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

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 337 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Breakfast included

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Salt Spring Island, BC

Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre4 min walk
Ganges Marina6 min walk
Saltspring Marina12 min walk
Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)73 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)

Property manager

Michael

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Amenities

Breakfast included

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

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 Cowichan Native Village. 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 Saturday Market - 3 min walk
Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre - 4 min walk
Ganges Marina - 6 min walk
Saltspring Marina - 12 min walk
Long Harbour Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive

Getting around

Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

The Lion Rampant Scottish Pub - 51 min drive
Rock Salt Restaurant & Cafe - 14 min drive
Switchboard Cafe - 5 min walk
Salt Spring Island Ales - 10 min drive
Tree-House Cafe - 4 min walk

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.

9.0

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 Jul 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 Jul 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

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.

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.

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!

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