Fabulous Ocean Front Lodge - Warm and Inviting - Sooke

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Spectacular View of Sooke Basin - from the edge of our deck.

Outside dining has 8-10 outside deckchairs on the wraparound
deck.

You can watch the news or your favourite show while prepping snacks.

The lower level living room with pictures from the nearby West Coast Trail.

Wake up in the spacious ensuite and enjoy the great view.

Overview
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Fireplace

Explore the area

Sooke, BC

Sooke Harbour
‪1 min walk‬
Sooke Region Museum
‪8 min walk‬
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
‪11 min drive‬
Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Lodge

1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Living Room - lower

1 Double Futon

Lower King/twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Lower Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Powder

Toilet

Main Floor Powder

Toilet

Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Fabulous Ocean Front Lodge - Warm and Inviting

New-Contemporary and Cozy Lodge has 3 bedrooms:
1 master bedroom - one king bed and ensuite with soaker and walk-in shower.
1 lower level bedroom - two ex.l twin beds combine into king, next door to main lower bath with bath/shower combo.
2 nd lower level bedroom - one queen bed, next door to main lower bath and near lower powder room.

Excellent linens and bedding

Guest lodge is open concept-separate and above garage, full kitchen facilities, and has sleeping for 3-4.
2 Extended Twin Beds can be combined into a King.
plus it has an -Allerton Queen- Comfortable pull out foam bed.

Main lodge has newer Viking, Kitchenaid and Miele Appliances.

Guest lodge has newer stainless steel appliances.

Lodge and guest lodge each has a washer/dryer laundry pair and an outside LPG Grill for BBQ'ing.

Lodge sleeps six to eight and can be rented with or without guest lodge which sleeps an additional 4 people. Total maximum guests are limited to 10.

Property manager

gordon fika

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No RV parking, max of 3-4 vehicles Renters must list outdoor rec activities they will be interested in via lodge Checkout generally at 11 a.m.

Sorry, there are no exceptions to the NO PET rule, apologies - allergies.

Please remove outside footwear to prevent scratches on very nice hardwood floors reducing any additional cleaning costs, thanks for your understanding

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number NO

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sooke

Located in Sooke, this holiday home is on the beach. Hatley Castle and Hatley Park National Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Saltwest Naturals and Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery. Travelling with kids? Consider Witty's Lagoon Regional Park and Langford Lanes. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sooke, BC

What's nearby

Sooke Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Sooke Region Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
District of Sooke Municipal Hall - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Possession Point Park - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park - 11 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
‪Sooke Brewing Co - ‬15 min walk
‪Route 14 Sooke - ‬12 min walk
‪Stickleback - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous Ocean Front Lodge - Warm and Inviting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous Ocean Front Lodge - Warm and Inviting?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous Ocean Front Lodge - Warm and Inviting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous Ocean Front Lodge - Warm and Inviting located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sooke holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Sooke Harbour and Sooke Region Museum. Brooks Park and District of Sooke Municipal Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Veronica B.

5 May, 2025

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

Beautiful

The house is stunning, seals all day in the water right in front of you. It's really spacious a d invited, comfy places to sit and overall really home-like. Host was great with communication. The suite is fully separate so you do have to go outside of the main house to get in but not a big deal. Beautiful place would absolutely recommend

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aileen C.

17 Apr, 2025

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

Wonderful Stay; Beautiful View

We had a great stay at this house. A group of friends stayed for my birthday weekend and we enjoyed sitting on the balconies, watching otters and seals swim in the inlet. Sooke is a cute town close enough to Victoria to explore.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry J.

10 Feb, 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

30 Sept, 2024

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

Ladies get away

Beautiful quiet location with stunning views. Loved getting up and having coffee on the deck taking in the ocean air and beautiful view.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

29 Sept, 2024

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

Great home for a family get together

We had a family get together and this house was perfectly suited for it. The views are incomparable, both sunrise and sunset. Seals lounging on the dock next door and otters playing right in front of the house were unexpected gifts Hosth

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

6 Sept, 2024

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

Family Holiday

Beautiful property and great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

3 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thoroughly enjoyed a great family holiday at this beautiful home!

