Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom #1: 1 King bed
Bedroom #2: 1 Queen bed
Bedroom #3: Bunk Beds (1 Double bed on bottom /1 Twin bed on top)
Entire home with 180-degree view, wraparound deck, hot tub, and sauna! Located in the Beach Camp community.
Situated on a waterfront rise with unrivaled privacy and sweeping 180-degree views of Port San Juan, the San Juan River and Pacheedaht Beach, there is no better view in all of Port Renfrew than from The Point.
Newly updated, The Point sleeps 7, with a master bedroom featuring a king bed, a second bedroom with one queen sized bed, while a third room has a double bed with a twin upper bunk. This oceanside home boasts nautical, west coast décor, showcasing original art from local artists, and the cozy main living space centers around a modern wood stove. Enjoy all the comfort and amenities of home, including free high speed internet access, big screen TV with streaming services, and plenty of games and activities. The full bathroom features both tub and shower, and the well appointed kitchen boasts picture perfect views, and all the tools you’ll need to whip up family dinners, relaxing brunches, or a round of cappuccinos to enjoy while you watch eagles soar, salmon jump and otters play from the quiet solitude of the deck.
The wraparound deck leads to a secluded backyard where you can enjoy a hot tub, dry sauna and seasonal outdoor cold water shower or sit around the outdoor fire pit, listen to raven’s song and stargaze the night away. There’s no better way to enjoy all Port Renfrew has to offer than from the comfort of The Point!
The Point also features Starlink internet service, boasting speeds up to 150mbps! Great for those who need to work while away.
Must Know
Located in the community known as Beach Camp. The cottage is a few minutes drive to the Pacific Gateway Marina and Wild Coast Cottages or a 22 min walk.
Dry sauna and hot tub is for adults only. No glass, no food, no body lotions / soaps in or near the hot tub. Hot tub is use at your own risk. Misuse of the hot tub will result in extra charges. No children in the hot tub.
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 cloth 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 limited cell service in Port Renfrew (Rogers, Fido and Shaw), but all cottages are equipped with Wi-Fi (except during a power outage). 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 There is limited cell service in Port Renfrew, it is limited to certain carriers (Rogers, Fido, and Shaw). This means you will not be able to make and receive phone calls, as there is no cell reception. You should 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. Update May 2023: 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 the San Juan Market, 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 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. We highly recommend you visit the grocery stores in Sooke or Lake Cowichan, depending from which way you will be travelling to ensure you have all the food items you need during your stay.
SHEETS AND TOWELS: There will be 1 set of sheets for every bed, and 7 towels as per maximum occupancy of the cottage, there is a total of 14 bath towels for use with the sauna and hot tub. More towels 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: There is a coffee grinder, standard countertop coffee maker and an espresso machine or make coffee to your liking with a French press, stove top perc or pour over. Although there may be some beans (and tea) provided, to ensure your best coffee experience, bring your own beans (or favourite teas)! There is nothing better than enjoying a quiet, delicious, made-to-your-liking coffee on the deck.
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: Up to 3 car parking in driveway. Street parking available. Carpooling is suggested during high season and long weekends.
- Boat and trailer can be parked at the marina for a small fee. Please call (250) 412-5509 for reservation.
- RV's and campers are not permitted.
WOOD BURNING OUTDOOR FIRE PIT: There is a wood burning fire pit for guest enjoyment, that can be use only when no fire bans are in effect. It is suggested to bring with your: paper, fire starter, kindling and wood. Some cottage owners may provide some firewood, if so, it is kept outside and may be damp. There are a couple locals that sell firewood by the bundles, or the Gas Station and General Store also sell some.
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 modern wood stove, 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. 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, 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 5PM *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 12PM: 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 12pm check out time.
** If you are going fishing on your check out day and will not be back for 12pm check out time, please be sure you pack and bring all your belongings with you in the morning. GUEST WILL BE CHARGED 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 all 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 past the General Store, on the left hand side of the road.
- Close and lock all doors in the re
