The Owl’s Nest | Panoramic Ocean View Retreat

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The Owl’s Nest | Panoramic Ocean View Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Marshall-Inman Gallery and South Shore Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Woodside Farm and Moss Cottage. Sooke Centre for the Performing Arts and SEAPARC Recreation Centre are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Juan de Fuca Electoral Area travel guide
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Sooke, BC

What's nearby

  • A forested area with a stone staircase leading up a hill.
    Goldstream Provincial Park
    47 min drive - 41.6 km
  • A large stone building with multiple chimneys and a red roof, surrounded by lavender fields.
    Royal Roads University
    50 min drive - 46.5 km
  • A large stone castle with a Canadian flag, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a stone bridge.
    Hatley Castle
    56 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Gordon's Beach
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Olympic View Golf Club
    46 min drive - 40.8 km

Getting around

  • Port Angeles, WA (CLM-William R. Fairchild Intl.)
    175 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shirley Delicious Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Wild Mountain
    13 min drive
  • West Coast Grill
    13 min drive
  • Island Tarts Cafe
    13 min drive
  • Stoked Wood Fired Pizzeria & Market
    7 min drive

About this property

The Owl’s Nest | Panoramic Ocean View Retreat

  • Guest house by the ocean
  • The Owl’s Nest | Panoramic Ocean View Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free property, concierge services and outdoor furniture
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at The Owl’s Nest | Panoramic Ocean View Retreat have amenities, such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • 2 bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
    • Smart TVs with cable channels
    • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Owl’s Nest | Panoramic Ocean View Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, The Owl’s Nest | Panoramic Ocean View Retreat allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Owl’s Nest | Panoramic Ocean View Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Owl’s Nest | Panoramic Ocean View Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Owl’s Nest | Panoramic Ocean View Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Owl’s Nest | Panoramic Ocean View Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Gordon's Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Otter Point Park and Marshall-Inman Gallery. Admiral's Forest Park and Otter Point Access Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

The Owl’s Nest | Panoramic Ocean View Retreat Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 5 with teenage kids loved our time here. Spending time by the fire, watching the ships passing, beach-combing, and exploring each day was exactly what we hoped for. Outdoor sitting areas are perfect for summer mornings and the sunset views will make you want to upgrade your camera.Be prepared for a steep gravel driveway and a narrow eroding walk to the beach. The space is incredibly clean and well set up with everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A clean, lovely, well organized, and well stocked accommodation. We enjoyed our stay and was appreciative of the ongoing check ins and communication with our host. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect location in a wonderful home! We loved our stay and Leonard was very punctual replying to our questions and helpful. My family and our doggo loved our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Owls Nest

A great location! Quiet and beautiful scenery.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Stay

Wonderful Stay - Host is Great ! Away from the noise of the city and a very interesting property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Piece of Heaven

Beautiful quiet relaxing stay with room to walk about and enjoy the ocean. Cozy, comfortable, fully stocked home. Very modern and quaint. Generous with kitchen supplies. We loved our stay and may try Owls Nest Senior next time! Beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
gorgeous property with everything we needed - loved the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property to stay at.Well equipped kitchen with everything you would need.Amazing views of the ocean.Very quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was exceptionally clean and had an excellent view of the ocean and Olympic Mountains. It is centrally located for exploring the Sooke to Port Renfrew area as well as not being too far to downtown Victoria and the Saanich Penisula (Butchart Gardens etc).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place for a get away, my only caveat would be to ensure your vehicle is capable of traversing a fairly steep/rustic entry way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, very clean and very comfortable stay! It felt like home away from home with the thoughtful touches and amenities. Great, private location to easily check out nature outings and more. Host was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this vacation home. The ocean view was absolutely stunning—something we looked forward to every day. The place was quiet, peaceful, and perfect for relaxing. The host was very responsive and helpful with any questions we had, which made the experience even better. We would definitely love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I stayed at Owl's Nest three nights with our dog. The cabin was nicely furnished and comfortable, and the kitchen was well-equipped. It was conveniently located, less than 15 minutes from the restaurants in Sooke, We enjoy long walks and did find a trail around the property. Instructions at the cabin said that the lawn area beyond the larger house was for people staying there, and that limited our access to the beach. The driveway is very rough and could really use some grading. We had to be careful walking as well as driving on it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay with beautiful ocean views, very well stocked kitchen and bathroom products. Good selection of board games/cards for a quiet evening in and there are lots of recommendations from the host on good local spots to eat and places to go.As per other reviews, the driveway is very steep and unpaved, perhaps not suitable for small cars.The suite was very hot upon arrival due to the intense sun coming through the skylight but great ventilation and cooled quickly once the windows were open for a short while. The suite is designated as pet friendly but the check in instructions requested pets must not be in bedrooms or on furniture (completely understandable from a cleanliness perspective) which leaves very little space for the pets to actually be in.Very friendly communication from Leonard, would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views were amazing and the beds were super comfortable. The two suits are not connected however you have to go outside and around the building to get to one of the bedrooms which is fine. Some issues with the wifi but that was eventually resolved with the host. Appeared to be pet friendly and the kitchen was well equipped although some of the dishes could have been cleaner
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Owl’s Nest has a spectacular view. We had a great time. The owner was responsive and helpful.

This was an excellent experience and we would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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All was good

A nice small place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible

Wonderful experience and great communication all the way around!! I would definitely recommend this spot as well as a visit to the nearby Shirley delicious cafe!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

West Coast get away

Great location (we went to French Beach, China Beach and rode our bikes on the Galloping Goose up to Leechtown all in one day). Very clean and modern. Had everything we needed. Nice rocky beach accessible from the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Listing accuracy
Property is cute, nicely situated with gorgeous views. Kitchen well stocked with utensils and dishes. While it’s nice to have the two separate suites, unfortunately, there is no inside access between them. You must go outside and around to enter either. Thoughtful touches such as candles, binoculars, blankets for the outside seating. Might want to consider a lantern or some form of battery powered lighting for power outages (which did occur while we were there). Wifi didn’t work and we spent some time trying to get it up and running. In the end, we wound up being given the code for the wifi at the big house, which was spotty at best. Also, in the Owl’s Nest, the second bedroom has a loft containing the hot water tank and some other unit. A click-clunk noise is emitted from some part of this system intermittently, which is barely noticeable in the day, but definitely disruptive in the night. And somehow it continued, even with the power outage!Work is being done to clear the area of invasive broom plant, which was a bit disruptive our first two days. However, it made it easier for us to see the rabbit, raccoon, and two black bears that wandered across the property. Lots of wildlife and bird viewing! All in all, we had a good stay and a relaxing ladies’ weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning

The Owl's Nest is beautiful and the view is stunning and very relaxing. Comfortable bed and great amenities. Only (small) downside is trail to beach is difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Owl nest

Great place, lots of light, well equipped. Beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026