Whiffen Spit Manor - ocean front home
Waterfront House
Location: SookeSleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Facilities
BBQ
Description
Fall Special - Book Now for fall 2009 and receive 10 percent off the accommodation rate. Offer ends December 15, 2009 Whiffen Spit Manor is situated on 1.7 acres of west coast tranquility on the Sooke bluffs, an ideal setting in the prestigious Whiffen Spit area of the quaint town of Sooke. The home and property combine to offer commanding views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the beautiful Olympic Mountains. The entirely private property boasts large grassy areas surrounded by trees and a charming herb garden, a perfect place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee in the sun. The peaceful atmosphere of the property is accented by majestic Douglas Fir trees that tower overhead, one of which is home to a family of eagles. Additional local wildlife sighting on the property visible from the front window include deer and quail to name a few. While away the hours enjoying great ocean vistas dotted with passing fishing boats, cruise ships, Sea Lions and whales. The well furnished home is decorated in soothing tones with a variety of country pieces, sculptures and a collection of west coast paintings by well known artist, Paul Dishaw. The first level of the home features a large and cozy family room and the adjoining sun room is a perfect place read in the late afternoon or sip your favourite beverage while watching the sunset. In the living room, a beautiful rock fireplace sets the mood or warms cool winter evenings. The spacious master bedroom with its sweeping views of the Juan de Fuca Strait offers a wonderful romantic hide-a-way from within the house complete with a cozy living area and an alcove bed. The master bedroom ensuite is bright and sunny thanks to the skylight that lights the gorgeous Jacuzzi tub, ideal to soak your troubles away while enjoying the large picture window overlooking the ocean. The other three bedrooms command views of the gardens and or the ocean and are perfect for additional guests or extended family members. The area around Whiffen Spit Manor include the beautiful Whiffen Spit park, a spectacular place to walk out into the headwaters of Sooke Basin from which you can watch the comings and goings of Sooke Harbour as well as the abundance of natural flora and fauna that the area has to offer. Nearby is also the world famous Sooke Harbour House Restaurant, a dining experience no one should miss. Sooke is also the stepping off point to many other west coast natural wonders that are just a short drive away. Come and visit Whiffen Spit Manor, go fishing, diving, boating, surfing, hiking, biking or just relax by the ocean, everything is all right at your fingers, waiting to be experienced.
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General information
| Property type | House |
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| Numer of units | single |
| Holiday theme | Activity, Away from it all, City break, Family, Hiking, Weekend Away |
| Suitable for | Children, Elderly, Long term rentals, Families, Couples, Groups, Disabled |
Room information
| Bedrooms |
4 bedroom(s), sleeps 8 max. |
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| Bathrooms |
3 bathroom(s) |
| Kitchen |
4 ring stove, Clothes dryer, Dish washer, Freezer, Fridge, Microwave, Oven, Washing machine |
| Meals |
Not included |
| Dining room |
Seats 8 |
| Living room |
Seats 8 |
On-site facilities
| Onsite facilities |
BBQ 2 car parking spaces |
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| Other notes |
Local area information
| Location type |
Waterfront |
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| Car required? |
necessary |
| Local leisure activities |
Located just off the West Coast mainland of British Columbia, Vancouver Island is a 460 kilometre-long and approximately 80 kilometre-wide island that is home to many communities, townships and cities, including the provincial capital city of Victoria. The largest island on the western side of North America, Vancouver Island has an extremely diverse topography ranging from lush rainforest valleys and snow-capped peaks to rugged, rocky coastlines and smooth, sandy beaches. It's this diversity that gives such distinct flavors to the various regions and the communities that comprise them. The southern tip of the island is comprised of Greater Victoria, the Saanich Peninsula and the Western Communities. Much of Victoria itself can be characterized as a modern heritage city with turn-of-the century buildings standing alongside condo high-rises. And with its ancient oak forests, cherry blossom-lined streets and warm, windswept weather, it's no surprise that Victoria is consistently ranked one of the most beautiful cities worldwide. Only a short drive from the city centre, the Saanich Peninsula is a cradle of agriculture with quaint communities and calm, inland beaches, while the more rugged Western Communities are a cluster of booming townships on the island's more rugged and forested Pacific Coast. Only an hour's drive up island, the Cowichan Valley enjoys a unique micro-climate, evident in the area's proliferation of vineyards, orchards and dairy farms. Small communities such as Cobble Hill, Duncan, Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Lake and Chemainus breathe a unique mix of small-town flavor and aboriginal charm into the region. Further north, the mid-island city of Nanaimo is a quaint tribute to Vancouver Island's oceanic history. With fabulous restaurants, bountiful shopping and numerous outdoor activities at your fingertips, it's clear why this is a growing, prospering community. Just minutes from Nanaimo are the coastal communities of Parksville and Qualicum beach. Parksville boasts the best beach in the world at Rathtrevor Park, it has to be seen to be believed. One hour further north, the Comox Valley is not only home to the communities of Courtney and Comox but also the island's alpine sports destination: Mt. Washington boasts 60 runs, a high-speed quad chair, a fixed-grip quad (among other lifts) and a vertical drop of over 500 meters. It's easy to see why visitors from the world over make this their skiing destination. Like your recreation a little warmer and wetter? Take a detour to the island's west Pacific Coast and experience the awesome, wave-crashing majesty of Long Beach, the surfer mecca that stretches between the towns of Ucluelet and Tofino. Simply put? If you haven't experienced Vancouver Island, you haven't really experienced British Columbia.
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Directions
Vancouver Island is located off of the west side of Canada and is easily accessible by plane, boat and car. In order to drive to the island from Vancouver you must use the BC Ferries system so please check the schedule before departing. Victoria has a large International Airport that has daily flights to and from Seattle and Vancouver as well as many other destinations. The east side of the island is accessible by car, bus and train. Most of the west side of the island is best accessed by 4x4 as most of the roads are very rugged and much of this part of the island is true wilderness. Please make sure you let someone know where you are going and when you are returning if you intend to head into the back country.
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