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Diamond Cottage, close to Sooke, Shirley and Port Renfrew. 40 mins to Victoria

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

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Shirley, BC

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Diamond Cottage, close to Sooke, Shirley and Port Renfrew. 40 mins to Victoria

Nestled in the trees this secluded cottage offers a slice of tranquility and relaxation. Just a few minutes’ walk from the nearest beach, or take in one of the many local attractions and beauty spots along this amazing coastline. Local picturesque seaside town of Sooke is just 12km away with fabulous restaurants, galleries and shops, offering many local facilities and possibilities including fishing excursions, kayaking, and whale watching. Port Renfrew is just an hour away with amazing beaches and parks; Botanical Bay has rich tides pools and stunning geological features. Just an hour in the opposite direction takes you to Victoria, British Columbia’s capital city, where charm and adventure await.

If you have children or simply young at heart yourself, then join in and play with our Goats or pet a sheep on our small hobby farm and get back to nature!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Checkout is anytime before 11am. Please do not be late, our cleaners are usually here to begin the turn-over for the next guests and they run to a tight schedule.
Don't worry about the garbage or laundry, our cleaners will take care of it. Leave the key under the pot where you found it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number H112703274
Property # 913961vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Juan de Fuca Electoral Area

Located in Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery and Saltwest Naturals are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sooke Centre for the Performing Arts: and SEAPARC Recreation Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with parasailing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Shirley, BC

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shirley Delicious Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stoked Wood Fired Pizzeria & Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Point No Point - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪kemplakestore - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪4 Beaches Bed & Breakfast - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Diamond Cottage, close to Sooke, Shirley and Port Renfrew. 40 mins to Victoria pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Diamond Cottage, close to Sooke, Shirley and Port Renfrew. 40 mins to Victoria?

As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Diamond Cottage, close to Sooke, Shirley and Port Renfrew. 40 mins to Victoria on 22 Oct 2026 start from AU$238, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Diamond Cottage, close to Sooke, Shirley and Port Renfrew. 40 mins to Victoria?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Diamond Cottage, close to Sooke, Shirley and Port Renfrew. 40 mins to Victoria?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Diamond Cottage, close to Sooke, Shirley and Port Renfrew. 40 mins to Victoria?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Diamond Cottage, close to Sooke, Shirley and Port Renfrew. 40 mins to Victoria located?

This family-friendly Juan de Fuca Electoral Area cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Gordon's Beach and Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery. Otter Point Park and Shirley Pioneer Park are also within 3 miles (5 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. 83 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kit K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Nice and quiet. The animals are so much fun to watch.Far enough away from noice and close enough for restaurants, shops and amazing sceneries
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christiane B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lower rating because of: noisy highway, no screens on windows, dirty chairs and table on the deck, tub needed to be washed for a bath and the stopper not working, dirty aluminun saucers on the stove. Basically a cozy place that needs some TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is as advertised. Great location, comfortable beds, fully stocked kitchen. Loved saying hi to the ducks, roosters, chickens, goats, and sheep.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

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

Great stay and location

Our family loved this location. Our kids spent time playing with the goats, the house was very comfortable, and we were very close to a number of great beaches and hiking trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at this property!The cottage was perfect for us and our pup companion, Maisie. We had everything we needed for our stay near Sooke. The owners were lovely and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Hosts are amazing and super friendly. Place is clean and comfortable. The animals were super fun amd funny. Would recommend to any and everyone. Thanks guys!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

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

Amazing stay!

Thank you so much for the amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Great location, fun vibe

Nice clean house, fun games in the backyard. Perfect for our 2 day trip in the Sooke/port renfrew area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Birgit K.

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

Lovely cottage!

Very lovely cottage, had all the kitchen amenities we needed and a nice backyard with the best feature - the goats!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous as always. This was our third stay - close to beaches and trails - and the marvellous potholes! Clean and comfortable, and superb hosts. Thanks again, we will probably return in '27
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dewald D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it. Goats and chickens were a great bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Another great stay

This property is quaint, comfortable, and has everything needed for a lovely stay. We've stayed here before and look forward to coming back. A new addition since our last stay , are the backyard toys and games
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C&J H.

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

It was the G.O.A.T.

Great place with easy drive to hiking and sightseeing. Goats, chickens and ducklings were a joy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

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

Fantastic home base for Sooke/Port Renfrew adventures

This was a fantastic place to make our home away from home as we explored all around Sooke and up to Port Renfrew.Cozy but had all the necessities to make it practical and a welcome retreat after a big day of adventures. The curious friendly animals and the backyard games were a tremendous hit with the kids. Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy your property as our home away from home for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer k.

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

Very nice

Was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Charming cozy cottage

Warm cozy cottage, very comfortable, Mark and Marie are gracious hosts, and we especially enjoyed getting to know the goats, sheep and chickens, not to mention freshly-laid eggs for breakfast. Quiet but convenient location for exploring the woods and beaches nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N.

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

relaxing

Being an animal lover I was so at home being there. I would mow the lawn behind the property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorinda M.

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

Wonderful week away

We had an amazing stay at Diamond Cottage. The property was better than pictured. The hosts were incredibly helpful both before and during our stay. The cottage was cozy and just what we needed for our stay. The critters were fun and added joy to our stay. Thank you Diamond Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Enchanting home

We enjoyed our stay very much. The house it well laid out, and feels like a home. All amenities are available in the kitchen. The hosts are lovely, and have a sweet farm with goats and chickens. It is a good location for driving to the many gorgeous beaches. Our favourites were: Botanical Beach, and Mystic Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much fun. Some goat, chicken, duck or sheep is always doing something funny. You can just sit and watch, or get right in the mix. Just constant entertainment, especially for the kids (8 and 9). Very pleasant hosts. House was comfortable, functional and loaded with games to play if it's raining.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne C.

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

Family Vacation

This was our second time at Diamond Cottage within 6 months. It feels like home to us, and our daughter is obsessed with the animals. Such a wonderful place, we can’t wait to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Vicki D.

Relaxing getaway in excellent location

Great Central location for small outings, lots to do in the area. Loved the small goats, we enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching them play. Mark and Marie were great hosts, they went the extra mile for us, it was a pleasure getting to know them, thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
So pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you had a nice wedding anniversary.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana S.

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

Goats and love

Stayed here to be close to my family's wedding and are huge animal lovers. We had a very comfortable stay exactly as described and will be back for sure. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Lovely retreat!

Excellent location to discover the coast from Sooke to Port Renfrew. The house is directly on Route 14, near the coast (10 min walk along the Route to the next beach). We loved the goats, cheeps and other animals on the property! Thanks to Marie and Mark for being such lovely hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Martina S.

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

Great vacation

The location is great for exploring the beaches, especially Botanical Beach, and it is also close to Victoria. We also enjoyed the Sooke Potholes. The recommendations for restaurants that our hosts gave us were very helpful. Watching and feeding the goats was a lot of fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Marie

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We moved from England to Kelowna in beautiful British Columbia lived there with 3 boys for eight years. Then in April of 2016 we moved to Vancouver Island in the beautiful town called Shirley.

Why they chose this property

We love the peace and quite, and we have room for a few animals.

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English

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