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A Peaceful Retreat in a Magical Spot Overlooking the sea

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View from the dining area with wide open front doors.
Downstairs: kitchen, dining, living area, and work desk.
View of main floor and sleeping loft.
View of the grand gothic window that overlooks the sea.
View from the back door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Salt Spring Island, BC
  • Vesuvius Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Ganges Marina
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Saltspring Marina
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪114 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A Peaceful Retreat in a Magical Spot Overlooking the sea

The Flying Dreams Guest House offers peace and tranquility in a thoroughly magical setting.

The simple elegance of the exterior gives few hints of the interior’s grand vaulted ceilings, soaring Gothic windows, and spectacular view overlooking the Trincomali Channel. The well-appointed, eclectic interior offers 1800 square feet of luxurious living space including entertainment center, library, and dining area. Hardwood floors and Persian carpets add a classical touch. An additional 450 square feet of sleeping loft overlooks the dramatic space and offers sweeping views that extend all the way across the Gulf Islands.

The kitchen is compact yet spacious, equipped with a small fridge, and a two-burner stove built into an elegantly crafted island. Coffee maker, tea kettle and tea pot, toaster oven, and full sets of dishes, cutlery, glassware, kitchen utensils, and pots and pans, round off this delightful easy-to-use kitchen. Teas, locally roasted coffee, sugar, honey, and salt & pepper are provided.

A three-piece bathroom with shower offers bath products supplied by Salt Spring Soap Works. And outside, on the stoned back deck with an eagle’s-eye-view, a café table provides a lovely private setting for morning coffee or an at home meal.

And all just minutes from the beach.

A unique getaway for nature lovers, adventurers, romantics, and artistic spirits seeking inspiration.

Property manager

Victoria Mihalyi
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Quiet pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number no, H535721724

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Salt Spring Island

Located in Salt Spring Island, this holiday home is in a rural area. Artspring Arts Center and Hand of Man Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Salt Spring Saturday Market and Salt Spring Island Cheese. The Raptors and Teafarm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Salt Spring Island, BC

What's nearby

  • Vesuvius Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Saint Mary Lake - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Ganges Marina - 18 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Saltspring Marina - 18 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Salt Spring Saturday Market - 18 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crofton Foods - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Switchboard Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Oystercatcher Seafood Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tree-House Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Moby's Pub - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Peaceful Retreat in a Magical Spot Overlooking the sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A Peaceful Retreat in a Magical Spot Overlooking the sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Peaceful Retreat in a Magical Spot Overlooking the sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Peaceful Retreat in a Magical Spot Overlooking the sea located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Blue Horse Folk Art Gallery and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Wallace Island Marine Provincial Park. Vesuvius Ferry Terminal and Salt Spring Island Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

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

Amazing Stay!

What a truly unique spot! Had everything we needed to make our stay a great one; we'd love to make it back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roshane S.

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

Great quiet stay

A very spacious home, clean, beautifully decorated. A cool space really. We loved it as did our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tallis D.

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

Peaceful

This property is beautiful. A perfect place to “get away from it all”. Also very unique with high beamed ceiling, lots of room and a surrounding forest.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Relaxing Cabin

Nice secluded retreat - lots of great local dog walking spots!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

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

Hilltop magic

This is by far one of the most interesting and spacious places we’ve stayed at. The views and the spacious room really made us relax and slow down. We’ll definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

A uniquely special place

Words cannot describe the beauty and loveliness of the space. Photos do not convey the scale. The sunrise is spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

WOJCIECH C.

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

Great holiday coming fom Vancouver

This was our third stay here and it was as good as the previous two. Beatiful, huge and clean space with all the amenities and a very accommodating host. No better place to stay on Salt Spring island for a couple and a dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

T G.

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

Beautiful space

The space is beautiful and the view is wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rinat T.

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

Serene vacation

Max's place is beautiful and spiritual. We are looking forward to returning. The accommodation space is unique both in its design and location. So grateful to Max for hosting us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Albert M.

Unique Value

great place! much grander than the pictures do justice.

