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★Discover the best of both worlds★luxurious comfort in a wild and natural setting. This amazing oceanfront 1BR suite features floor to ceiling windows to take in the spectacular view.
Enjoy the wild beauty from your private courtyard, hot tub and fire pit designed for your exclusive use.
➞ King-sized bed
➞ Queen sized pull-out couch
➞ Gas fireplace
➞ Highspeed Internet
➞ Full bath
➞ Well equipped kitchenette
➞ Bar-sized fridge
➞ 2 burner induction cook-top
➞ Microwave
➞ Dishwasher
– a king-sized bed
– Queen sized pull-out couch
– gas fireplace
– well-appointed full bath
– well equipped kitchenette with bar-sized fridge, 2 burner induction cook-top, microwave, dishwasher, and floor to ceiling windows to take in the spectacular view.
This cottage is the lower unit, down a flight of outdoor stairs. You have full access of the lower unit, hot tub and yard space.
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Located in a the Wild Coast Cottage community. There are neighbours close by. Privacy may be limited in outdoor areas. This unit is the bottom unit. The top unit may be occupied by the owners during your stay.
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.
There’s no public transit here. While you can walk to most amenities within Port Renfrew, you’ll need a vehicle if you wish to get to Botanical Beach, Avatar Grove, etc. Restaurants are all within a 10-15 minute walking distance
Please note the upstairs may be occupied by the owners during your stay. They are quiet and respectful of their guests below.
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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.
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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.
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Sundry Items:
* We do our best to provide a few basic cooking essentials such as salt, pepper, and cooking oil; however, due to limited storage space and staffing in our small community, restocking these items regularly can be a challenge.
* Please bring your own coffee. While we try to include a starter set of 4 Keurig pods per stay as a courtesy, we do not guarantee a supply to be left, as we could run out and waiting to be resupplied. This cottage is equipped with a drip coffee maker, and French press for brewing coffee.
.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 Pets Allowed
Pets are not permitted in this cottage.
A minimum $300 fine will be charged to any guest who brings a pet into a non-pet-friendly cottage. Additional cleaning or damage fees may also apply.
🚭 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
⏰ Check-Out Time
Check-out is at 11 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.
🛁 Hot Tub Rules
Hot tub is for adults only
No lifeguard on duty
Absolutely no glass in or near hot tub
Shower before use
No personal bath/spa products permitted
Max 4 people at one time
Do not use if you’re sick or have cuts or open wounds
No food or drinks in the hot tub
Leave the blue & white T floater in the hot tub at all times
If the hot tub requires extra cleaning or maintenance due to misuse, the booking guest will be charged accordingly
A full drain & clean will incur a minimum $250 charge, plus any refunds given to incoming guests due to inaccessibility
Owners and host are not liable for personal injury on the property
Keep the hot tub covered and locked when not in use
For stays longer than 3 nights, we may come by and check and rebalance the hot tub mid-stay
Amenities
CANCELLATION POLICY: We have one of the most flexible cancellation policies on the island! You have until 48hrs prior to check in time to make any changes or cancel. Before that time we don’t take any deposits. Please note that all cancellations need to be sent via email request to info@handsomedans.ca. If you think you will need to cancel within that 48hrs, for any reason, we encourage you to purchase trip cancellation insurance from your local insurance provider as we cannot process cancellations within 48hrs of check in.
Dishes: We do not require guests to strip the beds but we do ask guests to ensure that all dishes are cleaned and put away on departure. This helps keep the price down.
PARKING: Boat and trailer can be park at the marina for a small fee. Please call (250) 412-5509 for reservation.
RV’s and camping are not permitted at Handsome Dan cottages.
POWER OUTAGES: Port Renfrew and the south coast of Vancouver Island are subject to powerful windstorms that can cause extended power outages. The Guest is advised that neither Handsome Dan’s nor the Owner will be liable and no partial or full refund of the price of rental will be offered for power outages, however caused.
NOISE: Excessive Noise and disturbance of other cottage owners and renters will not be tolerated. Any guest creating a disturbance will be asked to leave immediately with no refund. If a formal noise complaint is filed the offending guest will be charged $300 to cover the cost of the fine to the cottage owner. These are rare but we ask our guests to be mindful of others in the area.
NO SMOKING INSIDE: Please enjoy your smoke outside. Smoking is not permitted inside the Cottage and a minimum $300 fine will be applied if there is evidence of smoking inside the cottage. This includes marijuana, e-cigarettes, traditional cigarettes, vaping, etc.
