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Acre By the Sea Guest Suite, Sooke

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Living area
Dining
Interior
Dining area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Sooke, BC
    Otter Point Access Park
    1 min walk
    Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery
    2 min drive
    Kemp Lake
    5 min drive
    Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    49 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Murphy Bed

Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Acre By the Sea Guest Suite, Sooke

Welcome to your bright, woodsy West Coast Hideaway.

Newly Renovate Kitchen and Bathroom!

A two-floor loft suite in a serene setting, on a beautiful ocean view garden acre, in Otter Point/Sooke.
Spacious living space with modern furnishing; sleeps 2-6.

Ground level private entrance; kitchenette with new live edge Acacia wood countertops; dining space; a comfortable living room; 3 pc bathroom with heated floors; a beautiful rebuilt fir loft stair; sleeping on main floor or loft in deluxe Queen, Double and Murphy beds;

The large loft bedroom offers sleeping for 2-4, with a comfortable reading and games area, and spectacular ocean, sunrise and garden views.

The large loft bedroom is accessed by Murphy stairs (may not be suitable for all, please inquire)

Cable TV, WiFi, parking included, Nespresso and BBQ.
Non-smoking. No Pets.

Breakfast, and gourmet dinner experiences for additional cost.

Located 8 km from Sooke town amenities. 5 min walk to ocean.
Close access to beach combing, nature trails, charter fishing, horseback riding, whale watching, and kayak/paddle boarding opportunities within minutes.

5 minutes to Sooke
20 minutes to Jordan River
1 hour and 10 minutes to Botanical Beach/Port Renfrew
One hour and 20 minutes by car from ferry
45 minutes from international airport.

Property manager

Don and Melanie Fast

Languages

English

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, drugs, and loud partying permitted on site No processing of fish or game permitted on site No third party bookings
For insurance purposes there are 4 exterior parameter security cameras. Any tampering with the cameras will result in immediate eviction.
No shoes worn inside suite Turn off exterior lights at night. Protect counters by using cutting boards, hot pads and glass under induction burners.

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 guesthouse is in a rural area and by the sea. 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 Otter Point Access Park and Otter Point Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sooke, BC

What's nearby

  • Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery - 2 min drive
  • Sooke Harbour - 9 min drive
  • District of Sooke Municipal Hall - 10 min drive
  • Sooke Potholes Provincial Park - 21 min drive
  • East Sooke Park - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sooke Brewing Co - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Route 14 Sooke - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mom's Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Acre By the Sea Guest Suite, Sooke pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Acre By the Sea Guest Suite, Sooke?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Acre By the Sea Guest Suite, Sooke?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Acre By the Sea Guest Suite, Sooke located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is steps away from Otter Point Access Park and Otter Point Park. Elrose Park and Brotherstone Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hayden R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice area
Nice little sleep out attached to owners garage right above otter point They are very nice and accommodating and are always there if you need anything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice stay
Everything was as expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David Q.

Mr
A beautiful location with views to the sea. Melanie was a very helpful host, friendly, with good local recommendations and suggestions. Location was quiet and private.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great stay
Beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property
Awesome hosts, great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodating & very friendly
Melanie and Don were friendly, helpful, and accommodating. With a group of 7 adults, the space was cozy and a good fit for us. The shower pressure was great, and the beds were comfortable. We enjoyed the beautiful, serene location and appreciated that Don and Melanie were available to provide the amenities that we needed to have a fantastic vacation (use of their BBQ, Nespresso pods, the use of their outdoor dining area, etc.) Thank you both for making our trip so enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place.
Melanie and Don were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. We all enjoyed our stay. They gave us great advice on places to see. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cello Workshop
It was lovely and peaceful, roomy, private, perfect for practicing and companionship. The option for exquisite dining with the host and hostess offers, was delightful. Note: The driving route to town is closer to 10-15 min at the speed limit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts nice location
Nice location, comfortable space for quiet getaway, very comfortable beds! Great ocean view & close to hiking & beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Avril S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax
Don & Melanie were fantastic hosts! The property is beautiful and in a great location. Would definitely stay here again. Don't miss out on the wood fired pizza experience - you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most wonderful hosts!
Whatever was lacking in the suite was more than made up for by the very beautiful surroundings and great access to the ocean. About 100 meters down the road is a trail which takes you 50 meters down the shore to Otter Point where you can sit at a table and watch the Sea lions swim by on their fishing excursions. The upstairs room has a great view of Juan de Fuca Strait. Don and Melanie are the consumate hosts. Melanie spent lot of time sharing her knowledge of the area and encouraging us to visit the areas that she ranked high on her list to see. But the most special surprise was the meal that she prepared and hosted with Don and gifted to us when she found out that we were in the middle of a struggle with my wife's cancer. It was a very compassionate gesture and very much appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location with amazing hosts
We had great time at Don and Melanie’s place. Even though the place is directly beside their house, it feels very private and has an incredible view of the ocean from the second floor. Melanie and Don made us feel like we are at home, offering us delicious blackberry smoothies with greek cherries for breakfast and wine for dinner. The kids could use a large trampoline and practice badminton in the backyard, and they had fun playing Life board game indoors. Melanie is an expert when it comes to local beaches and will share her secrets about a hidden waterfall if asked. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amara J., Kelowna

