French Girl's Lair - Pet Friendly - Garden View — Port Renfrew, British Columbia — vacation rental

French Girl's Lair - Pet Friendly - Garden View

Short Stay
📍Port Renfrew, British Columbia, CA

★ The Original Port Renfrew Vacation Rental just got better! ★ ➞ Private Deck with Custom Firepit & BBQ ➞ Minutes to Botanical Beach, Avatar Grove, Lizard Lake, Fairy Lake, Patcheedaht Beach ➞ Walk to The Renfrew Pub, Pacific Gateway Marina & other Restaurants 》Pet Friendly! 》Free parking for two vehicles 》Perfect retreat for couples, friends and small families. 》Stay cozy when the power goes out with a Gas Range, and Battery Backup (for internet) Registration details Provincial registration number: PM860139052

About the Home

★" We absolutely loved our stay. The fire pit, location and coziness was amazing. We will definitely be back."★ ➞ A real gem in the heart of Port Renfrew. The perfect place to escape the city, or unwind and relax after a day of adventure! ➞ The bedroom is quiet and comfortable with a queen size bed and the living room has a pull-out couch. ➞ Enjoy a drink & smore's around the custom-built firepit! 》 Unlike other cottages in the community, we've upgraded to two hot-water tanks...enjoy that shower after a long day of hiking! 》 Port Renfrew is in the wilderness, and the power goes out often - Our battery backup system means you can charge your phone and continue to use the internet for up to 2 hours in the event of an outage! 》 Netflix is available - in addition to a library of classic DVD's. 》 Fun board games! 》 Pets welcome, just not on the furniture :)

Good to know

the cottage is nestled in a rainforest, surrounded by the lush beauty of nature. While the hosts make efforts to clear away cobwebs, animal and bird droppings, as well as leaves and debris before guests arrive, they kindly ask guests to understand that the cottage is situated in the habitat of these creatures. Therefore, it's natural for them to rebuild their webs and nests. Appreciating this delicate balance between human habitation and the natural environment adds to the charm of the stay. ------- There is limited cell service in Port Renfrew, but the cottage has WI-FI. Guest can email, or enable WI-FI calling on their smart phone, or use other application to call such as What's app, or others. There is also a couple pay phone in town if needed. Current cell phone providers that work in the area are Rogers, Fido, Shaw and limited Telus.

The Neighborhood

Located in a the Wild Coast Cottage community. There are neighbours close by. Privacy may be limited in outdoor areas. Please note that each cottage in the neighbourhood is privately owned. If you visit at another cottage and bring dishes, chairs etc. please be sure to return them to their original cottage. Some cottages are rented like ours, but most are used only by their owners and families. Please be respectful of their privacy and property. If you don’t feel like cooking The Renfrew Pub, Bridgeman’s West Coast Eatery, Coastal Kitchen Café and Tomi’s Home Cooking are all a short walk away. The local General Store is about a 1km walk along Parkinson Rd and has a small selection of groceries, beer, wine and a cash machine. It’s a good idea to stock up on groceries on your way to Port Renfrew either in Sooke on your way from Victoria or in Lake Cowichan. The list of activities in Port Renfrew are endless; seeing some of Canada’s tallest trees, getting close and personal with marine life at Botanical Beach and hiking the West Coast and Juan De Fuca trails. There is also surfing, beach combing, kayaking, beach combing, whale watching, storm watching and world class fishing.

Guest Access

➞ Access to the cottage is via a keypad on the front door. You will receive the entry code upon booking.

