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We stayed 3 nights in one of the oceanfront suites. A beautifully decorated, very spacious suite with everything you could wish for! From an excellent bed to cozy LED candles. From the balcony during the day can enjoy the view, the peace and the many birds and mammals. In the evening, you can stare endlessly at the amazing clear starry sky at this location without light pollution. Sandra makes a delicious fresh breakfast daily, which we enjoyed at the view of a beautiful bay. 2 out of 3 mornings our breakfast was “disturbed” by the presence of black bears looking for crabs under the stones on the beach.
An absolute must, where I definitely want to come back.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hidden Cove Lodge is a unique place to stay. Where else can you draw the blind in the morning to see a Black Bear wandering past the window. The wildlife is insane, we saw Mink, Sea Otters, Bald Eagles, Kingfishers, Hummingbirds, Deer and 4 bears during our two night stay. It’s breathtakingly beautiful.
The Lodge is off-grid and free from light and noise pollution. The only sound is of birds and water lapping against the shore line. Our accommodation was a room in the main house, it was clean and basic. Breakfast was simple. Don’t expect frills and lux but do expect peace, tranquillity, beauty and nature in abundance.
Hidden Cove was a highlight of our trip.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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This was absolutely the most perfect serene getaway. Hidden cove is exactly that. It’s off grid, so one is asked to be mindful of water and electricity use, however the water is plenty hot and it’s not difficult to turn off lights :) especially when you want to spend every minute outside enjoying the quiet scenery. I booked an oceanfront suite, and it was spotlessly clean and comfortable. The stunning quiet was only broken by the resident eagle (who seemed to enjoy the trees next to our deck) and the blowing of the humpbacks as they passed by. The main lodge is lovely, warm and cozy. Sandra makes breakfast for the lodgers in the morning and it’s simple, fresh and delicious. She was also very helpful with advice about the surrounding area. You do have to plan ahead a bit, the area is sparse regarding restaurants and groceries, and things close earlier, we stopped and purchased snacks etc on our way out of Nanaimo. This is THE perfect place to go if you’re looking to unwind and get away from noise. We will absolutely be back, personally I’d stay here over Vancouver proper any day.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Visit Telegraph cove, the boardwalk is covered in historical notes. It’s very interesting and...
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The location and raw nature of this place was as great as the reviews describe. Unfortunately, we didn’t receive friendly service, or the room type we had booked and the showers had no hot water. Perhaps the hostess was having a bad day but the interaction with her left us feeling unwelcome. She made a snarky comment about us not ringing the doorbell (even though it was only 6 pm and the door was open). Then after asking what time we wanted breakfast in the morning and we told her that we wanted to leave at 7:30 to make our Kayak tour she rudely said that she wouldn’t be up that early and she would leave us some muffins and to make our own coffee. She then showed us to our room which had 1 bed when we had booked a two bed room. I showed her my request for two beds on the booking and she said that she couldn’t accommodate it since we had booked single nights at the start and end of our tour with the agreement she didn’t have to wash the bedding. There are water restrictions at the site with notices to limit showers to 5 minutes - we had no trouble adhering to this request because there was no hot water (we seemed to be the only guests at the time and 1 showered at night and the other in the morning). Knowing we would want a long hot shower after our 3 day base camp kayaking tour and that we didn’t want to share a bed again we decided to book somewhere else when we returned. She did get up in the morning to make us a coffee and said she put on some eggs (which she did not bring out to us) so we had a banana and a muffin. We wouldn’t recommend this place for anyone doing the local kayak tours.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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An unforgettable experience 🤩🥰 I don't know where to start. Even the well signposted way to the lodge was a little adventure as the accommodation is really remote in the most beautiful nature. We were warmly welcomed by Sandra the owner. The main building is so cozy that you can only feel comfortable. We had a Suide with sea view. The Suide is very large and modern. The view from the balcony is breathtaking. I can't put it into words. Feeling there was something to experience every 10 minutes. Dolphins hunting, otters eating and playing, bald eagles and an absolute highlight mummy bear with two babies. Breakfast was prepared with love and tasted great. On site you can make a lot of trips in Telegraph Cove and the surrounding area. I can only recommend everyone to stay longer. We were unfortunately only 2 nights which was just way too short. If I have to name a minus, it is just that there was no kitchen in the accommodation and you had to go away for dinner, which was actually no problem and the recommendations of Sandra great but you just don't want to leave the accommodation ;-) a goodbye has never been so difficult for me. Thank you Sandra for your warmth and unforgettable stay in your dreamlike beautiful lodge.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Unbedingt länger bleiben