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway to explore!
The property was beautiful and the rental was welcoming and comfortable! My kiddo loved the stairs to the sleeping loft! So many place close by to explore. Perfectly quiet location for an amazing and peaceful vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent in every way
Very kind owners - clean and comfy property and great location .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Weekend!
This is a great rental! We are excited about our next opportunity to return. Great choice for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Nadine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great spot on a beautiful property
This was a great little spot, just what we were looking for on our road trip around the island. My sister, her 2 kids and myself stayed for 3 nights. The kids loved the loft and the trampoline, my sister and I loved the ocean view from the loft and having our coffee out back under the gazebo. Don and Melanie were very friendly and attentive and Melanie even shared her homemade salmon roe with our complimentary welcome breakfast complete with garden raspberries and fresh baked bread. Though technically walking distance to nearby Gordon Beach we opted to take the car as the road is quite busy with little to no shoulder in places. The place was very clean and well equipped with everything we needed. Keep in mind there is no oven in the kitchen, but there is an induction burner. The only hiccup we encountered was upon booking as I had originally wanted to bring my dog and filtered my search for properties that accepted dogs. They asked for a description of my dog to make their evaluation. I was declined, but the only information they had to go on was her breed. My guess is they are opposed to large dogs and possibly shedding (I have a Lab). They didn't specify, but when I questioned their decision told me I could crate her in their garage if I needed to bring her. I suspect they only accept small dogs, however they don't specify this up front and just say they need to pre-screen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacques G.

Very nice long weekend.
Melanie and Don were great in all aspects. The place is nice and in the middle of Sooke touristic activities. They gave us very good advices and tips. I strongly recommend this sweet nest.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annie P.

Lovely Getaway
I have used VRBO for many years, stayed in many places, and met lots of interesting people, but I have never had such an exceptional hosting experience as I did with Mel and Don. Mel set up the badminton net and the hammock for us, let me "help" her taste her different kombucha teas she had brewing, and gave us excellent advice on where to find the best kid-friendly beaches. The stairway and upstairs of the apartment was a fantastic hideaway for the kids who were very reluctant to leave on our check-out day. I had read that the apartment did not have an oven, but I forgot and bought a frozen pizza for the kiddos. Mel baked it in her oven for us the night we showed up! I visit Victoria every year and walk onto the ferry so that I don't have a car. We drove this time and I wanted to find a spot a little ways out of the city. This lovely getaway in Sooke was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

April B.

Great Loft For The Kids!
The loft is great for kids and the yard was also great for them to run off some energy. The location was perfect for exploring the south coast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

alexis l.

Quiet place and welcoming host
A Charming place with beautyful view on Juan de Fucca Strait. Big garden perfect for kids and well equiped rental. Don and melanie are very helpful without being overpresent .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kylan K.

Great Hosts
We loved the space and the hosts were wonderful. From the loft room you can see across the straight all the way to the Olympic mountains. We chose the bread option and could watch Melanie bake the bread in the wood-fired oven on the back porch. The bread was great. We passed on the pizza dinner because we like to cook for ourselves. However, later Melanie said she had some leftover ingredients from some other event and asked if we wanted to try one of her pizzas. We agreed and it was one of the best pizzas I’ve tried. It was a flat, sourdough crust with red sauce, mozzarella, prime cut steak, caramelized onions, arugula, fresh tomatoes and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. We would recommend the space and we will definitely stay here again when we return for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Beautiful spot
Thanks for a great stay. Lovely place, well appointed, very clean, spacious and great hosts. Really appreciated the lovely breakfast. Couldn't have asked for better, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Donnell-Robert W.

