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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6187 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, BC

Sooke Harbour12 min walk
East Sooke Park5 min drive
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park31 min drive
Duncan, BC (DUQ)68 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We absolutely loved our stay at Bigwood Lodge. So much room for our family and the view is incredible. I especially love...

Mar 31, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bedroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Bigwood Lodge. Ocean front, sunrise views, quiet and relaxing.

Hello and Welcome! To Bigwood Lodge.

Come experience a private waterfront retreat on natural, spectacular, south Vancouver Island. Surrounded with a panoramic water view and nature in every direction. This newly renovated home offers a brand new open kitchen, dining and living room. It offers 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 bathrooms. You will be only steps away from the trail-heads and beaches of scenic East Sooke Park, and a short drive to the wild Pacific beaches and West Coast Trail.

Some of the largest Chinook on the West Coast can be caught here along with other salmon species, Halibut and Dungeness crab right in the basin All this and still only a comfortable drive to Canada's finest west coast city, Victoria.

You will see eagles, swans, otters, seals, and large numbers of migrating waterfowl all from the large deck as you enjoy the sunrise with your morning coffee.

The private dock provides you with your own moorage so you have the option to fish, crab, kayak, scuba dive or just sit and reflect on the wildlife going by.

Property manager

Brian

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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 cottage is on the waterfront. Hatley Park National Historic Site and Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sooke Harbour and East Sooke Park. Witty's Lagoon Regional Park and Langford Lanes are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.

Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, BC

What's nearby

Sooke Harbour - 12 min walk
East Sooke Park - 5 min drive
Sooke Region Museum - 22 min drive
District of Sooke Municipal Hall - 26 min drive
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park - 31 min drive

Getting around

Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tim Hortons - ‬23 min drive
‪Sooke Brewing Co - ‬26 min drive
‪17 Mile House Pub - ‬15 min drive
‪Sooke River Store & Grill - ‬23 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bigwood Lodge. Ocean front, sunrise views, quiet and relaxing. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bigwood Lodge. Ocean front, sunrise views, quiet and relaxing.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bigwood Lodge. Ocean front, sunrise views, quiet and relaxing.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bigwood Lodge. Ocean front, sunrise views, quiet and relaxing. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sooke Harbour and within 3 miles (5 km) of East Sooke Park and Barnes Creek. Race Rocks and Sooke Region Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

17 June 2024

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

Comfort and amazing views at Bigwood Lodge

Our family of 4 was looking for a comfortable, well stocked home with amazing views and Bigwood Lodge was just right. It’s a bit of a drive from town but well worth it. Deer, otter, eagles, other birds and critters. Thank you to our hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne Y.

17 June 2024

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Joanne Y

Wow, what a beautiful property, our family enjoyed the deck and the view was wonderful, peaceful and beautiful. Brian is a great communicator and answered all the questions I had. We would definitely stay again. Wish we had stayed longer. House was very clean and had everything we needed plus more. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home. 100% recommend staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

31 May 2024

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

Great place for a relaxing getaway

We had a great stay at this property. The water access is amazing especially for a family with kids. It is a very quiet neighborhood. It is worth noting that it is a bit of a drive to the city of Sooke (about 10k) which didn't bother us.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

30 May 2024

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Sooke Bay

Awesome location with amazing views. House is well appointed and very comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fei Xia Ivy L.

12 Apr 2024

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Li. F

This is our second time staying at this property. I call this place paradise!!!! Every one in our family loves it so much and feels sad to go home. This house is clean and well equipped. It has everything that you need. We will definitely come back again. Thank you Brian and Suzanne for sharing your place.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Mar 2024

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Amazing and perfect for our family!

We absolutely loved our stay at Bigwood Lodge. So much room for our family and the view is incredible. I especially loved the well done bathrooms and kitchen that made everything so comfortable and easy. We did see the otters, seastars and crabs, deer and hummingbirds and even caught sight of an Orca twice! I would love the chance to stay here in the summer but spring was amazing!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

20 Mar 2024

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Return visit was just as amazing as the first

We stayed at the property in the summer of 2018 and this return trip did not disappoint. We have stayed elsewhere in Sooke and love this property. The hosts were very responsive, the house was clean and well stocked. We were lucky enough this trip to see a pod of whales about 100 feet off the dock while my son was fishing. Deer and eagles came by daily. The property is in a wooded, quiet area away from town and that was just what we were looking for. Thanks Brian & Suzanne! I look forward to staying with you again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tina M.

