Vacation Rentals by Owner

A Very Special Place

Guest: Debs (England)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10 Review Submitted: 02/16/11

We stayed at Cedar Moon for a small family reunion and it was very memorable, and Philip and Sandra made us feel very welcome. Most of the party arrived by car but a couple of us flew up on Corilair from Vancouver which was a very glamorous way to arrive. I loved the way the house was built , in that you walked up the stairs to the most stupendous view anywhere, ever. Its incredible. Added touches like the fresh garden veggies were much appreciated. I highly recommend Cedar Moon and would happily stay there again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Fond Autumn Memories

Guest: Luise & Michael from Seattle Washington
Date of Stay: 09/20/08 Review Submitted: 06/19/10

We came back! Need we say more!! It's nice to revisit a place, especially a spot from which we've carried such beautiful memories throughout the past year...The house is as beautiful & comfy as before. Nice to sit by a fire in the woodstove. We enjoyed the peace & quiet, the hikes, the fish & chips at the Cove Restaurant, finding chanterelle mushrooms again, going clamming. Meeting you both finally was great, settles the mystery of who these wonderful people might be, who lovingly decorate a house & carefully nurture visitors from afar.

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We Came Back

Guest: Stephen & Bronwen
Date of Stay: 08/15/08 Review Submitted: 05/04/10

Wow !! What a week! Hiking at Kw'as and Hathayim Parks -- canoeing at Manson's Lagoon -- beaching at Smelt Bay -- sleeping in -- meditating on the sundeck with a hummingbird for company --seeing deer, seals, otters, herons, woodpeckers, dolphins, eagles, ravens -- reading the morning away, while the boys played on the beach -- full moon through the bedroom window at 3 AM -- weather coming across Lewis Channel -- snorkelling at Manson's Lagoon. You know? I think we may be back.

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Beach Holiday Highlights

Guest: Laura & Len
Date of Stay: 07/14/08 Review Submitted: 05/04/10

We had a lovely first week of 3 weeks island hopping. We loved your beach house, it was very cozy, we played many games, read lots out on the deck glancing up occasionally to take in the oceanfront view. Highlights were tidepools & lagoon swimming at Manson's Landing, playing at Hague Lake -- amazingly warm! Also had a delicious last night meal at the Floathouse on Gorge Harbour. Thanks for sharing your holiday home. The kids loved the playground and lighted paths.

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Peaceful & Amazing

Guest: Dan & Janet, Sammamish Washington
Date of Stay: 07/07/08 Review Submitted: 06/19/10

As many before us have said, thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. This area is so peaceful and amazingly beautiful. We feel privileged to have the opportunity to experience this...From the moment I stepped out of the car upon our arrival, I could feel the loving hands that have created this marvelous home. You have put in thousands of hours and you are sharing that with us. I humbly say thank you.

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A Fabulous Week

Guest: Ernest & Yvette from France
Date of Stay: 06/15/08 Review Submitted: 06/19/10

The ever changing view of the sea and mountains hypnotized us each day. Caught a feast of fish from the canoe - Rockfish & Salmon. We saw a huge Sea Lion slowly swim by, a sea otter, and porpoise too. The house was perfect, one of the best we have ever rented. Hope to come back again soon!

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Your Very Own Eco-System

Guest: Ralph&Nanette (New York City)
Date of Stay: 05/11/08 Review Submitted: 03/12/09

Cedar Moon Beach House is one of the loveliest spots we know anywhere on the planet. Sitting on a log on the beach watching the sun rise above Desolation Sound surrounded by silence so deep you can hear a bird's wings flapping as it flies along the shore - such an experience is priceless and wonderfully restorative for city dwellers like us. When you step outside it seems that you gaze not only on your own piece of shoreline but on your very own ecosystem! The tranquility and beauty of Cedar Moon, and the sense of being far from the madness of consumer culture, make a visit here a precious gift for the soul and spirit. The vast, exquisite natural surroundings and lovely interiors of both house and cottage are matched only by Philip and Sandra's gift for hospitality and the way in which they have made their whole property into an ongoing work of art with its trails, oyster shell designs and subtle illuminations. We always anticipate a return to this land with huge delight and enthusiasm. It's one of the magic spots on the face of the earth, and it's owned by two of the most warm and gracious people you'll ever meet anywhere.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+.

Mesmerizing Views

Guest: Kim, Tim, Tess & Kate from Stevenson BC
Date of Stay: 06/20/07 Review Submitted: 06/19/10

This is the Tremblay's 11th year coming to Cortes, and we never tire of it! We had a wonderful week, weather was great, beachcombing, clam & oyster bake, canoeing, swimming in Hague Lake, the Friday Market. Your house was inspiring as we spent many hours on the deck, reading, laughing, and just being mesmerized by the view. I truly loved the garden - it was beautiful! We look forward to our next trip and hopefully we can stay here again.