Lovely place to stay!
This property was very lovely, peaceful and quiet. It is well maintained, and very clean. There is only a small fridge to store your perishable food, and two convection hot plates to cook on. If you're not doing too much in the kitchen, it's ok. Situated about 10 minutes past Sooke, and looking out across the road to the Juan de Fuca Strait. The hosts Don and Melanie were very friendly, and provided great customer service. The large guest room is situated on the top floor and access is by a murphy ladder. This room is the only area within the unit where you can get a view of the water. My husband and I were not comfortable climbing the ladder to bed and getting up in the night, so we stayed on the main level and there is a murphy bed available. The murphy bed was very comfortable, the pillows very comfy. So we didn't mind at all. The suite is situated at the back of their garage, right next to their house. We were invited to use their back yard fire pit and use their BBQ. Some of the activities we enjoyed were spending time on Gordon's Beach, Whale watching out of Sooke, visiting the Salt Spring Island. I would recommend this property to friends or relatives, informing them that the upper level is only accessible by a ladder. If you don't mind the ladder, and don't need a stove to cook on or a larger fridge, this place could be perfect for you!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Peaceful getaway
Stayed here with our six and nine year olds and it was very nice - indeed there were some bonuses that we had not expected - notably a big back yard with a trampoline, and their ten year old son (not a guaranteed part of the rental experience I am sure but a big bonus for our kids). Both of the owners were friendly and helpful. It's far enough from city lights that (clouds permitting) you can do star-gazing. Bring binoculars for that and for whale-watching from the porch! The stairs to the loft bedroom are steep but our six-year-old was able to get up and down them without difficulty. Lots of beaches are available. On the downside, it's fairly close to the nearest town but you definitely need a car to get here and aside from the back yard and a beach 1/2 hour walk away everything requires you to drive up and down the windy coast highway. For self-catering, the fridge (pictured) is quite small, and there are two induction hotplates but no oven.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lynn C.

Otter Point Vacation Property
My family and I just returned from our wonderful stay at Otter Point. We were within walking distance to Otter Point beach and could easily drive to many others. Our hosts Don and Melanie were pleasant to talk to, helpful and very accommodating. The property was super clean, comfortable and private. Our kids stayed in the comfortable loft bedroom which overlooked the ocean however I'm not sure this would accommodate small children or older clients. Melanie is an awesome cook and for an additional fee she made a tasty, high end dinner for us. We would recommend this to others.

About the host

Hosted by Don and Melanie Fast

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Don: Public servant +40 years; Semi retired deputy minster; Work part time as govt relations and strategic consultant; My wife, son and I enjoy living by the ocean near Sooke, BC. Abundant walking trails and wildlife make everyday a pleasure. Gardening in our 1.6 acre yard keeps us busy. My wife and I enjoy hosting and meeting others when we are not traveling ourselves.

Melanie: I’m an entrepreneur at heart with a Marketing and Communications background, and a degree in Asian Studies and Business minor. I’ve started and operated several of my own businesses, including an import business and vacation and property rentals in Rossland and Sooke.

But my true passion is nurturing my family through good food and home cooking. You can often find me in my kitchen playing in my spice cabinet, cooking up an ethnic feast, baking artisanal breads, or learning another cheese to add to my repertoire.
A few other soul-satisfying, restorative places you will find me most, are in my studio drawing and painting scenes from our Wild Westcoast landscape, on my paddleboard where I go to become part of that landscape, or deep in the forest with my truffle dog, foraging for wild edibles.

Why they chose this property

When Don retired we moved to this area from Vancouver to be close to the ocean and nature. A clean environment with some of the best scenery in the world. We love the close proximity to old growth forests, the diversity of the many nearby beaches, the quietness of being away from a city and the complete lack of light pollution in the night sky.
We love watching the fog roll in over the water, hearing the sound of the waves, smelling the fresh sea air, and spotting whales from the comforts of our front deck.

What makes this property unique

Guest have access to parts of the yard that we calls our 'Wildwood', a grassy section with mature alders, fir trees, blackberry bushes, wild bunnies, the occasional deer, and our favourite mossy rock that is home to a fire pit, and pergola overlooking stunning ocean views, and surrounded by gardens.

Enjoy hammocks, comfortable Adirondack chairs, and outdoor dining at our Teak table under the wisteria.

Guests are also invited to enjoy the sitting area in the front garden under the fragrant honey suckle, along with the humming birds, and the ocean views.

If you listen you may hear the sea lions in the ocean or the evening croak of the frogs from the nearby pond.
Evenings can get dark out here which is perfect for star watching.

Property access is for our paying guests only.
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For coffee lovers looking for a touch of decadence to their morning start, we have equipped the suite with a Nespresso Coffee Maker and provide guests with complimentary Nespresso capsules.

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