Diamond Cottage, close to Sooke, Shirley and Port Renfrew. 40 mins to Victoria

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Pet-friendly
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Shirley, BC

Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery
‪2 min drive‬
French Beach Provincial Park
‪6 min drive‬
Sooke Harbour
‪14 min drive‬
Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Nestled in the trees this secluded cottage offers a slice of tranquility and relaxation. Just a few minutes’ walk from the nearest beach, or take in one of the many local attractions and beauty spots along this amazing coastline. Local picturesque seaside town of Sooke is just 12km away with fabulous restaurants, galleries and shops, offering many local facilities and possibilities including fishing excursions, kayaking, and whale watching. Port Renfrew is just an hour away with amazing beaches and parks; Botanical Bay has rich tides pools and stunning geological features. Just an hour in the opposite direction takes you to Victoria, British Columbia’s capital city, where charm and adventure await.

If you have children or simply young at heart yourself, then join in and play with our Goats or pet a sheep on our small hobby farm and get back to nature!

Property manager

Mark & Marie

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number H112703274, 737825208RT0001

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 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 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.

Shirley, BC

What's nearby

Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
French Beach Provincial Park - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
Sandcut Beach - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
Sooke Harbour - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park - 26 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shirley Delicious Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪Stoked Wood Fired Pizzeria and Market - ‬6 min drive
‪Point No Point Resort Ltd - ‬9 min drive
‪Rock Beach Grocery - ‬7 min drive
‪4 Beaches Bed & Breakfast - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Diamond Cottage, close to Sooke, Shirley and Port Renfrew. 40 mins to Victoria pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Diamond Cottage, close to Sooke, Shirley and Port Renfrew. 40 mins to Victoria?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Diamond Cottage, close to Sooke, Shirley and Port Renfrew. 40 mins to Victoria?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Diamond Cottage, close to Sooke, Shirley and Port Renfrew. 40 mins to Victoria located?

This family-friendly Juan de Fuca Electoral Area cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Gordon's Beach and Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery. Otter Point Park and Shirley Pioneer Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

12 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay and location

Our family loved this location. Our kids spent time playing with the goats, the house was very comfortable, and we were very close to a number of great beaches and hiking trails.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

8 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Spring Break Getaway

We spent a few days of Spring Break at Diamond Cottage with our two teenage kids and had a pleasant, stress-free stay. The kids love animals and there are chickens, roosters, sheep and goats at this cute little getaway spot. The kids loved interacting with the animals and it was so lovely of the hosts to invite us to gather some freshly laid eggs for our breakfast. We enjoyed them fried up over-easy with avocado on buttered toast, so be sure to bring bread and butter with you! There is a lovely beach for shell-seeking and rock-hounding at Muir Creek Beach just a short drive, (less than a minute) away, and a manageable walk even for someone with bad knees such as myself. Would certainly recommend this property to animal lovers

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

22 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cozy cottage

Warm cozy cottage, very comfortable, Mark and Marie are gracious hosts, and we especially enjoyed getting to know the goats, sheep and chickens, not to mention freshly-laid eggs for breakfast. Quiet but convenient location for exploring the woods and beaches nearby.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

30 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and fun stay

Thanks for a great stay. The cottage is very cozy inside, with everything needed and more! All the amenities (washer/dryer, dishwasher) were appreciated. Lovely decor and comfy beds! We were 2 adults/2 teens and we all enjoyed the fresh eggs, chickens and goats. It's a little close to the highway if you are a light sleeper (not a busy road after dark), and while you can walk to the beach, the walk is along the narrow highway. Note that there is no TV and a lot of games, which for us was great. Owners are very fast to respond, and very helpful. Overall it was a good location for us and a pleasant stay, thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

PARAG A.

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shirley cottage

Good

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little spot near Sooke

Easy to get to on the West Coast highway. Clean and bright with three comfortable beds. The windows look right out onto the goat and chicken pens which makes for some fun viewing. The only thing I would suggest is to have some lamps in the living room since the overhead lights are a bit too bright.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callum S.

6 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a Gem

We were passing through and with the rainy weather we decided to go indoors instead of camp and this place was everything you want and more . Very friendly hosts offering fresh eggs for breakfast and full free range to play with the farm animals .

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene S.

