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Andover Cottage: Comfortable family home with hot tub

Holiday home in Juan de Fuca Electoral Area with kitchen and patio

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Deck with hot tub
4 person hot tub on the deck
Front of house
View from the deck
Main living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sooke, BC
  • Place, Sooke Harbour
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sooke Region Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Large Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Andover Cottage: Comfortable family home with hot tub

Tucked into the forested hills of rural East Sooke, this comfortable family home offers views of the Sooke Harbour and surrounding area. The home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a hot tub on a large view deck, a fenced back garden, and a fireplace with a seating area. The property is close to East Sooke Regional Park, the Galloping Goose Trail, and is just around the corner from public tennis courts.
East Sooke, British Columbia, Canada

Our house rules: primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events. Pets permitted.
Check-in 5pm, check-out 11am except high season when it is 10am.

Additional policies described in Guest Agreement. Guest must sign a Guest Agreement and return it to Island Vacation Homes Ltd before arrival.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest Agreement must be signed and returned to Island Vacation Homes Ltd before access to the property.
no operation of recreational motorized vehicles or vessels (such as a jet ski) is allowed on or from the property

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number H560072427

About the area

Juan de Fuca Electoral Area

Located in Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hatley Castle and Hatley Park National Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Witty's Lagoon Regional Park and Langford Lanes. All Fun Recreation Park and Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Sooke, BC

What's nearby

  • Sooke Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Sooke Region Museum - 21 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Possession Point Park - 28 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Sooke Potholes Provincial Park - 29 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Sooke Bluffs Park - 31 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Sooke Brewing Co - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪17 Mile House Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Andover Cottage: Comfortable family home with hot tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Andover Cottage: Comfortable family home with hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Andover Cottage: Comfortable family home with hot tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Andover Cottage: Comfortable family home with hot tub located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sooke Harbour, Park Heights Park and Barnes Creek. Secretary (Donaldson) Island is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was great. Beds were comfortable. Shower curtain is too tight and sticks to your body. I curved curtain rod would greatly improve the shower experience. The only reason I didn't give this a 5 star was the musty smell. We tried everything to clear it up. Well stocked kitchen. Home Is nice place to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

Quiet, clean place

Exactly as shown online. Quiet location, clean. Was perfect for the family getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gerry J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Is a lovely home with all of the amenities we needed…a little “musty” smell about it upon entering. There was a 6 hour power outage on our last night and we really had to “dig around” for some kind of light. Found some almost spent tea light candles in a few containers in the china cabinet…..a suggestion for further outages…have some kind of emergency back up light….perhaps not candles for obvious safety reasons….but maybe some large beam flashlights? In strategic places? We enjoyed our stay …we were surprised at the steepness of the driveway and our driver was a bit “nervous” upon ascending and descending. A lovely family home though. Thanks…hope our input is beneficial .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Great stay!

Very cozy stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha T.

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

Great place!

Great location and had everything we needed! We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Owen G.

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

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful area

Had a great time, our 3 year old loved the hot tub and we thoroughly enjoyed the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

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

Great location

We enjoyed our time here very much. Visiting relatives in East Sooke so the location really worked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

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

Great vacation home

We had four adults stay at this property and we all agreed it was an excellent home. The home has everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. Secluded, quiet beautiful view, the hot tub was great to use after long days of hiking the amazing trails close by. Would definitely recommend Andover cottage for anyone staying on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trisha C.

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

Sib Trip @ Andover

Great place to reconnect with the important things in life. The hot tub was a perfect way to end the day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shauna J.

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

Making Memories That Last A Lifetime

We came out here from Kitchener to visit family that live in in Kelowna. We're here and we had a wonderful time connecting with each other. The cottage was perfect for that. The area was wonderful to explore. Lots of wildlife and serene places to visit. We are thankful for this trip 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sherrill V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very satisfied with the Andover Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at the Andover Cottage!! It had lots of space for everyone and we really enjoyed the big deck and outdoor hot tub. We also loved the fact that it was away from all the busy traffic. We had fun walking to the tennis courts and played tennis quite often (with the tennis racquets and balls that were in the cottage) and went to the park which was nearby. Our only complaint was that there was as a musty smell in the cottage and my daughter’s asthma was acting up a lot, she thought it was because of all the carpet in the cottage. Overall we had a great time and had very good communication with the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Perfect getaway spot

The home was a perfect place for a friends and family getaway. Its much larger than it appears and wants for nothing. The view is mostly obscured by the trees, however it gives the feeling of being in a forest, perched on a hill with peekaboo views. The only mention I'd have for improvement would be to change the shower curtain bar to a curved one, and upgrade the master bedroom mattress. The home was cozy, retro, warm and inviting. We all said that we'd book it again in a heartbeat. Thanks for your help Rob.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara H.

