Cedar Song B&B and Cottage
1250 Stagdowne Road, Errington, British Columbia V0R 1V0 Canada
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A quiet forest retreat awaits you. Between 4-5 pm we welcome you with tea /coffee or refreshments and home bakings or fruits. You will feel right at home. The clean air, the smell of cedar and the inviting fireplace are setting the tone for " I want to put my feet up" kind of feeling.( Yes you can!) Our home is tucked away in a 5 acre forest and surrounded by beautiful cedars and Douglas firs. In the main house, all suites provide full ensuite bathrooms with radiant in floor heating, luxurious robes, hairdryers and amenities. two suites offer air conditioning. Each room has a smart flatscreen TV, it's own fridge and coffeemaker the Woodpecker suite has an additional kitchenette and extra sitting dining area. Luxuriate in your queen size bed with wonderful air dried, high end sheets and bedding. Free WIFI in the whole area and Free off-street parking for all our guests. Our generous, full and gourmet Breakfast is served in our dining room between 7am and 9 am for our B&B guests. We serve fresh ground, fair trade organic coffee, fresh fruits and juices, most local products and always a warm protein dish and home made bakings and preservatives. We also offer a specious self contained and separate 2 bedroom cottage for guests. The main attraction for the cottage is the beautiful Kingsize bed, and Wood-stove, the lovely sun room and full stocked kitchen. It has a huge sun-deck and nice private garden. Please visit our website for details. The to do things here,,, we have maps and books and brochures etc. If you ask us, we can assist you in great restaurants options and reservations. (As close as 12 minutes away.) Our area is ideal for active hikers, swimmers and kayakers and many local treasures to discover. After enjoying the hiking trails in the vicinity, a refreshing dip in the Englishman River or discovering Vancouver Island's other hidden treasures and rest in this haven for birds and wildlife. Saturday's Errington farmers market is a must and Coombs market, and Parksville's stunning beaches are less than 15 minutes away. We speak English, German, Dutch, Spanish and French and are proud to welcome you in your own language.
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Cedar Song B and B, Errington, BC: On the recommendation of friends who have stayed at Cedar Song, we had a most peaceful, rich, and friendly visit over a four day stay at the B and B. The setting was quiet and natural in a rural forest in Errington (near Coombs and Parksville), replete with chickens, a garden, hummingbirds, and wild black rabbits. The B and B was immaculate and comfortably furnished, our suite was spacious, with all the amenities, and many personal touches. The breakfasts were fabulous—carefully prepared creations made with fresh eggs and ingredients from the garden. But best of all was our host, Anneke, with whom we shared good conversations, stories, and past adventures. She treated us like friends and made us feel a part of her home. We will definitely go back there again! Ken and Diana…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Responded 6 Sep 2022
Dear Diana, Thank you for this wonderful feedback. The pleasure was mutual. Lucky for me, I got to know your stories and how you made many volunteer contributions in countries abroad. Your desire to serve others in third world countries is also a great testimony. Serving in many ways. I do breakfasts, you do medical and we both serve to our own ability. Thanks for visiting and appreciating Cedar Song for this purpose. We love to welcome you back.
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This summer my husband and I had booked a few days at Cedar Song B&B and cottage. We were met by Anneke and immediately felt at home. Staying at Cedar Song is more like visiting a close relative than staying at a B&B. Anneke was the perfect host, offering amazingly refreshing drinks and cooking the most wonderful, absolutely spectacular breakfasts. Anneke offered suggestions on what to do during the day and the many sights to see. When we returned, we were met with refreshments, snacks, and of course her loving personality and hospitality. We would both highly recommend Anneke and the Cedar Song B&B for anyone staying on the Island. We will definitely be back and look forward to our return stay at Cedar Song B&B. Star and Kelly
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Anneke Van Vugt, Owner at Cedar Song B&B and Cottage
Responded 28 Aug 2022
Kelly and Star, your words make me blush, but indeed, you quickly became like family! I love that about our guests; when they feel relaxed and at home. It was hard to say goodbye, as it was so easy to connect with you. Thank you for touching my heart too, sharing joy and laughter. It feels good. Stay healthy and come back soon!
