Forest Retreat at Thetis Lake

Enjoy the privacy and serenity of the Forest Retreat guest suite perched on the edge of Thetis Lake Park on southern Vancouver Island. Just a 20 minute drive from Victoria and a 5 minute walk to the lakeshore, this is a tranquil home base close to all amenities. We are located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Langford 10 minutes from Bear Mountain Golf Resort and 12 minutes from Royal Roads University. This is a perfect place for a couples escape, outdoor enthusiasts, or a small family getaway. The space A bright, comfortable and completely self- contained private one bedroom garden level suite with your own parking spot, keypad entrance, sunroom, patio and flat shady grassy area surrounded by Arbutus and forest. It is furnished with style and equipped with everything you will need and many unexpected touches. The kitchen has an apartment size fridge, freezer and stove, microwave, coffee pot, press and grinder and Keurig, plus all the essentials and more for your stay. It has a large kitchen island with seating as well as a dining table and chairs. Gaze out at the beautiful Arbutus and forest beyond from the bright, spacious bedroom on a brand new luxurious Comfort Tech Serene Foam queen size bed fitted with silky soft cotton linens. Then draw the black-out blinds for the best sleep of your life. For your convenience there is a dresser and closet with plenty of space to hang clothes and store luggage. We provide a baby change pad and cover to use on the dresser if needed. The living room is a bright, comfortable place to relax and has a smart tv with Netflix, Prime TV, Disney plus as well as many other apps. You have your very own in-suite washer and dryer as well as an adjacent full size bathroom with a tub and shower. We offer 2 single Nova Foam foldout beds for kids, a toddler foam bed upon request, pack 'n play, booster seat, change pad, books, games and toys as well as children's tableware. The suite is best suited for one couple but can accommodate a small family with up to 2 children. While we are child-friendly accommodation, the suite is not "child-proof" so we don't have covers on plugs, child locks on cupboards or furniture secured to the walls. Guest access The back of the property is quite private from our living area and all yours to enjoy though you may see us from time to time gardening and playing in the front in passing and hear us on our deck above yours during the warmer months. Other things to note This is a family home, we live upstairs with our 5 year old daughter and 10 year old super friendly black Lab, Guinness. There will be sound transfer from upstairs to down and you may be greeted in the yard by Guinness during your stay. In an effort to mitigate the risk of Covid-19 transmission we are currently maintaining minimally 24 hours between reservations. We also adhere to enhanced cleaning guidelines and have a strict cleaning protocol in place using CDC approved disinfecting products. Additionally, we use a UV air sanitizer between guests.