With a stay at this cottage in Salt Spring Island, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Weston and Ruckle Provincial Park. .This cottage is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Ganges Marina.
Salt Spring Island Cheese - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
Ruckle Provincial Park - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
Cusheon Lake - 11 min drive - 5.0 miles
Ganges Marina - 19 min drive - 9.5 miles
Getting around
Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
Rock Salt Restaurant & Cafe - 8 min drive
coastal cafe - 79 min drive
Village Fare - 86 min drive
Salt Spring Island Cheese - 6 min drive
The Stand - 71 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
woodland escape
Amongst the trees, away from it all and at the end of a long private driveway sits Garden Cottage; even though you feel completely secluded you are close to the ocean, parks, maybe stop by one or all of the many gourmet farm stands in the area, just enjoy the deck and the trees or in 18 minutes be at the famous Saturday market and all that Ganges has to offer.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
DVD player
Stereo
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Property does not allow children
Unit size: 900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: There is a fee. Please keep pets off furniture
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number 770533242, H770533242
woodland escape Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 129 reviews
10 - Excellent
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Traviss
Jan 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay at the cottage! Loved the wood burning fireplace, the location up in the trees was heavenly and place was immaculate and every detail was thought of. Excellent hosts as well! We would definitely stay here again and will recommend to others!
Central to Ganges & Fulford…loved the fireplace. Very cozy, yet spacious!!! And water from the tap was great too!!!
Susan H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jun Jie
Apr 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Beautiful property! Clean, class, and spacious. It was peaceful and quiet. The place surrounded by forests and flowers. Definitely a perfect for family getaway.
What a wonderful stay- this place is situated in a forest haven of magic at the top of a hill, moss covered rocks and trees abound. Loved how much light there was inside, beautiful architecture and it feels like a home, not like a rental. Thanks for all of the nice touches! Would love to be back!
Lovely little cottage. Upstairs loft bedroom could be challenging for older guests.
Would have liked a large pot for cooking pasta, and an outdoor bar-b-q.
Ideal for short stays.
Joseph
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
charles Scott
Dec 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was very quiet and enjoyable. The one thing we didn't realize when we moved in was that it had only one bathroom, but that was our fault for not checking the listing more closely when we originally booked. It really is a lovely spot, and close to some of our favourite farm stands, plus the Salt Spring Cheese Factory.
Loved the quiet location and the impeccable cleanliness of the cottage. Michael was also a great host, and very prompt to respond to questions. We would certainly stay here again the next time we’re in the area.
We had such a fantastic and relaxing stay. The cottage was beautiful and clean. We especially loved the peaceful forest side mornings. We would highly recommend it and hope to be back one day!