Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
Sooke Harbour - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
District of Sooke Municipal Hall - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
Sooke Region Museum - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park - 21 min drive - 15.4 km
Getting around
Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Sooke Brewing Co - 10 min drive
Route 14 Sooke - 10 min drive
Wild Mountain - 9 min drive
About this property
Acre By the Sea Guest Suite - Ocean views, garden setting, nearby Beaches
Guesthouse by the sea
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Acre By the Sea Guest Suite - Ocean views, garden setting, nearby Beaches. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Breakfast (surcharge), barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
Books, a video library, and games
Room features
All guestrooms at Acre By the Sea Guest Suite - Ocean views, garden setting, nearby Beaches boast comforts such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Access methods
Private entrance
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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
Property Registration Number H570968482
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Acre By the Sea Guest Suite + Foodie Experiences Sooke
Acre By the Sea Guest Suite + Foodie Experiences Guesthouse
Frequently asked questions
Is Acre By the Sea Guest Suite - Ocean views, garden setting, nearby Beaches pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Acre By the Sea Guest Suite - Ocean views, garden setting, nearby Beaches?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Acre By the Sea Guest Suite - Ocean views, garden setting, nearby Beaches?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Acre By the Sea Guest Suite - Ocean views, garden setting, nearby Beaches located?
Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is steps from Otter Point Access Park and Otter Point Park. Elrose Park and Brotherstone Park are also within 10 minutes.
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Acre By the Sea Guest Suite - Ocean views, garden setting, nearby Beaches Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Melanie and Don were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. We all enjoyed our stay. They gave us great advice on places to see. Highly recommended!
Alena S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent
David Q.
2 September 2023
Mr
A beautiful location with views to the sea. Melanie was a very helpful host, friendly, with good local recommendations and suggestions. Location was quiet and private.
Melanie and Don were friendly, helpful, and accommodating. With a group of 7 adults, the space was cozy and a good fit for us. The shower pressure was great, and the beds were comfortable. We enjoyed the beautiful, serene location and appreciated that Don and Melanie were available to provide the amenities that we needed to have a fantastic vacation (use of their BBQ, Nespresso pods, the use of their outdoor dining area, etc.) Thank you both for making our trip so enjoyable!
We had great time at Don and Melanie’s place. Even though the place is directly beside their house, it feels very private and has an incredible view of the ocean from the second floor. Melanie and Don made us feel like we are at home, offering us delicious blackberry smoothies with greek cherries for breakfast and wine for dinner.
The kids could use a large trampoline and practice badminton in the backyard, and they had fun playing Life board game indoors. Melanie is an expert when it comes to local beaches and will share her secrets about a hidden waterfall if asked. We will definitely come back.
Jana F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Donnell-Robert W.
16 August 2016
Lovely place to stay!
This property was very lovely, peaceful and quiet. It is well maintained, and very clean. There is only a small fridge to store your perishable food, and two convection hot plates to cook on. If you're not doing too much in the kitchen, it's ok. Situated about 10 minutes past Sooke, and looking out across the road to the Juan de Fuca Strait. The hosts Don and Melanie were very friendly, and provided great customer service. The large guest room is situated on the top floor and access is by a murphy ladder. This room is the only area within the unit where you can get a view of the water. My husband and I were not comfortable climbing the ladder to bed and getting up in the night, so we stayed on the main level and there is a murphy bed available. The murphy bed was very comfortable, the pillows very comfy. So we didn't mind at all. The suite is situated at the back of their garage, right next to their house. We were invited to use their back yard fire pit and use their BBQ. Some of the activities we enjoyed were spending time on Gordon's Beach, Whale watching out of Sooke, visiting the Salt Spring Island. I would recommend this property to friends or relatives, informing them that the upper level is only accessible by a ladder. If you don't mind the ladder, and don't need a stove to cook on or a larger fridge, this place could be perfect for you!
It was lovely and peaceful, roomy, private, perfect for practicing and companionship. The option for exquisite dining with the host and hostess offers, was delightful.
Note: The driving route to town is closer to 10-15 min at the speed limit.
Don & Melanie were fantastic hosts! The property is beautiful and in a great location. Would definitely stay here again. Don't miss out on the wood fired pizza experience - you won't be disappointed!
Whatever was lacking in the suite was more than made up for by the very beautiful surroundings and great access to the ocean. About 100 meters down the road is a trail which takes you 50 meters down the shore to Otter Point where you can sit at a table and watch the Sea lions swim by on their fishing excursions. The upstairs room has a great view of Juan de Fuca Strait. Don and Melanie are the consumate hosts. Melanie spent lot of time sharing her knowledge of the area and encouraging us to visit the areas that she ranked high on her list to see. But the most special surprise was the meal that she prepared and hosted with Don and gifted to us when she found out that we were in the middle of a struggle with my wife's cancer. It was a very compassionate gesture and very much appreciated.
