A Happy Nest up in the trees, unique Salt Spring Cottage close to town
Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(98 Ratings)
"What an amazing cabin! Loved every minute. Wild blackberries growing right outside the door, super comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen, a bbq and the longest bathtub in the history of the world. Ou..."
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About this cabin rental
This bright, quiet cottage is situated on 6 wooded acres only minutes from Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC. It is the perfect romantic get away for people who need a break from the fast pace of the city. It's only minutes from the famous Ganges Saturday market. A quick ride up to Mount Maxwell brings you to the best views on the Southern Gulf Islands. Like yoga? Well, we are a quick walk down a country road to the Salt Spring Island Yoga Centre.
The owners are a certified Acupuncturist and a Massage Therapist that also does Rolfing. Come down to our studio just down the driveway!
Paradise doesn't get much better than this.
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Amenities at A Happy Nest up in the trees, unique Salt Spring Cottage close to town
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Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(98 Ratings)
"What an amazing cabin! Loved every minute. Wild blackberries growing right outside the door, super comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen, a bbq and the longest bathtub in the history of the world. Ou..."
This bright, quiet cottage is situated on 6 wooded acres only minutes from Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC. It is the perfect romantic get away for people who need a break from the fast pace of the city. It's only minutes from the famous Ganges Saturday market. A quick ride up to Mount Maxwell brings you to the best views on the Southern Gulf Islands. Like yoga? Well, we are a quick walk down a country road to the Salt Spring Island Yoga Centre.
The owners are a certified Acupuncturist and a Massage Therapist that also does Rolfing. Come down to our studio just down the driveway!
Paradise doesn't get much better than this.
Keywords: Cabin
Amenities
Family friendly
Things to know
Additional fees to expect
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Expedia properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Service feeThis helps Expedia provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.
Customer support
Customer support is handled by our partner Expedia
Ratings and reviews
9.4 / 10.0
Outstanding(98 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
What an amazing cabin! Loved every minute. Wild blackberries growing right outside the door, super comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen, a bbq and the longest bathtub in the history of the world. Our hosts were excellent and offered many ideas of great places to visit. Can’t wait to come back!
10.0 / 10.0
This is a great place to go for a couple days. Kitchen is a little small, but everything is generally as advertised. The hosts were excellent communicators, and responded quickly when needed. Definitely would reccommend to anyone visiting Salt Spring, especially for a short or intermediate amount of time.
2.0 / 10.0
Unfortunately I was very disappointed in my stay here. I read all the reviews before booking. When we arrived the place looked nothing like the pictures…. It was run down, there were cobwebs, broken screens and broken glass in the windows. Paint is cracking and peeling everywhere, and things are clearly really old. It felt dirty, despite the cleaning fee you are charged.. I get that it’s a “cabin in the woods”, but this was nothing like we expected.
10.0 / 10.0
Cozy cabin with all the comforts you want. Great place to rest and rejuvenate.
8.0 / 10.0
Nice and private. Right next to nature.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean, well stocked, and a perfect place to let the city go and just be. We enjoyed our time so much.
8.0 / 10.0
Excellent hosts, very responsive, and very good communications.The forest bathroom it lovely.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice little cozy place. Perfect to recharge from busy life. I will go back.
10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed our stay at the Happinest...location to Ganges was excellent and the place was very comfortable. Thank you Bruce and Kathe for a relaxing and pleasant stay on Salt Spring!
10.0 / 10.0
Unique, restful, well-designed cabin in the trees. One of our favorite VRBO places! Loved the bright winter light while we were there. Great bed! We felt away from it all, yet Ganges was only 7 minutes away. Also highly recommend host Kathe’s therapy session/acupuncture just down the driveway.
10.0 / 10.0
Very relaxing, quiet, cozy, romantic
10.0 / 10.0
It's the sweetest cabin, with everything you need for a great stay. Super close to the town! We recommend buying lamb and veggies from the farmers markets to cook up at home!
10.0 / 10.0
Super easy to check in, enjoyed our stay. No complaints!
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing, peaceful and a great location.
10.0 / 10.0
The “Happi/nest” was the greatest little getaway for my husband & I. We loved the big windows in the living room & bathroom. The bed was very comfortable & the kitchen contained all supplies we needed. Thank you for a great stay💕
10.0 / 10.0
Cute and quaint, cozy little retreat in the woods. Lots of bird songs to hear, but note that sounds of nearby road are also noticeable. Enjoyed a few good movies as there is an interesting selection of dvds. It is perfectly relaxing; don't forget your bubblebath!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful and peaceful home away from home
10.0 / 10.0
Great hosts for this lovely rustic and cozy cabin in the trees. It’s a short drive into Ganges where there are lots of interesting shops and restaurants to explore. We were here for two nights and will stay longer next time.
8.0 / 10.0
This was the perfect place to hide away for a couple of days. It is very rustic with basic amenities but that suited me just fine. The bed is very comfortable, there's a lovely seating area surrounded by windows and the kitchen is functional. Huge tub in the beautiful bathroom that I didn't take advantage of due to drought concerns but the shower worked fine too.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a nice stay at this scenic and secluded cabin.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our time at the Happinest! A very quaint cabin with all the amenities required to feel right at home. We didn’t rent a vehicle, so it was a bit of a jaunt into town, but we soon discovered that we enjoyed these walks! Thanks to our hosts for making this an enjoyable week!
6.0 / 10.0
Pros
Air conditioning!
Pans & cooking utensils were all there and in good condition
Comfy bed and bedding
Lots of towels if needed
Large soaker tub
Full size fridge
Location
Overall a beautiful little cabin
Cons
This cabin is in need of maintenance.
Decks needs upkeep- also some nails sticking out on the deck
Aerator missing on the kitchen tap
Bathroom sink barely draining
If a window did have a screen, it was ripped and non-functional (this has also been mentioned in a review from September 2022)
BBQ hose leaks if moved slightly
Internet router is prehistoric
Lacking some basic cooking items like aluminum foil
Needs a thorough cleaning in the nooks and crannies
Coffeemaker options is a percolator or slow drip only (and the filter has holes in it)
The drive up could be difficult for some drivers or vehicles
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent location, very close to Ganges!
Host is a great communicator, very quick to respond to all my questions!
Lovely cottage! Would definitely stay again. :-)
10.0 / 10.0
A Happy Nest is a special place. It is not far from Ganges and the delights of Salt Spring yet with the birds singing and only the very distant hum of the occasional car, it is very much in the "in the woods"; private and surrounded by nature.
It has everything I needed and the bed was extremely comfortable ! The bathroom is wonderful. Not just because of the big tub and rainshower (hot with great water pressure), but also because of the vast windows looking into the forest.
The deck that wraps around the cabin ensures you can capture the sun into the late afternoon. Inside, the living around is very comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need.
Internet access was spotty, but you don't come here expecting to be "connected". It's not that sort of place:)
I recommend the short drive to Mount Maxwell (I biked, but I think any car with reasonable clearance is fine). I had clear blue skies first thing, before others arrived. The beauty of staying "in the foothills" / so close.
For me, I was looking for a couple of nights "away" to recharge my batteries and The Happy Nest provided exactly the base to do that. I will not hesitate to return:)
Thank you Bruce.
10.0 / 10.0
Second time staying here - it’s still a perfect hidden gem
FAQs
Is parking included with this cabin?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at A Happy Nest up in the trees, unique Salt Spring Cottage close to town. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is A Happy Nest up in the trees, unique Salt Spring Cottage close to town pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at A Happy Nest up in the trees, unique Salt Spring Cottage close to town?
We found 1 amenities for this rental. This includes , and family friendly.
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