About the Lodges

Sea Otter Lodge is 3200 sq. feet designed by architect John Medland Dow and handcrafted by the owners. Comfortably accommodating 8-14 guests, it is set up so that groups of fishermen or kayakers can be comfortable. Couples and families also find the Lodge works well for them. Sea Otter Lodge comes with just about everything you will need, except food and fishing gear.

There are 3 bathrooms, rock fireplace, BBQ, outdoor eating areas, Adirondack chairs on the decks, woodstove, 2-3 fridges, washer & dryer and 3 freezers. All of the bathrooms allow you to have a West Coast-style spa experience. One bathroom has a claw-foot soaker tub, while the others have tile floors, pedestal sinks, walk-in glass showers and a Jacuzzi tub. All linens and towels are provided. In the kitchen, you will find basic kitchen stock - so if you happen to forget maple syrup for your breakfast pancakes, there’s always some in the cupboard.

The Lodge comes with a stereo, CDs, VCR, videos, DVD and DVDs. There are books, magazines, games, cards, crib boards and poker chips for rainy days. We have hydro-electricity for 24-hour comfort, with an easy-to-use, quiet generator for back-up power. There is Telus phone service, satellite internet and a fax machine, so you can connect with home or the office and boast about your catch.

Sea Otter Lodge offers five bedrooms with combinations of single, queen and king-size beds to suit all groups. Each bedroom is beautifully designed with lovely linens and inviting pillows. The first bedroom highlights Native Art & Design, another is a Fisherman’s Dream room, the third celebrates the Old Growth Forest and the fourth has beautiful Ocean & Forest Views. The upstairs bedroom suite has a spa bathroom, skylights, and sitting area with two loveseats, TV, VCR, stereo, view windows, double French doors and a large sundeck -- Your perfect cottages – Vancouver Island.

If you’d like to go for a paddle, a canoe & rowboat are available for use.

Little Lumberjack Lodge is 640 sq. feet with 3 bedrooms and one bathroom. Like Sea Otter Lodge, Little Lumberjack Lodge comes with everything you will need except your food, clothes and fishing gear.

Inside this unique floating lodge, you will find one double bed, 3 twins, and a folding couch. Your linens and towels are provided. The kitchen comes fully stocked so if you run out of essentials, such as olive oil, please help yourself. A BBQ is provided for seafood feasts. You’ll find a TV, DVD player, DVD movies, stereo and music CDs. And there is also a good selection of books, magazines & games. Hydro-electricity is provided for 24-hour comfort, with an easy-to-use, quiet generator for back-up power. Little Lumberjack Lodge also offers access to Telus phone service, satellite internet and a fax machine.

Little Lumberjack Lodge is a historical building. It was the last cookhouse & bunkhouse in Kyuquot Sound for a once-thriving logging industry. Little Lumberjack Lodge has been respectfully renovated with rustic-luxury for our guests. The logging heritage is part of its charm.

We hope that when you depart our island paradise, you’ll take with you a sense of Kyuquot's rugged beauty and history.

Kyuquot Village has a general store along its Boardwalk. You can find a little bit of everything in the store. There are no beer & wine stores in the community, so any alcoholic beverages must be brought in with you.

Every Thursday during Summer, the village hosts The Kyuquot Public Market. Local artisans will be selling their art and souvenirs of Kyuquot. This is a wonderful time to meet the Kyuquot locals and immerse yourself in local culture. The village of Kyuquot is famous for its laughter. Everywhere on the Boardwalk and Dock you will find friendly locals, often with a joke to tell or amusing bit of folklore… and the odd fishing tale!

Skip and his family have owned and operated Sea Otter Lodge for nearly two decades. They are woven into the fabric of this community and know the geography, history and personality of the Kyuquot territory from tideline to skyline.

Sea Otter Lodge & Little Lumberjack Lodge are family run, assuring you of a comfortable, relaxing stay, warm smiles, knowledgable advice and an unparalleled West Coast experience. We look forward to welcoming you to our private island paradise.

Summer Jobs

Would you like to work at Sea Otter Lodge?
We are looking for adventurous people to join us.

As a family run business on a small island in Kyuquot on the rugged West Coast, our remote setting offers our employees an experience and opportunity like none other!

While our business is small in comparison to some other Lodges, and our positions are mostly part-time, we offer room and board for the summer season. Another offer is the chance to save your wages. Access to adventure are the perks and benefits.

Our season positions vary each year and range from:

• Housekeeper
• Host/Hostess
• Cook/Cook's Assistant*
• Server
• Boat Captain – up to 40ft boat – see mv Perseverance on website

For all applications please include:

• A cover letter
• Resume
• List of certifications & description of education
  (include expiry dates or plans for updating / acquiring certifications)
• Minimum of 3 references (with phone and email contacts)
• Why you think you would be a good fit with Sea Otter Lodge
• It never can hurt to call and introduce yourself
• Skype is better – We can meet and talk! (Skype Name: seaotterlodgebc)

info@seaotterlodgebc.com

Important Hints for Success:

Depending upon our need, preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Previous resort experience
• Interesting life experiences
• Travelling
• specialized work experience
• First Aid
• World Host
• Serving It Right
• Food Safe
• Marine Emergency Duties
• Radio Operator Certificate
• Boat Operators Licence (PCOC)
• Related education

Cooking experience is not always required, unless we are recruiting cooks, but cooking skills always come in handy on a far away island. Flexibility, a positive attitude, and a great work ethic are a must.You must be a non-smoker and willing to work hard. You must also be a Canadian citizen and/or possess Canadian work permit. We also prefer applicants who are available to work our entire season (Late May to very early Sept).

Important Hints for Success:

We will go out of our way to help students with their school dates. Give us notice of your dates prior to the start of the season and we can usually coordinate start and end dates for you, provided customer service and season shutdown are not compromised. We will be on a small island together all summer. Teamwork is how we operate.

Outstanding service is what we offer our guests. We strive to be great, unique lodges. Our Island is an once-in-a-lifetime holiday destination. Our focus is on enjoying the very best of the West Coast. We are located in a rainforest surrounded by beautiful beaches and rugged coastal islands, each one with it's own special features waiting to be explored. Becoming a member of the Venice-like village of Kyuquot, even for one season, is an adventure in itself. We like to spend our time, using all the summer season, to take advantage of the many adventure opportunities Kyuquot has to offer.

Applicants interested in half-time or three-quarter time positions with a serious interest in West Coast adventures will most enjoy the jobs we have to offer. Very rarely do we have full-time job positions to offer. Our jobs are unique positions for the right candidates.

Salary depends on experience and education.

Thanks again for your interest in joining our Sea Otter Lodge team.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!