3 Jan 2024

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Family time

Stayed for 3 nights in with amazing view, peaceful and quiet. Great way to start the year

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JD P., Ottawa

31 Aug 2023

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Terrific Holiday Home

Our second time staying at Big Wood Lodge. East Sooke is a wonderful area…remote but close to town when needed. The home is very clean and the views are spectacular!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nishan S.

15 Aug 2023

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Stay in Sooke

Really nice, as advertised. Beautiful main space and deck to relax. Quiet.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

7 Aug 2023

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Very very very beautiful!

We enjoyed out stay at this beautiful place. With much wildlife and a wonderful view! The house is great and clean.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob E., Vancouver, Canada

2 Aug 2023

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Wonderful Place!

Our family of 6 adults really enjoyed our stay! The living room and kitchen/dining area are very spacious. The home was well equipped, including the kitchen. We appreciated the option of quality stainless steel pots/pans. The views from both inside and outside the home are fantastic! Each day we would enjoy seeing deer, seals, otters and a variety of birds. For early risers, the sunrise is a must see! We enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck while being amazed by the beauty of nature. The area is secluded and offers a perfect opportunity to unwind from the busyness of life and soak in the fresh air while being surrounded by nature. The people living in the area are friendly. Our family wished we had booked a longer stay as we really enjoyed our time! We would have no hesitation in staying here again the next time we are in the area. Brian was quick to respond to any questions we had.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine O.

15 July 2023

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Beautiful place

The property was perfect. Well equipped with everything you need and spotless. The area is secluded and peaceful with lots of wildlife around. No shortage if deer, seals, hummingbirds and otters. Canoes, kayaks and paddle boards would have been great to have to allow enjoying a peaceful morning or afternoon on the water.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy W., Alresford

12 July 2023

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Fantastic Stay

We loved our stay at Bigwood Lodge. The house is situated in a lovely quiet area. The house was just perfect with everything we needed, including amazing views! Loved watching the sunrise with a coffee on the deck. We would go back again tomorrow if we could!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew w.

8 July 2023

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Relaxing

Although this property was a bit out of the way we had a great time and would happily come back. Very quiet location, lots of wildlife made this an enjoyable stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

14 June 2023

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Well equipped, Great location and Views

We arrived to a very clean, well-equipped house overlooking the bay. The views are spectacular. Great kitchen for meal prep, bedrooms clean and spacious and comfortable. Owner responded quickly to a request to check-in an hour early. Highly recommended!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W., Salem, OR

12 June 2023

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Fantastic place!

Everything we wanted, everything we needed. We biked both ends of the Galloping Goose Trail, starting at Roche Cove Park. Wonderful kitchen-we had great meals every day. Caught two big crabs at the dock! Lovely evenings on the deck!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

27 Dec 2022

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Holiday stay

House was decorated for the holiday so extra bonus

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

20 Oct 2022

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Quiet retreat for family

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bigwood Lodge. The location was perfect for a weekend retreat complete with a lovely sunrise each morning. We had all the amenities we needed and would recommend this property for a quiet family get away!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya W.

11 Oct 2022

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Comfy Beds + Wildlife

We really enjoyed going down on the dock and looking out over the water. There was a family of otters who liked to swim by and we loved watching them. The place was really clean and the beds were comfortable!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Aug 2022

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Awesome stay!

The house was set up so well for our family! Kids bedrooms upstairs, primary bedroom on the main floor, great access to washrooms on both levels . The dock and view are stunning, very quiet and awesome place. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ruth M.

14 Aug 2022

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Beautiful spot

Gorgeous views of the Sooke bay & a quiet and restful place for me & my family. Enjoyed watching sea otters, ospreys, kingfishers, purple starfish and so much more. Loved being close to several regional parks so as to enjoy the trails, lakes & beaches.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Aug 2022

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Peaceful oceanfront getaway

Our stay in this property was very comfortable with 6 adults . There was a large very well equipped kitchen , comfortable bedrooms and sitting areas . The highlight was the large deck where we could relax and enjoy the stunning sunrises. Definitely would return!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., Toronto

4 Aug 2022

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Wonderful Views in East Sooke

Bigwood Lodge has spectacular views, is well stocked and very comfortable for a family getaway. Our family spotted many wildlife - both on land (deer) and in the water (otters and jellyfish). Thank you very much for the stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

26 July 2022

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A special place for a special occasion!

We were so excited to have found Bigwood Lodge to celebrate our dad's 60th birthday. It was extremely well stocked, well located, and well kept. Our stay was very comfortable and we very much enjoyed the views and wildlife, including the otter family, seals, deer, birds, and even a black bear. We highly recommend it and would be very happy to stay there again. Thank you so much Brian and Suzanne!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022