House Rules and Terms

The cottage is part of the Wild Coast Cottages community. Some cottages are rented like ours, but most are used only by their owners and families. Please be respectful of the other owners, renters and guests, enjoying the community, and remember to keep quiet after 11pm 🏡 House Rules – Please Read Carefully 🚭 No Smoking Inside Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the cottage. This includes cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping, cannabis, and opening cannabis packaging. All the above iis permitted only outside, on the deck or in designated outdoor areas—not near open doors or windows. A $300 fee will be charged for any evidence of indoor smoking, plus any additional costs for odour removal or guest relocation. 🚽 Septic System Care Please flush toilet paper only. Do not flush wipes (even if labeled flushable), feminine hygiene products, grease, cooking oil, condoms, or any other materials. These items can cause serious damage to the septic system and may result in costly repairs. 🔇 Quiet Hours: 11 PM – 8 AM Please be respectful of other guests and owners. Excessive noise or disturbances will not be tolerated. Formal complaints may result in a $300 fine and immediate removal without refund. Quiet hours must be observed between 11PM – 8AM. 🐟 Fish Cleaning & Crab No cleaning of fish is permitted at or around the cottages. Please use designated community fish cleaning stations if available. Crab is not allowed to be cooked inside cottages. Fridges and Freezes should not have fresh catch stored in them. Please use the styrofoam cooler provided at the fish processing facilities. 🍽️ Shared Community Courtesy Cottages are individually owned. Do not remove any dishes, furniture, or household items during your stay. 🪑 Do Not Rearrange Furniture Furniture must remain in its original position. Rearranging furniture can result in damage and disrupts the setup for future guests and may result in extra fees. 🛏️ In-Bed Activities No eating, drinking, painting nails, or coloring in bed to help protect linens and bedding. 🛋️ Indoor Items Stay Indoors Blankets, couch cushions, and pillows are for indoor use only and must remain inside the cottage. 🔑 Keys & Lockbox Use If using the manual key, please return it to the lockbox immediately after use to prevent being locked out. Do not leave the key inside the cottage or take it off the property. Missing or unreturned keys will be subject to a replacement fee 🎨 Hair Dye, Nail Polish & Paint Use Please avoid dyeing hair, painting nails, or using craft paints inside the cottage. These activities can stain sinks, tiles, flooring, countertops, and other surfaces. Any damage or staining caused by these substances may result in additional cleaning or repair charges 🧴 Hair Dye, Makeup & Stained Linens Guests are kindly asked to avoid using hair dye, makeup, tanning products, or other staining substances while using towels, bedding, or linens. This includes dye transfer from recently colored hair, which can stain pillowcases, sheets, and towels. Any items that are permanently stained or damaged will be subject to a replacement fee 🐾 Pet Policy Pets are allowed only in designated pet-friendly cottages. Guests must supply their own pet bedding. Pets are not permitted on furniture. Pets must be leashed at all times on the property and in the community. Dogs are not allowed to be left unsupervised in rooms, or the cottage. Guests are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Damage or excessive soiling may incur additional charges. A $300 fine will apply for bringing a pet into a non-pet-friendly cottage. ⏰ Check-Out Time Check-out is at 10 am sharp. Please ensure you have completed all check-out tasks and vacated the cottage by this time so we can prepare for the next guests. A late check-out fee may apply if the property is not vacated on time. 🗑️ Garbage & Wildlife Safety During Your Stay & At Check Out Do not leave garbage, food, or bottles outside, as it attracts wildlife.

During your stay, please take garbage, recycling, and refundable bottles to the Port Renfrew Transfer Station during open hours

Summer 2025: daily 9am to 5pm Off Season - Open Friday, Sat, Sun, Mon and Tuesday 10 am to 2pm. If checking out before open hours or on Wednesday & Thursday, please bag all waste and place it neatly just inside the front door, securely bagged & tied (double bag if necessary) 🍽️ Dishes at Check Out Please wash and put away all dishes before departure. Ensure the dishwasher is on and running before leaving. Please note that dishes will have been cleaned and put away by the previous guest so you may want to wash them prior to use.

What this place offers

Safety & cleaning 6Family, pets & fun 7Parking & access 3Tech & work 3Pool & outdoors 6Kitchen & dining 15Comfort & essentials 14
Carbon monoxide detector
Cleaning products
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Outlet covers
Smoke detector
Board games
Children’s books and toys
Children’s dinnerware
Pack ’n Play/travel crib
Pets allowed
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
Garage
Private entrance
Single level home
Sound system
TV
Wireless Internet
BBQ grill
Barbeque utensils
Fire Pit
Garden or backyard
Outdoor seating (furniture)
Patio or balcony
Baking sheet
Coffee maker
Cookware
Dining table
Dishes and silverware
Freezer
Kettle
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Rice maker
Stove
Toaster
Wine glasses
Bathtub
Bed linens
Body soap
Clothing storage
Conditioner
Essentials
Extra pillows and blankets
Hair dryer
Hangers
Heating
Hot water
Iron
Shampoo
Shower gel

Booking and price

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Nightly rate
Below the typical rate for the 43 homes we list in Port Renfrew

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$93/ night
GuestsUp to 4
Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

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