Livingroom
The living room is the natural heart of the home—a space designed as much for quiet mornings as it is for evenings filled with family and friends.
Anchored by a contemporary wood-burning stove, the room offers warmth and atmosphere throughout the seasons. At the same time, expansive windows and four sets of French doors blur the distinction between indoors and out. Sunlight filters through the surrounding evergreens, filling the room with changing patterns of light throughout the day and creating an ever-present connection to the forest beyond.
The open-concept design flows effortlessly into the kitchen, allowing conversations to continue whether preparing dinner, entertaining guests, or simply enjoying a quiet cup of coffee at the island. The generous proportions provide ample room for comfortable seating without sacrificing the intimate feeling that makes the space so inviting.
Rich hardwood floors, warm natural wood trim, and clean contemporary finishes create an aesthetic that is both timeless and distinctly West Coast. Whether you’re curled up beside the fire with a favourite book, working on a puzzle, entertaining around the grand piano, or opening the French doors to let the sea breeze drift through, every corner of the room invites you to slow down and stay awhile.
As the seasons change, so does the character of the space. In summer, the living room expands naturally onto the surrounding deck, becoming one continuous gathering place. In winter, the gentle glow of the fire transforms it into a warm retreat where the forest outside becomes part of the view rather than a barrier from it.
More than simply a living room, this is the home’s gathering place. Every design choice—from the walls of glass and French doors to the warmth of the wood stove and the seamless connection to the kitchen—encourages people to linger a little longer. It is a room that celebrates every season, embraces the surrounding forest, and quietly reminds you why life on Protection Island is unlike anywhere else.
Kitchen
Designed to be both beautiful and functional, the kitchen is a natural extension of the home’s open-concept living space. Clean Corian® countertops provide generous preparation areas, while warm maple cabinetry and stainless steel appliances create a timeless blend of contemporary design and natural materials.
At its centre stands a remarkable custom island, handcrafted from a live-edge slab. More than a workspace, it becomes the gathering place of the home—perfect for morning coffee, casual meals, entertaining friends, or sharing stories while dinner is prepared. Its sculptural form makes it as much a piece of furniture as it is a kitchen island.
Open live-edge shelving adds warmth and character, offering an elegant place to display favourite dishes, pottery, and glassware while keeping everything within easy reach. A large picture window above the sink frames the surrounding trees, bringing natural light into the room and making even everyday tasks feel connected to the outdoors.
Thoughtfully designed storage, quality appliances, a large island with additional cabinetry, and an adjacent laundry area ensure the kitchen is as practical as it is inviting. Whether preparing an intimate dinner or entertaining a full house, the layout encourages conversation and effortless flow into the adjoining living and dining areas.
Like the rest of the home, the kitchen embraces a distinctly West Coast aesthetic—warm, relaxed, and unpretentious, where craftsmanship and natural materials take centre stage.
Bedrooms
The primary suite feels like a sanctuary tucked among the trees. Custom floor-to-ceiling cabinetry spans an entire wall, transforming storage into architecture while framing a built-in window seat that naturally becomes the room’s focal point. It’s the sort of place where someone can imagine spending a quiet morning with coffee and a book while sunlight filters through the evergreens beyond the glass.
French doors lead onto a private balcony, extending the bedroom outdoors and reinforcing the feeling that nature is never more than a few steps away. The ensuite beyond is equally inviting—a spa-like retreat anchored by a sculptural freestanding soaker tub, oversized walk-in shower, and handcrafted live-edge vanity. Together they create a primary suite that feels more like a boutique retreat than a conventional bedroom.
The two upstairs guest bedrooms each possess their own character while sharing a common connection to the outdoors. One is bright and playful, accented with rich blue walls and a custom wave motif that subtly echoes the nearby ocean. The other is warm and welcoming, its cheerful colours softened by natural light streaming through the sliding doors. Both rooms open directly onto the expansive rooftop deck, giving family and guests the rare luxury of stepping outside to enjoy morning coffee beneath the trees or evening conversations under the stars.
The fourth bedroom has evolved into something equally valuable. Currently arranged as a music room and home office, it demonstrates the flexibility today’s buyers increasingly seek. A harp rests beside the window, a writing desk captures the afternoon light, and the room feels equally suited as an artist’s studio, library, nursery, guest room, or quiet workspace. It is a reminder that this home adapts gracefully to the changing seasons of life.
What strikes me most is that none of these rooms feel isolated from one another. They share a common language. Every window frames the surrounding forest. Every doorway encourages movement toward light or outdoor space. The consistent maple detailing, custom built-ins, and carefully considered finishes create a sense of continuity that is difficult to achieve and impossible to fake.
By the time a buyer has explored the upper level, they no longer feel as though they’ve simply toured four bedrooms. They’ve experienced a private retreat—one designed for slowing down, opening the windows, listening to birdsong, and living with nature rather than merely beside it.
