Great place away from civilization :D we enjoyed a quiet and simple stay among nature and animals a lot, lovely and kind host, delicious breakfast

Stayed in May 2024

IT’s recommended to arrive at the property during daytime. There is no light in the forest and there is a 4 km drive on gravel roads.

Stayed in March 2024

Rough road in. - but not property’s fault

Very rustic, pretty countryside. Very peaceful,

Stayed in September 2023

If you’re the queasy sort, this is not the place for you. If you were look up, the definition of rustic this cabin would be featured.

Like Otho g we’ve ever experienced. Rustic, in the wild, the longest driveway we’ve ever cycled. The goat in pyjamas has quite a personality. Hard-working, mother, and daughter team, supporting over a dozen horses, four giant pigs and chickens absolutely everywhere. The breakfast was amazing. Meeting farm support folks from Europe was fun as well.

Stayed in July 2023

Conny was super helpful. The animals come right up to say hello

Stayed in May 2023

It's a long drive off the main road and the road needs a lot of work.

The ranch was exactly as advertised which I appreciate the most. It is off the electric and water grid but the owner's innovations made up for it. All the animals looked well cared for. Breakfast was delicious and the owner brings it right to your cabin at the time of your choosing.

Stayed in April 2023

Great place

Stayed in September 2022

Cold water for the shower.

Great place in a scenic environment, very good breakfast.

Stayed in September 2022

bathtub could use an update

fun place to unwind and get close to nature with family

Stayed in September 2022

Unusual setting, very remote

Stayed in August 2022

The sound of power generator.

Oustanding brekfast. Lack of analogies with places asvertised as "real farm experipience "

Stayed in August 2022

The only down side was getting there. I did not receive Connie's instructions about the locked gate, and had to call. She gave me the combo to the lock box. I thought she meant a combo pad lock, as there was no lock box in sight. But the lock required a key. Another call revealed the lock box is concealed behind the gate: not at all obvious. Once I got the gate unlocked, it was very heavy to open and too heavy to close. After that the 4km dirt road is like a washboard: a very jarring and slow drive. It made for an unpleasant and stressful arrival.

It was great to get off the grid and step back in time to a much simpler lifestyle. Connie was warmly welcoming [once I managed the locked gate and dirt road - see below]. The cabin had all the charm hoped for. The only noises were the many barnyard animals and at times the generator. It was fun to be awakening by the rooster and sunshine pouring in the front window. Connie's hot breakfast was delicious: scrambled eggs with 3 home made pastries including a croissant all served warm with butter and jam along with soft cheese, OJ and a pot of coffee.

Stayed in July 2022

The bathroom is older and is functional.

The ranch was quite beautiful and in a nice location. Petting the animals was a highlight for the group. As well the breakfast was phenomenal!

Stayed in July 2022

Nothing

The peace and solitude The lovely breakfast delivered by Conny in the morning

Stayed in July 2022

Declined breakfast this visit but would love to come back. Dogs were friendly.

Stayed in May 2022

the water solution is less than desirable. for an overnight stay it’s okay, but no so much for a longer stay unless you are clear on the limitations ahead of the stay and can prepare

loved the opportunity to watch and learn about the farm. cute and cozy cabin

Stayed in April 2022

Everything was great, but if it’s cold, remember that the wood stove will go out during the night. Warm duvets keep you cozy in bed, but bring warm bed clothes for nighttime toilet visits. Flushing the toilet at night or running the taps is loud because the electrical pumps kick in. Our only complaint is that the pull-out couch bed mattress is very uncomfortable, even for kids. The loft bed, however, is comfortable (but be prepared to climb up to it).

This is a beautiful place, way up in the hills above Shawnigan Lake, surrounded by Cowichan Band forests, down a four-kilometre gravel road. The farm itself is active and filled with farm animals, yet calm and attractive. The guest cabin is compact yet well laid out, with a loft bed and a pull-out couch bed. Duvets are warm and comfy. Entirely off-grid, so toilet and appliances work on battery power, with a few hours of generator power per day. Heat in the cabin is provided by a wood-burning pot-belly stove, so prepare to stoke it if it’s chilly. Breakfast is simple but delicious.

Stayed in April 2022

Couldnt get hot water to work in the shower. The cabin was hard to warm up even with a roaring fire...luckily there was lots of blankets provided.

Cute wooden cabin with yummy breakfast brought to the door. Nice to see all the farm animals and enjoy some peaceful time surrounded by nature.

Stayed in March 2022

We didn't mind it but the climb up to the loft is a steep one so just be warned for anyone with mobility issues. The bathroom facilities are simple but camping style sponge baths are always fun. We appreciated that the water supply is scarce this year so we were happy to use as little as possible.

Conny and Gary and their animals were lovely hosts. Loved communing with the piglets. Thank you, Gary! Breakfast was delicious, served on the cabin patio with the hens and Finnigan, the puppy, for company. Thank you, Conny! So peaceful and relaxing. We all slept well on the loft bed and the pull out sofa.

Stayed in August 2021

Breakfast, host, clean interior, interaction with ranch animals, experience, lots of fun surprises!

Stayed in April 2024

The shower was a bit inconvenient, we tried but water wasn’t coming through.

Peaceful and quiet, the perfect getaway, excellent breakfast and the absolute loveliest hosts

Stayed in August 2023

Before arriving, I got an email that I have to contact the farm on the phone for getting the code for opening the barrier. When I called the communication was not really polite for whatever reasons. The contact with the daughter was the only personal contact we had. I had almost the impression that we are disturbing. The comfort was limited. The regular bed was OK, but the sofa bed was worn out, so that I had to improvise to support my back. The breakfast, we cannot evaluate because having breakfast at 7 am was not possible (considered as too early), so that we had to skip it.

The accommodation was somehow special. Away from civilization on a farm. The daughter showed as the accommodation and also a little bit around the farm. We had our own cottage, which was nice.

Stayed in June 2023

There were so many ants in the house and even in bed. Those were the largest ants I have ever seen in my life. As a result, we couldn’t risk to sleep on bed and slept in our car all the night.

They have stove and friendly staff.

Stayed in July 2023

Wonderful place. You have to rent a Car to come to that place, but it was worth it. It was how it was descripted. Friendly owner and animals, nice breakfast. You can choose the time when she should bring it to you. Next time I would stay longer. There would be a Kitchen too. Watch out, other persons in the comments told that in the direction from victoria to Nanaimo they ate for Dinner in a rest Stop next to the Highway near Malahat with a nice View on the bay, but this Restaurant was closed. So for Dinner you have to search Something Else or you buy Things for cooking By yourself.

Stayed in May 2023