Our Story

Two equal suites

We love to travel, and some of our best trips have been with friends. But sharing a rental with another couple always came with the same awkward question: who gets the primary bedroom? So when we designed our own place, we made sure nobody would have to ask. Bayswater Beach Retreat has two equal primary suites, each with a king bed, a custom shower, a freestanding tub and its own ocean view.

Designed, then built

We designed the house long before we found a place to build it. We toured a lot of land looking for a spot that met our very specific wish list, and when we finally found this one on the Aspotogan Peninsula, four minutes from Bayswater Beach, we knew it was the one.

We built the house ourselves, with the help of a friend in the trades. Drawing your own plans and building them comes with its own stresses, but we're so proud of what we've created.

Still growing

Within our first year, we finished the lower level and began offering the entire house, so larger groups and families can stay together too. With more than 90 five-star reviews and counting, we're still finding ways to make the retreat better. Next on the list are a new BBQ, more plants and flowers out front and, one day, a sauna. We're also designing our next property and searching for the right place to build it.