Bathrooms
Primary Ensuite
The luxurious primary ensuite has been thoughtfully designed as a private spa retreat. A sculptural freestanding soaker tub is perfectly positioned beneath large windows overlooking the surrounding forest, creating the ideal place to relax after a day on the water or exploring the island. An oversized walk-in glass shower with floor-to-ceiling tile, custom live-edge wood vanity with vessel sink, designer lighting, and quality finishes combine warmth with contemporary elegance. Every detail has been carefully selected to create a peaceful, resort-inspired space.
Powder Room
The stylish two-piece powder room continues the home’s custom craftsmanship with a handcrafted live-edge wood counter, modern vessel sink, floating wall-mounted faucet, and bold coastal-inspired colour palette. Both functional and memorable, it’s a space guests won’t soon forget.
Decks
Outdoor living is woven into the home’s design with multiple private spaces that invite you to enjoy every season. The welcoming covered front porch overlooks the quiet forest, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee or an evening glass of wine while listening to birdsong. Along the rear of the home, a spacious elevated deck extends from the bedrooms, offering peaceful woodland views and direct access to fresh air.
Above it all, the expansive rooftop terrace becomes a true outdoor living room. Large enough for entertaining, yoga, lounging, or dining beneath the stars, it enjoys complete privacy surrounded by towering evergreens. The cedar accents, corrugated steel exterior, and clean architectural lines create a striking West Coast backdrop, while the mature forest provides a tranquil sense of seclusion.
At ground level, natural pathways wind through ferns, moss-covered rock, and mature trees, creating a private woodland sanctuary that feels more like a retreat than a backyard. Every outdoor space has been thoughtfully designed to celebrate the beauty and quiet rhythm of island living.
Entry & Hall
The welcoming foyer sets the tone for the home’s thoughtful West Coast design. A dramatic picture window frames the surrounding forest while a custom-built cedar window seat creates the perfect place to pause, remove your boots, or simply enjoy the view. Durable tile flooring transitions seamlessly to warm hardwood, complemented by rich natural wood trim and handcrafted details throughout. The spacious entry provides excellent flow with direct access to the main living areas, a convenient powder room, and the beautifully crafted cedar staircase leading to the bedroom level. Flooded with natural light and surrounded by woodland views, the entrance immediately establishes the home’s connection to nature.
Exterior & Storage
The House That Floats Among the Trees
The road narrows, surrendering to gravel and cedar needles, until the forest begins to feel less like scenery and more like invitation. Sunlight filters through towering firs, catching the deep blue steel walls against warm timber, as though the home had been lifted from the earth and suspended among the trees rather than built upon them.
It does not announce itself.
It waits to be discovered.
Massive timber beams extend beyond the concrete core, carrying the living spaces outward in a remarkable cantilever that seems to float above the forest floor. Beneath, a generous covered courtyard offers space for gathering, storing kayaks after an afternoon on the water, your island golf cart, or simply listening to rain fall beyond the roofline.
Concrete anchors it. Timber warms it. Steel protects it.
Together they create something both modern and timeless.
The forest presses close. Ferns soften the stone. Moss settles where it pleases. Windows frame towering evergreens instead of neighbouring homes, blurring the line between indoors and out. Every deck becomes another room, whether for quiet mornings with coffee or evenings beneath a canopy of stars.
Even the practical spaces reflect thoughtful design. Hidden below, a spacious utility and storage room keeps everything organized, leaving the home itself uncluttered and free to breathe.
This is not a home built simply to occupy a piece of land.
It was designed to belong to it.
Some homes are measured in square feet.
Others are measured in how they make you feel the moment you arrive.
This is one of those rare places where architecture and nature stop competing and begin telling the same story.
Outdoors & View
The Forest That Becomes Home
The first thing you notice isn’t the house.
It’s the quiet.
Towering firs and cedars soften the world until the only sounds are birdsong, rustling leaves, and the occasional breeze wandering through the canopy. Fern-lined pathways invite you to explore, leading from one quiet corner to another—a hammock beneath the trees, a hanging chair waiting with a good book, hidden gardens where morning light filters through the branches.
This is more than landscaping.
It’s a small rainforest, lovingly cared for and allowed to remain wonderfully wild.
From the decks, the forest stretches in every direction, offering privacy, shade, and the rare feeling of living among the trees rather than simply beside them. Every season brings its own beauty, from spring’s bright greens to autumn’s golden light dancing across the forest floor.
And then, just beyond the trees, another surprise awaits.
Smuggler’s Beach is only a five-minute stroll away. Morning swims, paddleboarding, kayaking, beachcombing, or simply watching the tide roll in become part of everyday life rather than weekend plans.
Here, the forest is your backyard.
The ocean is your neighbour.
And home becomes the place you never feel the need to leave.
