My husband and I checked into the charming mini-resort known as Woods on Pender this past weekend. We've been there 4 times now, and we return annually because of their clean, reasonably-priced accommodations, the serenely peaceful setting, and their outstanding, casual-yet-professional service. David (who has checked us in each time) is the best! Their motel rooms are quite comfortable, rustically stylish, and come with a Nespresso coffee maker (and plenty of pods), mini-fridge, a smart TV, and triple-sheeted duvets. The breakfast pastries and dinner offerings at the on-site restaurant are delightful too. I recommend making resos far in advance since they book up quickly for summer weekends. Leave the rat race behind for a weekend or a week--or more--and settle in for a relaxing stay. read more

What a wonderful resort to relax and unwind! A true hidden gem on Pender Island. A unique yet wonderful experience. True peace and quiet. A long soak and rejuvenation in a private hot tub, surrounded by greenery and chirping of dozens of birds. One of our night while walking, a fawn stumbled across my path and said hi. Wow! Amazing! The airstream was very comfortable. Nice queen bed. Own shower and bathroom. Hot water. Wifi. Cable. Amazon firebox. Kitchen with microwave and gas stove. Cutlery, pots and pans. Outside you have your own fire pit, 2 person hot tub whirling away and just waiting for you. A bbq set and lawn chairs and a huge umbrella to shade you. A huge hammock for those afternoon book readings. i mean, What more can you ask for? Air-streaming doesn't get any better than this! And the best part...the staff are so nice and accommodating. They'll give a quick orientation on what to do etc and if you need anything, they are a txt msg away. Yet, you are surrounded by nature and a lush flora. Around the property there are countless trails and everything is within a 5-10-15 min drive. There are cafes close by, farms, a bc liquor store, bookstore, restaurants, etc. everything is opening up now. Please go and support local and your backyard. Super easy to book and confirm. Also easy to cancel If ever. But dont. Its worth it. Thank you Dave for all your help! God Bless the Queen! ;) Cheers! happy camping! read more

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Lovely service and great food. This restaurant is obviously a labour of love. It's a unique menu but lots of great choices. I went with the spaghetti and meatballs, but everything at our large table looked fantastic. It's extra great when you are staying in the motel onsite. read more

We called and left a message by phone, requesting a return call, not once but 3 times --we needed a couple of questions answered before booking...I don't like paying/booking online without knowing what it is I'm buying?. ...They didn't BOTHER to return the call. That is an extremely unreliable/unprofessional way to run an accommodation business for out of town potential guests. read more

Spent the weekend in one of their cabins! Had an absolutely great time & the owner, Curtis, did everything for us (literally even picking us up from the ferry). He was seemingly understaffed for the weekend because his worker was away, but I never felt that we weren't being paid attention to. Curtis very obviously cares about his establishment & we will certainly be going back as well as suggesting it to people we know. They have fantastic food (I can't stress that enough), allow pets on the resort, & really treat their guests well. The space that they have has a little trail on the back of the property & we really felt like we had a run of the place. The single reason that they get 1 less star is because there were some beer cans in front of our cabin, a bit of a mess on the side of our cabin & plastic broken furniture in front of our cabin on the lawn. Also, while we were staying at the hotel there was a wasp problem! (All of which I'm sure is temporary.) I feel bad writing that even anything was not up to 5 stars on our stay because I had such a good time. read more

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My husband and I spent 2 nights on Pender at a vacation rental on the Southern tip of the island, and kept driving by this place to and from the grocery store. We decided to stop at Coffee Kitchen for lunch on our way back to the ferry, and were blown away not only by the rustic/hipster/modern vibe of the place, but also the quality and style of the menu offerings, as well as David's natural ability to make his guests feel genuinely taken care of. My husband had the Wild burger, and I tried the mac and cheese. Both were exceptional, and it showed that the owners sourced fresh, local ingredients. We shared an Affogato Baileys for dessert, which also surpassed all expectations, and ended up buying a pound of the Fernwood coffee they used for their espresso as a result. After lunch, we toured the accommodation sites, and agreed that when we return next year, perhaps we'll take a crack at staying in an Airstream. We hope the business survives the hot-and-cold island tourism industry, because Woods on Pender seems like a great little hidden jewel. read more

