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The Enchanted Woods Waterfront Cottage at Secret Cove

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A view of the cottage and private dock from the water
Amazing views from every deck
Paddlebaord and kayaks on the dock
View from above. Check out the dock and the decks!
Welcome! Enjoy the sun on the front porch!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Halfmoon Bay, BC
  • Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Secret Cove Falls Trail Recreation Site
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sargeant Bay Provincial Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Pender Harbour, BC (YPT-Pender Harbour Waterdrome)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Enchanted Woods Waterfront Cottage at Secret Cove

•A spectacular 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom (sleeps 6) year-round waterfront cottage in pristine Secret Cove. This large and very private home sits on an acre of land at the end of Secret Road and backs onto Crown Land with an extensive local trail network. Newly renovated and furnished, Enchanted Woods has unparalleled views, a private 30 ft dock, large wrap around decks, a fully equipped kitchen, large indoor and outdoor living areas, a wood burning fireplace, 2 outdoor fire pits and an outdoor shower.
****VRBO has recently changed their rental quote system. Please ensure you have been quoted the correct currency and please note that the refundable damage deposit has likely been included in your quote. There is an additional guest fee for more than two guests. Please contact the owner with any questions.****
•Enchanted Woods is best suited for families or intimate groups of friends who have a passion for nature and are looking for a quiet, peaceful retreat. Secret cove is a tidal fjord with amazing bird watching, marine wildlife, kayaking, swimming, and hiking. Access to your own 2 single kayaks and a stand-up paddleboard is included.
•The cottage is located 5 minutes (by car) from Homesite Creek Falls hiking trails, the historic Halfmoon Bay General Store, Upper Crust Café in Halfmoon Bay, Rockwater Resort (enjoy an amazing meal and couples massage!), Buccaneer Marina (with a local water taxi and boat rentals), Secret Cove Marina (featuring a floating general store and the Upper Deck floating restaurant in the summer), and the breathtaking Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park (accessible by both land and water). Buccaneer Bay Provincial Park (with pristine white sand beaches) is located on Thormanby Island and is accessible by either water taxi or kayak (weather permitting). Past guests have enjoyed activities as diverse as fishing, scuba diving, stand up paddleboarding, golf, mountain biking (Suncoaster Trail Network), caving (Homesite Limestone Cave Trails), cross country skiing/snowshoeing (Dakota Ridge Winter Recreation Area), and triathlon training (amazing local rides and ocean swims – the Sechelt Aquatic and Fitness Centre is only 30 minutes away by bike!)
•We are family-owned and operated: our property guidelines reflect these values. If you are looking for an amazing year-round oceanside retreat in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, we look forward to having you stay with us!
*If the dates you would like are unavailable, please see the listing for our sister property, the Enchanted Woods Log Cabin (VRBO 821919)

Property manager

Jennifer Wood
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack and play, high chair, toddler toys provided
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Events

Events allowed
Please discuss with owners.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Please discuss with owners.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please limit outside music/noise after 10pm as this is a quiet, rustic community.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please discuss with owners.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number H598911141

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Halfmoon Bay

Located in Halfmoon Bay, this cottage is on the waterfront. Welcome Pass Recreation Site and Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Baker Beach Park and Chapman Creek Hatchery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Halfmoon Bay, BC

What's nearby

  • Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Secret Cove Falls Trail Recreation Site - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Sargeant Bay Provincial Park - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Pender Harbour - 21 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Porpoise Bay Provincial Park - 23 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Pender Harbour, BC (YPT-Pender Harbour Waterdrome) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Secret Cove Marina Ltd - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Upper Deck Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Etc Extraordinary Tasteful - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Halfmoon Bay Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Enchanted Woods Waterfront Cottage at Secret Cove pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Enchanted Woods Waterfront Cottage at Secret Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Enchanted Woods Waterfront Cottage at Secret Cove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Enchanted Woods Waterfront Cottage at Secret Cove located?

This family-friendly Halfmoon Bay cottage is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park and Turnagain Island. Welcome Pass Recreation Site and Secret Cove Falls Trail Recreation Site are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANA M.

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

Wonderful place

Lovely place, owner is organized with great information. Enjoy kayaking and the wonderful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane O.

