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Private Nature Getaway for Romantic Couple or Small Family Vacation!

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Nature Getaway for Romantic Couple or Small Family Vacation!

A private nature retreat nestled in trees with open meadow across from a country road to one of the loveliest swimming and canoeing lakes on Salt Spring Island!

Perfect for a romantic getaway, or small family vacay!

Your island vacation retreat comes complete with TWO buildings on a private acreage --

A fully insulated 200 square foot post-and-beam
ARTIST COTTAGE
- SLEEPS Up to 3 People sharing
(2 Adults + 1 young Child or 1 Teenager sharing -

The Artist Cottage has an Eastern-inspired style lounging and sleeping space complete with a Two Double Beds one of which can fold up to a Single Futon that is perfect for a couple or a small family with up to 2 children sharing.

The Artist Cottage comes complete with a fully-equipped small kitchen and bistro seating. Plus a full-size cedar-lined spa-style bathroom with vintage clawfoot tub with hand-held shower, pedestal sink and septic system toilet.

PLUS

A mostly-enclosed 400 square foot CEDAR CABANA with a fully covered ceiling.

For All Season lounging and dining in a central space opening to views of the private forest grove along with adjacent sleep quarters for registered Summer glamping guests
SLEEPS an additional two adults and 1 child during the warmer season between June 1st to September 30th.

Glamping sleeping space in a separate room comes with a Daybed and Camp style beds - a double air mattress on a metal platform plus two single air mattresses.

Enjoy mornings and afternoons at a tea coffee station, day lounging in classic Ariondack chairs, and sharing feasts at a farmers table.

Please note the Cedar Cabana is not insulated or heated.

Fresh linen and pillows and throw blankets are provided for all guests but glamping guests need to bring their own sleeping bags.

The Cabana does not have space for tents.

Our guests have Exclusive Use of both buildings, the fully insulated post and beam Artist Cottage and mostly enclosed Cedar Cabana. The 2 buildings are steps from each other about 20 feet apart separated by a garden fence and gate.

Quiet yet conveniently central with only 5 minutes away from the main village of Ganges with shopping, restaurants and the island's famous Saturday market

Absolutely No Parties or Events.
Absolutely No Loud Music
Absolutely No Smoking. No Drugs. No Open fires.

Well-behaved pets upon approval.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Fully house-trained, no chewing or excess bark

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Salt Spring Island, BC

What's nearby

  • Cusheon Lake - 4 min walk
  • Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre - 7 min drive
  • Ganges Marina - 7 min drive
  • Saltspring Marina - 8 min drive
  • Long Harbour Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rock Salt Restaurant & Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fishery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moby's Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tree-House Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Switchboard Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Nature Getaway for Romantic Couple or Small Family Vacation! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Private Nature Getaway for Romantic Couple or Small Family Vacation! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Nature Getaway for Romantic Couple or Small Family Vacation! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Nature Getaway for Romantic Couple or Small Family Vacation! located?

Situated in Salt Spring Island, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cusheon Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Weston and Artspring Arts Center. Salt Spring Saturday Market and Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Private Nature Getaway for Romantic Couple or Small Family Vacation! Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 5 reviews" "
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin
We really enjoyed our stay, it was mostly quiet even on a long weekend and the little details were great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Maryann C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage!
We absolutely loved staying here! The property is beautiful, private, and so quaint! We stayed with our small dogs, and they had a blast. I love that there is a little fenced area for them to safely explore. This cabin is excellent for a couple, or a small family who doesn’t mind sharing. We loved the huge bed with all the pillows! I would say that a larger group may not be so comfortable. The other building is not closed in, and not very clean or comfortable. I personally wouldn’t want to sleep there! We didn’t use this space at all. The claw foot tub is a highlight!!! One previous guest said it’s dirty, but it absolutely isn’t. It just has character!! The kitchen is fully stocked, clean, and fun to cook in! There is no toaster oven like in the photos - we brought a flatbread to cook in it, but were surprised to see it was replaced with a microwave. There is no shampoo, despite the listing. Luckily, we had some with us! A bar of nice soap was provided. Overall, this property is a dream! We are already planning our next visit! If you enjoy the cabin life and simplicity, this is the perfect spot on Salt Spring Island! Thank you for sharing your little spot with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was basically one step above camping. Spa bathroom is a rusted tub and a bar of ivory soap. Bedding felt like it was 20 years old and cobwebs everywhere. I was fooled by the pictures. Driveway is super steep and dangerous
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah Beth H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot but not quite as advertised
This cabin is cute but tiny! There is really only one bed - two mattresses on one platform that can sort of become a futon couch sitting area. If you go with friends, as we did, you have to sleep in one bed although it says two double beds. The cabin was clean and the vintage bath is lovely! However, the "glamping" cabana is not glamorous. It is more rustic and dirty than if I go camping! We had to move old dirty furniture out fo the way and sweep and dust the area. It needs a few touches to be considered glamping. The air mattresses did not hold air. The outside platform for eating and hanging out is very nice. We brought a tablecloth luckily - and that made a lot of difference. The walk to the lake is 4-5 min as advertised and the water is fantastic!!! The dock was crowded as it was a hot week but the water and swimming was so lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024