10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth W.
19 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a Moms getaway
Elizabeth W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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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 6111.5 sq m
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Explore the area
Sooke, British Columbia
- Sooke Harbour8 min drive
- District of Sooke Municipal Hall9 min drive
- Sooke Potholes Provincial Park20 min drive
- Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)54 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
Handsome Dan’s at Otter Point (Pet Friendly)
Our log home at Otter Point is about 7kms (4.5miles) west of Sooke on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Located, about 45 minutes drive from Victoria, and few minutes drive for many beautiful hikes in the west coast rain forest, ideal for people that like to explore both world.
Our traditional (3 bedroom + loft) Log home can accommodate 8 persons comfortably. It features a fully equipped kitchen with gas cooking stove, cable, flat screen TV, DVD player, and full bathroom, with bath, shower and laundry facilities. The 17 foot high stone fireplace will gather friends and family around for memorable cozy evenings. Outside you will find and a large deck with hot tub, propane BBQ, table and chairs and only a few minutes walk to beach access.
All utilities, firewood and free call anywhere in Canada and US are included.
Sleeping arrangement
Upstairs: 1 queen bed in master room/ 1 double bed in 2nd bedroom/ 1 double size futon in the loft/ 1 ottoman that open as a single bed
Downstairs: 1 single bed in the 3rd bedroom.
Sooke also offer, fishing, Wale watching, kayaking, hiking, beachcombing and fine dinning at Sooke Harbor House and Point No Point
What is near by: Only 4-5 min walk to a beach access. 1Km will bring you to a local convenience store & small dinner. French Beach (10 min drive from the house) has a nice play ground with picnic table and direct access at the beach , 10 min further west (20 min drive from the house), will bring you to Jordan River, great for surfing. If keep on driving another 5-10 min west and you will be at China beach/ Mystic Beach (30 min drive from the house) it has both the camp ground area/beach and the hiking trail area which is one of my favourite about (40 min hike in the beautiful west coast rainforest) and you end up at the beach with wonderful waterfall. Another 15 min drive further west will be Sombrio Beach (45 min drive from the house) also surfing and hiking trails and finally 1hr drive will bring you the the community of Port Renfrew well known for it's famous West Coast Trial, Botanical beach known for the tidal pool at low tides and storm watching in winter time and Avatar grove (Canada's largest gnarliest tree).
Our log home at Otter Point is about 7kms (4.5miles) west of Sooke on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Located, about 45 minutes drive from Victoria, and few minutes drive for many beautiful hikes in the west coast rain forest, ideal for people that like to explore both world.
Our traditional (3 bedroom + loft) Log home can accommodate 8 persons comfortably. It features a fully equipped kitchen with gas cooking stove, cable, flat screen TV, DVD player, and full bathroom, with bath, shower and laundry facilities. The 17 foot high stone fireplace will gather friends and family around for memorable cozy evenings. Outside you will find and a large deck with hot tub, propane BBQ, table and chairs and only a few minutes walk to beach access.
All utilities, firewood and free call anywhere in Canada and US are included.
Sleeping arrangement
Upstairs: 1 queen bed in master room/ 1 double bed in 2nd bedroom/ 1 double size futon in the loft/ 1 ottoman that open as a single bed
Downstairs: 1 single bed in the 3rd bedroom.
Sooke also offer, fishing, Wale watching, kayaking, hiking, beachcombing and fine dinning at Sooke Harbor House and Point No Point
What is near by: Only 4-5 min walk to a beach access. 1Km will bring you to a local convenience store & small dinner. French Beach (10 min drive from the house) has a nice play ground with picnic table and direct access at the beach , 10 min further west (20 min drive from the house), will bring you to Jordan River, great for surfing. If keep on driving another 5-10 min west and you will be at China beach/ Mystic Beach (30 min drive from the house) it has both the camp ground area/beach and the hiking trail area which is one of my favourite about (40 min hike in the beautiful west coast rainforest) and you end up at the beach with wonderful waterfall. Another 15 min drive further west will be Sombrio Beach (45 min drive from the house) also surfing and hiking trails and finally 1hr drive will bring you the the community of Port Renfrew well known for it's famous West Coast Trial, Botanical beach known for the tidal pool at low tides and storm watching in winter time and Avatar grove (Canada's largest gnarliest tree).
Property manager
France (aka The French Girl)
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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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
Important information
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number H231275222
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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. Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery and Saltwest Naturals are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore French Beach Provincial Park and Sooke Potholes 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
- Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
- Sooke Harbour - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
- District of Sooke Municipal Hall - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
- Sooke Region Museum - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
- Sooke Potholes Provincial Park - 20 min drive - 14.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons - 12 min drive
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Sooke Brewing Co - 9 min drive
- Route 14 Sooke - 9 min drive
- Wild Mountain - 7 min drive
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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
Tammy B.
12 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Otterpoint does not disappoint
Tammy B.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Neil S.
30 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful satu
Neil S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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
10/10 Excellent
Livia M.
8 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely cozy!
Livia M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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
10/10 Excellent
Colleen D.
8 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rustic cabin!
Colleen D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie S.
1 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awsome getaway
Stephanie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy J.
6 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great yard!
Amy J.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Geoff P.
2 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy comfort… just what we needed
Geoff P.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jesse G.
21 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly quiet and relaxing
Jesse G.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Christine S.
14 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hands down best cabin ever
Christine S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kevin B.
3 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what the doctor ordered!😎
Kevin B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lori H.
20 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable
Lori H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Hans-Peter S.
14 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toller Ort
Hans-Peter S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jochelle P.
11 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin!
Jochelle P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
5 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice rustic cabin
Mark S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rebekah F.
26 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heavenly
Rebekah F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Blair M., White Rock, BC Canada
2 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic with modern conveniences
Blair M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Brenda N.
9 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
good way to re-charge the batteries for our short stay
Brenda N.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anna R.
14 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Otter Point Stay
Anna R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tara C.
16 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Must stay here
Tara C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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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