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Welcome to Port Renfrew's pet friendly residence

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A wooden cabin with a porch, string lights, and outdoor seating.
A marina with boats docked, calm water, and mountains in the background.
View of kitchen table, hallway bathroom and bedroom. Front door to enclosed deck
A kitchen with a black stove, three pots on burners, a red kettle, and a knife block.
A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a potted orchid.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Port Renfrew Dock

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Port Renfrew, BC
  • Place, Port San Juan
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Gateway Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Renfrew Dock
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Port Renfrew

Located in Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Pacific Gateway Marina and Port Renfrew Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and Juan de Fuca Provincial Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hunting.
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Port Renfrew, BC

What's nearby

  • Port San Juan - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Gateway Marina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Port Renfrew Dock - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port Renfrew Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Pacheedaht Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coastal Kitchen Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Haliwoods - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Don't Pannock, We Got Bannock - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tomi's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach Camp Coffee Co. - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Port Renfrew's pet friendly residence pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Welcome to Port Renfrew's pet friendly residence?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Port Renfrew's pet friendly residence?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Port Renfrew's pet friendly residence?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Port Renfrew's pet friendly residence located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Port San Juan and Pacific Gateway Marina. Port Renfrew Dock and Port Renfrew Visitor Information Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. Had all the amenities. Quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This pet-friendly property worked well for our stay. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great getaway on the Island for a few days over the holidays - quiet, private and built for relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2026
Dear Guests Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review! I am glad you had a nice and relaxing getaway. All the best, Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful weekend and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great cabin in the heart of Port Renfrew.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy little cabin

Nice little place, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2023
Hi Sara, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I appreciate it and and am happy that you enjoyed yourselves. Kind regards, Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip

Was a comfortable place to stay, and the price was right
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June Getaway

The Shack in the Woods was a great place to stay for our June Getaway in Port Renfrew. Very comfortable and very conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The ideal holiday cottage

Comfortable, fully equipped, delightful and well organized. Great guides to local spots. We really enjoyed the chance to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2024
Hi Jerry, I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! It was such a pleasure having conversations with you. Thank you for your wonderful review. All the best, Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful place to unwind
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Shack in the Woods is Amazing!

Thanks Karen for the great place. Enjoyed our time here, we’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2021
Thank you for your wonderful review! You are so welcome! I am thrilled that you had a great time at "A Shack In The Woods". I look forward to hosting you and your guest and doggies again. All the best, Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was perfect, couldn't have expected any better. Everything was very neat, dishes and towels etc were clean. Bedding was very nice. Very easy instructions provided on how yo operate heatet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Getaway

Wonderful getaway in Port Renfrew. Great location—within walking distance of store and restaurants. Place was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All my friends loved it!

Great little cabin in Port Renfrew!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2022
Dear Rafal, Caitlin and Guests, Thank you for your wonderful review. I am so glad that everyone loved it! All the best, Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was private and quiet. The interior was comfortable and cozy and had everything I needed to enjoy this amazing area. As someone who enjoys the outdoors, there was so much to see and do.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labour Day Holifay

Visit to Victoria to see my daughter, first time up to Port Renfrew really nice part of the Island loads to do. Cottage was great super comfortable and centrally located to everything you could need and visit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2024
Hi Jamie, I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed Port Renfrew and were able to spend time with your daughter! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Kind regards, Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet comfort

We enjoyed the tranquility of the area and the comforts of the cabin. Karen was very informative and responded quickly to our texts. We would definitely return for another stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2024
It was a real pleasure hosting Lil, her guest, and Jasper, their little dog. I look forward to having the opportunity to host them again. All the best, Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Westcoast Retreat

Great little hideaway, loved the firepit and deck and Gus the retriever appreciated the dog toys ;) Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2020
Hi Lisa, Thank you for your review. I am glad that you had a good time. And happy that Gus enjoyed the dog toys! All the best, Karen
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome

Peace full adorable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 2020

It was so nice to have the fire pit to relax at the end of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2020
Hi Cindy, Thank you for your review. It's always great to get away. I am glad that you enjoyed the fire pit. It is such a relaxing way to end the night! Stay safe, social distance. All the best, Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shack in the Woods

The cabin located in a vacation home strata, so there are several other cabins in this neighbourhood. Yet, it is private and surrounded by trees. The front deck is a wonderful space rain or shine. The cabin was very cozy and warm. Thank you for sharing your lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Shack in the Woods

A wonderful time at our rental property in Port Renfrew, ample parking, nicely furnished, had all the supplies we needed for our weekend.Karen's direction are on point. LOVED the firepit!!! Close to all attractions. Just enough room for 3 adults, 4 may be to many I feel. I would highly recommend The Shack in the Woods.We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2020
Hi Colette, Thank you for your wonderful review! It was nice to meet you all. I could tell that you would have a lot of fun together. I hope to host you again. Sincerely, Karen Felske, "A Shack In The Woods"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great deck to relax on

Comfortable and convenient stay to access Botanical Beach and hikes along the coast. Basic kitchen set up, for vacation meals. Slightly annoying there weren't enough coffee filters for the days we stayed, but other supplies were fine. Loved that the porch had a fence/gate, so our fur child could lie in the sun without being tied up. It was a pleasant rental and we'd do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2024
Hi Jermaine, Thank you for taking the time to submit a wonderful review. I thought that I should mention to you that you didn't need coffee filters because there is a permanent filter in the tray! I am sorry you had that problem. I look forward to hosting you again! All the best, Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect peaceful getaway!

The cabin was incredibly private and peaceful! This was just what I needed to spend a few days recouping and relaxing. Slept like a rock in the super comfy bed, in fact when I got home it made me realize how many lights were on in my home disrupting my sleep and how I needed softer pillows, I now sleep better at home! Close to a dog friendly beach and all the attractions in the area!! Highly recommend! Karen was an absolute sweetheart, quick at responding and would message me on road updates as I stay between major storms.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2024
Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I am glad that you sleep better at home now. It is crazy how many things are lit up at night. Of course being out in Port Renfrew you don't have to worry about that! It is good to get away and have a break. When are you coming back lol. I look forward to hosting you in the future. All the best to you. Kind regards, Karen
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Port Renfrew

We were unable to check in on time as the owner was there working on his boat in the drive way. I don’t think the place was cleaned that well as there was a pile of sand in front on the slider to the master bedroom, there was garbage left behind at the fire pit, the toilet would not fill/flush, the shower was clogged and was extremely slow to drain as well there’s a big stain on one of the couch cushions. We made the best of our time but I had to pass on this message as I was not super excited about the state of the rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2022
Hello Mike, I am reading the email that you sent me and it's a bit different from what you have written here. The first thing you told me was that I have a beautiful rental. If you remember our conversation (by email), my husband was just finishing up working on his boat. As I mentioned, it was his first 4 hour window of opportunity to work on his boat after guests had stayed a week. He told you who he was and that he had lost track of time. You told me that it was not a big deal! At no time did he enter the cottage, as he mentioned, and there was nothing preventing you from going inside. Immediately he went and purchased you a bottle of red wine that you and your guest were quite happy and excited about, and said that it was very kind of him to do! You also told me that it was no big deal that the toilet didn't flush because you took the top off and put the line back on that had popped off.
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