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9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Galiano Island, B.C
  • Sturdies Bay Ferry Terminal
    6 min walk
  • Bellhouse Provincial Park
    4 min drive
  • Galiano Island Community Library
    4 min drive
  • Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base)
    11 min drive

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About the area

Galiano

Located in Galiano, this cottage is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Sturdies Bay Ferry Terminal and Bellhouse Provincial Park. .This cottage is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Galiano Island Community Library.

What's nearby

  • Sturdies Bay Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galiano Island Community Library - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park - 14 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal - 89 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 104 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

  • Mayne Island, BC (YAV-Miners Bay Seaplane Base) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Fare - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪The Crane and Robin - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bennett Bay Bistro - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Hummingbird Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Montrose Local - ‬39 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.

Book your waterfront stay!

Situated in spectacular Whaler Bay a quick 5 minute walk from the Sturdies Bay Ferry Terminal and all amenities - A calm serene bay with stunning views down the bay and beyond, perfect for swimming, paddle boarding and launching your kayaks or canoes. View our resident kingfisher perched on his pole, otters playfully frolicking stirring the glass-like water, watch for 'Sammy' the seal who comes round in the evening to check things out and watch the herons skillfully fish for their dinner. Galiano is also the perfect spot to see the many pods of whales that travel through our waters in the summer time.

We are available for rent year–round. So cozy–up to the wood burning fire and enjoy a good book in the winter or sit out on the deck with a refreshment on those hot summer days.

Recently redecorated bright open–space living & dining area with a cozy fireplace. Fully furnished 2 bedroom cottage, 1 queen and 2 double beds, and 1 full bath. Our fully supplied kitchen comes stored with dishes, cookware and appliances so you don't need to worry. The fireplace is a cozy accessory for those crisp winter days and fall evenings. The large 300 sq. ft. deck is the perfect place to relax on the deck chairs and enjoy the beautiful sunsets and views of spectacular Whaler Bay. There's also a propane barbecue so you can grill up your summer faves.

Enjoy the bounty of Provincial Parks, spectacular views, and wildlife every where you go and breathe that fresh island air. The natural beauty of Galiano Island invites relaxation, exploration and excitement.

Indulge in a bottle of wine and perhaps head down to Montague Harbour and pick up a fresh catch of local seafood the island has to offer.



Keywords: Cottage
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. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Andrea

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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Book your waterfront stay! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alison L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Island Stay
Property was just as listed with the property having lots of amenities. The waterfront was great. And the owner very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ricardo G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Studies Bay Waterfront
Nice home on Sturdies Bay. It’s a long drive to the north end of the island if your event is there (like ours was). Finding the house was a bit tricky when it was getting dark, but once you know where it is it is very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia K., Vancouver Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect escape
It was better than we expected! So peaceful, convenient, beautiful. We loved watching the otters, deer, raccoons and herons on the beach. It was a perfect escape for our family to relax and reconnect. The house had everything we needed and it was clean. Watched some vhs movies and read some new books.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation on galiano
The house was lovely and in a convenient location. The bay is a bit murky for swimming but great for paddling and there are lots of nice swimming beaches a close drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot for wildlife, relaxation, and easy access to all amenities.
Great location, perfect spot for wildlife watching from the window and raised terrace, The highlight was seeing 6 otters all together on the jetty just tens of metres from the house, plus 2 fawns regularly in the garden, racoons, hummingbirds and kingfishers too. Only a short walk to all of the amenties you need, and a very short drive to great look-out spots on Active Pass. The property was exactly as described, only better! My only suggestion is that it would be great if there were kayaks for use too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galiano mini vacation
Hi, We arrived in time to see the Kingfisher which was exciting. In the morning we saw a Bald Eagle catch a fish right in front of the cottage. This was all within 12 hours of our arrival. The cottage was as depicted in the photos. The kitchen is very well appointed, the beds were very comfortable and the bathroom is lovely. We would definitely rent this cottage again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely cabin
Very attractive cabin, super spotless and comfortable ... small footprint but felt very spacious inside. We enjoyed a few throwback movies from the 90s!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin is located right on a quiet bay a mere 3 min walk from the village centre. It is perfectly located for easy access to the island's highlights. Watching local wildlife from the cabin's windows is the perfect way to while away many hours.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Min

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice view, easy check-in and check-out
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie N., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Well kept, comfortable cottage
Comfortable beds, beautiful waterfront, newer bathroom with good shower, working wood fireplace, kitchen appliances all working well. Lots of nice small touches.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Great place, convenient location. It was nice watching the ducks on the water every morning. Well appointed, there was everything we needed. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing and great location
Great clean cottage comfy beds quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Balbir S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway!
This is an amazing property with its own beach and fully equipped with everything we needed. We had a very relaxing weekend and would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and convenient spot
Well stocked cottage with a great little deck overlooking a beautiful bay (when the tide is in).
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Beachfront Cottage
Andrea was a wonderful host. The cottage was clean, well-stocked, and very comfortable. Beautiful views and quiet location with easy access (5 min walk) to terrific bakery & restaurants. Easy launch of kayaks with the tide in. Lots of wildlife - osprey, harbour seals, deer. Short drive to Montague Harbor. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin and great location
The cabin is very well presented and has a lovely veranda with views of the sea. The facilities are you excellent and Andrea is a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

helen k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty Cottage
I really enjoyed this cottage and all the lovely design touches. It’s a great location to ferry and to shops for walking. It’s comfortable, simple and clean. The water is beautiful to watch the tides come in and out and the changing wildlife and colours are mesmerizing. The island is magnificent and the hikes and walks are spectacular and less developed than other gulf islands. Slower pace here which is so wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness
Galiano visit
Was great location for walking to cafe and a trail. Weather not great in April but it didn't matter. Cosy cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you could ask for and more
Truly one of the nicest vacation rentals we’ve stayed at. Clean, generously stocked and centrally located. We walked more than expected right from the suite. Will be back with the whole family next time…
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a fabulous time at our favourite November getaway. Thanks!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
Thank you again for letting us stay in your little piece of heaven. The weather was cold but the house was inviting and my daughters and husband and myself really enjoyed our stay again. The movies and fire and everything you could ever need in a kitchen made the trip a success! Thank you PS Next time I hope Max and Moritz is open, but at least we brought back the sauce! Babe in the Woods had delicious food!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Retirement Weekend Get Away
The cottage was just lovely and was very clean and nicely appointed. The bathroom was beautifully renovated and the beds and pillows were incredibly comfortable. The cottage has a fabulous waterfront location where we watched deer, herons, woodpeckers and owls right off the deck. Very relaxing, quiet and peaceful location that is close to the ammenities. We went on many fantastic day hikes with stunning views, wildlife and awesome sandstone rock formations. We would return in a heartbeat to this little gem of a cottage on Galiano Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location on Galiano
Really nice home on Galiano minutes from the ferry terminal. Awesome patio with views of Sturdies Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Roxanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful and relaxing inlet view
Fabulous location, beautiful and relaxing inlet view, right by the water. So much to see from the property and so much to do on the Island. We got to see kingfishers, deer, osprey, heron. It was fun to paddle board right from the property. If we had timed the tides right for our stay, we could have kayaked as well from the property. Everything was in the cabin that you would need.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022