14 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint cottage with humour

Beautiful quaint cottage amongst trees with chickens and goats for fun entertainment. The owners were friendly and delightful, warm and welcoming. I would prefer a bit further from highway noise and for signage at road to be larger/more clear as finding the small entrance was challenging especially at night. We loved the humour within the cabin. Our pets were welcomed. We would definitely stay again..close to several eateries, the beach and scenery that is spectacular, plus business people and folks in Sooke that are also friendly! We came for a TICA cat show and truly enjoyed ourselves.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

25 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spoke Getaway

Diamond cottage is the ideal location for day trips/hiking! There are lots of beaches and hiking trails within a short distance! The cottage itself is supplied with anything you would ever need and the ability to communicate with the property manager is quick and easy if needed! Extremely friendly and willing to offer information about the area! It was close enough to Victoria to have family who lives there visit. We are all animal lovers, so it was great to have a dog friendly environment and the ability to visit with chickens, ducks, sheep and goats was a plus.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

9 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Diamond Cottage

Thank you Mark and Marie. We had the pleasure of staying 5 nights at your amazing cottage. Everything was even better than described. The animals were so much fun especially Mr.Frizzel .Mark was very informative about the area and Marie showed us the newborn chicks. The goats were entertaining. The cottage was clean and very well stocked with everything we needed. We will definitely be returning. Thank you for the special Easter treats that made our Easter holiday even better! Ray Jeannie and Noah

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne C.

27 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

This was our second time at Diamond Cottage within 6 months. It feels like home to us, and our daughter is obsessed with the animals. Such a wonderful place, we can’t wait to come back soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

22 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely retreat!

Excellent location to discover the coast from Sooke to Port Renfrew. The house is directly on Route 14, near the coast (10 min walk along the Route to the next beach). We loved the goats, cheeps and other animals on the property! Thanks to Marie and Mark for being such lovely hosts!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

3 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

We stayed at Diamond Cottage for three nights for my brother’s wedding nearby at French Beach Provincial Park. Marc and Marie were very friendly and welcoming and were happy to let our kids interact with their barnyard animals. We so appreciated being able to host a dinner at the cottage with some family and friends. The house was very clean and there were plenty of kitchen items and extra towels etc. We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer k.

31 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Very nice

Was a great place to stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Martina S.

11 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

The location is great for exploring the beaches, especially Botanical Beach, and it is also close to Victoria. We also enjoyed the Sooke Potholes. The recommendations for restaurants that our hosts gave us were very helpful. Watching and feeding the goats was a lot of fun.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana S.

2 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Goats and love

Stayed here to be close to my family's wedding and are huge animal lovers. We had a very comfortable stay exactly as described and will be back for sure. Highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

9 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good location, nice folks, cute animal, needs a deep clean and update

Mark was a lovely host and the animals are great fun. The location between Sooke and the array of beaches can’t be beat. However, we found the house in need a deep clean. All the windows inside were dirty and a bit moldy. The couch was old and worn and you sink in as soon as you sit. The exterior needed a wash down - cobwebs, dirt, mold. ( I also live on a PNW island in the forest, so I’m no stranger to all that comes with that. I wouldn’t rent my place without frequently cleaning and maintaining inside and outside.)

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIANA C.

5 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Friendly Stay

There are just no words that could adequately capture what a wonderful time we had. Everything was just perfect for our holiday with our grandchildren. The mini farm was such a hit and Mark and Marie were the best hosts we ever had. So friendly. So accommodating. We would definitely book this again. Our grandchildren were sad to leave. What wonderful memories we made. ❤️❤️❤️

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

4 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

Thank you so much for the amazing stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice F.

13 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation spot

This was our second stay at Diamond Cottage, very family and pet friendly, comfortable and cozy. Mark and Marie are great hosts. The goats, sheep and chickens are very entertaining. Highly recommend it and look forward to staying here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

16 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shirley vacation

What a beautiful spot and easy to get to. The animals on the property were adorable!! The cottage was clean, quiet, and had everything you need. I would definitely recommend this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie G.

10 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a Special Vacation

Our hosts were so easygoing & friendly, and we felt very welcome. The cottage was spotless when we arrived. We absolutely loved feeding the goats and sheep! The location was ideal for us as well, as we could explore westward to Port Renfrew within reasonable driving distance. Or go into Sooke if we needed some "town time"! Bonnie

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephani H.

18 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway with our two pet bunnies

We wanted a quick vacation close to home and this fit the bill. We had recently adopted a new bunny after our old bunny past away and we needed to bond him with our other bunny on neutral territory. Mark was very accommodating about letting our bunnies stay with us. There is a full kitchen to use which we appreciated. It stayed nice and cool in the house even though it was in the mid to upper 20's while we were there. The goats were great and Rocky the Rooster and his hen friend Ginger made us laugh.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kotoo M.

2 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing place

We all had enjoyed it and would like to come back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel R.

13 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay

It had everything we need and then some with the yard games and board games available. It’s fun having goats in the backyard to check out. It feels isolated enough but you’re not too far from a grocery store or restaurant (Shirley Delicious, yum). I would stay here again if I visit the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Marie

We moved from England to Kelowna in beautiful British Columbia lived there with 3 boys for eight years. Then in April of 2016 we moved to Vancouver Island in the beautiful town called Shirley.

Why they chose this property

We love the peace and quite, and we have room for a few animals.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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