This is honestly such a quaint and cute cozy little cottage out in the woods, one of our favourite parts was the drive in and out on the driveway it passes through a small lake with just a spectacular view, every time we would come and go from the cottage we would just stop in the very middle of the lake for a few minutes and observe the flora and fauna around us, just incredible.

My wife and I had a terrific experience. The craftsmanship put into the build of the cabin is phenomenal. There is a lot of detail work. The cabin itself is situated nicely on the back of an ecological bog. Nice hiking trails just in the back yard. One thing we did miss is a wood burning fireplace, which this cabin does not have. Hosts are nice and we look forward to staying with them again.Brett and Anastasiya

We absolutely loved our time at Arbutus Cottage and wish we could have stayed even longer! The kids LOVED the trails and feeling like we were living in an enchanted cottage in the middle of the woods…one of the resident peacocks even left a special surprise (a beautiful feather) on the back trail for them one day which they will treasure forever! Our hosts were so gracious and we appreciated them going above and beyond to make our stay extra special and delicious. Incredible spot to wrap up our first experience of Vancouver island. We will absolutely be returning.

Arbutus Cottage is a hidden gem. The cottage is in a very private location, beautifully built, with lots of attention to detail. A master carpenter must have been at work there. The cottage was very spacious, comfortable and well-equipped. We were touched by the chocolates on the table, fresh strawberries and all sorts of delicious breakfast items in the fridge. Our dog loved playing in the wildflower meadow and sniffing around the woodland. We loved watching all kinds of birds from our porch. The owners have put a lot of effort in, to make Arbutus Cottage a bird and wildlife paradise. Countless nesting boxes, bird feeders and a bug hotel :). Our hosts, Kirily and Denis, were very responsive and kindly left a big list of attractions of the local area on the table. One of our favourite walks was the Cable Bay Trail, as it is an off leash area for dogs. The Crow & Gate Pub was a top choice for our anniversary dinner. The beer garden is stunning, with lots of trees for shade, dogs allowed and the food and service was superb! We would love to return to Arbutus Cottage in the future. Anybody who loves their peace and quiet, surrounded by nature and lots of wildlife, will LOVE this cottage.