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Cozy, secluded 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom + loft home.Where the sea and forest meet

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A balcony with a glass table and two wicker chairs, overlooking a forested area. - Cozy, secluded 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom + loft home.Where the sea and forest meet (Sooke)
A modern kitchen with a stone backsplash, white cabinetry, and a built-in oven. - Cozy, secluded 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom + loft home.Where the sea and forest meet (Sooke)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stone backsplash, and various appliances including a microwave, toaster, and coffee maker. - Cozy, secluded 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom + loft home.Where the sea and forest meet (Sooke)
A wooden deck with a person working on it, surrounded by trees and a rocky terrain. - Cozy, secluded 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom + loft home.Where the sea and forest meet (Sooke)
A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors. - Cozy, secluded 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom + loft home.Where the sea and forest meet (Sooke)
Cozy, secluded 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom + loft home.Where the sea and forest meet provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this vacation home. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Cozy, secluded 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom + loft home.Where the sea and forest meet

  • **Welcome to Salt & Spruce. Your Cozy Forest Hideaway with Ocean Views**

    Looking for a getaway that feels like a world away but still lets you grab a latte in civilization when needed? Welcome to **Salt & Spruce **, where the forest meets the sea, and relaxation meets adventure. Whether you’re sipping coffee on the deck while watching the waves or setting off on the Galloping Goose Trail for a hike, you’ll quickly realize why this place is a little slice of paradise.
    Want to go Sports fishing? we can help with that too! you wont even have to jump into a car - you will jump directly into a boat!

    This isn’t just a cabin in the woods—it’s your **home away from home with better views**. Inside, you’ll find **three comfy bedrooms**, with two queen beds and a bunk bed that’s perfect for kids or those who like a little nostalgia (dibs on top bunk!). There’s also a loft with a desk, in case you need to pretend you’re working before getting back to vacation mode. **Two full bathrooms** mean no fighting over mirror time, and a **washer and dryer** lets you pack light.

    The fully equipped **kitchen is ready for whatever culinary masterpiece (or takeout spread) you have in mind**. The open-concept living space is flooded with natural light, making it the perfect spot to kick back with a book, a board game, or a well-earned afternoon nap.

    Step outside, and the adventure begins! The **famous Galloping Goose Trail** is literally at your doorstep, leading you to incredible hikes, scenic bike rides, and secret local gems. **Beaches, cafes, pubs, brewries and quirky little shops** are just a short drive away. And if you’re craving a bit of city action, **Victoria is only 30 minutes away**—close enough for a day trip, far enough that you won’t hear any traffic (unless you count birds and the occasional curious deer).

    We are a **family that lives on the property**, several hundred yards away. While you’ll have complete privacy, we’re nearby if you need anything—or just want to say hello!

    **Salt & Spruce Retreat is a place where ocean air meets towering trees, and stress just doesn’t exist.** Whether you’re here for a romantic escape, a family adventure, or just some much-needed time to do absolutely nothing, we’ve got you covered.

    **Book your stay today and let the salty breeze work its magic!**

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please take out EXTRA trash and recycling to bins in the carport on the left. Garbage left in trash bins - we will handle :)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Do not flush anything besides toliet paper down toilets. We are on Septic
We are on Well water. Please help us conserve water by being by taking short showers, conserving towels, etc.
Noise level. No parties, please keep noise levels down 11pm- 8 am

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Loft Area is NOT meant for Children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number H101233649, 026830

About the neighborhood

Located in Sooke, this vacation home is by the ocean. Sooke Region Museum and CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include SEAPARC Recreation Centre and Sooke Centre for the Performing Arts. Woodside Farm and Witty's Lagoon Regional Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Sooke travel guide
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Sooke, BC

What's nearby

  • A waterfall in a rocky gorge with moss-covered cliffs and a pool at the base.
    Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
    15 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • A modern building with a glass facade and a covered entrance area.
    University of Victoria
    51 min drive - 25.7 miles
  • A lush garden with a winding path, dense greenery, and a variety of flowering plants.
    Butchart Gardens
    55 min drive - 29.8 miles
  • Ayum Creek Regional Park Reserve
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sooke Harbour
    7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    8 min drive
  • Serious Coffee
    8 min drive
  • 17 Mile House Pub
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, secluded 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom + loft home.Where the sea and forest meet pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Cozy, secluded 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom + loft home.Where the sea and forest meet located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Seabroom Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sooke Region Museum and Sooke Arena. SEAPARC Recreation Centre and Cains Family Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Cozy, secluded 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom + loft home.Where the sea and forest meet Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our family get away on the island. The cabin was great and so was the host. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not have been a better stay. Beautiful cottage, amazing views, wonderful and responsive hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfectly suited for our needs. Two small children and three adults were comfortable from the time we arrived until the time we departed. Kitchen equipment was in good order and nothing more was required.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was excellent if you wanted privacy - which we wanted.The host was excellent with any communications and info on the area.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to Lanford that fit out 5 person family perfectly. We really enjoyed the access to the water and the cozy atmosphere of the cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful ocean view and fantastic for our dog to be able to walk along the galloping goose trail that’s super easy to access.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning property

