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The Cottages on Salt Spring Island

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"The cottage was a decent size and I loved that the bedroom was upstairs with its own bathroom. The place was very peaceful and had a nice view from the balcony."

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8.7 / 10.0

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Villa in Galiano Island

2 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this villa rental

Featuring free WiFi, The Cottages on Salt Spring Island offers lake-view accommodations 1.2 mi from Ganges Harbor. Free private parking is available on site.

Amenities at The Cottages on Salt Spring Island

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

TV

Free parking

Map of Galiano Island

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Park

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

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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 Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

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Top rated by guests

Most favorited

8.7Excellent

(425 Ratings)

"The cottage was a decent size and I loved that the bedroom was upstairs with its own bathroom. The place was very peaceful and had a nice view from the balcony."

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.7 / 10.0

Excellent(425 Ratings)

Villa in Galiano Island

2 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Galiano Island

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Park

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

About this villa rental

Featuring free WiFi, The Cottages on Salt Spring Island offers lake-view accommodations 1.2 mi from Ganges Harbor. Free private parking is available on site.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

TV

Free parking

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 Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Booking.com 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 Booking.com

Ratings and reviews

8.7 / 10.0

Excellent(425 Ratings)

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10.0 / 10.0

Very cozy and roomy, I would definitely come back!

The cottage was a decent size and I loved that the bedroom was upstairs with its own bathroom. The place was very peaceful and had a nice view from the balcony.

10.0 / 10.0

We were visiting family so we didn’t spend much time at the Cottages but I wish we had more time just relaxing inside.

Great amount of space for a family.

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8.0 / 10.0

Cozy lakeside spot with easy access to central Ganges

Easy to get into the unit even after office hours because we were given a door code with instructions on where to park and access the unit.

I was unhappy that the fireplace didn't work and we weren't allowed to use a gas fire pit outside.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful tranquil and close to nature Great for family get-together

The cottage was well fitted out, all the equipment we needed was there. It was clean, warm and had comfy beds superb, tranquil views over the lake too. An added bonus was the canoes and paddle boards. We even had a swim in the lake.

10.0 / 10.0

Absolutely wonderful stay – sublime location, excellent facilities, spotlessly clean.

Everything. I wanted to have a special cottage experience and this exceeded my expectations. It was everything I wanted a more. The place was immaculate. The facilities were excellent. I hesitated to book somewhere where there were quite a few other cottages nearby – and this was a 'semi-detached' – as I worried about noise from other visitors. The surroundings were so quiet, I worried that one noisy family might ruin my time, but I shouldn't have worried. It was very peaceful. We went to the office just once, and that was to say hello and how much we loved it. Thank you.

What didn't I like? That I had to leave. We will be back, and for a much longer stay.

8.0 / 10.0

We loved exploring the island and then staying in for dinner and game night

Very cosy unit and modern and clean

10.0 / 10.0

Would definitely stay hear again on our next visit and will recommend to friends

Beautiful location, very nice set up and very clean

10.0 / 10.0

Love this getaway!

Fabulous location...quiet, scenic...I think it is the perfect getaway!

Soaker tub is pretty deep so really tough to.get in and out if for older folk (us - in out mid yo late 70's)

9.0 / 10.0

convenient and the management staff were great

spaciousness

no where to hang clothes, one clothe hanger downstairs, no hooks anywhere, no amenities, other than coffee and a bit of salt.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful accommodations, reeminded me of a ski chalet!

Our cottage #14 was beautiful inside. It has 2 bathrooms, both with showers. Our lakeview was lovely.

We could not get the fireplace to work, there was no switch and no remote, and it didn’t seem to be controlled by the heat dial, instructions would have been nice. And I wouldn’t put this as a negative, more as feedback.

8.0 / 10.0

The Cottages on Salt Spring Island

very lovely ..peaceful .spacious,relaxing

just a few housekeeping item that were missed.

10.0 / 10.0

Overall, very enjoyable. We’d return

Great location. Comfortable surroundings

Electric fireplace didn’t work and couldn’t be fixed.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent stay The property was lovely

The cottage we stayed at was very nicely furnished and had a nice kitchen that was well stocked with everything you need to cook.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved The Cottages — had a memorable five days and will return again next summer!

