What better place to welcome 2021 than in this cozy cabin immersed in nature. It truly gives the term 'forest bathing' new meaning. We visited on January 1st, so we got to experience the soothing sounds of rain falling on the metal roof of the cabin; this was glorious to fall asleep and wake up to. The bed was very comfortable and the loft gives a 180 degree view of the moss draped trees and ferns, it was heavenly! When the rain stopped, we could hear the rushing of the creek below. Lots of windows, but no screens - bugs might be a problem in summer? Plenty of blankets provided!
We bought firewood on-site, it is "chop-it-yourself" so be prepared to bring out your lumberjack side! Axe provided. Although we couldn't use the firepit due to downpours, we made good use of the indoor wood stove, which kept the cabin warm through the night, we didn't need the electric heater until morning.
The outdoor shower was incredible, there's nothing like taking a steamy shower under a canopy of trees while it rains in January. The outhouse was the best I've ever used, and I've used a few in my time! It even smelled nice, unreal. A highlight of our trip was going to Jordan River to watch the waves crash and surfers boldly doing their thing while sipping on a hot tea purchased at the Cold Shoulder Cafe on shore (great pastries btw!).
We cooked our meals on the incredibly fast induction cooktop and easily washed our dishes with the kettle and large bowl for washing. The provided pot was a bit small but the pan was a good size for our needs. There is no hot water from the tap but it didn't matter and made for good drinking water! Learn to use a French Press if you like coffee. The fridge was small so bring a cooler or prepare to drive into Sooke for supplies. Make sure to wear waterproof boots if you visit in the winter! We can't wait to visit again, hopefully in every season!