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

Beautiful Weekend

We really enjoyed our weekend stay in the enchanted woods. The check-in process was seamless and Jennifer provided a ton of information that was easy to follow. The house itself is perfect for couples or parties of bigger sizes, there’s plenty of space. Use of the kayaks was a lovely treat that was the highlight of the trip. Sechelt is a relatively short trip from the house so plenty to do outside of the property too. Looking forward to coming back in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Gorgeous Cozy Getaway

We had a wonderful weekend away at this beautiful property. The view from the cottage is stunning, youre right on the water. The place has all the comforts of home and the wood burning heater really adds to the cozy vibes. The property is very quiet and peaceful. Comfortable beds and just a 15-20 minute drive to everything sechelt has to offer. Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Bianca S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Incredible views :)

The property is located right on the water and has stunning views. It was so lovely to wake up every morning and look out at the water - and getting to take a cold dip and run back in for a warm shower.The property itself needs a bit of love - the sofa was ripped up to pieces, the lifejackets were covered in mould and the kitchen was lacking some useful utensils - and some of the ones that were there were dirty. The duvet in one of the rooms had what looked like a (small) blood stain on it.Additionally we had some issues with the heating in one of the rooms -the baseboard heating wouldn't turn off and the room was unbearably hot (I had the window open in January and still couldn't breath from how hot it was). We did flag this to the property owner but were told it had never happened before which was a little frustrating as I barely had any sleep over my stay there (nothing the view and cold dip couldn't fix)All that being said, communication from the host was instant which was really appreciated. We think the property has some amazing potential - just needs a little update but the view and location is something money just cant buy :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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

Gorgeous surround

We loved the outside fire pit, watching eagles from the deck and our daughter even took a cold water plunge. Lots of day hiking and delicious meals by fireplace. A tranquil and restorative forest retreat!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Great adventures to be had!

Enchanted Woods is a perfect spot to experience the rugged BC coast. Even though it was mid December, it was not too cold to use the kayaks at the property and paddle the protected waters to enjoy the ocean and it's critters. The wood stove and many windows allowed for a cozy place to watch the tidal world wake and retire at days end. Furnishings are comfortable and not over done. We need more days here as we left some adventures on the table.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M.

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

Great Time!

We had a super time. The pics represent the place well. Lots of outdoor space, comfortable beds, all appliances worked well, view was incredible, water toys were excellent, the whole 9 yards. We are looking forward to another stay in the summer time (we stayed over Thanksgiving long weekend). My favourite pet was the well stocked wood pile to keep the cabin cozy at night. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michele M.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

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

Lovely stay

Had a lovely stay. Enjoyed the kayak and paddle board and general views from the cabin and deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Absolutely perfect

Absolutely perfect, great location, very clean, so much to do, point of contact for property amazing. Only negative was that I didn’t book enough time….LOL. Really really had a great weekend. Thank you Enchanted forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

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

Enchanted Vacation!

Beautiful property with breathtaking views. We had a great time and would definitely stay at the Enchanted Woods Waterfront Cottage again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cherie

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage ; great location; responsive host.

Great cottage for family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy M.

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

Late summer getaway

The cottage and location was beautiful and private. We really enjoyed the proximity to the water and the beauty and quiet of the setting. Enjoyed the kayaks and paddle board. We did find the general cleanliness could have been better, there is some maintenance that is needed on the stairs down to the water and at the boathouse, and we had to call for propane as the 3 tanks on the deck were empty. Host was very responsive and brought propane the next day. We enjoyed our week at the ocean, but felt that the place was needing a bit of TLC in cleanliness and upkeep.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

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

relaxing get away

Cozy cottage with a beautiful view. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

william r.

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

Central location

Good place to stay if you’re planning to move around the area. Situated close to Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay and Pender Harbour
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly a.

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

Peaceful Paradise

I spent a week at Halfmoon Bay. It was a peaceful space and the view was spectacular. I kayaked twice a day at high tide and it was incredible. I would highly recommend staying here. I was by myself but the house could easily accommodate 3 couples or a family. I will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

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

Very nice

Very nice place. Quiet time of year to come as it was very peaceful. House has everything you need and more. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite E.

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

Nature retreat

We loved this secluded spot surrounded by nature. It's about 20 minutes to nearby beaches but most of the time we just hang out in the cabin enjoying the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hal H.

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

Paradise

Loved the whole experience. Halfmoon Bay is a magical place.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Wood

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The owners have a large extended family and have lived on the surrounding acreage since 1974 but recently purchased Enchanted Woods so they could share this secluded oasis with friends.

Languages:

English

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