Forest Retreat at Thetis Lake

ABOUT THIS STAY

The moment you step through your private entrance, the forest takes over. Giant cedars frame the garden, the hot tub steams quietly on the forest patio, and the sounds of Victoria's neighbourhoods seem impossibly far away — even though downtown is just 25 minutes down the road.

Sleep in Comfort The bedroom features a queen bed dressed in luxurious cotton linens, a feather duvet, and premium pillows — with blackout blinds and curtains so you actually sleep in. Hypoallergenic bedding is available on request. For groups of three or four, a double Murphy cabinet bed and a single floor bed pull in from the living room, giving everyone their own space.

Gather & Unwind The 600 sq. ft. suite is compact but completely thought through. The fully equipped kitchen handles everything from morning coffee — French press, Keurig, drip maker, and organic beans included — to full dinners. Dining for four at the table, plus two more at the kitchen island. Evenings are easy: settle into the sofa beside the infrared fireplace, flip on Netflix or Prime Video, or mix something from the cocktail bar. When you're ready to properly decompress, the two-person infrared sauna is waiting — and your private hot tub session is already scheduled.

Adventure at Your Doorstep Thetis Lake Regional Park is a five-minute walk, with over 40 km of trails, swimming beaches, and paddleboard-friendly water. Goldstream Provincial Park — old-growth trees, waterfalls, and legendary fall salmon runs — is ten minutes away. Butchart Gardens, Esquimalt Lagoon, and Victoria's Inner Harbour are all within 25 minutes. Day trip options span Sooke's rugged coastline (35 min), the Cowichan Valley wine country (45 min), and Sidney's seaside bookshop scene (35 min).

Thoughtful Touches Self check-in via keypad means you arrive on your schedule. One dedicated parking spot on-site. In-suite washer and dryer. A dedicated desk with USB ports if you need to work. Beach towels, chairs, and sand toys are ready for lake days. On-site Registered Massage Therapy is also available by appointment. The hosts live upstairs and respect guest privacy — they're present if you need them, invisible when you don't.

We hope Forest Retreat at Thetis Lake becomes your favourite way to experience Vancouver Island.