This was a perfect home for our family holiday. Great location, lots to do nearby, beautiful oceanfront views, and plenty of space for our family group to comfortably enjoy time together, and also have a bit of privacy and separation if needed. We saw otters and deer on the property, and watched seals and various birds from the spacious windows facing the ocean. Would highly recommend and would love to go back again some day.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann E.

26 Aug, 2024

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

Wonderful home overlooking the water

We enjoyed our time here, excellent kitchen, beautiful views, lots of storage space.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

17 Aug, 2024

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

lovely property, amazing location

What a lovely home and the views are amazing, it is exactly as represented in the listing. The house is spacious, comfortable, well appointed, and has everything you would need for an en enjoyable stay, The views are incredible..... it is peaceful, quiet, and private. Watching sea birds, eagles, otter, seals, etc from the spacious deck and from inside the home was a bonus. Communication with the owner was excellent. We stayed for 1 month and would not hesitate to stay there again and to recommend it to others.

Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ela J.

8 Jul, 2024

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

Tranquility!

This property is definitely in my top three! The beds were comfortable, the home very well appointed with everything you could possibly need, and the location is absolutely top-notch! Thank you so much for sharing this lovely home and the beautiful surroundings with us!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Scott P.

13 Jun, 2024

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

Sooke for a wedding.

Wonderful property. Veiws are stunning, and house and suite more than we could have asked for. Thank you again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances D.

2 Jun, 2024

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

Music by the sea

Our annual gathering place for the chamber music workshop in Sooke. It has been a wonderful haven!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna C., Port Coquitlam, BC

1 Jan, 2024

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

Great family accommodations

Property is well equipped to handle an extended family of ten. Great location and no lack of amenities. Everyone had very comfortable sleeping and washroom facilities. Family meals were were not a problem. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique G.

26 Sept, 2023

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

Tranquil Local

We had a wonderful time staying in this tranquil local with amazing views! The modern home had a large, well-equipped kitchen with windows overlooking the water. The bedrooms were spacious and not on top of each other so everyone had their own space. We enjoyed hiking, kayaking, whale watching, salmon fishing, visiting farmers’ markets, and gazing at wildlife- all in Sooke.

Stayed 29 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

20 Aug, 2023

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

Stunning property in an amazing location

I stayed at this property with my husband and two kids (9 and 11), and sister and brother in law with their kids (8 and 10). We rented both the main house and the attached unit and had more than enough space. The view is just incredible—as others have said you can see families of otters (who come right onto the deck!), seals, and countless birds. The kitchen is beautiful and well stocked, the beds are comfortable, plenty of towels, and the media room was fantastic for movie nights. Two minute drive to two grocery stores and a drug store, 10 minute drive to Sooke Potholes (amazing place to swim), 25 minute drive to French beach (both sandy and rocky with nice tidepooling), and a 90 minute drive to Botanical Beach (one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited). From Sooke you can do whale watching, kayaking and SUP rental, and salmon fishing. Oh, hiking in East Sooke Regional Park was also a highlight. We did all of these things and all were amazing experiences. We were also really content with just relaxing at this house because of the stunning views and huge windows. We fell in love with Vancouver Island and with Sooke, in particular. The property manager was very responsive. The dishwasher broke upon our first usage, but understandably couldn’t be repaired during our stay. These things happen. (The only strange thing was being accused of bringing a dog with us, but that was cleared up.) My favorite house I’ve ever rented through Vrbo (we travel a lot). Amazing.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard S.

12 Aug, 2023

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

Sooke Sanctuary

Gordon’s house on the water in Sooke was large, clean and comfortable. It struck my wife and I as being a great vacation spot for a family. The house has a fantastic view of Sooke harbor and the Olympic Mountains in the distance. We had the company of 3 harbor seals swimming around and sunning themselves on the abandoned dock just to the right of the house during the entire stay. If you got up early enough, sea otters also visited the water below. Would definitely stay again if given the opportunity. By the way, the town of Sooke is just down the road from the house. A little further down Sooke Road is Wild Mountain Food and Drink, the best restaurant we experienced on our two-week trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

john n.

