Hidden Gem on Vancouver Island!
Pictures don't do this place justice. Incredible waterfront location only a short drive (10-15 mins) from groceries (Red Barn) and 25mins to downtown Victoria. This was the perfect place to unwind after a busy season of wedding planning. The Cabin is a great home-base for activities in and around the Victoria area. The Butchart Gardens were well worth the visit, as was East Sooke Park -- a beautiful and easy ocean and forest hike about an hour drive south, complete with a stunning beach. Hollydene beach is another fantastic sandy spot closer to the cabin (near UVic). Downtown Victoria is worth a few trips for excellent shopping and dining. Milestones serves a great tuna steak burger on their inner-harbour patio and there are local dining options to keep your going for weeks. Sea-horse cafe in Brentwood bay was a hit with an excellent waterfront location. Fan-Tan cafe served great Chinese food in a unique location.
Cabin amenities were excellent, complete with heated flooring in the bathroom. A full kitchen is provided, and we enjoyed many BBQ meals on the large patio watching the sun set over the water. Bethany was an excellent host and responded quickly to every question we had during our stay.
A personal vehicle is necessary as the cabin is a little off the beaten path. We were provided excellent service by GSA rentals in Sidney. The owner Terry was great to deal with, and we were able to get a much better rate as under-25s than we would have with a larger company.
We had an incredible stay. We would recommend this cottage to anyone and sincerely hope to be back one day.