Black Bear Guesthouse

We absolutely loved our stay here at the Blackbear Guest House. So close to the beach and the property itself was quiet, peaceful and so beautiful. We even saw some bears off the back deck.

We loved sitting at the end if the wooden walkway to view the inlet. When it rained, watching the water rise was a beautifulsight! The area was clean, inviting, and cozy. Clear instructions, along with recommended eateries, were readily available. The provided binoculars came in handy on our very last evening! We watched a black bear meander around on the other side of the inlet, eating everything it could find.

It was well organized. But I really felt it should have some tissue boxes and some lotion for use.

We had a three night stay in the Cedar Room. The unit is compact but very well laid out, with a seating area with small fridge and small table and high chairs for eating your own light meals or snacks (as advertised there are no facilities to cook/heat food). There is a shower room with toilet and sink and a bedroom with some hanging space and storage - our suitcases slid under the platform bed. Clearly thought has gone into guests' convenience as the property provides waterproof coats, beach towels, beach blankets and the use of bicycles. There are chairs in front of the unit and there is a small deck with chairs for guests that overlooks the tidal inlet at the rear of the house. Thought and care has gone into the layout and the quality and character of the fittings, toiletries, towels and consumables. The only negative point was that we could hear fellow guests in the unit above us walking around during the night. We enjoyed our stay at the Guesthouse which made a great base for visiting Tofino (a 5km drive). Chesterton beaches were within walking distance.