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Scarlet Oak: Ground level suite in a heritage country home and garden.

Sooke vacation home with kitchen

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Sooke, BC
  • Place, Fred Milne Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sooke Region Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sooke Community Theatre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sooke

In Sooke .You'll find Sooke Region Museum and Sooke Harbour within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Sooke Potholes Provincial Park and District of Sooke Municipal Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Fred Milne Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sooke Region Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Moss Cottage - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Sooke Community Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Sooke Potholes Provincial Park - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Port Angeles, WA (CLM-William R. Fairchild Intl.) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Serious Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪17 Mile House Pub - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Scarlet Oak: Ground level suite in a heritage country home and garden.

Scarlet Oak is a 1930's country home on the old Kirby Shingle Mill site, nestled under boughs of a heritage Scarlet Oak tree amid towering cedars, firs, and Pacific Dogwoods. The one+ acre property is known as one of Sooke's beautiful old gardens, and has been featured on the Sooke Secret Garden tour. We will be on the garden tour this coming June 2027

A variety of wildlife visits Scarlet Oak, and is a favourite stop over for migrating birds. This is a private gated property on a quiet street - on a popular local bike route just steps to the Galloping Goose Trail. The walking/cycling Trail can take you to the Sooke Pot Holes Regional Park over a railway trestle, and stretches as far away as Victoria. We are getting a number of guests riding bikes from Vancouver to Scarlet Oak, via BC Ferries, Lochside Regional trail, and Galloping Goose.

Your private spacious "no stairs" suite contains a full kitchen and is always supplied with coffee beans, teas and sugar. Soaps, shampoo/conditioner, and laundry soap are also provided.

Visit the Sooke Secret Garden Virtual Tour of Scarlet Oak at,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fCYw2oHG_U

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 00026795, H585637573

Frequently asked questions

How close is Scarlet Oak: Ground level suite in a heritage country home and garden. to the airport?

This vacation home is 22.2 mi (39-min drive) away from the Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Scarlet Oak: Ground level suite in a heritage country home and garden.?

As of Oct 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scarlet Oak: Ground level suite in a heritage country home and garden. on Oct 21, 2026 start from $181, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Scarlet Oak: Ground level suite in a heritage country home and garden. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Scarlet Oak: Ground level suite in a heritage country home and garden. to the beach?

This vacation home is 8.3 mi (16-min drive) from Gordon's Beach.

Does Scarlet Oak: Ground level suite in a heritage country home and garden. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Scarlet Oak: Ground level suite in a heritage country home and garden.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Elements Casino (29-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Scarlet Oak: Ground level suite in a heritage country home and garden.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Scarlet Oak: Ground level suite in a heritage country home and garden.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Scarlet Oak: Ground level suite in a heritage country home and garden. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Scarlet Oak: Ground level suite in a heritage country home and garden. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Scarlet Oak: Ground level suite in a heritage country home and garden. to downtown Sooke?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi away from Sooke.

Scarlet Oak: Ground level suite in a heritage country home and garden. Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

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Amenities

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, great hosts

Would definitely love to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What excellent hosts and what a wonderful, cozy and beautiful location. We had a delightful time. Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The accommodation at Scarlet Oak is fantastic! Everything that guest need or desire has been provided. It was one of the best places that we have stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Lovely property and great hosts too. Only 5 min from town. Stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Elopement to Scarlet Oak

Wonderful stay at a wonderful property with wonderful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy to find, hosts where there to greet us.They gave us tips on where to go & dinner recommendations.Very quiet area, newly renovated place, well done.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Scarlet Oak Is An Amazing Spot To Stay

This is a little bit of paradise, Scarlet Oak is wonderful. The hosts are lovely, caring people that took extra care to make sure our stay was perfect. Set in a beautiful garden, the unit was really nice, clean and just right for our time in Sooke. Highly recommend this lovely place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and welcoming stay

Nancy and Tony were extremely friendly and welcoming and made us feel like we were staying at a friend’s house rather than a vacation rental. The property is beautiful and was great to walk around in, and the suite itself was full of amenities and very comfortable. We very much enjoyed our stay and will be back next time we visit Sooke!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Luxurious stay

This property is beautiful and the living space is well set up and so comfortable. Tony and Nancy are friendly and helpful hosts. Their place is in a great location near the Galloping Goose trail and not far from town. I would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Piece of paradise

Wonderful, peaceful, beautiful property with friendly, welcoming hosts. The whole experience was excellent. Highly recommended to anyone who wants peace, beauty and a naturally restful environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Scarlet oak is a very nice secluded spot. The hosts are very good, the place itself is very well appointed and very comfortable for two people. We thought it was excellent. I hope we stay longer next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

5 Star Experience

The nicest vacation rental we’ve ever stayed at! We were looking for a quiet retreat, close to great beaches and trails to explore, and this checked all the boxes. Inside the suite was spacious and bright, very clean and had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Cycling exploration

First class: Perfect location Well equipped Great bed Lots of space Excellent amenities We loved our two day stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property very well appointed fabulous hosts beautiful gardens and part of history of Sooke you. Wont be disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Just lovely!

The suite was well stocked with anything you might need. The location was quiet and lovely, I'll come back to see the garden in bloom!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful fairytale Setting

Exceeded all expectations, Tony and Nancy were wonderful hosts and the property was fabulous. Much roomier than expected, high quality furnishings and a luxurious outdoor seating area. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need

Beautiful property with everything you need, especially in the kitchen. Exquisite decor. Lovely friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Very helpful and friendly hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything you might need was already there!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We enjoyed everything about our stay ...

The accommodation is first class, the heritage property is beautiful and easy to find, the location is a perfect base for a variety of activities in the Sooke area, and Nancy and Tony, the hosts, are so friendly, helpful, and interesting to talk to. It doesn't get better than this ... we'd go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Scarlet Oak. The suite is well appointed and we had everything we needed. It was so comfortable and serene. The property is gorgeous and so peaceful. Nancy and Tony are superb hosts. Thank you so much for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Modern oasis

The apartment is a true home away from home. Our hosts thought of any need you might have. You are surrounded by a beautiful yard in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous suite

Beautifully decorated suite with high spec finishes. Situated on a quiet street on an older property so it’s a lovely blend of old and new! I appreciate that the friendly hosts let me book one night only over a weekend. Their dogs are so sweet and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity and Nature

Easiest check-in I've ever had. The host's are so friendly. The fresh air, nature, and so close to everything. *****
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unbelievably Fantastic

Amazing property. Super attention to every little detail. Gorgeous inside and out. Hosts were wonderful and helpful. A real pleasure to meet them both. If you need a place to stay this is IT!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024