22 Jul, 2023

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

Great stay !!

Amazing property - highly recommended !

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

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27 Jun, 2023

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Excellent Large Home Buy The Sea

This was a fabulous place for us to stay. We were a group of ten and rented both the house and garage suite. We had two grown up kids and two younger kids stay in the garage suite and the rest of stay in the house. The house has large gathering areas on both main and lower levels so it was a great place for our large group to spend the week. We saw otters and hummingbirds every day from the rear large windows facing Sooke Basin. The house is a short 15-20 minute walk to the middle of town. We did some kayaking, hiking, explored several beaches, and did a couple of day trips into Victoria. There are many things for families to do in the area so we all had a great time. We're all glad we chose this house as a place to stay and enjoy our vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marnie F.

5 Jun, 2023

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

Amazing get away weekend

This was the perfect spot for a quiet group getaway celebratory weekend. Stunning property inside and out. Immaculately appointed home with an incredible view. Well equipped kitchen and very comfortable furnishings. Close to all the amazing outdoor spots that Sooke has to offer. We truly hope to return to this spot again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances D.

28 May, 2023

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

Beautiful views

Scenic outlook and spacious open rooms in this friendly house. Thank you to our hosts!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lili T., Toronto, Canada

9 May, 2023

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

What a wonderful property

We were a large group of extended family including a two year old. The house was so incredibly well-provisioned and comfortable for all of us. All of the thought that has gone into making this house an excellent home-base was really appreciated, and the views and location are the first rate! Thanks for having us.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole B.

9 Apr, 2023

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

Very beautiful….. book this now!

This house is exactly as it looks on the site. Really beautiful! Very clean, and lots of soft towels and nice bed linens. The kitchen was fantastic. Every possible gadget, pots and pans, strainers, cutting boards and more! We loved relaxing at home for breakfast and dinners. Set in a very peaceful neighborhood, easy check in and check out. Property owner was very responsive to any inquiry. We would love to come back during warmer weather to enjoy more outdoor activities so close by.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

7 Jan, 2023

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

Expectations and promises met and exceeded. Gordon was friendly and accommodating.

Other than a hot tub (which we did not expect), couldn't ask for anything else! Younger daughter and family could not make it down from Birken because of black ice, which was disappointing. Maybe next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bel M.

1 Jan, 2023

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

Peaceful Getaway

The property has gorgeous views that you'll never get tired of looking at! The kitchen is well-equipped with everything you need if you like to cook like we do. Beds are comfortable with great linens. Our whole family had a lovely stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reena S.

28 Dec, 2022

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

Great trip!

The property was amazing, unreal views and a great space to come and relax with family. The house was fully equipped with everything we needed. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by gordon fika

My wife and I used to travel west to the Vancouver area Islands with our two children when they were small. We explored the beaches and tidal pools enjoying morning coffee while the kids beach combed, went fishing and hiking, and kayaking. The ocean always has wildlife activity geese, otters, seal and a lot of crab, shrimp and fish.

We rented a house out here in Sooke in 2000 after we completed a week of trekking on the West Coast Trail - and it was a luxurious end to a great experience.

Why they chose this property

We wanted an area close to a city, yet away from it all.

We selected this property because of its spectacular view and quietness, and its location: its midway between the lovely hiking spots of East Sooke and various tidal pool beaches.

We just built (sep. 2012) a contemporary west coast style inviting lodge designed by a Victoria architect: it is quite an improvement to the old house torn down in 2007.

We wanted a clean, efficient and strong lodge. It is warm and cosy, energy efficient, and built to current seismic standards.

What makes this property unique

WOW, is the word heard most often when people come for a visit. We have a truly stunning view from most rooms in the lodge and guest lodge. You can walk down the 25 steps and explore the beach in low tide. Or sit out in comfort on the decks looking right into the water.
On clear nights you can watch the moon rise and travel, across the Sooke basin, its reflecting lights playing on the often still waters of the basin.

Handy to hiking, biking trails, fishing from the lodge property, kayaking, mountain biking and wildlife watching right from the lodge. It is handy and quiet and truly an outdoor activity center thats away from it all.