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Salt Spring Cottage on the Lake
Cottage • Capital BC Canada
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Statistics
Listed July 2023
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General overview
The Cottage on Salt Spring Island, nestled on the edge of a Lake, is Your home away from home .
Salt Spring Island is the largest of the Southern gulf islands and sits between the main land of Vancouver BC and Vancouver Island. It’s 27km long and 14km wide.
It’s a short ferry ride away from each. The cottage offers access to hiking, biking, shopping, arts and culture all within minutes.
Sit on your private deck looking out at the lake and listen to the many local birds or enjoy a quick dip into the pristine waters of the lake. It’s a great place to relax and unwind as well as explore the many adventures Salts Spring Island has to offer.
The space
The cottage is a lovely space to relax and enjoy all that Salt Spring Island has to offer. It is in a quiet setting , yet an easy 5 minute drive to town. It is a duplex, so there is one neighbor attached on the side.
Guest access
Entrance is ground level accessed by two steps.
The main floor contains the kitchen dining , living area with access to balcony overlooking the lake.
Upstairs is a bedroom with king bed , large en suites bathroom with walk in shower and large soaker bath tub.
Notes
There are around 10500 permanent residents on Salt Spring Island, and this number is reported to double with the influx of visitors in the summer. Salt Spring is roughly 27 km (17 miles) long and 14 km (9 miles) wide, which is 185 square km (74 square miles). It takes approximately 45 mins to drive from top to bottom of the island.
The Weather on Salt Spring Island Nestled beside and in the rain shadow of Vancouver Island, Salt Spring enjoys some of the best weather in Canada, a microclimate fondly called the "Banana Belt" (read Banana Joe Clemente's article on Banana Belt Gardening). The West Coast of Canada is a temperate rainforest, so Salt Spring can get a lot of rain in the winter, but we get less than the rest of the West Coast - and our summers are heavenly.
Features
Oven
Coffee machine
Fridge
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Fireplace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Kayak
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Weekend
Adventure
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Village
Water
Remote
Hiking
Cycling
Last minute
Accessibility
House rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
There is so much to do in the neighborhood Visit artist studios, private food stands, wineries, breweries, a cidery, cheese factories, or spend quality time at Ruckle Provincial Park, Mount Maxwell or the Famous Saturday Market and Tuesday Farmers Market.
Getting to my home
Getting to Salt Spring Island
Where is Salt Spring? Salt Spring Island is part of the Southern Gulf Islands between Vancouver and Victoria, in British Columbia and off Canada's West coast.
Start your holiday with a scenic "cruise" weaving through the gulf islands. Look for migrating and resident whales, otters, seabirds, shell beaches, light-houses and beautiful homes. Salt Spring Island is served by BC Ferries at 3 ferry terminals. Additional ferries are available in the summer months.
Swartz Bay to Fulford Harbour (35 minutes) If you're coming from the Victoria area on Vancouver Island. It's also possible to come from mainland Vancouver by getting a BC Ferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, then catching a BC Ferry to Salt Spring. - Departs BC Ferries Swartz Bay terminal and sails to Fulford Harbour at Salt Spring's south end. Note: ticket price from this terminal includes return fare.
Tsawwassen to Long Harbour (1hr 15mins to 3.5hrs depending on number of stops) If you're coming from Vancouver and the BC mainland - Departs BC Ferries Tsawwassen terminal and sails to Long Harbour, Salt Spring's mid-island terminal. Note: ticket price from this terminal DOES NOT INCLUDE return fare.
Crofton to Vesuvius Bay (20 minutes) If you're coming from Duncan (south of Nanaimo) on Vancouver Island. Also handy if you are coming from anywhere mid-north Vancouver Island, or from the Vancouver North Shore via the BC Ferries crossing Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo. It's then a 45 minute drive to Crofton. - Departs BC Ferries Crofton terminal and sails to Vesuvius Bay at Salt Spring's north end. Note: ticket price from this terminal includes return fare. Click for schedule
By Air
Getting here faster couldn't be more fun than traveling by air with affordable seaplane flights from these well-established and trusted providers. With a flight time of approximately 35 minutes from downtown Vancouver, it's how many islanders choose to commute! Harbour Air offers several direct flights daily between Vancouver and Salt Spring Island. Visit: www.harbourair.com
Seair Seaplanes offers daily flights between Salt Spring Island and the mainland. Visit: www.seairseaplanes.com
Travelling Internationally?
If you're coming into Vancouver Airport, you can get a seaplane from SeaAir to Ganges on Salt Spring from the Vancouver Airport Seaplane Terminal. Or get a taxi to Tsawwassen and then a BC Ferry from Tsawwassen to Salt Spring (via Swartz Bay or direct to the Long Harbour Terminal).
Coming from another Gulf Island?
The Water Taxi connects you directly and easily with the other Gulf Islands.
Coming from the United States?
Washington State Ferry If you're driving from the USA, consider getting a ferry from Anacortes in the USA to Sidney (near Victoria on Vancouver Island). It's then a 10 minute drive to Swartz Bay to get a BC Ferry to Salt Spring Island.
MV Coho (Black Ball Ferry Line) The M.V. Coho provides a classic ship experience linking Victoria, B.C. on Vancouver Island with Port Angeles, WA, USA on the scenic Olympic Peninsula. The passenger and vehicle ferry provides year round daily service. Enjoy this scenic 90 minute crossing as part of your next vacation. Port Angeles is just a 2.5 hour drive from Seattle, WA.
Nearest airport
Vancouver or Victoria International airports. There is also floatplane access.
Getting around
A car is recommended as there is limited public transportation on the island. Bikes are also popular and many people cycle on and off the ferries.
Map of Approximate Location
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