Explorer's Retreat Sauna & Bunkhouse & Fire pit — Port Renfrew, British Columbia — vacation rental

Explorer's Retreat Sauna & Bunkhouse & Fire pit

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📍Port Renfrew, British Columbia, CA

Along with a bunkhouse, our cottage can sleep 6 guests, with 4 in the main cottage & 2 in the bunkhouse. The main cottage has a queen-size bed & a pull-out sofa in the family room, while the bunkhouse has one double bed. The open living & kitchen area has everything guests need for a comfortable stay. Fully-equipped kitchen, full bathroom, TV, Apple TV, Netflix & WI-FI provided. In the living area, a cozy gas fire place and beautiful nature photographs captured by local photographer TJ Watt. Registration details Provincial registration number:PM461380244

About the Home

Our charming cottage is located in Port Renfrew, British Columbia, and evokes a sense of rustic charm while also featuring a number of modern upgrades and amenities. There is an open living and kitchen area with everything guests need for a comfortable stay. Guests can cook up a feast in the fully-equipped kitchen that includes a stove and oven, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffeemaker. There is also a small dining table, a cozy couch, and gas fire place. The stylish queen-sized bedroom has a flat-screen TV, Apple TV, and Netflix. The living area also has a flat-screen TV, Apple TV, and Netflix, as well, a double-sized pull-out sofa bed for additional sleeping. The bathroom has a combination shower and tub, and Wi-Fi is installed throughout the cabin. Beautiful nature photographs also adorn the walls, captured by local photographer TJ Watt. Outside, you will find a large south facing front deck with a sitting area that is great for enjoying a morning coffee or relaxing with a glass of wine in the evening. Guests can also enjoy scenic barbecues with the propane barbecue, as well as roast marshmallows around the fire pit. Perfect after a day of exploring Port Renfrew!

Good to know

please bring 🔥 firewood and starters with you. The owner does not supply fire 🔥 wood. There are locals in town who sells wood 🪵 for cash. ☆☆☆ 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.

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. 🍽️ Dishes at Check Out Please wash and put away all dishes before departure. It is the guests responsibility to wash and put away dishes on checkout. 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. 🚽 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. 🧖 Sauna Rules Maximum 4 people at a time No glass in the sauna Limit sessions to 15 minutes This is a wet sauna - Please follow sauna instructions in welcome binder in cottage No cell phones or devices – high heat can damage or explode electronics Do not use the sauna under the influence of alcohol or substances No alcohol in the sauna

What this place offers

Safety & cleaning 3Family, pets & fun 3Parking & access 2Tech & work 2Pool & outdoors 1Kitchen & dining 4Comfort & essentials 9
First aid kit
Smoke detector
Fire extinguisher
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
Pets allowed
Garage
Private entrance
Wireless Internet
TV
Sauna
Dishes and silverware
Coffee maker
Kitchen
Cookware
Hangers
Essentials
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Bathtub
Heating
Indoor fireplace
Conditioner
Body soap

Booking and price

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

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$168/ night
GuestsUp to 6
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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