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The Nest Oceanfront Retreat

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Property grounds
A small cabin with a wooden exterior, a front door, and steps leading up to it.
A wooden pier extending into calm water with clear skies and distant mountains.
A spacious room with a treadmill, exercise bike, and a large sofa.
A calm lake with several sailboats at sunset.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Salt Spring Island, BC
  • Place, Saint Mary Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Salt Spring Island Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Saltspring Marina
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪134 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

The Nest Oceanfront Retreat

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Stunning waterfront, beautiful independent small cottage, private parking/entrance, cozy and comfortable with all amenities (cable, Wi-Fi, etc), barbecue, and breathtaking sunset views. Guests have privacy and access to an exclusive dock and exercise/media room with a small infrared sauna (shared space). Fenced trails within the property and plenty of room to relax and enjoy nature, including the eagle's nest right above the cottage. E-bikes, kayaks and paddleboards available for rent in town. Sorry, no kids under 13.

The space
The Nest is a cozy and relaxing place where you can enjoy nature and stunning views from sunrise to sunset, just steps from the ocean. Our Orchard offers apples, pears and cherries for the picking (in season), and you may also enjoy our organic herbs and vegetable gardens. Located by the sea, Valhalla offers private trails and the ideal setting for water sports, with rental (delivery) options in town.

Guest access
You may explore the whole estate, except the main house, the Loft (separate cottage) and the caretaker's house.

Other things to note
Please note that we share our home with our guests, and that we are a small and familial operation, without staff or full-time services. We are only happy if our guests are having the best time, so we try hard to have their expectations met within our capacity.

If you have an Electric Vehicle, there are several charging stations around the island. We do not have EV charging capacity on the property.

We use regular cleaning products. If you have any sensitivity to detergents such as Tide/Persil/Downy or Greenworks, Clorox, Pledge, etc., please advise us at the time of your booking so we can accommodate your special cleaning request.

Although we love to see our guests have fun, we ask you to respect other guests' and our private spaces. Valhalla is a place to relax, meditate and contemplate nature and we appreciate quietude.

Please be mindful that the Nest is located in a wooded area, and it is usual to find pollen, pine needles, small animals like little frogs, spiders and harmless critters. Despite our best efforts to clean the cobwebs, you may find a few as they are formed every day.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number H113657202
Property # 20090181
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Salt Spring Island

Located in Salt Spring Island, this cottage is on the waterfront. World's Largest Hockey Stick and Duncan Totem Poles are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Artspring Arts Center and The Raptors. Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company and Cowichan Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Salt Spring Island, BC

What's nearby

  • Saint Mary Lake - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Salt Spring Island Golf Club - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Saltspring Marina - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Ganges Marina - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Salt Spring Saturday Market - 12 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Bell Pub - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Lion Rampant Pub - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Flora - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Oystercatcher Seafood Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ox Eats Grass - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nest Oceanfront Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Nest Oceanfront Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Nest Oceanfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nest Oceanfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nest Oceanfront Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Vesuvius Ferry Terminal and within 6 miles (10 km) of Salt Spring Island Golf Club and Salt Spring Wild Cider. Crofton Ferry and Salt Spring Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An incredible place, filled with wildlife right on the ocean. So many pockets to explore and enjoy. Ocean access was a highlight. Everything was thought out and planned to accommodate for the perfect stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First class property with plenty of privacy and extras that made for a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place by the water, appreciate the garden and the gym
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, fantastic views. Great place for a short stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a beautiful property, quiet and private. The facilities were great. Anything we needed Flavia is delightful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extraordinary site. Surrounded by magnificent trees view of the water, gorgeous.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Without a doubt, this was one of the nicest rental stays we've ever experienced. The cabin and surrounding property--private dock and shared communal spaces were superlative, beautiful, and peaceful. We were sad to leave! Easy access to all that Salt Spring has to offer as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was very tranquil and so beautiful. We have no complaints. The accommodation was small but adequate for our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Retreat

I was traveling by myself and just wanted a cozy cabin by the ocean. Located away from the main house, it is a very quiet spot with just the birds singing and two very friendly dogs,beautiful grounds and access to the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the Nest for 3 nights and although we came to enjoy Salt Spring Island our favourite place to be was in our little cottage by the water! Coffee on the dock, reading on the swing, hearing and seeing the eagle, jumping into the ocean off the dock, watching the beautiful sunsets, walking the private trails all the while being surrounded by a magnificent forest! Our host, Flavia, was gracious and accommodating. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Flavia Foggiato

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We are keen hosts, and we strive to provide our guests with a great experience.

Why they chose this property

Salt Spring Island is a heaven located close to Vancouver.

What makes this property unique

This is certainly one of the best properties on Salt Spring Island. We're surrounded by nature, wild life, the ocean, and breathtaking sunset views.

Languages:

Spanish, Portuguese

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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