Tofino is at the end of a long road, but the beginning of a big adventure. Situated on the western shores of Vancouver Island, the area is renowned for its spectacular natural beauty and unique outer coast culture. A rare combination of nearby wilderness and modern creature comforts, Tofino is a small Canadian town with a big personality. Visitors will find an impressive variety of outdoor activities and in-town events happening throughout the year.

View of Tofino area beaches from nearby Pacific Rim National Park
Nestled into a sunny spot among cedars, Emerald Forest is owner designed and hand-built in the spirit of the outer coast. Surround yourself with local character in our Cedar Nest cabin. Whether you are one of our returning family of guests or a new visitor, we offer a quiet place to relax and recharge for your next adventure!
Cedar Nest is a cozy post and beam hideaway hand-built from red cedar. Snuggled into a private niche at Emerald Forest, the “Nest” will give you that one-of-a-kind experience. Crafted with the creative spirit of the outer coast, it provides the perfect home away from home for your travel adventure to the Tofino area. Be ready to live like a Tofinian!
Cedar Nest Features
- Open layout designed for one or two
- Sitting area with abundant windows
- Comfy new day bed
- Fully equipped kitchen and dining nook
- Stand-up sleeping loft with queen sized bed
- Ultra-efficient climate control
- Indoor washroom with low-flush toilet
- Tofinian-style glass covered hot outdoor shower
- Wrap around porches
- Glass roof BBQ shed and equipment storage area
- WIFI connection
- Morning sun on back porch of Cedar Nest.
- Board walk ramp to Cedar Nest
- Cedar Nest kitchen
- Dining nook in Cedar Nest
- Kitchen view of sitting area
- Cedar Nest sitting area with pull out couch
- Sitting area and stairs loft
- Stairs leading to stand up loft in Cedar Nest
- Queen size bed and custom windows in loft of Cedar Nest
- Maze of wood work in Cedar Nest
- Stairs to loft in Cedar Nest
- Cedar slab bench on front deck of Cedar Nest
- Tofinian-style outdoor [hot] shower area!
- Private front deck and shower area at Cedar Nest
- View storage shed next next to Cedar Nest
- Gray whale jaw bones in Cedar Nest storage shed
- Reserved parking and trail to Cedar Nest
- Wildness is a short walk away!
- Magic cedar trees of Tofino
- Emerald green surroundings
- Swirled patterns in wood
- From land to sea, life flourishes on the outer coast
- A sense of wonder, intertidal habitat
- Pacific sunset
Cedar Nest Rates:
We take a credit card number to reserve your dates. We ask for final payment in cash, e-transfers or Canadian checks. Final payment is due in full upon arrival. We will send you an email to confirm your reservation and provide directions once you have booked your stay.
Cancellations made 30 days or more prior to booking date, guests will be subject a $50 administration fee. Cancellation made 30 days or less prior to booking date, guests will be subject to full (100%) charge for all cancelled dates
Contact us! sabine@emeraldforestretreat.com 250.725.2551
Emerald Forest is in beautiful Tofino, BC, Canada
District of Tofino Business License # 20180462