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

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Breakfast included

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Master bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Balcony

Dining Area

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanside Cottage in the Trees - stunningly private, yet so central! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanside Cottage in the Trees - stunningly private, yet so central!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanside Cottage in the Trees - stunningly private, yet so central!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanside Cottage in the Trees - stunningly private, yet so central! located?

Located in the heart of Salt Spring Island, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Artspring Arts Center, Salt Spring Saturday Market and Spa by Lenice. Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre and Ganges Marina are also within 10 minutes.

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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

8/10 Good

Rebecca E., Whistler, British Columbia

27 Sept 2023

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

Terri H.

19 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Decent location but…

There are both pros and cons to this property. The pros-Having caught an early ferry, I arrived earlier than expected. Tara, the property manager, was kind enough to let me in a few hours before 4:00 which was nice. It is a good location for walking to the market, shops, restaurants, etc. And yes, it is in a mostly forest type environment. What they ad doesn’t say is that the cabin is also about 100 feet from the main, very busy and noisy, road in to Ganges. It does not mention that there is a family of otters living under the house. Now, depending on your opinion of otters, this could be both a pro and a con. If you are travelling with small children or, as I was, with a dog, it would have been useful information to know. If you Google it, you will see that sea otters are quite capable of injuring or killing a pet. And the fact that they fought every night while under the house made sleeping difficult. Hands-down the worst con about this property is the horrific smell in the bathroom. I do not know how what appears to be a completely normal bathroom can smell so strongly and disgustingly like an old outhouse that has not been cleaned in a very long time. There are some serious septic issues. The rest of the cabin was fine. The bed was very comfortable and the kitchen was sufficient. There is no coffee machine. There are two coffee presses, neither one of which work properly. All things considered I would not stay here again. Too bad, it could be such a gem!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Gerry B.

21 Aug 2023

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.

28 July 2023

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.

25 July 2023

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

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