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It was fantastic, the breakfast is more like a brunch. You can relax in the garden. Anneke is a wonderful woman. She bought an aircondition before we arrived. She takes so much care about her guest. Is very worth to stay there, it is very familiar.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Anneke Van Vugt, Owner at Cedar Song B&B and Cottage
Responded 13 Aug 2022
Thank you for your feedback. What a good time we had indeed. We do love taking care of our guests and happy that we can provide a cozy place in the winter and cooler rooms in the summer. Stay healthy and stay in touch.
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My wife and I had a great stay at Cedar Song. Anneke was very attentive. The property is beautiful and peaceful. Our accommodation was very nice. Our breakfasts and snacks were delicious. A bit of Dutch charm at this B & B. We would highly recommend staying here.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Anneke Van Vugt, Owner at Cedar Song B&B and Cottage
Responded 5 Aug 2022
Thank you Doug for writing this review. . It was a true pleasure to meet you both. Creating memories, exploring the area and sharing you appreciation, it was delightful. Thank you. We are looking forward to you next visit.
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If you want to stay in a lovely cozy place with a host whose gentle warmth rivals that of the real wood fireplace she has in the house, stay here. The location is very accessible at only 10-15 mins drive away from Parksville and Coombs, but entering into the area is like visiting an enchanted forest in another universe. It is a quiet, serene place and a wonderful place to escape to if you want to inject a bit of peace and tranquility in your life. Upon arrival, our host Anneke had afternoon tea ready for us with homemade apple strudel that she baked fresh for us. We stayed in the spacious family room that had two beds and overlooked the beautiful property from the second floor. Inside it had everything needed to make your stay comfortable: plush beds with multiple pillows, a dining table, an arm chair to read from, mini fridge, microwave, dishware and cutlery, wifi, etc. Outside, you are surrounded by a forested area, where the only thing we could hear if we paid attention to it is the soothing babbling of the small fountain by the patio. I haven’t even gotten to the best part yet — good lord are the breakfasts here EPIC. As a serious foodie, this isn’t something I take lightly. Anneke is modest about it but I swear, she must have been some sort of professional chef in a past life or something because each meal we had with her was amazing. Her massive cheese soufflé’ with its beautiful golden puff is probably something that will be forever etched into my memory. And it’s not all just show and spark, there’s real heart into what she prepares — it’s like as if your mother made you all of your favourite foods and laid them out in a celebratory fashion as if it was Christmas or something, and you knew she put in 110% effort to make it extra special. Come with an appetite because she will feed you, there was more than we could consume, some of which turned into snacks for us during our travels later. The eggs from brekkie can’t be any fresher — there are hens that roam about that Anneke keeps and the most curious thing to me, as someone who does not get to see fowl life often, is how joyful and happy they are to see her when she comes outside. They run to Anneke with the same kind of gleeful enthusiasm as a puppy when you return home. When you see how much care she puts into raising them though, it all makes sense. It was so magical to me watching Anneke call them into the hen house to put them in bed, she even sang a sweet little lullaby to get them ready to sleep. There were also two wild rabbits that hung around daily and watching them happily munching away on the grass there was a joy too. I can’t say enough good things about Anneke. She is a clever intellect who has lived in many parts of the world and conversations with her were easy and can also run deep. Her wealth of stories drawn from her personal experience made me feel really connected to her in the short time we had with each other. She was a great listener as she was a great conversationalist and everyone in my family enjoyed her presence. I know some people see accommodations as a place to sleep only, but genuinely, you can make Cedar Song your vacation destination and truly it would be time well spent. Being with Anneke was a real highlight for us and my family is already talking about when we might be able to visit her again.…
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Room Tip: The family room is a new addition and can be reserved over the phone. It fit 3 adults comfortably.