We had a wonderful stay here as a family. Plenty of room to spread out. Wonderful deck to sit on and we also enjoyed the trail which was easily accessed from the property. Easy drive to Sooke for restaurants and amenities. Owner was wonderful to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely friendly hosts who were very accommodating and lovely to deal with. It is pet friendly which we appreciated greatly (we brought our dog, which was essential to us booking). It was 100% clean enough to feel comfortable in, but don’t expect perfection due to allowing pets :) Bring a pair of slippers to wear inside and you’re good to go! I would stay here again - the hosts are so lovely and we had our first polar bear swim at the waters edge which was incredible!! Thank you Cindy for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy sanctuary in the forest

Super cozy and peaceful cottage in the forest. You can see and hear birds right from the windows or patio, and look out at the trees from your bed. The Galloping Goose trail is right outside and many other nice hiking trails are nearby. Living room and kitchen are cozy, and it’s nice that a washing machine and dryer are available
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in Every Way

The property is in the perfect location for those who want to explore beautiful Sooke wilderness. My granddaughter, daughter & I biked to Sooke from Vancouver. The house is right on the Galloping Goose Trail. We enjoyed the fact that we had 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms and that there was a wood burning stove and a well equipped kitchen. We will recommend your place to our friends and hope to return for another visit. The hosts are super nice as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Visit

I stayed here with my parents (70’s) and niece (22). My niece lives in Vancouver so this was a family visit to Vancouver Island to see her. We wanted to stay somewhere a little more quiet and secluded, not in Victoria. The location was perfect for us. Just outside the town of Sooke with easy access for shops and restaurants. And close to a lot of parks for hiking. It was also just a 45 minute drive to Victoria and Butchart Gardens, both of which we wanted to visit. The cottage was perfect for us. We each had our own bedroom. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking, we made breakfast each day and grilled local fish one night. The deck was great, we had happy hour out there and enjoyed the view! And the best bonus was there’s a path for walking literally out the back door.If you want something a little more nature focused and out of the hustle and bustle of the city, this is a perfect place to stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin for two couples!

Our group (two couples) really enjoyed our stay at this cabin. Check-in and communication with Cindy was a breeze. The cabin was comfortable for four adults, with two bathrooms and enough space to comfortably hang out in the living room together. The kitchen had basic equipment for cooking and a few essential pantry items like salt and oil. The view through the woods out to the water was beautiful. The hosts live on the property but we never bumped into each other. Location is great for exploring Sooke or any of the nearby parks, and the property is right on the Galloping Goose Trail. One downside to mention is the beds. The upstairs queen was extremely firm; as a back sleeper I didn't mind, but my partner is a side-sleeper and struggled to sleep the first night. He ended up sleeping in the bunk bed room for the rest of our stay, which he said was much more comfortable. Our friends stayed downstairs on the softer mattress, which they described as so soft it was almost concave and pushed them both into the middle of the bed. Some people might like that, but our friends weren't big fans! Just something to be aware of. We would all still happily stay here again and recommend it to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rooms were all very clean when we arrived and host was always available for any questions or concerns .Kitchen had everything we needed and laundry facilities were great too .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful getaway spot; clean, relaxing, and quiet. The ocean was calming and had some fun creatures to see! The hosts were perfect to deal with, we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in a fantastic location. We’d go back and stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very relaxing, quiet retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very welcoming and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Very cute place! Super clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional hosts.Great kitchen, fully stocked Beautiful area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a fabulous stay. Beautiful spot in the forest and next to the Galloping Goose Trail. Our hosts were really responsive before and during our trip. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the property! It worked out so perfectly for our family of 4
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay in this cozy cottage, it was perfect for our family of five. Location was great for biking the Galloping Goose trail and exploring the hikes and beaches nearby. Cindy went above and beyond as a hostess and replied quickly to any questions. Hoping to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely the best experience. From the first day we stepped onto the property Cindy was ready to support us and from there on we didn't second guess our vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely rustic cabin with ocean views

A beautiful location. The driveway is tricky to find the 1st time but the host provided good instructions. The bed in the master bedroom is f8rm. The other beds are softer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025