This is a magical place in a nicely underdeveloped region just a few (30-40?) kilometers from Sooke which has been developed a LOT in the last 23 years since I last visited.
There is currently no cell service directly in Port Renfrew which makes for a great disconnect! However, you will want to take screen shots of your reservation details on your phone prior to leaving Victoria or Sooke! Wifi at the house works great though once you get there!
*Free wifi is available at the tiny visitors center as you enter town (this is not well marked so you will need to ask a local exactly where to look).
You can access amazing natural coastline and rainforests from here. Plan on a long drive (3+ hours in AWD vehicle) to Carmanah-Walbran Park areas and possibly planning a camping overnight to make the trip worthwhile.
Access to Botanical Beach and Sombrio Beach are very close and visually stunning. Bring binoculars because whale watching-sittings from the coast are very likely at times of the year.
The space itself is very nice and has all the comforts of a very nice home. Lynda was easy to work with! I give it 5 stars for sure.