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Oceanside Cottage in the Trees - stunningly private, yet so central!
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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 337.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Salt Spring Island, BC
- Salt Spring Saturday Market3 min walk
- Ganges Marina6 min walk
- Saltspring Marina13 min walk
- Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)71 min drive
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
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)
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)
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Amenities
Breakfast included
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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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.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number H036929306
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ganges
Located in Salt Spring Island, this cottage is in the city centre 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 World's Largest Hockey Stick. Dinner Bay Japanese Garden and The Raptors are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Salt Spring Island, BC
What's nearby
- Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Salt Spring Saturday Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Ganges Marina - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Saltspring Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Long Harbour Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Shipyard Pub - 54 min drive
- Rock Salt Restaurant & Cafe - 14 min drive
- Lion Rampant Pub - 51 min drive
- Moby's Pub - 14 min walk
- Switchboard Cafe - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Michael
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.
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.
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!
Languages:
English
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