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Welcome to The Rocky Knoll cottage in Port Renfrew BC is a charming and cozy retreat nestled in a picturesque setting with a stunning garden view of a rocky knoll. This peaceful and serene location is perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the beauty of nature.
The cottage is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friend along to share in the adventure. It comfortably sleeps up to 4 people, with a futon sofa bed in the living room for extra guests or family members. The interior of the cottage is warm and inviting, with tasteful decor that reflects the natural surroundings. It has its own Explorenet High Speed Internet.
The cottage features an electric stove and two mini bar fridges, providing ample space for storing and cooking your favorite meals. The gas fireplace in the living room provides a cozy atmosphere and is perfect for snuggling up on chilly evenings. This cottage is a charming retreat for four with a comfy queen size bed in a quiet nest of warmth and convenience. Complete with wifi and an Amazon Fire stick for the TV to log in to your own streaming service, full bathroom and fully equipped kitchen. The cottage has 2 bar fridges. There’s a BBQ, an outdoor fire area and a DVD player with a selection of DVD movies.
The cabin is outfitted with a spare TV to place in the living area. You will find a futon bed in the living room, for additional sleeping.
The real highlight of this cottage, however, is the garden view from the windows and the charming rocky knoll that provides a backdrop to the property. The cottage has a variety of seating areas scattered throughout for enjoying the view.
The Rocky Knoll provides a stunning natural feature, with rugged terrain and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Hikers and nature enthusiasts will love exploring this area, and there are plenty of trails to follow for those who want to take in the sights.
Overall, this cottage in Port Renfrew BC is a wonderful place to relax and unwind, surrounded by the beauty of nature. Its peaceful location, pet-friendly policy, and comfortable amenities make it a great choice for families, couples, or anyone looking to escape the city and enjoy a rustic retreat.
Experience the exceptional Pacific Northwest rainforest, go hiking, enjoy beach sightseeing, or surf nearby. Don’t miss storm watching at Botanical Beach, world-class salmon and halibut fishing in season (May-October), and the stunning Avatar Grove—a photographer’s dream. Chateau de Gino is conveniently located right next to the French Girl’s Lair.
Just a ten-minute walk from the cottages brings you to the Pacific Gateway Marina and the spectacular ocean-view restaurant, Bridgemans. Tomi’s Home Cooking is a short walk away, and The Coastal Kitchen Café and The Renfrew Pub are also just a 10-minute walk away if you want a change from cooking.
For groceries, it’s a good idea to stock up on your way to Port Renfrew in Sooke or Cowichan Lake. The General Store on Parkinson Road offers a small selection of groceries, including beer, wine, and liquor (open daily from 11am-7pm). Credit cards, debit cards, and cash are all accepted.
*Please note the propane firepit’s propane tank is supplied by the owner, it is the guests responsibility to refill the propane for their use
*Firewood not supplied by owner, please bring your our firewood and starters
Sleeping Arrangements
1 Queen Bed in the bedroom.
Living room: Futon Bed
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.
As of June 01, 2020 and due to the health and safety concerns brought on by the corona event, please be aware of these changes we have made to our cottages:
SUNDRY ITEMS: All condiments and staples have been removed from the cottage. This means sundry items like coffee, tea, sugar, salt and pepper (and their shakers), cooking oils and other handy things that help round-off a nice meal have had to be removed. 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 under the new rules. 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. But we have had to remove all the extra blankets that each cottage had earlier provided. Please 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 the 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 is not 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. This cottage is equipped with Explorenet High Speed Internet.
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. UPDATE MAY 2023: Rogers, Fido, and Shaw guests will have cell service.
NO CELL SERVICE IN PORT RENFREW That means you will not be able to make and receive phone call, as there is no cell reception. You will be able to make phone call if you go to your setting, and enable “Wifi calling” if you phone plan and phone provider support that features, you will be able to make and receive phone calls as long as you stay in proximity of wifi. Wifi is provided in all cottages, so you will be able to have access to your email and internet. UPDATE MAY 2023: Rogers, Fido and Shaw guests will have cell service.