PETS: If your cottage is listed as non-pet friendly please do not bring a pet. A minimum $300 fine will be issued if there is any evidence of pets inside a non-pet friendly cottage.
If your cottage is Pet Friendly please follow the below.
Guests will supply their own bedding for their pets.
Pets are not permitted anywhere on the furniture, (specially beds and couch.)
Outside, pets must be kept on a leash on or off the Cottage property.
Guests will ensure that any deposits made by pets on the Cottage or its adjoining structures, property and Community are duly and properly disposed.
Damage and/or extraordinary soiling to the Cottage or its adjoining structures committed by Guest’s pets will be subject to additional charges to Guest’s credit card in amounts at the discretion of Handsome Dan’s.
Pets are welcome only in cottages designated as Pet Friendly.
EQUIPMENT: While every attempt will be made to ensure that television, phone, internet, BBQ and any other appliances are in working order for the Guest’s visit, should any breakdown or other situation occur like, but not limited to, power outrage whereby these items are not available for the term of the rental period, Handsome Dan’s is not responsible for replacing or refunding the Guest for the lack of use of these elements.
GARBAGE: To keep prices as low as possible we ask our guests to please remove your garbage to the waste transfer station just down the street from the General store on Parkinson Rd. Please do not leave garbage on your deck or outside your cottage as it attracts wildlife.
CHECK IN AND CHECKOUT TIMES: Please check your cottage number, and name for the check in and out times. We stagger our check in and out times to facilitate cleaning.
Cottage #s 1-199 in Wild Coast Cottages on Baird Road: Check In 3pm | Check Out 10am Cottage #s 200 + in Wild Coast Cottages on Baird Road: Check in 4pm | Check Out 11 am
Beach Camp/Beachview Rise Cottages (The Point/The Peak): Check in 5pm | Check out 12pm
Guests may be charged an extra night rental for any late checkout that is not prearranged with Handsome Dan’s.
SUNDRY ITEMS: While we provide Salt, Pepper, and Cooking Oil, as best we can, other items like condiments and spices are not supplied. Be sure to include these kinds of items in your list of things to bring to the cottage. Most of these are available at the San Juan Market (in Port Renfrew), but we never know if the supply will keep up with the demand. And please, take home with you all the condiments you brought;
LINENS: Of course, ALL bed linens, duvet covers, bath and hand towels, shower curtains and kitchen towels and dish rags are professionally laundered between each Guest’s visit.
Feel free to pack your own favourite blankets from home to increase the cozy factor during your stay at Handsome Dan’s;
DISHES: Although the cottage remains fully equipped with all serving dishes and plates, glasses, cups, cooking pots and pans and utensils you will need to prepare a fine meal, REMEMBER that these items will all have been used, cleaned and stored away in their respective location by the previous Guest. With this mind, be sure to re-clean each re useable piece of kitchen equipment before your personal use (there is plenty of dish soap and clean dish rags in the cottage)
GUEST INFORMATION BOOK: All the information for your cottage, including where things are, and how things work are in the welcome binder in your cottage. Please review the binder and email us when you arrive to confirm your arrival.
Wi-Fi: There can be limited cell service in Port Renfrew, but all cottages are equipped with Wi-Fi. So you will have access to internet and emails. You will find the wifi login and password in the Welcome book binder in the cottage, and door code email.
INTERNET SERVICE IN PORT RENFREW: It is important to know that, in the summer months or very busy weekends, when many people are visiting Port Renfrew, streaming services like Netflix, Crave etc.. may be slow to watch due to the high demand on the available bandwidth of internet service that serves Port Renfrew unless you are in a cottage with high speed internet.
NO GROCERY STORE IN PORT RENFREW: Port Renfrew only has a General Store, open daily (11AM to 7PM). Although it is a very well equipped little store, you will find a limited selection of fresh meat, and only a small variety of fruit and veggies. You can expect a good variety of dry goods, coffee, spice, along with bread, milk, eggs, bacon and other sealed pre packed meats and liquor, wine and beer. You may also visit the grocery stores in Sooke or Lake Cowichan, depending from which way you will be travelling.
ON YOUR DEPARTURE:
Please be sure to wash your dirty dishes, and put them away.
If you used the BBQ, please ensure the BBQ is clean, valve or tank is turned off, and the cover is back in place.
Take all your belongings.
Please take your garbage to the Waste Management compound on Parkinson Road near the San Juan market.
And lock all doors in the respective matter.