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Response from Anneke Van Vugt, Owner at Cedar Song B&B and Cottage
Responded 25 Oct 2021
Dear E. Thank you for your time to post such a "glory review". I truly enjoyed reading it. It was a pleasure to see you all having all a good time while settling in around the wood fire place. I am the lucky one too. The joy of nature's plethora of gifts, the peace and tranquility here are the elements, that taps into the creative mind. However, above all, I appreciate the uniqueness that each person brings to our home. Thank you. It was a delight and honor to be your host. I can't wait to see you again.
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We were a crew of 4 blue collar guys working a 10-day stint in Port Alberni. We happened upon Cedar Song online during our search for hotels and thought that a lengthy work trip deserved more than the usual hotel room treatment. We weren't expecting much, but wow, we were blown away by the honesty, compassion, and adaptability of the host, Anneke. We were working 12hr rotating shifts, and Anneke made the effort to send our morning shifts guys away with fresh coffee and a packed breakfast, while our night shift crew enjoyed a peaceful sleep during the day. We certainly weren't the typical B&B guests, but Anneke made the effort to be a gracious host, and in turn our time there felt like that of a week at our long lost grandmother's. Her property is expansive, heavily wooded, offering near total privacy in the late hours to sit on the patio and enjoy the sounds of nature. A recently built chicken coup initially had us worried about cawing roosters at the crack of dawn, but there was just the curious clucking of hens and fresh eggs on the menu every day. Each room has a mini-fridge, sink, and an assortment of cutlery, enough for a late night snack or similar. It's expected you'll spend the day exploring the surroundings and sampling the various dinner menus at restaurants in the area. Cedar Song is a wonderful base to plan your excursions and exploration of lower Vancouver island. As a host, Anneke simply can't be beat. A worldly traveller, her experiences and stories are enough to entertain the most travelled of visitors, and she shares her experiences openly and without filter. If the house is Cedar Song, then Anneke is the chorus. Our time there was brief and unfortunately marred by an uncooperative work schedule, but our whole crew agrees that given the opportunity to return to the area, we will be staying with Anneke at Cedar Song. Thank you for a lovely time, and I hope we see each other again soon!…
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Anneke Van Vugt, Owner at Cedar Song B&B and Cottage
Responded 20 Sep 2021
Hi Guys, WOW. It is humbling to read this accolade in such detail. Thank you for all your kind words. The pleasure was totally mine. I am glad you choose to stay here, even if it meant you had to travel 45 min each way to work. It was fun to experience so much laughter. Everyone was respectful and very appreciative. Some guests like to make a light evening meal in their own room, They enjoy eating in the yard or on the deck or have a glass of wine. I will never forget the food you all brought home the first night. It was out of this world! And for a change, I was the recipient. Thanks Nath, you are a wonderful gourmet cook and Kyle a great BBQ expert. Those mega steaks were perfectly cooked. Mike liked the hammock, and the Ontario guys loved sitting outside on the deck or the covered porch to unwind from work and relax. It is indeed very quiet here. NO rooster and we keep it that way. I can't wait to welcome you back again!
