Diamond Cottage, close to Sooke, Shirley and Port Renfrew. 40 mins to Victoria

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Shirley, BC

Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery2 min drive
French Beach Provincial Park6 min drive
Sooke Harbour14 min drive
Duncan, BC (DUQ)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Nestled in the trees this secluded cottage offers a slice of tranquility and relaxation. Just a few minutes’ walk from the nearest beach, or take in one of the many local attractions and beauty spots along this amazing coastline. Local picturesque seaside town of Sooke is just 12km away with fabulous restaurants, galleries and shops, offering many local facilities and possibilities including fishing excursions, kayaking, and whale watching. Port Renfrew is just an hour away with amazing beaches and parks; Botanical Bay has rich tides pools and stunning geological features. Just an hour in the opposite direction takes you to Victoria, British Columbia’s capital city, where charm and adventure await.

If you have children or simply young at heart yourself, then join in and play with our Goats or pet a sheep on our small hobby farm and get back to nature!

Property manager

Mark & Marie

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number 737825208RT0001

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Juan de Fuca Electoral Area

Located in Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Olympic View Golf Club and Bear Mountain Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sooke Harbour and French Beach Provincial Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Shirley, BC

What's nearby

Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery - 2 min drive
French Beach Provincial Park - 6 min drive
Sandcut Beach - 12 min drive
Sooke Harbour - 14 min drive
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park - 26 min drive

Getting around

Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

Shirley Delicious Cafe - 4 min drive
Stoked Wood Fired Pizzeria and Market - 6 min drive
Point No Point Resort Ltd - 9 min drive
Rock Beach Grocery - 7 min drive
4 Beaches Bed & Breakfast - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Diamond Cottage, close to Sooke, Shirley and Port Renfrew. 40 mins to Victoria pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

25 Apr 2024

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

Spoke Getaway

Diamond cottage is the ideal location for day trips/hiking! There are lots of beaches and hiking trails within a short distance! The cottage itself is supplied with anything you would ever need and the ability to communicate with the property manager is quick and easy if needed! Extremely friendly and willing to offer information about the area! It was close enough to Victoria to have family who lives there visit. We are all animal lovers, so it was great to have a dog friendly environment and the ability to visit with chickens, ducks, sheep and goats was a plus.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

9 Apr 2024

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

Diamond Cottage

Thank you Mark and Marie. We had the pleasure of staying 5 nights at your amazing cottage. Everything was even better than described. The animals were so much fun especially Mr.Frizzel .Mark was very informative about the area and Marie showed us the newborn chicks. The goats were entertaining. The cottage was clean and very well stocked with everything we needed. We will definitely be returning. Thank you for the special Easter treats that made our Easter holiday even better! Ray Jeannie and Noah

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne C.

27 Feb 2024

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

Family Vacation

This was our second time at Diamond Cottage within 6 months. It feels like home to us, and our daughter is obsessed with the animals. Such a wonderful place, we can’t wait to come back soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

22 Aug 2023

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

Lovely retreat!

Excellent location to discover the coast from Sooke to Port Renfrew. The house is directly on Route 14, near the coast (10 min walk along the Route to the next beach). We loved the goats, cheeps and other animals on the property! Thanks to Marie and Mark for being such lovely hosts!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

3 Aug 2023

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

Family holiday

We stayed at Diamond Cottage for three nights for my brother’s wedding nearby at French Beach Provincial Park. Marc and Marie were very friendly and welcoming and were happy to let our kids interact with their barnyard animals. We so appreciated being able to host a dinner at the cottage with some family and friends. The house was very clean and there were plenty of kitchen items and extra towels etc. We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Marie

We moved from England to Kelowna in beautiful British Columbia lived there with 3 boys for eight years. Then in April of 2016 we moved to Vancouver Island in the beautiful town called Shirley.