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

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

So lovely, we can’t wait to return!

My husband and I absolutely loved our four days at Flying Dreams. This unique and gorgeous property was so relaxing and peaceful. The location was quiet but close enough to everything that we needed and the view was stunning. Max is a lovely host, he is very helpful and accommodating. The property is even better than the fabulous pictures and we can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Truly a magical spot by the sea

We greatly enjoyed our first trip to Salt Spring Island, and a big reason for that was this magical retreat home. The vaulted ceilings, comfortable furnishings, and beautiful location all contributed to a wonderful stay, and Victoria was a great host. We are hoping to visit the Island and stay again at this spot since we enjoyed it so much last time. I heartily recommend it!

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Spectacular cathedral windows overlooking the ocean

A lovely 5 day quiet retreat high in Saltspring island’s northern tip. Daily walks in beautiful Duck Creek park with our golden doodle. A must for dog lovers. 20 minutes to Ganges for the Sunday and Tuesday markets and shopping. Would go again for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

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

The view

What a unique property. Aerial studio/performance space a la VRBO. The acoustics and view are spectacular. Bring your guitar,etc. and your favorite CDs. Clean, unique, quiet. The artistic design w/ attention to detail made this the perfect get away for our 20th anniversary weekend. Cheers!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

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

Wooded Haven….

Flying Dreams is a quiet haven on Salt Spring. The kitchen is extremely well appointed, the bbq works great, and the bed is comfortable. The photos don’t do it justice. It’s obvious in every detail down to the landscaping how much care, thought, and talent went into constructing this fantastic space… I’d definitely stay here again. Thank you Max!
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle K.

Extraordinary! Surpassed all our expectations

What a gem. This is by far the best vacation rental we've ever stayed in. It's a magical, spacious clean and modern "house" in the woods. Perfect for a getaway to rest and recharge. Victoria and Max we're lovely, they left fresh flowers and fruits and greeted us when we arrived. Very flexible with our travel arrangements. We didn't want to leave and will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Michelle O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

Nice property, beautiful view, nice location (quiet) ....loads of little flying bugs though but they didn’t bother us as they were close to the windows. We are still waiting for our deposit back though.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Nestled Getaway

The Flying Dreams property is one of a kind. With its high location, you have a lovely view of the ocean and adjoining islands. The towering floor to ceiling windows provide amazing sunrise light. Even though there is no stove, we were able to easily prepare meals using the bbq and two-burner cooktop. Access to the village and hiking trails is quick and convenient. Max is a very gracious host who makes you feel very welcome. We have visited twice now and will certainly be returning again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte N.

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

Awesome spot to elope ❤️

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this suite, not only as a place to stay while exploring the island, but also as a backdrop to our intimate elopement ceremony. The building itself is really beautiful/picturesque, and is packed full of little gems to discover. There is a great sound system and a large collection of CDs there that we had fun browsing through & playing. The little library in the corner is packed full of interesting reading material and art books. Max was very welcoming and gave us some history about the building and some great restaurant recommendations when we first arrived, but otherwise kept to himself for the remainder of our stay. We hope to return again sometime soon to soak up some more of the magic that this beautiful spot has to offer! Thank you again for hosting us for our big day, truly an unforgettable experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

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

An absolute gem!

The description (and all the previous reviews) was everything this property said it would be ... and some! The photos, although stunning, really do not do it justice. You have to experience it to truly appreciate it, especially the peaceful, magical and mystical feel that it has. So much heart and love went into it's unique design and, despite it's vastness, it has a wonderful, welcoming feel to it. My dog especially loved all the wide open floor space, but his favourite pastime was sitting and looking out of the HUGE window to the forest. It is by far one of the quirkiest and best vacation properties that I have ever stayed in. Thank you Max for hosting and sharing your heartfelt memories and the history behind Flying Dreams, you too are an absolute gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T., Whitby Ontario Canada

