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* Rating for the setting mostly *Pender Island makes a nice quick getaway from Vancouver.  It is a pleasant ferry ride over, and really is world's apart as it only has a bit over 2000 people living on the entire island.  We booked into Poet's Cove Resort, which has 22 rooms, and some villas as well for larger groups.This is a semi-manicured property stuck into some beautiful nature.  The room was modern and well kept, and had a lovely view (yelp.ca/biz_photos/jdut0…) of the Marina.  That little cabin you see in the photo is actually Canada Customs (yelp.ca/biz/canada-custo…) for those who arrive by boat or seaplane from the States.  There was a man-made, but pleasant, water feature right outside the room (yelp.ca/biz_photos/jdut0…) which gave a pleasant sound adding to the peaceful nature all day.  But perhaps the nicest surprise of the room was all of the wildlife that wander right by outside the deck.  There was a nice variety of birds playing in the water feature, and also some deer that visited semi-regularly (yelp.ca/biz_photos/jdut0…).  Wandering around the beach area there is also a VERY friendly cat that frequently greeted us to say hello in between using the trees as a scratching post (yelp.ca/biz_photos/jdut0…).  There was also a heated pool and hot tub, both of which had a beautiful view.  The spa is simple, and a bit overpriced for what we imagine the quality of the services are - so we didn't indulge in any extensive treatments.  They are charging big city prices and likely don't have the skills to match that.  But we did enjoy the Eucalyptus Steam Cave and the spa hot tub with nice views.  The food at the resort is just ok, nothing to write home about.  Service is very friendly, but a bit inexperienced as it seems they were just training up the summer part time help.  This is a place to come for the location, not so much for the fine dining or spa services.  But perhaps the most memorable part of the location was the sunset:  yelp.ca/biz_photos/jdut0…A nice getaway!

Solid service with a limited but adequate menu. All items on menu well presented and delicious. Great destination for dinner or lunch with friends at a reasonable price.

Nice breakfast and great view of airplanes taking off and landing.

First time there; the staffs are very friendly and helpful! The goat milk ice cream was most delicious one I ever had!! Got two different cheeses for home. Look forward to having them!

Dayna and crew pulled off an awesome 80th for Lynnie and the crowd loved it. Great Canape's for a nice social mingler. On time, organised and super friendly. Book her early. I think she's going to be a local star.