The spacious comfortable cottage with 2 1/2 bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen — complete with a large covered deck facing the water. Bullock lake and the dock and boats were fun for my grown daughters each day. And we had a very short drive into Ganges for great shopping, art galleries and restaurants. Love the markets as well and the cheese place. We had a great five days together and loved our stay!

I had the bedroom downstairs and it was chilly during the night. Could have used an extra blanket. Couldn’t turn the heat on.

7.0 / 10.0

Beautiful setting

The lake is beautiful and its great to have access to canoes, kayaks and SUPs. The kitchen was well stocked. The balcony had comfortable chairs. There is plenty of parking.

I didn't realize both bedrooms required stairs which wasn't great for my elderly parents. It was unusually hot when we were there and the cabin was uncomfortably hot even with the fans provided. I'd definitely try for a lake front cabin if I went again. The smallish dock got very crowded.

9.0 / 10.0

It was a wonderful place for us to relax as a family

The cabin was built perfectly for two parties - one upstairs and one down. The balcony was well suited for sitting outside.

For the amount that it cost to stay there, a 5:00 check in and a 10:00 check out did not seem appropriate. Again, for the cost, we shouldn’t have been taking out our own garbage at the end.

2.0 / 10.0

Very disappointing stay

We stayed here two years ago while visiting family and it was lovely, with beautiful furnishings. We booked the Cottages again to house a few family members while we held a memorial for my father on SSI. First, we were overcharged by $400, which the manager said was an issue with Booking.com. After two long phone calls and several emails with Booking, I was informed it was never an issue with Booking but that we were automatically upgraded by the property, with no email or confirmation, because the room we booked wasn't available. When we arrived we found brown stains on the carpets, soap scum all over the shower, a glass with two dead flowers, and all the furniture scuffed and scratched. There were mismatched thrift store mugs (including an Xmas mug). As we had been charged $600 a night, this was very disappointing. Management apologized and sent a cleaner, which was appreciated, but I spent the day before my father's funeral dealing with the overcharge and the housekeeping issues. The manager said we would be discounted for our stay but forgot to include a discount and I had to contact her again and remind her. She ended up giving us 10% off, which in no way reflects the hassle we went through and the state of the cottage. I wasn't going to leave a review but honestly, I wish I had been warned ahead of time so we didn't have to deal with this during what was already a difficult trip for us. I don't want anyone else to have this experience. I suggest asking for photos of the unit before you go, as the quality varies wildly between cottages.

10.0 / 10.0

Peaceful, relaxing stay with birds chirping

Better water equipment as a paddling equipment, or at least information to bring your own paddles. We enjoyed water sports but we couldn't use it as we expected. That was disappointing

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2.0 / 10.0

Disappointing stay

We have been there for 3 years and the location is amazing.

Our recent trip was incredibly disappointing. We have been to The Cottages for 3 years in a row and this was by far the biggest let down. We stayed in Cottage 49 and there were a few things over the days that just made our stay not enjoyable. 1. The lower room balcony was covered in brambles and weeds. It has been clearly not maintained and the unit is just shabby. 2. The electrical board had a piece of paper covering it which is a fire hazard 3. There was no toaster and had to request it 4. There was no TV in the downstairs room 5. The channel selection on the upstairs TV was limited and we were locked out of all but Disney+ 6. The cleaners came to clean out Unit 50 yesterday, Monday, and blared the most inappropriate music. We had to ask them to turn it down twice and they were incredibly rude. We dont get a selection in which cabin we are allocated and the 3 years we have been there all of the above has not been an issue in the other cabins. Which means its either a strata issue or an owner issue. I get you can't control what the owners put in their cabins but if it's at a bare minimum why are we charged the same rate as other cabins we have stayed in that have the aforementioned amenities and more! Its all just so disappointing and we won't be recommending The Cottages nor staying there again.

8.0 / 10.0

Great peaceful trip

Sarah and Amy were incredible!! Went above and beyond!! Great people

There was no beach and no AC

9.0 / 10.0

A great place to relax, and also from which to venture around the island!

The cabin has a great layout, and is close to dock/lake, wildlife. The covered porch off the living room was especially outstanding! The kitchen had everything one would want, and good quality for cooking, (with the one exception of a cutting board). We enjoyed cooking/eating, taking walks, reading/resting, quiet time in this space.

Coming from the US and without access to our cell phone networks, we had no way to get in, as all info was online and nobody was in the office. After knocking on the manager door, the dog alerted her and she came out to tell us how to get in. A non-virtual option would be preferred!