NO GROCERY STORE IN PORT RENFREW: Port Renfrew only have a General Store open daily (11AM to 7PM). Although it is a very well equipped little store, you will not find fresh meet, and only a small variety of fruit and vegi. You can expect to have all kind of dry goods, coffee, spice, along with bread, milk, eggs, bacon and other sealed pre-packed meat and liquor. You can grocery store in Sooke, or Lake Cowichan, depending from which way you will be travelling.
SHEETS AND TOWELS: There will be 1 set of sheets for every bed including the sofa bed, and 4 towels as per maximum occupancy of the cottage. More towel can be available at additional cost ($5/each) or you may bring some form home if you judge you will need additional ones.
COFFEE MACHINE: This cottage has a french press. Please bring you own coffee.
DISHES: All dishes on the shelves are used and cleaned by guests. To be considerate of the guests following your visit, please ensure to clean & put away your dishes properly.
OUTDOOR PROPANE FIRE PIT: A propane tank is supplied, but guest must purchase their own propane. Propane can be purchased at the gas station open daily Summer season: 6am-8pm Winter season: 8am-8pm. Please note hours are subject to change.
PARKING:
– There is parking for 1 vehicle in the cottage driveway. Additional parking is available in extra parking area. Parking is limited. Carpooling is suggested.
– Boat and trailer may be parked at the marina for a small fee. Please call (250) 412-5509 for reservation.
– RV’s and camping are not permitted anywhere in cottage community.
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. Guest can cook using the BBQ.
NOISE: EXCESSIVE NOISE AND DISTURBANCE OF OTHER COTTAGE OWNERS AND RENTERS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. ANY GUEST CREATING A DISTURBANCE IN THE COMMUNITY WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY WITH NO REFUND. IF A FORMAL COMPLAINT IS FILED WITH THE PROPERTY MANAGER AND A FINE IS LEVIED AGAINST THE COTTAGE OWNER, THE OFFENDING GUEST WILL REIMBURSE THE COTTAGE OWNER THE FULL COST OF THE FINE AND ANY ASSOCIATED EXPENSES. IN ADDITION, THE GUEST’S BOOKING INFORMATION WILL BE FLAGGED, AND HANDSOME DAN’S WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT BOOKINGS FROM THAT GUEST. BOOKING.COM, EXPEDIA AND OTHER BOOKING AGENTS WILL ALSO BE ADVISED, IF APPLICABLE.
** A $300 FINE WILL BE CHARGED TO THE GUEST IF A DISTURBANCE COMPLAINT IS RECEIVED.
NO SMOKING INSIDE: Please enjoy your smoke outside. Smoking is not permitted inside the Cottage and a $300 fine will be applied.
PETS ARE WELCOME IN THIS COTTAGE
– 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 the Cottage property or anywhere in the Cottage Community.
– 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.
– BEFORE VISITING A FRIEND AT ANOTHER COTTAGE, PLEASE BE SURE TO VERIFY IF THAT COTTAGE IS ALSO PET FRIENDLY. A $300 FINE WILL BE CHARGE FOR BRINGING A PET IN A NON-PET FRIENDLY COTTAGE.
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 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.
DON’T LEAVE ANY GARBAGE BAGS ON THE PORCH OR DECK: especially overnight. You’ll attract a variety of critters…raccoons, crows, ravens and bears. Please take your garbage to the waste management compound on Parkinson Road just this side of the General Store (about 600 meters from the cottage on the highway back towards Victoria, located on the right hand side of the road).
CHECK-IN TIME IS 3PM *Check-in and Check-out times are to be adhered to, unless otherwise arranged in advance and confirmed by email. Early arrival and/or late departure may result in additional charges. late departure may result in additional charges.
CHECK OUT TIME IS 10AM: To be able to ensure that the cottage will be clean and ready to go for our next guest arrival, it is important that guests respect the 10 am check out time.
** If you are going fishing on your check out day and will not be back for 11am check out time, please be sure you pack and bring all your belonging with you in the morning. GUEST WILL BE CHARGE AN EXTRA NIGHT RENTAL FOR ANY LATE CHECK-OUT THAT IS NOT PRE-ARRANGE IN ADVANCE WITH HANDSOME DAN’S.
ON YOUR DEPARTURE:
