Acre By the Sea
Guest Suite
Guest Reviews
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"We really enjoyed our stay here. it was super cozy and memorable. Melanie and Don set us up with a crab trap to try our luck at a local dock. We also really enjoyed walking down to otter point and collecting some polished rocks."
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Kevin, Kelowna, Canada, 2023
Rating: 5 stars
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Melanie, Port Moody
​Rating: 5 stars​
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"Melanie and Don are such friendly hosts! Their property is beautiful with a view of the water. It's a great location along the highway to head to Sooke or towards Port Renfrew. Our kids loved the loft upstairs and all the games. All amenities you need and a comfortable beautiful space. We will definitely be back!"
Luke, Toronto
Rating: 5 stars
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"We stayed with our 3 young kids for a wedding and it was perfect. Great place and location!"
Junelie, Vancouver
Rating: 5 stars
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"Melanie and Don were great hosts.
The airbnb was clean. They were very welcoming and provided great recommendations of places to explore around Sooke. We enjoyed our peaceful time away from the city."
Katherine
Rating: 5 stars
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"Beautiful location and lovely hosts!"
Diandra, Smithers, Canada
Rating: 5 stars
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"Loved this property! Thanks so much for having us."
Dale, Surrey
Rating: 4 stars
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Suite was immaculate. Quiet setting with friendly, knowledgeable hosts
Edgar, Langley, Canada
Rating: 5 stars
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"If hospitality, a unique space and location are what you are looking for then look no further. As a couple, we had a wonderful active vacation accessing places to hike and bike in the Sooke to Pt Renfrew area. Loved our time where we could crash into the comfort of our unique space following a busy day in the fresh ocean air of this location. Also what makes this place so very unique is Melanie and Don's hospitality and the possibility of specially crafted dinner experience. Thanks again Melanie & Don."
Janine
Rating: 5 stars
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"Our family of 4 was delighted with the spacious accommodations and really can’t begin to describe the beauty of the area. The view is spectacular and you may be lucky enough to spot a whale or two (we did thanks to Melanie’s timely heads up!). Melanie and Don welcomed us to their lovely backyard space for a wood fired pizza evening. If you are a foodie who enjoys great conversation with interesting people, this is not to be missed. Thank you Melanie and Don for a memorable visit!"
Adam
Rating: 5 stars
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"The accommodations are as advertised, the space is cozy and practical. A short drive from Sooke with gorgeous views of the mountains at sunrise from the front drive.The hosts are warm and welcoming."
David, Vancouver
Rating: 4 stars
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"We really enjoyed staying at this pleasant wood panelled suite, comfy Murphy bed, and well equipped kitchen. Melanie and Don were very friendly and attentive to our needs. Being able to have a delicious home cooked meal from Melanie was an extra treat!"
Michael
Rating: 5 stars
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"Melanie is a super host. Loved her home, the grounds, and the view of the sea. Location was great. Great proximity to Port Renfrew, Sombrio Beach and waterfall, as well as Victoria. Whale watching launch is just down the road. Would highly recommend all the above. Thank you Melanie for a wonderful stay."
Jon, Peachland
Rating: 5 stars
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"Great hospitality and local knowledge, nice homely touches and a lovely location close to the sea.Great base for exploring this part of the island.The parking and check in is easy, the suite is spotless, and amenities are great."
Michel
Rating: 5 stars
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"Very nice place and wonderful hosts. We highly recommend it."
Erica, Ottawa
Rating: 5 stars
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Great space and excellent hosts! It was the perfect base for us with our toddler.
Laura, Canada
Rating: 4 stars
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Very clean. Melanie and Don share their lovely outdoor spaces as well and offered many dining options that are fantastic.
Silke, Berlin
Rating: 5 stars
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"Very nice accommodation, everything perfect. The directions to the place were great. We especially enjoyed the food experiences, fresh bread and homemade pizza. Melanie and Don are very friendly and caring hosts. We had a great time and they gave us good advice on what to do in the area."
Paul, Hampstead
Rating: 5 stars
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"Really - a unique place to stay, surrounded by the most amazing natural beauty. Melanie and Don are gracious hosts, giving insight into how to best appreciate Sooke - a wonderful couple."
Daneen, Edmonton
Rating: 5 stars
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"Warmth. Kindness. Special time. Was a wonderful retreat for us and they are the most wonderful hosts. The food is awesome. The view spectacular. The yard is gorgeous. Was a great experience. Will be back next year."
Sujit, Ottawa
Rating: 5 stars
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"Our family just spent 4 wonderful days at Melanie and Don’s place in Sooke. The space is great for a family stay. Clean, well furnished and a fully equipped kitchen. Kids loved the beds in the loft with a view of the ocean. Melanie and Don were very helpful hosts with tips and suggestions on trails and places to see around Sooke and the rest of Vancouver Island. Sooke turned out to be well located for day trips to Victoria and other places to visit on Vancouver Island."
Brad, Oregon
Rating: 5 stars
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"This is a really nice spot and Melanie and Don are wonderful hosts. You are staying on their property right next to their house, so if you need anything they are right there and they offered to give us suggestions each day we were there.
We stayed there with 6 people and there is plenty of space for 6, but that does mean that 4 of us had to climb the ladder to the second floor. The second floor is a nice spot with views of the coast, paneled ceiling, comfy chairs great for reading, wood floors and a soft throw rug.
The property is beautiful on a sloped lot that faces out to the sea. You can walk 6 houses down to Otter Point which we did for sunset one night, but that is all that is within walking distance. Then Sooke is close by along with all the natural places in this area."
Karla
Rating: 5 stars
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"This was a lovely place to stay for us. The view from the upstairs bedroom is beautiful and we enjoyed sitting there in the morning watching the boats out on the ocean. We also enjoyed one of Melanie's Closed Door Dining meals (halibut tacos) on the back patio, and it was delicious. Melanie and Don were wonderful hosts, full of recommendations for some of the best spots to visit, which was super helpful, since we only had a couple days. The space was clean and spacious for our family (two adults and one toddler) and worked out well. The murphy bed in the downstairs space was really comfortable and we slept quite well there. The kitchenette, while not a full kitchen, had all the essentials we needed - good coffee, microwave, fridge, and an induction stovetop for light cooking. The grounds of Melanie and Don's place are beautiful, with great outdoor spaces to relax. Thank you so much!"
