Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom #1: 1 King Bed
Bedroom #2: 1 Queen Bed
Den/Bedroom #3: Bunk Bed, Queen on bottom, twin on top
Nestled into the stunning coastline, Sitka House offers a bright, modern oasis for your next family getaway. This fully equipped home can accommodate seven guests!
Upstairs, an open concept living space is stylishly appointed with a dining area, living room, and full kitchen. Skylights fill the space with natural light, and a full wall of sliding glass doors leading out to the private balcony ensures that you never miss a moment of the spectacular ocean views— whether you decide to BBQ on the deck or whip up a meal inside. Quartz countertops and stainless steel full sized appliances, including a dishwasher, provide everything you’ll need for the comforts of home. The dining area features a full sized table with room for all, and there’s plenty of comfy seating around the gas fireplace. Cozy up here after an evening of adventures to relax, and make use of the Starlink high-speed internet connection and SmartTV. This main level also features a full bath.
Downstairs, a den space is furnished with bunk beds— a twin bed above a queen and provides ample indoor play space if you’re traveling with the kids! This level also features a spacious full bath, as well as a full sized washing machine and dryer. You’ll also find two stylish bedrooms, one with a king sized bed, and the second with a queen sized bed. Full sized sliding glass doors in both bedrooms let you enjoy the ocean views from the moment you wake up, and provide access to a private outdoor area where you can enjoy a relaxing fire with an ocean view.
Rates
All dates are based on 2023 Canadian stat holiday dates and may be adjusted year to year accordingly.
Low Season: *Nov 15, 2022 - Feb 16 2023 / November 12 - Dec 21, 2023
From $305/night + fees and taxes (2 nights minimum)
*High Season rates apply between Dec 23, 2022 - Jan 2, 2023
Mid Season: Feb 17 - May 18 and Oct 9 - Nov 11
From $350/night + fees and taxes(2 nights minimum)
High Season: May 19 - Oct 8
From $430/night + fees and taxes (2 nights minimum)
Cancelation Policy: Guest must cancel or modify booking 48 hr before check-in time (4PM). Any cancellation or reduced stay made less than 48 hr Prior check in will be charge in full.
* Exit cleaning fee of $235 per reservation will apply
Must Know
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:
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: This cottage is equipped with Starlink High Speed Internet. 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 and in the door code email.
NO CELL SERVICE IN PORT RENFREW This means you will not be able to make and receive phone calls, as there is no cell reception. You will be able to make phone calls if you go to your settings, and enable “Wifi calling” if your phone plan and phone provider support this feature, Remember you will only be able to make and receive phone calls as long as you are in proximity of wifi. Wifi is provided in all cottages, so you will be able to have access to your email and internet. If your service provider is Rogers/Fido./Shaw you will have cell service.
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 not find fresh meat, and only a small variety of fruit and vegis. 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.
SHEETS AND TOWELS: There will be 1 set of sheets for every bed, and 7 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:
DISHES: All dishes in the cupboards are used and cleaned by guests. To be considerate of the guests following your visit, please ensure to clean your dishes properly.
PARKING: Must park along the road, adjacent to the cottage. Limited parking available. Carpooling is suggested in high season.
- 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 the 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. This cottage is equipped with a gas fireplace, in the event of a power outage, you will be able to keep warm and use the BBQ to cook.
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 PERMITTED IN THIS 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, 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.
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 1 kilometre from the cottage on the highway back towards Victoria).
CHECK-IN TIME IS 4PM *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 11AM: To be able to ensure that the cottage will be clean and ready to go for our next guest's arrival, it is important that guests respect the 11am 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:
- Please be sure to wash your dirty dishes, and start the dishwasher. Put away dishes.
- 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, recycling and refundable bottles to the Waste Management compound on Parkinson Road just this side of the General Store (about 600m from the cottage community on the right hand side of the road).
- And lock all doors in the respective matter.