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Hubby and I spent a weekend in one of the airstreams. Will definitely be back. John and Curtis were beyond helpful......such a refreshing treat in today's busy world. We ate, slept, hiked, frisbee golfed, relaxed and truly enjoyed Woods on Pender. Our batteries were recharged. Tip - no hassle way to travel to the southern gulf islands - go on a motor cycle. read more

We ate at the restaurant January 2016, it was one of the few places that were open for dinner. We were delighted with the full menu. Three years later, we made the reservation and went back. We were surprised to see the menu was only pizza, burgers and gnocchi. Appetizers and salad selections were adequate, however, we were expecting the full menu. We ate gnocchi and burgers, but a little disappointed. We were told the owner only cooks full menu for people he knows. If you are expecting pizza and burgers, this place would be OK. read more

Amazing food, super friendly staff. I think every restaurant on Pender serves the same exact items. Sockeye, pizza, fish and chips, pasta. Woods just happens to do it very well. Their brunch is outstanding. The place is charmingly nestled in... you guessed it... the woods! With a quaint little dining room with some small tables, some longer shared tables, and a lovely patio for great summer evening weather. Excellent wines and beers too. The crowd is hit or miss, come at 5 and you probably need a reservation though. read more

We had a lovely chat with Curtis, the owner of the new Woods on Pender. They've done a great facelift to the property and with nice, clean Scandinavian decor. We came back for dinner that evening and enjoyed a really tasty meal. We had the Ribs with Mashed potatoes, the "Big Salad", which included lots of local veggies, and also the Gnocchi with prosciutto and basil. Menus change often to use fresh ingredients. All of the food was well-seasoned and served in small cast iron skillets on beautiful handmade wooden boards, great wines on tap (Okanagan) and lots of beer and good cocktail choices as well. This is a wonderful addition to Pender Island for both locals and visitors! Thanks Curtis and team for investing in the island! read more

Took my wife away for a little one year anniversary getaway. LOVED this place. We will be back for sure. We had a cabin with private hot tub, bbq and fire pit. The cabins are clean and comfortable. The hot tubs are hot and a good size. We went to the kitchen for brunch and had a fantastic plate of eggs, biscuits, bacon and sausage. It was a fantastic weekend, the staff are great and they clearly care very much about the resort. The cabins are positioned in a way that you don't hear your neighbours and our hot tub sat behind a fence so you had privacy. Such a fantastic place, can't wait to go back! read more

YES. Stayed in an Airstream at Woods on a rainy April weekend and had a wonderful time. The airstream was comfortable and nicely decorated, and LOVED the private hot tub on deck and the fire pit. The most unexpected part of the stay was the food- the breakfast menu featured hands down the best cinnamon bun I have ever eaten. The owner/chef is incredibly skilled and creative, and the staff are delightful. I can't wait to go back. read more

This place is pretty good- the location is fantastic, they are super cute trailers, the wee little hot tubs and the space between trailers is good. Downsides? Not many, but it wasn't as clean as I would have liked for $250/night. The face cloths smelled of B.O. (not even sure they were washed?) and everything just looked like it could use a real good cleaning (like the couch cushions). A few doors/drawers were busted and it was pretty bare bones for cooking equipment. I know this is run like a cabin but I'd rather bring my own bedding and towels and get a discount. Might be an idea since owner admitted housekeepers are hard to come by on the island. This is higher than I would usually rate but it is so darn cute and the view from no.1 was amazing. Our car couldn't make it up the hill so we had to pack our stuff up. I'd like to try the cabins another time as this seems a pretty decent place for Pender, but I'll prob bring my own linens next time. read more

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My wife and I just spent a relaxing and peaceful 3 nights at Woods on Pender in their ocean view International Airstream, The accommodation was first class. David and John were very friendly and helpful, The restaurant is another first class part of this lodging, excellent food and service I will definitely be returning and would recommend this to anyone looking to get away from the busy city and unwind, read more

Airstreams, hot tubs, hammocks, cocktails, star gazing, trail walking...the list could go on! My partner and I stayed at the Woods with our dog and loved every moment - Yes they are pet friendly! Such a special place for a relaxing get away :) And if it couldn't get any better, word has it they are even starting to offer specialized retreats! We will definitely be back!! read more