The Swell Shack is absolutely perfect for a wee break away to see the charming but rugged B.C west coast. It’s really well equipped for a sustainable but comfortable stay, perfect size for a couple or two friends to be together without necessarily stepping on each other’s toes. The pipes were frozen while we were there so unfortunately we couldn’t use the outdoor shower which looked magical and it was too cold for coffee on the deck, but the fire is really efficient and I doubt I’d have wanted to spend time away from it anyway. The toilet is great, it is a little spooky making the 5 second dash in the pitch black, even with a flashlight but it’s clean and useful and all part of the experience. There’s good helpful tips on how to get the fire started, if you’re a bit of a novice like me, but the extra wood and kindling are stored outside so if it’s particularly cold or wet while you’re there, id recommend bringing some in to dry off so it is ready for your next fire. The cabin is easy to get to from Victoria, and is perfect located for beaches and hikes, surfing and pretty much any thing you could want from your secluded stay.