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Spectacular views, near beaches

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spectacular views, near beaches

Come enjoy the spectacular ocean and mountain vistas sitting on the sun deck or in the spacious, comfortable, living room after exploring the many beautiful beaches and trails near by. Our home was lovingly constructed by my husband John, who is a custom home builder and designer, using natural materials from our local area and a considerable amount of repurposed wood and brick.
We are fortunate to live in a quiet, spacious and serene place, surrounded by nine acres and beauty in the form of wildlife, trees, the Pacific Ocean, the Olympic mountains and an endless sky that lights up with countless stars on clear nights.
Cairn, where you will stay, is attached to our house but completely separate and private. We are available if needed but we give guests complete privacy. Guests have their own private entry, parking space and deck.
Off seasons rates in effect from October to March.

Property manager

John and Janis Payne

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Sooke, BC

What's nearby

  • Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery - 2 min walk
  • French Beach Provincial Park - 9 min drive
  • Sooke Harbour - 12 min drive
  • District of Sooke Municipal Hall - 13 min drive
  • Sooke Potholes Provincial Park - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sooke Brewing Co - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Route 14 Sooke - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wild Mountain - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular views, near beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular views, near beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular views, near beaches?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular views, near beaches located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery and Gordon's Beach. Otter Point Park and Otter Point Access Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Spectacular views, near beaches Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josselyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding
This property is located on a beautiful Piece of property that overlooks the Ocean. Best view from upstairs bedroom by far. Very quaint and charming suite
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred and Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Getaway
Lovely property, felt like home. Quiet, clean, cozy. All the amenities we could ever wish for. Great location for our exploring to Port Renfrew. Welcoming warm scones upon arrival, so nice! Thank you! a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Otter Point
We stayed with our two adult children and enjoyed the fact that the house has lots of windows from which we could view the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Good proximity to beaches and to Sooke. Everything was pretty much as described in the property description
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wikus V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay at beautiful location.
We had a wonderful stay. Greeted by John the gracious owner and welcomed with some fresh muffins baked by Janice. We were looking for a quiet holiday in a beautiful location. The house is big and very comfortable and very well stocked. The views are amazing across the strait and the fields in front of the house. Close to Sooke and Victoria as well as the beaches and forests to the west. Highly recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable stay
What can I say - our stay was all we hoped for. Super friendly and helpful owners, well equipped, located close to the sights we wanted to see. Highly recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carin House :)
We had a fantastic stay at the Carin house! Plenty of room and great views- lots of amenities and great hiking nearby. The owners made us feel like family- highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ande L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Otter Point Oasis
The property was incredibly beautiful, and exactly as advertised. John and Janis were incredible hosts, and made us feel so at home. Would recommend this property (and them as hosts) to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property - great hosts
We came here for a restful stay , for a location that was a home base for visiting family and friends and for amazing ocean views. This beautiful home delivered on all counts and the hosts were wonderful. Thanks John and Janis for accommodating my odd requests for my radio contest - which was a success .It was a pleasure to meet and get to know you ( and Mellow!) and look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet stay at Otter Point
We stayed at this lovely home for a long weekend to celebrate my mom’s 70th Bday. The views were beautiful and the beds were comfortable. We had warm muffins waiting for us when we checked in. They were delicious! The hosts offered us some firewood to make a fire in the fireplace. Such a cozy October evening playing games with my family by the fireplace. Will definitely stay at this place again while touring Vancouver Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very lovely time
Beautifully built house with ocean view. Very comforting environment to get away from the city :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gideon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique house on wonderful property with great view
Great place in a peaceful setting. Very unique custom built house by the homeowner. The apartment is attached to the main house along one wall. It is spacious and open with a great view and it's own entry and patio with view. The home owners were kind and caring and even shared some fresh baked goods with us! We had a relaxing few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special Home and Thoughtful Touches
VRBO meets B&B for perfect balance of genuine hospitality and privacy. The home is beautiful, cozy, welcoming, unique, crafted with love by John and Janis. The living room felt larger than pictured. We picked and enjoyed blackberries and plums in the yard, went for a nice walk around the large property, enjoyed the fresh cheddar biscuits with our dinner. Fresh flowers throughout the home. The fireplace would be lovely in winter! We liked the location that enabled a day trip into Victoria but was centered in nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get-away but plan for ferry transportation if required
Great accommodations for four seniors. There are 19 stairs to the two bedrooms on the second floor full bath if that is an issue for anyone. The first floor Bedroom has no windows but the main living area can provide an alternate sleeping area. Be aware of the ferry schedule to access Vancouver Island as we had to make some changes because of other family matters and were not able to reserve the times that worked the best. However, the Host was accommodative so that we could still enjoy our stay at the property. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W., Superior, Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet place outside of Sooke
Overall, we had a great stay. The location is very quiet, about 10 minutes outside of Sooke. The description was accurate and worked well for our group (2 adults and 2 kids). The hosts were very helpful and quickly responded to all of our questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place in Sooke
John and Janis were welcoming hosts and offered a lovely property for our family to use while in Sooke. We would definitely recommend this property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from Home
Roomy Quiet Easy access to the main roads and attractions Excellent view
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family spot
Lovely hosts and spacious accommodations with beautiful ocean views. Sooke is a great location to base nearby activities (kayaking, hiking, etc.).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful relaxing stay
Our hosts were very welcoming and helpful. Lovely location and property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and peaceful
A truly beautiful home and wonderful hosts. The house was extraoridinary and cozy.We are so grateful for our lovely stay. We will return to this welcoming home again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V., Salt Spring Island, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Getaway Spot Near Sooke
We had a wonderful weekend stay at Cairn at Otter Point—three women on a getaway weekend on a rainy and windy November weekend. When the power was out the morning of our stay, the owner phoned and offered us the chance to re-book and also had a contingency plan should we arrive with the power still out. But we took the chance and the power was back on when we arrived, to a warm and cozy house perfect for the three of us. It has the best fireplace we've ever seen, with a wonderful draw and lots of dry firewood. The place felt so homey, roomy, clean, and comfy. A bonus was the view out to Juan de Fuca Strait. There were lovely big chairs and a sofa, with blankets to wrap up in, and a great living area for socializing. Upstairs had roomy bedrooms with very comfortable beds. The kitchen was very well-equipped and served all our needs. When the owner Janis arrived with fresh-baked cookies, that was the icing on the cake! We highly recommend this great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful break at Otter Point
Rain or shine - we had a wonderful stay at Janis & John’s place. Everything and more was there and the hosts are very friendly and helpful. Great property and lots of adventures to go on from there by foot and/or by car. Thank you very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin N., Highland, Maryland USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Getaway
What a wonderful place! John and Janis are magnificent hosts at a magical property on the Juan De Fuca straight.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oliver H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marvelous, fantastic, awesome…
Janis and Johns Otter Point House is a real gem! We had a great week there. Janis, John and dog Mellow are lovely hosts. The rooms are spacious, well equipped and you have a very good view on Juan da Fuca Strait.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, quiet vacation home
We really enjoyed our time at Cairn. Such a serene location and the home is beautiful. John and Janice were so friendly and accommodating. We'd love to come back for another visit in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful in so many ways!
A great welcome with homemade cookies and muffins and a friendly chat. The house itself was perfect for us - we loved it! The deck with spectacular views was a firm favourite. Lots to see and do nearby . Would love to return. Thank you for everything John and Janis
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022