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Oceanside Cottage in the Trees - stunningly private, yet so central!

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your private cottage in the woods!
Sunny day with the new cedar deck
Living area
Living area
Bathroom
Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 337 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Salt Spring Island, BC
  • Popular LocationSalt Spring Island Visitor Centre4 min walk
  • Popular LocationGanges Marina6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSaltspring Marina12 min walk
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)73 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Master bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Oceanside Cottage in the Trees - stunningly private, yet so central!

This is the very best of West Coast Canada!

This romantic cottage has it all. So private, yet close to all the excitement of Ganges Harbour. The famous Saltspring Weekend Market is a 2 minute stroll away. Wonderful art galleries, restaurants, shops, pubs, studios are all within a wander from your private sanctuary in the trees. Beach access is directly on the property.

There is much to do here for all ages. On the property, there is plenty of exploring to do, and the 300 feet of private beach front to enjoy.

A vast variety of birds and other wildlife make this 4 acre property home. Watch the swans, eagles, hummingbirds, quail and other exotic birds from the beach and expansive veranda. Raccoons, otters, deer and other critters are curious, safe and plentiful.

Off the property, hiking, kayaking, sailing, golfing, fine dining, casual dining, patio drinking, swimming, shopping, scuba diving, a day at the spa, fishing, yoga, farmers markets, etc... are all close at hand.

I guarantee you will love your stay here as much as we do!

FOR NEW RESERVATIONS:
Breakfast is included but very basic: coffee/tea and a basket of simple breakfast bars to satisfy your morning hunger, but also to satisfy the legal requirements for short-term rentals on these islands.

This house is operated by the Island Heritage Appreciation Club which allows members to use it to cover the costs. Membership is open to all those who appreciate well-maintained heritage properties.

(The sofa has recently been changed since a past guest mentioned that it was not comfortable enough)

Property manager

Michael
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Amenities

Breakfast included
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Our cabin is nestled in a cedar grove.
Westover Bed and Breakfasts
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
9.8 out of 10, (73 reviews)
Westover Bed and Breakfasts

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children welcome

Events

No events allowed
Inform us of your desire to bring a pet in advance

Pets

Pets allowed
Pets must be described & approved before booking.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside on covered porch is fine.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: inform us of your desire to bring a pet in advance
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Ganges

Located in Salt Spring Island, this cottage is in the city center and on the beach. Artspring Arts Center and Hand of Man Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pender Island Museum and Cowichan Native Village. Dinner Bay Japanese Garden and The Raptors are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Salt Spring Island, BC

What's nearby

  • Salt Spring Saturday Market - 3 min walk
  • Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre - 4 min walk
  • Ganges Marina - 6 min walk
  • Saltspring Marina - 12 min walk
  • Long Harbour Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lion Rampant Scottish Pub - 51 min drive
  • Rock Salt Restaurant & Cafe - 14 min drive
  • Switchboard Cafe - 5 min walk
  • Salt Spring Island Ales - 10 min drive
  • Tree-House Cafe - 4 min walk

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rebecca E., Whistler, British Columbia

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Great location - so central yet off the main road and right by the harbour sea. Yard makes it feel like you’re right in the forest. Affordable and easy check-in / out process. Things we would recommend to owner: 1 extra bath towel per person, clean all kitchenware after guest use as we found old coffee in the French press, wash and shake out blankets in cupboard as we found what looked like a nest in the making and then were afraid to see a mouse, dust for cobwebs and spiders as there were multiple daddy long longs in the bathroom. Otherwise, everything we needed and definitely no deal breakers for the price and location. Had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Gerry B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Good location
Location was great , road noise was not so good
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great island stay
The cottage is cozy with everything we needed for our week-long stay on Salt Spring Island. It's super easy to find from the main road and close to everything. We enjoyed walking through Ganges, taking in the shops and restaurants. We enjoyed our home cooked breakfast on the back deck that looked towards the woods. We appreciated the onsite washer and dryer, which meant we didn't have to cart around dirty clothes.The cottage is quiet at night and bright during the day. We slept really well and enjoyed the surrounding sites: Salt Spring Island cheese, hikes up Mounts Maxwell and Erskine, Hastings House, Moby's Pub, the Treehouse Cafe and the Wild Cider House. This cottage is great for two and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here while we celebrated our 10th anniversary.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan D.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Listing was not as stated
The overall condition of the cottage was average. There was a strong smell from the bathroom and you could also smell this from the back deck. Septic leakage most likely. No outside lightning as stated in the listing. 2 granola bars were provided on our five day stay. Coffee and a light breakfast was stated in the add. This was not fulfilled. Beach access. Yes there was beach access, however the beach was covered in toilet paper and sewage. Possibly from boats dumping in the bay. I have kayaked all over the Gulf Island and have never seen a beach this disgusting. Having beach access was why we chose this listing. The cottage was located right next to the busy main road. Traffic was nonstop. I felt like I had not left the City (Vancouver). Kitchen amenities were good. Linens and towels were also good. There are as dirt/grass parking in front of the cottage which was very uneven. The step to the front door was very rickety. The back stairs had a step that was loose and about to break at any time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Perfect location for us without a vehicle, close to town but still felt like you were in the forest surrounded trees. Lovely stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael

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I'm a city boy from Vancouver, who has always dreamed of enjoying and maintaining an island heritage property (You don't so much 'own' such a property as take your turn looking after it)

Traveling is in my blood, but I love the natural wonders and serenity of the Gulf Islands of British Columbia more than anywhere else I have been privileged enough to visit.

An environmentalist at heart, I am sensitive to keeping this property chemical free and the house as healthy a living space as possible.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this late 19th century estate when a friend bought it many years ago. Every opportunity to visit that came up, we made it a priority to get there. When it came on the market, I just had to try for it.

This is one of those properties that changes your life in so many ways, and all of them for the better.

What makes this property unique

Once you arrive at this property, you no longer need your car. Everything you need is within close walking distance. But when you enter and close the gate behind you, you are in a private world all your own and the outside world ceases to exist. It is the very best of all worlds!

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