Fire bowl glowing in the forest at Blacktail Retreat, Halfmoon Bay

Halfmoon Bay · British Columbia

Blacktail Retreat

Private forest stays on BC's Sunshine Coast.

Come for the coast. Stay for the trees.

Two private stays tucked into mature forest above Sargeant Bay, a short walk from the water and close enough to Sechelt for dinner out. No shared walls, no lobby, no schedule but your own — just quiet, trees, and a hot tub waiting at the end of the day.

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Exterior of Blacktail Cabin

Blacktail Cabin

2 bedrooms · 1 bath · sleeps 4

A single-level cabin with its own private driveway, a hot tub in the carport, and a fire bowl out back.

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Living room of Blacktail Suite

Blacktail Suite

1 bedroom · 1 bath · sleeps 4

A king bedroom, full kitchen, and its own hot tub and fire bowl right at the entrance.

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Welcome Woods sign at the entrance to the property

Blacktail Retreat

Both stays together · sleeps up to 8

Travelling as a larger group or two families? Book the Cabin and the Suite together for the whole property.

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Private hot tub at Blacktail Cabin under the trees

Soak under the trees

A hot tub, a fire bowl, and nothing else scheduled.

Why Blacktail?

Named for the deer that move through these woods.

Blacktail deer are part of daily life around the property and the surrounding neighbourhood — quiet, unbothered, and easy to spot from the porch some evenings. It's a small reminder that out here, nature isn't something you drive to. It's already outside the window.

Two blacktail deer in the backyard garden at Blacktail Retreat
Trail down to Sargeant Bay near Blacktail Retreat

The coast is close

Halfmoon Bay, at your own pace.

A trail behind the property leads down to Sargeant Bay in about fifteen minutes on foot. Sechelt is a short drive for dinner out, and the Sunshine Coast's beaches, hiking, and kayaking are all within easy reach — close enough to explore, far enough to actually unplug.

What guests say

"The hot tub and fire bowl made it cozy — the perfect stop for anyone needing to get away."

Jessica · Airbnb, 5 stars

"Beautiful old growth forests with marked trails just steps from the house. Lots of windows make it feel bright — the forest makes it feel like a home away from home."

Justin · Airbnb, 5 stars

"The space was well laid out, comfortable, cozy, clean. The location was private, and the surroundings were very quiet and peaceful."

Adrienn · Airbnb, 5 stars

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Email us → reservations@halfmoonbaystays.com
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FAQ

What are check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is 3:00pm, check-out is 11:00am.

Are pets allowed?

Yes — up to two dogs are welcome at both stays, for a $150 pet fee.

Is the hot tub available?

Yes, the hot tub is available for your private use day and night.

Can we book both stays together?

Yes — the Cabin and Suite can be booked together for larger groups. Check availability for both above.

What's the cancellation policy?

Full policy details are shown during checkout in our direct booking system.