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We lived our stay at Hidden Cove. The beds were comfortable with cotton sheets and blankets, the rooms were sparkling clean. The host was delightful and eager to accommodate our needs, making breakfast to order, providing extras and very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the area. While we were not so lucky, our fellow lodgers saw Orcas while others saw black bears right from their rooms.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Hidden Cove Lodge is everything I needed to recuperate from the day to day stress and the hustle of city living. Though I was here during the "off season" there was an absolute beauty to the place. I stayed in cottage 1 near the main lodge and would make popcorn to watch the sea storm roll in and the usual sea otter munching away. I love being on the water and got to peacefully kayak around the bay. As a solo traveler and you g woman, I always felt safe here. Sandra is a phenomenal host. She is a connection to local culture, people, and has immense insight to the area. So happy to have gotten to meet her and stay in the absolutely fabulous place.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Room Tip:The off season is underrated! And it is soooo peaceful, great for solo travelers too!
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DO stay here if you love nature, stunning views, and want a truly peaceful location...
DO stay here if you want a warm, spotlessly clean and well appointed suite with a deck by the water’s edge where deer will wander and graze below you....
DO stay here if you can’t get enough of watching the ever changing light over the ocean and the mountains behind, whilst you enjoy your first beer after a long day of exploring...
DO stay here if having a friendly and knowledgeable host will help you discover the area more fully..
DON’T stay here if you want a generic hotel/motel experience with TV and WiFi. All other amenities are up to date and efficiently working!
Hidden Cove Lodge is a rare find. A lodge with cottages that were built specifically to be in harmony with the natural landscape, by owners who cherish their land and the creatures who frequent it. We loved staying there and would definitely stay again, hopefully in a post COVID world when we will be able to enjoy eating in the main lodge! 😊
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Date of stay: July 2020
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We stayed with Sandra for 3 nights in mid-August 2023. A room in the lodge and an oceanfront suite. The lodge is secluded and very quiet. The rooms are comfortable, there is WiFi in the main house. The oceanfront suite has a fantastic view of the Johnstone Strait. With a little patience and binoculars we were able to observe many different animals (orcas, dolphins, bald eagles, etc.). The black bear likes to have breakfast on the beach opposite the lodge. Trips to Alert Bay and Telegraph Cove are recommended. We would be happy to come back.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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We had an excellent stay in this lodge lost in the middle of the forest and on the edge of a very beautiful creek. We were very well received by Sandra, the owner of the place, who shared with us her knowledge of the local fauna. The room was comfortable, and we saw a bear, a deer and a seal around the establishment. A magical place to escape from the world if you pass through Telegraph Cove.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I would contact the lodge directly to get an answer. I drove there so no idea about local busses. It was probably 20 mins + from the lodge to Port McNeil. No public bus would take you from the road to the cove though, that’s quite a walk with bags so I wouldn’t do it.
You will have to take a ferry to Vancouver Island from Vancouver,the city. There is probably a bus service from Nanaimo, where you disembark the ferry, to Campbell River or Port MacNeil on the northern part of Vancouver Island. There is no public transport to Hidden Cove Lodge as it is at the end of a long private road. Perhaps you should stay at another resort which has public transport access.
I would think so, when we went on Stubbs whale tour from telegraph cove we did see kayakers, may be worth contacting via email one of the Canada visitor centres the staff are really helpful and can probably direct you to some companies that offer this. Would def recommend hidden cove as a base to stay at by far my most favourite place in the world a complete switch off in fantastic surroundings
Kenmore Air has float planes available from Vancouver. In the past, they have flown right up to our dock. However, most people choose to rent a car in Vancouver and take the ferry over, then drive up to the Lodge. Alternatively, you can also fly into Port Hardy.
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