The property was beautiful and the rental was welcoming and comfortable! My kiddo loved the stairs to the sleeping loft! So many place close by to explore. Perfectly quiet location for an amazing and peaceful vacation.
This was a great little spot, just what we were looking for on our road trip around the island. My sister, her 2 kids and myself stayed for 3 nights. The kids loved the loft and the trampoline, my sister and I loved the ocean view from the loft and having our coffee out back under the gazebo. Don and Melanie were very friendly and attentive and Melanie even shared her homemade salmon roe with our complimentary welcome breakfast complete with garden raspberries and fresh baked bread. Though technically walking distance to nearby Gordon Beach we opted to take the car as the road is quite busy with little to no shoulder in places. The place was very clean and well equipped with everything we needed. Keep in mind there is no oven in the kitchen, but there is an induction burner. The only hiccup we encountered was upon booking as I had originally wanted to bring my dog and filtered my search for properties that accepted dogs. They asked for a description of my dog to make their evaluation. I was declined, but the only information they had to go on was her breed. My guess is they are opposed to large dogs and possibly shedding (I have a Lab). They didn't specify, but when I questioned their decision told me I could crate her in their garage if I needed to bring her. I suspect they only accept small dogs, however they don't specify this up front and just say they need to pre-screen.
Nadine S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jacques G.
23 May 2019
Very nice long weekend.
Melanie and Don were great in all aspects. The place is nice and in the middle of Sooke touristic activities. They gave us very good advices and tips. I strongly recommend this sweet nest.
Jacques G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Annie P.
22 August 2018
Lovely Getaway
I have used VRBO for many years, stayed in many places, and met lots of interesting people, but I have never had such an exceptional hosting experience as I did with Mel and Don. Mel set up the badminton net and the hammock for us, let me "help" her taste her different kombucha teas she had brewing, and gave us excellent advice on where to find the best kid-friendly beaches. The stairway and upstairs of the apartment was a fantastic hideaway for the kids who were very reluctant to leave on our check-out day.
I had read that the apartment did not have an oven, but I forgot and bought a frozen pizza for the kiddos. Mel baked it in her oven for us the night we showed up! I visit Victoria every year and walk onto the ferry so that I don't have a car. We drove this time and I wanted to find a spot a little ways out of the city. This lovely getaway in Sooke was just what we were looking for.
Annie P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
8/10 Good
April B.
19 August 2018
Great Loft For The Kids!
The loft is great for kids and the yard was also great for them to run off some energy. The location was perfect for exploring the south coast!
April B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
8/10 Good
alexis l.
16 August 2018
Quiet place and welcoming host
A Charming place with beautyful view on Juan de Fucca Strait.
Big garden perfect for kids and well equiped rental.
Don and melanie are very helpful without being overpresent .
alexis l.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Kylan K.
10 June 2018
Great Hosts
We loved the space and the hosts were wonderful. From the loft room you can see across the straight all the way to the Olympic mountains. We chose the bread option and could watch Melanie bake the bread in the wood-fired oven on the back porch. The bread was great. We passed on the pizza dinner because we like to cook for ourselves. However, later Melanie said she had some leftover ingredients from some other event and asked if we wanted to try one of her pizzas. We agreed and it was one of the best pizzas I’ve tried. It was a flat, sourdough crust with red sauce, mozzarella, prime cut steak, caramelized onions, arugula, fresh tomatoes and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. We would recommend the space and we will definitely stay here again when we return for another visit.
Kylan K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Amanda M.
14 May 2018
Beautiful spot
Thanks for a great stay. Lovely place, well appointed, very clean, spacious and great hosts. Really appreciated the lovely breakfast. Couldn't have asked for better, thank you!
Amanda M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
20 August 2015
Peaceful getaway
Stayed here with our six and nine year olds and it was very nice - indeed there were some bonuses that we had not expected - notably a big back yard with a trampoline, and their ten year old son (not a guaranteed part of the rental experience I am sure but a big bonus for our kids). Both of the owners were friendly and helpful. It's far enough from city lights that (clouds permitting) you can do star-gazing. Bring binoculars for that and for whale-watching from the porch! The stairs to the loft bedroom are steep but our six-year-old was able to get up and down them without difficulty. Lots of beaches are available. On the downside, it's fairly close to the nearest town but you definitely need a car to get here and aside from the back yard and a beach 1/2 hour walk away everything requires you to drive up and down the windy coast highway. For self-catering, the fridge (pictured) is quite small, and there are two induction hotplates but no oven.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Lynn C.
4 April 2015
Otter Point Vacation Property
My family and I just returned from our wonderful stay at Otter Point. We were within walking distance to Otter Point beach and could easily drive to many others. Our hosts Don and Melanie were pleasant to talk to, helpful and very accommodating. The property was super clean, comfortable and private. Our kids stayed in the comfortable loft bedroom which overlooked the ocean however I'm not sure this would accommodate small children or older clients. Melanie is an awesome cook and for an additional fee she made a tasty, high end dinner for us. We would recommend this to others.