7.0 / 10.0

Great location but the cottage could use more attention to repairs and comfort.

Arrival with key code was simple and smooth. Parking near front door provided easy luggage unloading/loading. The lake and canoes/paddleboards were great.

This was our 3rd stay at The Cottages. The conditioner dispenser in the shower does not work with the conditioner provided - it is too thick to work. The site office knew of this issue and provided a separate container of conditioner for us to use in the shower. The toaster handle to depress toast was broken off. The front door 3-hook wall rack has the middle hook broken off. There are no pillows for the chairs/sofa in the main sitting area. Some stains on the sofa seats.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved everything about the Cottages!!!

Such a beautiful spot, lovely cabins.

We wished there were more towels. I thought about bringing more towels but decided not to.

9.0 / 10.0

More than exceeded our expectations.

A very pleasant stay indeed. Dock well equipped with canoe kayak etc.

10.0 / 10.0

The ideal place to celebrate a 60th wedding anniversay with old and close friends.

Superb, quiet location with well appointed units, provding both oppoertunities for activities in the water, and relaxation for us oldies on the "cottage" balconies. All this on an island that features rural charm, great restaurants, and a vibrant local economy in foodstuffs and beverages,

Always nice to meet one's hosts.

10.0 / 10.0

A relaxing and cozy stay away.

Lovely comfortable cottage, and the complimentary use of candies at the lake was an excellent touch.

9.0 / 10.0

Great staff and lovely view from the cottage very relaxing!

The location is beautiful

The cottage wasn’t fully cleaned.

4.0 / 10.0

Ok......just ok. There was shit in the toilet upon arrival

The lake was nice

Having to visit your dump when exiting! You have to do your own recycling and dumping of garbage upon exiting. Great lasting impression..NOT! That was disgusting! I didn't pay over $300/night to see and experience everyone's trash!!! Absolutely disgusted!

10.0 / 10.0

We were visiting family for an engagement party and loved the location and the unit. Super sweet!

Super clean and comfortable. Truly felt like home. Beds were very comfy and the balconies were awesome

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10.0 / 10.0

The property was excellent and surpassed all expectations in all aspects.

The property was excellent and surpassed all expectations in all aspects.

10.0 / 10.0

Great stay

Everything great

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8.0 / 10.0

The online pics don’t do it justices very well maintaine

Quiet. Clean. Modernized yet rustic.

Hard to work the sound system. But likely operator error. Instructions would have been nice

8.0 / 10.0

It was a new discovery for us going to Saltspring. they were comfy and ok appointed.

it was a short stay but all was good. only difficulty was that my sister cabin didn't have any garbage bags. no big, we had some from the other cabins.

9.0 / 10.0

Good value for the money. Private, comfortable and beautiful views.

The Cottages are situated on a beautiful lake and have some great walking trails nearby. There was enough privacy and comfort as well.

The guest beside us kept using our parking spot and even after being approached, seemed to not care.

10.0 / 10.0

Good value, good design, and clean.

We were in a 1 bedroom unit. It was well-designed, clean, and quiet. There is a lake with a lovely dock and ladder for entry and exit. The lake water was warm and the swimming excellent. Flotation devices, a canoe, and chairs are available t o use on the dock.

The wild flowers were lovely, but someone needs the grass to be cut, so I could have done without the noise and the grass cuttings everywhere.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful cottage at a good price

The property definitely exceeded my expectations. The cottage is very large, well kept and a good value for the price.

Checkin is at 5PM and check out is at 10 AM. It be nice if the could adjust an an hour on each side.

9.0 / 10.0

Peaceful & Relaxing. So perfect for a little getaway!

We pretty much love everything about the property. It was comfortable, spacious, convenient location with a beautiful little lake that we were able to canoe in which was so peaceful and relaxing.

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4.0 / 10.0

Beautiful area would stay again, but would want to ensure the room and facilities are clean

No TV’s worked,the fireplace didn’t work and the kitchen needed a deep clean, dishes in cupboard were dirty etc. the living room furniture needed a deep clean

10.0 / 10.0

Very comfortable, spacious accommodation for family group.

Spacious, well appointed three storey accommodation. Lake view and outdoor seating area. Close to Ganges. Big comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen , top floor had nice big spa bath. Easy access to property.

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