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What an amazing stay! Anneke is such a wonderful host and has literally thought of everything! We stayed in the hummingbird room and it worked perfectly for our family as our 2 little girls shared the sofa bed. The room has a fridge, kettle, cutlery, mugs etc. The bathroom is lovely also. It’s set on a beautiful property with a lovely garden and even have a chicken coop! However (as with all b&bs) it’s the host that really makes the stay, and from the first second we arrived Anneke was so welcoming to us. She was amazing with our girls and they felt like they were staying with a grandparent! We got a lovely strudel on arrival, nice smoothies, she took the kids down to collect eggs from her chickens, just wonderful. The breakfast was also amazing the soufflé was delicious. Honestly couldn’t recommend staying here enough and it’s just 10 minutes or so away from the lovely Coombs and the goats on a roof attraction, Englishman river falls, and various beaches. Thanks for a wonderful stay, we’ll definitely be back!…
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Anneke Van Vugt, Owner at Cedar Song B&B and Cottage
Responded 12 Aug 2021
Dear Andrew and family. Thank you for your kind words and glowing report. WAW. I became more energized with those lovely girls. Glad you felt quickly at home, (even though you stayed in the Woodpecker Suite and not the Hummingbird ) remember? It had a little kitchenette microwave etc. O well, what is in a name eh? Yes please, come back soon. We will have to match the marking point and measure growing result. So happy the girls had a good time and the chickens enjoyed getting some attention. All the best to you and your lovely family. Hope to see you soon again. Anneke
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Anneke and Jeff are so welcoming and gave us great tips for places to visit etc - my husband and I enjoyed their company immensely. They even checked the road closures website for us as there were road works on our way to Ucluelet. Our room was perfect, so comfortable and had everything we needed. Breakfast was amazing! Such a wonderful setting, peaceful and relaxing - lovely outdoor space. Close to all the local beauty spots. The best bed and breakfast we have ever stayed in and the accommodation highlight of our trip!
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Response from AVV111, Owner at Cedar Song B&B and Cottage
Responded 18 Nov 2019
Dear Alex and Laura, We were thrilled with your visit. Vibrant and joyful conversations. You both were so appreciative. We hope you will hold good memories in your heart when it comes to your Vancouver Island Vacation. Thanks for visiting us and mentioning us on Trip Advisor. Stay connected! Our wish for all our guests; Enjoy the little things each day with kindness and love. Life is short, love is precious.
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The cottage is located in a quiet, peaceful, tranquil country site. Prior to arrival Anneke and Glen stayed in touch to ensure everything would be ready for us up for our stay. We were pleasantly surprised by freshly baked strudel in the kitchen which was delicious. Once we got settled in, Anneke came to greet us with a big hug. On our first morning, Glen arrived with hot, fresh delicious blueberry pancakes. The cottage exceeded our expectations. We had an excellent stay.
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from AVV111, Owner at Cedar Song B&B and Cottage
Responded 18 Nov 2019
Dear Lillie Thank you for such a lovely review. It was a pleasure accommodating you here this last summer. Always nice when people appreciate the setting. Yes we want to make people feel welcomed and yet respect their privacy. Thanks so much for your feedback. We hope to welcome you in the next future again. Our wish for all our guests; Enjoy the little things each day with kindness and love. Life is short, love is precious. Anneke
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This was our second stay in the Cedar Song cottage. Our two grandsons (3 and 9) were enthralled by the cottage, the yard, and especially, the bunnies. We no longer feel like guests; we are part of the family. Looking forward to being able to return!
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: The cottage is a fabulous place for families!
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Response from AVV111, Owner at Cedar Song B&B and Cottage
Responded 18 Nov 2019
Hello S and M and 2 B's It has been too long, and we miss you. Again I would like to apologize to all our guests staying here in 2018- 2019 to our lack of, and sometimes overdue response to their comments. Our medical event has fortunately, resolved. So, yes, thank you for your feedback and yes, your lovely boys have stolen our hearts. We still have the blue painted rock! Wishing you the best in health and hope to see you next year. Thanks again to mention us on Trip Advisor. Our wish for all our guests; Enjoy the little things each day with kindness and love. Life is short, love is precious.
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US$149 - US$294 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Which popular attractions are close to Cedar Song B&B and Cottage?
Nearby attractions include North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre (2.5 km), Parksville Community Park and Skate Park (6.3 km), and Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park (7.9 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Cedar Song B&B and Cottage?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and kids activities.
What food & drink options are available at Cedar Song B&B and Cottage?
Guests can enjoy breakfast, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Cedar Song B&B and Cottage?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Cedar Song B&B and Cottage?
Conveniently located restaurants include Salt PIZZERIA, Chameleons, and Mekong River.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Cedar Song B&B and Cottage?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, and Dutch.
Are there any historical sites close to Cedar Song B&B and Cottage?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Milner Gardens & Woodland (10.3 km).