Recently, I went on a weekend getaway trip with my boyfriend to Jordan River, BC, and we stayed at the extremely cozy and relaxing Ocean Treehouse Airbnb. It was such a relaxing and rejuvenating trip 😍
With all the craziness in the world, I’ve been prioritizing local travel lately, which is why Jordan River was the perfect next destination since I currently live in Victoria, BC.
Jordan River is an hour and a half drive from Victoria, past the charming town of Sooke, and is home to some of the best west coast beaches on Vancouver Island 🇨🇦
People come to Jordan River to disconnect from reality and enjoy everything BC has to offer: Thick green forests 🌲 and rocky beaches. This is exactly what we did during our two days here.
The Ocean Treehouse was everything I expected when I booked it.
We stayed on Ineke and Dale’s beautiful property, which is technically in the neighbouring town to Jordan River, Shirley, and had a great two-night stay.
The Ocean Treehouse is a one-room studio-style Airbnb equipped with everything you need for a short trip. I don’t recommend more than a three or four-night stay since it is a little tight, however, if you plan on being out and eating out a lot, it can definitely work for longer stays.
The Ocean Treehouse amenities:
- Shower
- Queen bed
- TV
- DVD player
- Wifi
- Mini fridge
- Two stove burners
- Sink
- Microwave
- Tea kettle (this didn’t seem to work)
- Coffee maker
- Pots, pans, utensils, etc.
- Hot tub (Shared with the owners)
- Bathrobes
The appliances and utensils are quite old, so this trip would have been even more enjoyable if things, such as the pans were replaced. However, once again, for a short stay, it’s easy to look past that.
Overall, like I said, The Ocean Treehouse has everything you need for a short and enjoyable stay 🤗
The only thing I wished I did differently was bringing my DVDs! Luckily, they had a handful of classics. We watched My Neighbour Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service, which we had been meaning to watch for a while. The Ocean Treehouse also has a salt lamp, creating the ultimate cozy vibes while we watched these movies.
The property is stunning: It’s surrounded by green forest and even has a pathway to a gorgeous lookout that has chairs and a firepit. It’s the exact same view as you get at French Beach too, which is only a quick two minute drive away.
If you decide to stay at this Airbnb, here’s what I recommend you do in the area:
- Visit French Beach 🌊
- Check out China Beach
- Hike to Mystic Beach
- Get a coffee ☕️ at Shirley Delicious
- Dine at Stoked Wood Fire Pizza 🍕 (I was so sad it was closed, but it’s only open during the summertime!)
- Explore Sooke
Overall, I rate this Airbnb a 4/5. The Ocean Treehouse is an adorable Airbnb that I will definitely stay at in the future. It’s super affordable and in the perfect location, so if you are planning a solo trip or a getaway with your partner, I highly recommend the Ocean Treehouse.
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