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I would not recommend this stay for any solo or single travellers because of the insensitive actions of the hostess. My partner passed away three years ago and this holiday I decided to tour the west coast to take my mind off Christmas and the holiday season. When I arrived I asked the hostess if it is possible to stay two nights instead of one as I might as well enjoy Christmas on a beautiful beach. I was told they are fully booked. Siting in my single unit, I found on Booking.com that they actually do have accommodation available. I walked back to the hostess and asked if she maybe missed this one that is available for me to rent. I was told that this is a family unit and that would not suit me. That it's too big and that she'd rather keep it available should a family need it. I felt sad and alone and for the first time in a long time was reminded of the family I had planned for my life and didn't have. I'd like to remind the owners of this motel that every solo traveller has a story and that our money is just as good as a family's money. Maybe you should add t's and c's that families are preferred. * Stay was average with no seaview.

My wife & I recently stayed at The Ocean View Retreat, as part of a touring group. We hade an enjoyable stay, with tasty evening meals & a good breakfast buffet. The main point of this review is to applaud the wonderful service provided by the management staff in terms of supplying [without requesting] extra, pre warmed towels on a cool, wet & windy arrival time after check in. The [female] manager was great, as was the responsiveness to replacing our non working microwave. Their efforts were greatly appreciated.

Lovely one night stay. So nice sleeping within the rainforest. We caught a super rainy day and wish we could’ve explored the beautiful property more. The room was nice. We slept listening to the rain come down. The shared lodge felt quiet and still private. Seemed a nice spot to connect with other travelers if you had more time while there.