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10 / REAL ESTATE : CLIENT CONCEPT

GOOD ONES
SURF HOUSE

TOFINO, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Good people. Good waves.

A family-founded coastal hospitality concept: a shared home for surf, nature and connection. Brand identity, property design and guest experience come together in a premium communal stay with thoughtful comfort and room to slow down.

CATEGORY
Real Estate : Client Concept
PROPERTY REFERENCE
1316 Lynn Road, Tofino
BRANDING / SPATIAL CONCEPT / HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE
THE IDEA

Communal spirit.
Personal comfort.

To create a welcoming home where people connect through surfing, shared meals and time in nature, with thoughtful comfort and care for the coast.

Founded around Stanley Yang and family’s GOOD ONES identity, the concept welcomes independent travellers, couples, friends and scheduled family or creative retreats. Connection is invited; participation is optional.

01 / GOOD ONES SURF HOUSE

Brand Identity

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Brand identity / Good people. Good waves.01 / 16
02 / GOOD ONES SURF HOUSE

Property / Spaces

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Property design / the shared coastal home02 / 16
The Guest Cottage / a quiet place of your own03 / 16
Inside the Main House / room to settle in04 / 16
The Forest Sauna / warmth after the waves05 / 16
The RV Garden / a considered arrival and stay06 / 16
The Outdoor Fireside / gather after dark07 / 16
03 / GOOD ONES SURF HOUSE

Coast / Surf / Stay

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Guest experience / surf, gather, restore, stay08 / 16
Chesterman Days / surf and coastal moments09 / 16
Between the Waves / shared coastal living10 / 16
Chesterman Coast / a different perspective11 / 16
04 / GOOD ONES SURF HOUSE

Guest Activities

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GOOD MORNINGS / stretch, coffee and shared breakfast12 / 16
GOOD COMPANY / communal dinners and conversation13 / 16
GOOD WANDERS / coastal walks and forest discoveries14 / 16
GOOD EXPLORERS / parent-accompanied nature activities15 / 16
GOOD MAKERS / art, photography and creative workshops16 / 16
05 / THE COMPLETE CONCEPT

Project Brief

A brand, place and guest journey conceived as one experience. The following brings together the project’s creative direction and preliminary business framework.

01 / Purpose, positioning & audience

Mission

A welcoming home where good people connect through surfing, shared meals and nature, supported by thoughtful comfort and care for the coast.

Vision

A small, memorable surf house where guests return for the people as much as the waves. Easy connection, restful sleep, useful surf facilities and a warm welcome in every season.

The stay

A design-conscious premium hostel concept with shared accommodation and private-room options. Sociable common spaces sit alongside predictable quiet hours, clean wet-to-dry circulation and places to retreat.

Who it welcomes

Independent travellers and surf beginners; couples and friends; scheduled family stays; small creative and slow-coast retreat groups. Distinct programme dates and house rules keep the experience clear.

02 / Identity, brand language & applications

Identity

GOOD ONES / SURF HOUSE / TOFINO, BC. A rounded, friendly wordmark, a clear humanist type direction, generous spacing, simple wave motifs, small circular stamps and quiet linework.

Voice

Warm, direct and easygoing. “Grab a mug.” “Join the table.” “See you after the surf.” Photography centres real weather, natural light, cedar, wet boards and shared moments.

Taglines

Good people. Good waves.
Come for the waves. Stay for the company.
Make yourself at home.

Applications

Cedar arrival signage, room numbers, wave key fobs, caps, towels, mugs, totes, refill labels and welcome cards. Digital room cards, booking pages, a guest guide, social templates, daily conditions and retreat announcements.

Warm cream #F4EFE4Coastal ink #222B29Ocean blue #6F8D94Kelp green #666F52Cedar #B68158
03 / Property vision & space programme

The property reference

The concept explores the main house, suite and separate cottage at 1316 Lynn Road, in a forested setting across from North Chesterman Beach. Existing cedar character and shared living areas guide the design.

Arrival & gathering

A small welcome station, house map, local guide and luggage drop lead to flexible communal seating, shared meals, books and warm evening lighting.

Sleep & privacy

Private-stay options and considered shared rooms, with reading lights, curtains and lockable storage where feasible. Separate host areas, supplies, laundry and cleaning storage support the guest experience.

Surf-ready circulation

Board storage, a rinse station, ventilated wetsuit drying, boot benches, towel hooks and clear wet-to-dry routes.

Restorative spaces

A reading nook, covered-deck movement and quiet post-surf corners. The visual studies also explore cottage interiors, main-house rooms, a proposed forest sauna, an RV garden with one parked RV and an outdoor fireside.

Design intent

Warm cedar, cream textiles, coastal colours, durable materials and small, useful details. Proposed spaces and uses remain conceptual.

04 / Experiences & a day at the house

Four ways to stay

Surf & Stay: lodging with optional local lessons or equipment partnerships.
Slow Coast Weekends: gentle movement, beach walks, journaling, shared meals and free time.
Family Nature Days: parent-accompanied nature journals, creative activities and coastal exploration.
Creative Retreats: photography, writing, filmmaking or music, with quiet working time and communal dinners.

The GOOD experiences

GOOD MORNINGS: stretch, coffee, shared breakfast.
GOOD COMPANY: communal dinners and conversation.
GOOD WANDERS: coastal walks and forest discoveries.
GOOD EXPLORERS: parent-accompanied nature activities.
GOOD MAKERS: art, photography and creative workshops.

  1. WakeCoffee, breakfast, weather and surf check.
  2. ExploreOptional local surf lesson or independent coastal time.
  3. ResetRinse, dry, rest and read.
  4. RestoreOptional stretch or nature activity.
  5. GatherShared dinner on selected nights.
  6. Wind downLow lighting, quiet lounge and house quiet hours.
05 / Business concept, operations & care for the coast

Operating model

Core lodging through permitted shared and private accommodation. Optional depth through small retreats, hosted meals, locally delivered surf packages and a limited range of useful merchandise.

Model to develop

Room revenue = available beds or rooms × sold nights × average rate.
Retreat contribution = package revenue − delivery costs.
Project cost = acquisition + closing + works + fit-out + working capital + contingency.

Capacity, pricing and financial performance are not established by these visual studies.

House operations

Reliable hosting, housekeeping, linen turnover, wetsuit ventilation, maintenance, booking systems, utilities, insurance and programme delivery. Keep family stays, adult retreats and lively groups on clearly communicated dates.

Care for the coast

Keep and repair sound cedar finishes. Choose durable furniture, refill toiletries, washable materials, towel reuse and clear waste sorting. Work with local guides and makers, share coastal etiquette and respect existing communities.

06 / Development approach & project scope

Verify

Establish permitted accommodation and programme uses, guest capacity, building and fire requirements, parking, servicing, insurance, suite and cottage use, and any RV permissions.

Design

Measured layouts, final identity production, wet and quiet circulation, essential works, supplier quotations and a complete budget.

Open thoughtfully

Fit out approved rooms, train hosts, test guest flows and cleaning, pilot shared dinners, gather feedback and introduce retreats gradually.

Creative scope

Brand direction, mission, audience, identity applications, property programming, guest experience, operating-model framework and launch approach. Final vector artwork, fonts and production specifications follow the selected visual direction.

Presentation context

Generated concept imagery for a proposed project, based on the property reference. These boards show design intent rather than existing conditions, construction documents, an approved conversion or an investment forecast.

Property reference

1316 Lynn Road, Tofino. Listing gallery credited in the source presentation to Jennifer Heckert PREC*, RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty (Tofino), MLS 1010544.

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