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Enjoy wild luxury in this beautiful oceanfront rental with all the amenities of home, and access to some of best fishing and hiking on the west coast of Vancouver Island. After a day of exploring Port Renfrew on land or sea, prepare your meals in a fully equipped kitchen or on the propane BBQ overlooking the water. Enjoy meals family-style at the large wood dining table that seats six. There are three outdoor living areas for you to enjoy, including a fire pit under the stars.
Enjoy wild luxury in this beautiful pet friendly oceanfront rental with three bedroom, two bath, character-filled cottage with all the amenities of home, and access to some of best fishing and hiking on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
The open concept upper level provides breathtaking oceanfront views from every angle. After dinner, sit back and relax in the cozy and comfortable living room while you watch television, enjoy a movie on Netflix or simply get lost watching the flames of your very own propane fireplace. An assortment of card and board games, and books are available for use. Stroll out onto the deck and look to the west to take in the sunset, with a beer or wine on the top deck. There is a full bathroom on this floor.
On the lower level, there is another full bathroom, laundry and three bedrooms. From the two front bedrooms, you can take in the ocean views without having to get out of your queen-sized bed. Each of these rooms includes a walk-out to a covered slate patio. The third bedroom offers two twin beds for greater flexibility in sleeping arrangements. Every bed includes two types of pillows and a comfortable duvet to make sure you sleep well and are ready to enjoy another beautiful day in Port Renfrew.
Wickham’s Wake has three outdoor living areas for you to enjoy. On the upper level, enjoy a wall to wall deck with a panoramic view of the inlet, trees and ocean, all from the comfort of the adirondack chairs provided. On the lower level, a covered slate patio is perfect for your morning coffee or afternoon read. Finally, walk down the cedar tree steps to the cliff-side lower patio, which offers unequalled views and a fire pit for a night time marshmallow roast under the stars. The lower two patios are accessible from stairs outside the cottage or through the two bedrooms on the lower level.
We will be available by phone and email throughout 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.
Please note the cottage is listed as oceanfront view only; no access to the ocean from the cottage.
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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. Current cell phone providers that work in the area are Rogers, Fido, Shaw and limited Telus.
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Please note during peak seasons (like busy holiday weekend, or summer) the internet may be spotty due to it sharing bandwidth with everyone from the town using the same company.
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We do our best to keep essentials like salt, pepper, and oil stocked. If you notice they’re running low during your stay, feel free to let us know!
Please note: we do not provide coffee, so be sure to bring your favourite brew.
– No Smoking: Please Enjoy your smoke outside. Smoking is not permitted inside the cottage and a $300 fine will be applied.
– Septic system. Don’t flush anything other than toilet paper.
– Please be respectful of the other owners, renters and guests, enjoying the community, and remember to keep quiet after 11pm.
– Dishes: Please note that each cottage in the neighbourhood are privately owned. If you visit at another cottage and bring dishes, chairs etc. Please be sure to return the items to their original cottage.
– Pets are welcome in this cottages and other cottages designated as Pet Friendly only. Before visiting a friend at another cottage with your pet, please be sure to verify if that other cottage is pet friendly. Guests should bring bedding for their pets, and not allow them on the furniture. 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 properly disposed of. Damage and/or extraordinary soiling to the Cottage or its adjoining structures committed by Guests pets may be subject to additional charges
– Separate camping, tenting or trailers or other additional accommodation facilities are not allowed in the cottage community.
– Please clean dishes before departure and take garbage with you.
– 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 received, the offending guest will be fined $300 plus any additional expenses associated with the disturbance. Quiet time is from darkness to light and is to be observed by all guests.
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.
