still living on the farm in Saskatchewan I suggested to my Dad that we should turn our farm into a vacation farm. He liked the idea but unfortunately due to change of life events that never happened. A few years later, I found myself living here on Vancouver Island, but operating a small vacation rental business stayed on my radar.
A few years after arriving on the Island I met this charming little French Girl. I turned my available charm into high gear and eventually convinced her that I was a prime candidate to become her main squeeze.
Two years after we bought a log house on an acre, 7 km west of Sooke. The place needed a lot of work inside and out. Since the summer of 2004 when we moved much of our spare time and money has gone into repair and rebuild. We are both self-employed so it has not always been an easy nut to crack. But each of us had the same vision of eventually turning our home into vacation guest home.??
After many years of talking and preparing us into buying their home and us dreaming of the day it would happen, it was Christmas Eve day (24 Dec) 2011 that our neighbor Angelo & Frances finally announce us they were ready to sell. We then sold some land I had committed myself to sell to make this dream of us come true.
We officially started to rent July 2013. We named it Handsome Dan’s at otter Point. Handsome Dan is the French Girl’s pet name for me. France, but known by almost everyone as The French Girl is an accomplished artist and skilled craftsperson. She’ll not admit that though. You will see the unique work she does with concrete when you stay with us at our log home or our cottage in Port Renfrew. Her oil paintings of Handsome Dan hang proudly on the high walls of our home too. Like me the French Girl grew up in a small farming community. She is from North Central Quebec; an authentic Quebecois.
A few years after arriving on the Island I met this charming little French Girl. I turned my available charm into high gear and eventually convinced her that I was a prime candidate to become her main squeeze.
Two years after we bought a log house on an acre, 7 km west of Sooke. The place needed a lot of work inside and out. Since the summer of 2004 when we moved much of our spare time and money has gone into repair and rebuild. We are both self-employed so it has not always been an easy nut to crack. But each of us had the same vision of eventually turning our home into vacation guest home.??
After many years of talking and preparing us into buying their home and us dreaming of the day it would happen, it was Christmas Eve day (24 Dec) 2011 that our neighbor Angelo & Frances finally announce us they were ready to sell. We then sold some land I had committed myself to sell to make this dream of us come true.
We officially started to rent July 2013. We named it Handsome Dan’s at otter Point. Handsome Dan is the French Girl’s pet name for me. France, but known by almost everyone as The French Girl is an accomplished artist and skilled craftsperson. She’ll not admit that though. You will see the unique work she does with concrete when you stay with us at our log home or our cottage in Port Renfrew. Her oil paintings of Handsome Dan hang proudly on the high walls of our home too. Like me the French Girl grew up in a small farming community. She is from North Central Quebec; an authentic Quebecois.
Why they chose this property
When we purchase our neighbor's house, many people asked us why we choose to move out the Log home and not rent the other house instead. The answer is simple, after all the years living in it, and preparing it for the day it would become a vacation rental, we both agreed that the log home has much more character & charm and wanted to share it's rustic coziness with many people from all over the world.
What makes this property unique
When Dan and I decided to purchase this house, we new that a lot of work would be needed to put this place ship shape. Being a home owner, we were able to express our artistic ability. We love this house as it is our creation, everything we made ourself, from the 17'foot stone fireplace (each stone was handmade and individually painted by me) along with the kitchen and the spiral staircase (this one our friend Didier made for us). We gave our heart, our time and our money to make it what it is today and plan to make many more beautiful water and garden features in the years to come on the one acre of land this house is sitting on.
Languages:
English, French
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