Cedar Coast Lodge — French Beach Retreat + HOT TUB

✨BIG MAR/APR DISCOUNTS - up to 50% off✨ (Extend into weekdays for extra value) Escape the city & reconnect at Cedar Coast Lodge, a serene retreat moments from French Beach - your perfect base for island adventures. An authentic west coast experience awaits at this stunning 2,500 sq. ft. cedar home nestled in trees, with over 2.5 acres of land to enjoy. Complete with hot tub, indoor fireplace, wraparound decks, expansive lawns, reading library, BBQ, hot tub, equipped kitchen, fire pit and more! The space ✨ NEW DECK - Brand new beautiful wraparound deck, with stairs directly down to hot tub 🎯 NEW GAMES AREA - Brand new selection of indoor + outdoor games 🌿 NEW PREMIUM ORGANIC SPA PRODUCTS - Local and organic rosemary mint shampoo, conditioner and body wash from Salt Spring Soapworts ⚠️🐻 BEAR IN AREA - This is bear country - black bears frequent the property. We recommend you BRING BEAR SPRAY (we cannot provide it for you, but can be found in most outdoor stores) ——— [ OVERVIEW ] UPSTAIRS: — Master w/ king bed, ensuite 3 piece washroom, reading loft and french doors to deck — Living room with fireplace, wraparound decks, BBQ, boardgames — Floor-to-ceiling windows with peak-a-boo ocean view — Expansive kitchen — Guest washroom - Dining room and bar DOWNSTAIRS: — ✨NEW: Activity corner! Games for adults + children — Second bedroom with queen bed — Third bedroom with 1 double bed, 1 single — Entertainment room w/ outdoor hot tub — 3-piece washroom — Sofa bed — Library and popcorn station — 55” Smart TV Rise and shine and enjoy freshly roasted coffee while you bask in the sun pouring in through the floor-to-ceiling windows before hitting the beach, surf or trails. Lounge on the wraparound deck, or lose yourself in a good book, or the endless sky, peak-a-boo ocean, and forested views. Share a delicious meal grilled up on the BBQ or make memories playing outdoor games on the expansive lawn. After an adventurous day exploring the many majestic trails in the area or riding the waves at French Beach just moments away, indulge in a drink at the bar or unwind as you stargaze from the hot tub surrounded by trees. Reconnect with family and friends around the fire, while roasting hot dogs, melting smores or playing boardgames, then snuggle up with popcorn and a movie. When its time for bed, crawl under the covers and rest your head in peaceful tranquillity under the vaulted ceilings and cedar beams. Tomorrow, another day of fresh air, adventure, and self-care awaits. [ HIGHLIGHTS ] - forested hot tub (no use past 11pm) - wraparound deck - BBQ - fire pit (no use past 11pm) - private bar - indoor fireplace - vaulted cedar ceilings - expansive lawns - reading loft - walk-out rec room - 55” Smart TV - wifi - landline phone - popcorn station - library of books - boardgames - coffee and loose leaf tea - local and orgnic rosemary mint shower products - turkish hot tub towels - local bunnies! ———— [ IMPORTANT INFO ] > HOT TUB + FIRE PIT HOURS: No hot tub or fire pit use past 11pm out of respect for our neighbours, and no loud yelling or cheering outside at any time. QUIET TIME IS 10pm, whether you’re inside or outside. We’ve unfortunately had incidents in the past so we appreciate your understanding 🙏 > YOU MUST BE SELF-SUFFICIENT - We are not on-site to assist you. This is a rural, remote cabin you will have completely to yourself. If the power goes out, there is no running water (we are on septic), so you must flush the toilet with buckets from the creek or wait until power comes back. Power has only ever gone out for several hours in the past, but please be aware of this possibility. > 🚿 HOT WATER: This is a rural cabin supplied by one hot water tank. Please be mindful of your use and space it out (eg: showers at different times, do not run dishwasher then immediately have shower, etc.). The tank takes 30-40 min to reheat > NOISE: There is a neighbouring property, so while the space is private, you must be respectful of the neighbour in terms of noise (ie. strictly NO parties, drinking games, extra guests, no outdoor noise past 10pm, please take things inside at 11pm, and try not to play music outside) Guest access The entire lodge will be yours during your stay. It is accessible via a digital smart lock. We are an AirBnB message or phone call away should you need anything :) NOTE: There are neighbouring properties — so while the space is private, you must be respectful of the neighbours in terms of noise (ie. strictly NO parties, no yelling, no drinking games, no extra guests allowed on the property, QUIET TIME IS 10pm, no hot tub or fire pit use past 11pm) Other things to note ♨️ HOT TUB & FIRE PIT - Not to be used past 11pm out of respect for our neighbours. 🐞 EXPECT BUGS - This is a remote cabin in the woods. Unfortunately we cannot eliminate all bugs inside. ☀️ EXPECT HEAT in SUMMER - There is no AC, and lots of beautiful windows. Head to nearby French Beach to cool down! 🐻 THIS IS BEAR COUNTRY - Please be bear-aware at all times. Do not leave any food or high odour items in your vehicle, or outside, at ANY time + close all vehicle windows/doors. BEARS FREQUENT THE PROPERTY — WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING BEAR SPRAY. 🌐 LIMITED CELL PHONE COVERAGE in the area (there IS wifi in the lodge) - Please be careful of roaming charges, and ensure you have directions to the Lodge before heading out. 🚙 4x4 RECOMMENDED - The driveway is gravel and has a bit of a steep slope to start. We recommend good tires w/ 4x4 drive (not necessary; but can be helpful). ⛽ GROCERIES & GAS - There are no grocery stores or gas stations in the immediate area. The closest grocery store and gas station is in Sooke (20-25 min drive), so please ensure you grab all the food + supplies before arriving at the Lodge. 🚿 HOT WATER - This is a rural cabin, supplied by one hot water tank. Please be mindful of your use (ie. space out showers, do not run dishwasher/laundry right before showering, etc.) ⚡POWER OUTAGES - In case of power outage, there will also be NO WATER. Do not try to use water during an outage, or the water will not return once power is restored. During outages, you must flush the toilet using buckets of water. There is a landline telephone which operates for a few hours without power. ⛈️ STORMS - Storm-watching in the area is beautiful and mesmerizing, but sometimes causes road closures. Please ensure you have food/water/blankets in your vehicle on the way to the Lodge just in case. ⛲ WELL WATER - The Lodge water is supplied by all-natural well water. It is safe to drink and full of natural minerals, but we also have a Brita filter you can use. 🚽 SEPTIC SYSTEM - The Lodge is serviced by a septic system -please DO NOT PUT ANY SOLIDS down the sinks or toilets (eg: tampons, food scraps, coffee grinds, paper towels, oil, anything plastic, etc.) 👋 NEIGHBOURS - While the lodge is rural, there ARE neighbouring properties, so please no music or loud noise past 10pm, and please limit music outdoors at all times. Registration Details Provincial registration number: H855803034