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1 BR plus Bunkhouse - Garden View - Sauna - Sleep up to 6

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Outdoor dining
Bathroom
1 bedroom, WiFi
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 656 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Port Renfrew, BC
  • Port Renfrew Dock
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Port Renfrew Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Juan de Fuca Provincial Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Renfrew

In Juan de Fuca Electoral Area .You'll be steps from Pacific Gateway Marina and within a 15-minute walk of Port Renfrew Dock. Port Renfrew Beach and Juan de Fuca Provincial Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Pacific Gateway Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port Renfrew Dock - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Port Renfrew Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Juan de Fuca Provincial Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Botanical Beach - 18 min drive - 5.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Haliwoods - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coastal Kitchen Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beach Camp Coffee Co. - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Beach Camp Coffee Co. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Pub - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1 BR plus Bunkhouse - Garden View - Sauna - Sleep up to 6

The Explorer's Retreat is one of our cottages at Handsome Dan's and is Pet Friendly. This cottage features a sauna. Along with a bunkhouse, this vacation rental can sleep 6 guests, with 4 in the main cottage and 2 in the bunkhouse. The main cottage has a queen-size bed and a pull-out sofa in the family room, while the bunkhouse has one double bed.

This 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!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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1 BR plus Bunkhouse - Garden View - Sauna - Sleep up to 6 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M., Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great. Very peaceful. Loved the location and the big patio. Great communication from host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025