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Gorgeous cottage retreat offers the blend of rural tranquility & modern comfort

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A rustic wooden cabin surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel path leading to the entrance.
A room with a wooden ceiling, a white wall with a framed picture, a white ladder, and a patterned rug.
A wooden porch with a table and chairs, a rug, and a lantern.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a ceiling fan, a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a rug.
A living room with a blue sofa, a painting of a night scene, a coffee table with lemons, and a TV.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Fulford Harbour, BC
  • Place, Salt Spring Saturday Market
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Ganges Marina
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Saltspring Marina
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪154 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Futon

Living Room 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Gorgeous cottage retreat offers the blend of rural tranquility & modern comfort

Nestled on an active 5 acre farm and event venue, this peaceful cottage offers a perfect retreat for work or play- a place to relax, recharge or find inspiration.

This cute cottage, decorated with the work of various local artists, offers the perfect blend of rural tranquility and modern comforts, from high-speed internet to on-site laundry, your needs are met.

Step outside onto the private deck with your morning coffee and enjoy the nature. You can hear the birds, admire the trees and gardens, pet a cat and observe the funny ducks waddling past.

The entire cottage is available for your use. A key will be left in the front door. Once you go through the green gate, there is space for 3 cars, two on the right, across from the cottage and one in front. Please close the green gate behind you so the deer don't enter and the ducks don't get out.

You will find a comfortable bedroom with locally hand-made cotton bedding, a queen size futon couch in the living room with blankets and pillows and a queen size foamy mattress up in the loft. The cottage can sleep a total of 6 people but there is only one room with full privacy with a door that closes.

It is very cozy with board games, puzzles and books available, as well as a flat screen TV that you can hook up to your laptop to enjoy a movie. Or curl up with a book, cook a meal or order from the Rock Salt restaurant that is nearby, take a bath or visit a nearby lake or beach for a swim, go for a stroll or hike the beautiful mountains and hills that adorn the island, find refuge in the forests, the possibilities are endless.

The farm occasionally hosts musical events and workshops. The energy here is alive, vibrant and harmonious.

Close to the village and ferry terminal in Fulford, the cottage offers convenience with restaurant, café, shops, gallery and post office. Other close venues include the Fulford Community Hall, Harvest Kitchen and Drummond Park. It's a friendly, artistic community with a relaxed pace, beaches, hikes and gorgeous views. Salt Spring Island is magical.

The larger town Ganges is a 20minute drive north and Ruckle Park is a 15 minute drive south.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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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, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
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 H478701643
Property # 20191913
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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Salt Spring Island

Salt Spring Island is home to this cottage. Mount Maxwell Provincial Park and Ruckle Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ruckle Heritage Farm and Artspring Arts Center. Panorama Recreation Centre and Dinner Bay Japanese Garden are also worth visiting.
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Fulford Harbour, BC

What's nearby

  • Cusheon Lake - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Salt Spring Saturday Market - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Ganges Marina - 17 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Saltspring Marina - 17 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lands End Cafe - ‬72 min drive
  • ‪Rock Salt Restaurant & Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Salt Spring Island Cheese - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪coastal cafe - ‬72 min drive
  • ‪Oystercatcher Seafood Bar and Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous cottage retreat offers the blend of rural tranquility & modern comfort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous cottage retreat offers the blend of rural tranquility & modern comfort?

As of 24 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous cottage retreat offers the blend of rural tranquility & modern comfort on 26 Jan 2027 start from AU$722, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gorgeous cottage retreat offers the blend of rural tranquility & modern comfort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous cottage retreat offers the blend of rural tranquility & modern comfort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous cottage retreat offers the blend of rural tranquility & modern comfort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous cottage retreat offers the blend of rural tranquility & modern comfort located?