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

East Sooke Vacation Home

The property was incredibly clean and tidy. We loved the wood stove and the fact that there was plenty of firewood ready to go. The view was beautiful and the hot tub was enjoyed by all. The island in the kitchen was useful and really allowed us to prep meals without bumping into one another. The host was helpful and we appreciated the extra time when entering and leaving the property. Some suggestions to stay competitive: 1) Have the address numbers at the bottom of the driveway reflective so they can be seen in the dark. Almost impossible to see the driveway entrance in the dark. 2) Make sure clients are aware of the steepness of the driveway, especially in the off season months. 3) The motion detection lights at the front of the house were not working and this made it difficult to see when approaching the house to park. 4) Consider replacing or repairing frying pans that are old and losing their coating. 5) Have a manual for the wood stove, hot tub, and barbecue close at hand in case of malfunctions. It took considerable effort to start the barbecue and figure out the dampening system on the wood stove. 6) When I booked the home, I indicated there would be a child with us. After I noticed the paperwork only said 5 adults, I corrected that by paying for an extra person. However, I continued to receive paperwork that only had 5 adults on it. I would be looking for consistency in paperwork when I book my next holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the hot tub and spacious living areas. Kitchen was well equipped!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Amazing house. Lots of space and extremely comfortable for my kids, husband and family. Beautiful area, very quiet and peaceful. Owner has great communication and accommodated early check-in for us. The house had everything, there was no need to get anything other than groceries. I'd highly recommend this place and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cor R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Zeer ruim en goed uitgerust vakantiehuis met een mooi uitzicht. Prima communicatie. We hebben meerdere keren herten in de tuin gezien!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Great girls retreat

Beautiful property we had a great stay clean and comfortable but very steep driveway
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fares A.

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

Weekend Stay

The place exceeded all expectations! Great layout, extensive kitchenware, BBQ, hot tub, there wasn’t any more we could ask for. Rob was very communicative and the check in and check out process was smooth.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jadwiga G.

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

Beautiful home in beautiful area

If you don't mind driving for day trips this home is so cozy and beautifully secluded it will make your vacation extra special. Our dog stayed with us, too and we had no issues whatsoever. Very clean, great communication, luxurious hottub and barbeque!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leesa S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cottage time capsule

The place was large with a great wood stove. It had everything we needed but there was quite a strong musty/old house smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

J W.

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

Awesome

The house was quite large and very comfortable. It has excellent kitchen supplies beyond what you'd imagine so we were able to prepare a lovely Easter dinner withh all the trimmings with no lack of tools or dishes. The view from the deck and hot tub is beautiful. There are plenty of towels and paper supplies. Just a wonderful.spot to have a great vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline V.

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

A little retreat

The location is in a beautiful area. It was a unique and cozy home to enjoy a long weekend in and the hot tub was a lovely bonus. The kitchen had anything one might need including a blender and there was plenty of seating available for all of us. We would definitely come back here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shauna C.

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

Women's Reading Break Getaway

3 friends who like to spend a few days away every year with books to read and food to share. We enjoyed companionable quiet, loads of laughter, soothing soaks and a movie!We were glad we arrived in daylight because we were not prepared for the steepness of the driveway. It is very steep and has a switchback.The home was very clean but unfortunately there was a musty odour throughout. We opened some doors and windows upon our arrival which helped.The hot tub was incredbly clean and we enjoyed it a lot!Overall this is a good value stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy E.

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

Beautiful hòuse, clean hot tub

Place was big, comfy, extremely clean hot tub, very nad smell (got used to it)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

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

Andover cottage

This was just the perfect place to get together with family! The house is just amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Robert

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Island Vacation Homes Ltd is vacation rental property management company that has been in business in the Sooke area since 2003.

Why they chose this property

Andover Cottage is located in East Sooke close to some of the best walking and hiking trails on southern Vancouver Island.

What makes this property unique

East Sooke Park surrounds this neighbourhood. Enjoy the hot tub on the deck at the end of the day!

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