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Guest: Ernest & Yvette
Date of Stay: 03/31/07 Review Submitted: 03/30/07

We all has a fabulous week. The ever changing view of the sea and mountains hypnotised us each day. Caught a feast of fish from the canoe - Rockfish & Salmon. We saw a huge Sea Lion slowly swim by, a sea otter, and porpoise too. The house was perfect, one of the best we have ever rented. Hope to come back again soon!

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Guest: Richard & Jenny
Date of Stay: 03/31/07 Review Submitted: 03/30/07

We've changed since our arrival at Cedar Moon. Immediately we were enveloped in the healing powers of being fully present. The beauty and essence of this space overwhelmed us. Gradually we've both become realigned and certainly more centered. The air, the sun, the moon, the abundance of life took us in - welcomed us, sang with us, played with us. In the mirror we see evidence of transformation. The stress lines and dark shadows have receeded. Life has brought us full circle again. Thank you for sharing this spiritual place. We are not sad to leave, but grateful for taking what was so generously given to fill us up.

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Guest: Tremblays & Urqharts
Date of Stay: 03/31/07 Review Submitted: 03/30/07

This is the Tremblay's 11th year coming to Cortes, and we never tire of it! We had a wonderful week, weather was great, beachcombing, clam & oyster bake, canoeing, swimming in Hague Lake, the Friday Market. Your house was inspiring as we spent many hours on the deck, reading, laughing, and just being mesmerized by the view. I truly loved the garden - it was beautiful! We look forward to our next trip and hopefully we can stay here again.

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Guest: Randy & Jill
Date of Stay: 03/31/07 Review Submitted: 03/30/07

After leaving Tofino the morning of December 28th, we thought for sure there could not be a lovlier spot...we were happily mistaken. Nothing could be more breathtaking than walking up the stairs into your living room on a clear day. "Oh my God," we screamed with joy, then we went to the bedroom and did a repeat, then the deck, etc! You have created such a wonderful & welcoming home, with incredible attention to detail. Great nooks & crannies to think & reflect from, all of which take great advantage of the beautiful surroundings. All you have created speaks volumes about who you are as human beings and we are honored and thankful that you are willing to share it with other. Thanks so much.

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Guest: Luise & Michael
Date of Stay: 03/31/07 Review Submitted: 03/30/07

We came back! Need we say more!! It's nice to revisit a place, especially a spot from which we've carried such beautiful memories throughout the past year...The house is as beautiful & comfy as before. Nice to sit by a fire in the woodstove. We enjoyed the peace & quiet, the hikes, the fish & chips at the Cove Restaurant, finding chanterelle mushrooms again, going clamming. Meeting you both finally was great, settles the mystery of who these wonderful people might be, who lovingly decorate a house & carefully nurture visitors from afar....

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Guest: Dan & Janet
Date of Stay: 03/31/07 Review Submitted: 03/30/07

As many before us have said, thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. This area is so peaceful and amazingly beautiful. We feel privileged to have the opportunty to experience this...From the moment I stepped out of the car upon our arrival, I could feel the loving hands that have created this marvelous home. You have put in thousands of hours and you are sharing that with us. I humbly say thank you.

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Unexpected Treasures

Guest: Barb & Greg & Family
Date of Stay: 06/01/06 Review Submitted: 05/04/10

You have a truly beautiful beach home! We felt at peace the moment we walked in. It is a comfortable, aesthetically wonderful environment. We enjoyed the lake, an unexpected treasure! The views of course are so memorable, and the ever-changing weather. Thank you for sharing your wonderful vacation home.

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Oyster Delights

Guest: Greg & Mavis
Date of Stay: 07/01/05 Review Submitted: 05/04/10

You have a beautiful & peaceful vacation rental home, unplugged from the rest of the world. We only made one trip to the library to use the internet. Martin's & Shannon's favorite part of our stay was catching that 26-lb Chinook Salmon on our fishing trip with Ed Jordon as our guide. Greg's favorite part was grilling that salmon and eating it every night out on the oceanfront deck (sometimes even for lunch and breakfast) and sipping coffee on the deck with me while the teenagers slept in. My favorite and unexpected delights were the fresh oyster po-boys provided by Martin & Shannon's afternoon jaunts on the beach. A New Orleans girl's heaven! Overall, we just enjoyed the slow passage of time. Time to read a book from cover to cover, time to play Password & Trivial Pursuit & Texas Hold'Em & Badminton, time to feed the crabs and throw rocks into the sea, time to really talk to each other, and time to just be quiet! Thanks for the experience.

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Bald Eagles, Clams & Shrimp

Guest: Dave, Michele, Sophia & Jack
Date of Stay: 07/01/05 Review Submitted: 05/04/10

Thank you so much for sharing your holiday home with us. From the bald eagle who greeted us atop a tree next to the house when we arrived, to the phosphorescence in the water the night before we left...we had a wonderful time. We've enjoyed shrimp from Squirrel Cove, spring salmon from the ocean, and clams from the beach. This is the life!

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