Situated in Salt Spring Island, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Fulford Harbour Terminal and within 3 miles (5 km) of Weston Lake and Salt Spring Island Cheese. Garry Oaks Winery is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cute little cabin in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2026
Great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful tranquil property, well appointed accommodations...great place to begin a tour of the region
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2026
Thanks John. You were great guests. Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very cute cabin. Accommodated 2 adults and 2 teens perfectly! Easy to access from ferry. Can walk to get coffee but have to drive to access everything else. Host was accommodating and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2026
Thank you Kim. Please come again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage had everything that we needed. We enjoyed our restful stay in the beautiful cottage. We didn’t see the ducks, but hope to see them next time!. Thank you to our kind hosts. We look forward to coming again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with some very cute ducks waddling about! The place was clean, cozy, and very peaceful. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2026
Lovely guests that took care of the place well. They are welcome to return anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect spot to stay over a long weekend while we attended a friend's wedding nearby. Christina was a wonderful and communicative host, who even extended the invite to us to join in a gathering she was hosting at the main house up the drive. The cottage was comfortable, private, clean, and well stocked, and the property was lovely and peaceful with mature fruit trees and lots of shade. We especially enjoyed visits from Paprika the cat on our little deck! One thing to note is that the driveway is a little steep and bumpy, so should be taken cautiously with cars with low clearance. Overall a lovely stay, and we'd definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean cabin tucked away in the hills. Kitchen well-equiped. Very peaceful and convenient. Love the ducks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is very cute and cozy. It's very comfortable and clean! The ducks are very cute too. My only suggestion is when you are coming to stay, bring some camp chairs or something comfortable for sitting outside! Other than that it is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Clean, comfortable space in a great location on Salt Spring Island. Hosts were very easy to contact and let us check in early which was greatly appreciated. Highlights: comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, great location, space was very clean, fresh plums on arrival was a very sweet touch Areas for improvements/advice for future guests: ill-equipped for 6 people. We were a group of 3, but any more than 4 would struggle (not enough seats around the dining table, sofa only fits 3-4 people max, no additional lounging chairs). Driveway requires a 4WD; it was steep and gravelly Stairs to the loft sleeping space are steep and feel quite exposed. Option to use the futon in the lounge if you get vertigo/scared of heights! Overall would recommend to others and would come again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Loved the cottage but the road access is poorly maintained full of deep potholes. Location & cottage fantastic though. Suggest a second mirror perhaps behind the bedroom door since only a small mirror in the bathroom was quite limiting.Host was very kind. Cottage was lovely but we did use a brown duvet from the bedroom closet that gave 1 of the girls a rash. It was smelly & unclean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2026
Thank you for your honest comments. The driveway is getting new gravel this week. Sorry you visited before that could happen. And the blanket in the bedroom closet was one a guest had left there that I stashed out of the way. The linen closet in the hallway is where there were extra towels, wash cloths, hand towels and fresh linen with an extra clean duvet and extra set of pillows. There were two fresh duvets on the master bed, one in the loft and a fourth one in the linen closet in the hallway. I should have indicated that more clearly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We can't thank the host enough. Not only was it as described online, but so much more. This is a magical land that feels like home no matter where you're from. The warmth, the cleanliness, the safety and the care. The host clearly wants you to feel cared for. Our 2 little girls loved it (their loft!) and we benefited from our own room. We also appreciated the use of a kitchen. Walking distance to amazing shops and restaurants, short drive to main town hub. Hiking everywhere close. Enjoy this gem of a find
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2026
You were wonderful guests and I would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was perfect for our family of 4 (2 adults, 11 and 7 year old children). It was clean and a cool temperature despite hot weather. The tv came in handy during a bout of rain and we signed into our streaming with ease. The girls loved their visits from ‘Paprika’ the cat, who lets you know you the rent is due in the form of cuddles that are rewarded with loud purring. We would definitely rent again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thank you, Travis for appreciating the cottage and kitty! Come again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property owner was most friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

About the host

Hosted by Christina

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Salt Spring Island has been my chosen home for the past 13 years. It is beautiful and I love it here. I am a community minded, art and music advocate and permaculture farmer that welcomes others into my sweet haven.

Why they chose this property

My parents and I bought this house together and loved the rural and yet practical nature of Fulford village.

What makes this property unique

This property is high up on a bluff and features a flourishing garden and native plants like garry oak and camus flowers. It is an active farm that also has chickens and ducks and a community of farmers and artists that live and work here.
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