Tranquil and secluded guesthouse

Our four days at Flying Dreams guesthouse started with a cheerful tour of the "Temple" guesthouse by Max. It was a joy to meet Victoria as well. Beautiful 35 ft high gothic styled windows allow the sunrise to flood in and wake you in the loft bedroom. Making coffee and enjoying the sunrise on the patio was wonderful. Beautifully crafted western red cedar doors, trusses, railings with artistic wrought iron balusters and tasteful stained glass window adorn this truly one of a kind guesthouse. We truly delighted in the peaceful surroundings and enjoyed the great sound system and interesting books. Thank you for allowing us to spent some very relaxing days here. God bless and keep you both in his care. Tom and Ellen
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Magical

It's a cathedral. It's lovely and airy and takes full advantage of it's natural location, waking to the dawn breaking through the enormous windows, and watching the moon rise from the stone patio. Everything is spotless, with a good selection of cd's, and an eclectic library from astrophysics to masters of visual art, literature, games, and some handy field guides to boot. We had a week in this marvelous edifice. The Bbq is in disrepair and was unusable, The mattress and pillows need replacing, but the linens and towels are of good quality and, as everything , clean. Quiet and peaceful with shopping, an active social scene and a plethora of art and crafts studios and vendors all about the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken J.

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

Wonderful stay in a spacious and unique property

Well looked after, clean and welcoming space - would definitely recommend. We liked the open, airy feeling, with a big window to look out at the forest and the ocean below. Have a coffee on the deck, or just sit inside in one of the comfy seating areas. The building itself has history and character - with high vaulted wood beams and plenty of light. The upstairs loft is decorated warmly and feels more cozy - a great place to curl up on a couch to read, the bed is comfy, and all furniture in great shape. Everything in the kitchen was very clean and ready to use. Galley-style kitchen with small fridge, hotplate and counter top oven are all in great shape. None of the windows look out on neighbouring properties so we had lots of privacy. Most of all, the property host was friendly, helpful, and once we were all setup we were left on our own. Unfortunately we had to cut our trip short by a day, but would certainly go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally O., Vancouver, Canada

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

Unique, awe inspiring, imaginative and serene spot.

We had a perfect week relaxing in this truly magical spot. The property’s location, unique, spacious and beautifully crafted design, comfortable furnishings, carefully chosen decorative details and placement of musical instruments are welcoming and awe inspiring. This is a quiet yet expansive space with a serene water view, an excellent sound system, CD collection, library, perfect wood floor and full length floor to ceiling expansive mirror ideal for partner dance rehearsal. The small kitchen is well stocked and well equipped with cutlery and cooking utensils—there is no oven. The stove top range, toaster oven, coffee maker, kettle and cookery are more than adequate for preparing simple meals—not suitable for complex cuisine. The bathroom has a standing shower no tub and is sparkling clean with ample supply of quality towels and toiletries. Our dog was very happy with the daily visits to the off leash Duck Creek Park nearby. The area has plentiful trails and beautiful beaches accessible by car. We had excellent communication with our generous, kind and mindful host, Max. We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

Where do we begin to tell you about this awesome retreat?

This is our second visit to Victoria and Max's beautiful "Temple" in the high woods of Salt Spring Island...with a majestic view of Trincomali Sound. Just like last year, it was perfect! I was better prepared this year for planning meals than last year because I knew my way around the kitchen and how to plan meals without a microwave or full oven (it has a large Toaster oven that works just fine, and a grill outside for the King Salmon my husband caught). It was not a problem at all. We ate incredibly well, and we enjoyed the trips to Ganges for eating out and shopping. If you are looking for quiet, peaceful days and nights, this is the place. The accommodations are quite lovely and the hospitality from Victoria and Max...well, I don't see how you could find better anywhere. We loved it last year so much we stayed this year for 2 weeks and could have easily stayed another week except for the fact we have to catch our cruise to Alaska out of Vancouver, and we miss our puppy dog back in Gulf Shores. Until we see you again, Salt Spring Island and Victoria and Max, be well and take good care of our magical spot. Kenny and I will miss you!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2016

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