Andover Cottage: Comfortable family home with hot tub

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71800 sq ft

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Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Fireplace

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Sooke, BC

Sooke Harbour
‪3 min drive‬
Sooke Region Museum
‪21 min drive‬
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
‪30 min drive‬
Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Robert

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

Juan de Fuca Electoral Area is home to this holiday home. Becher Bay Marina and Cheanuh Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Witty's Lagoon Regional Park and Langford Lanes. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby.

Sooke, BC

What's nearby

Sooke Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Sooke Region Museum - 21 min drive - 16.8 km
District of Sooke Municipal Hall - 24 min drive - 19.3 km
Possession Point Park - 28 min drive - 21.2 km
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park - 30 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Tim Hortons - ‬22 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬24 min drive
‪Sooke Brewing Co - ‬24 min drive
‪Route 14 Sooke - ‬24 min drive
‪Stickleback - ‬18 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.

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 Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, 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.

9.2

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pauline V.

Apr 7, 2025

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.

Mar 10, 2025

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.

Feb 17, 2025

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.

Jan 13, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Denae H.

Oct 21, 2024

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

Nice home with Hot Tub & Great View

We had a great stay! Close to the ocean and great view from the deck! Unfortunately the weather wasnt the best so having the wood fireplace and the hot tub was definitely a bonus.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne S.

Oct 14, 2024

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

Fabulous weekend!

We had a wonderful time at the cottage. Beautiful views, spacious and well designed home. We enjoyed wonderful hikes and beautiful post hike meals with a view off the deck! The nook around the fireplace was perfect for reading/ knitting/ chatting/ and studying for those at University! Highly recommend this cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Aug 29, 2024

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

Vacation on the trees

Just like home

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Jun 21, 2024

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

Great place

Enjoyed out time at sooke great location and a place to stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola M.

Jun 3, 2024

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

Repeat stayer

It’s that good!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel J.

Apr 17, 2024

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

A perfect get away spot for peace and quiet and close to Galloping Goose Trail for biking

Two story with large deck. A musty odor quite noticable upon entry. Three bedrooms and one of the bathrooms are upstairs. Home uniquely designed with its upstairs landing looking down on main floor. Lots of windows looking out on beautiful surroundings especially great view from upstairs at night with stars and lights from Sooke across the way. Very peaceful. Hot tub was great after our long bike rides and in the evenings. Outside string of lights gave it a very nice ambiance. Enjoyed it every day. Fireplace was also so nice and used every day as temperatures still cool in mornings and evenings. We were a group of 3 couples. Bunk bed room did not have much for extra furnishings or special touches. But it was workable and lower double bed was comfy. Home was clean and very well supplied. Lots of seating for a group - benches in fireplace area good place to stretch out and lounge. Fully fenced back yard great for pets. Driveway took getting used to as it is a bit steep with couple sharp turns on the way up. Well marked with reflectors. Limited parking at the top. But after second trip up no problem. We were here to go biking. This location is a perfect spot for access to the Galloping Goose trail. Due to the steeper driveway and narrow roads we did not ride bikes from the house but a short drive away can access the trail from Roche Creek Regional park - 8 min.drive or from Sooke Pot Holes Provincial park - 26 min. drive. We were quite comfortable and had a great time.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara H.

Nov 16, 2023

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

Owen G.

Oct 2, 2023

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

Shauna J.

Sep 9, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

John B., Calgary

Aug 25, 2023

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

Cottage

Very nice house/cottage off the beaten path. Older style and furnishings, but very clean and well maintained property. We enjoyed the winding back roads, local beaches and rocky points with the forested property. After each day’s adventures as the nights cooled of, the hot tube was a welcome site. Most touristy places were about an hour drive from this location for us it worked well. If nothing else the driveway is adventure in it self. Would stay here again for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

Aug 14, 2023

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

8/10 Good

Sherrill V.

Aug 4, 2023

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

Reginald V.

Jul 20, 2023

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

Andover cottage

The property was as listed. Great convenience of having towels ad kitchen items. The area around East Sooke was great to explore with the cottage as our home base.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Jul 12, 2023

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

Kim K.

Jun 11, 2023

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

East Sooke Girls weekend

Such a welcoming and comfy home. Hot tub was a bonus after rainy forest and beach hikes !!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

May 15, 2023

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

Great stay!

Very cozy stay.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

carol j.

May 8, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Relaxation Plus

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Andover Cottage. Having moved away from Victoria 6 years ago, it was nice to relive some of our memories. The fenced yard was safe and secure for our puppy. The hot tub was the saving grace from road construction and traffic. Would visit again although not anytime soon as we are purchasing our own hot tub to enjoy.

Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha T.

Apr 23, 2023

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

Nicola M.

Feb 27, 2023

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

Feels like grandmas house

Andover cottage is a unique and cozy getaway. We enjoyed our stay and particularly loved the sunken area, which we fondly called “the conversation pit”. We were warned the driveway is steep, is it ever! However we were provided everything we needed to make our arrival, stay and departure safe even during extended winter weather.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Feb 21, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G., Canada

Feb 13, 2023

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

Relaxing Plus!

Loved the beds,the view,the hot tub and the cleanliness!The coziness of the home, and the natural light and heating. Eclectic decor, and how you just feel like you're HOME here...Thank You for sharing...Teresa and Deveeda I couldn't think of a better way to spend my birthday!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Robert

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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3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

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2 bathrooms

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