Location: Galiano Island, The Islands, British Columbia, Canada (50-minute ferry from Vancouver 90 minutes from Victoria)
Accommodations: house, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.25 Baths (Sleeps 8-11)
Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Straight of Georgia and the snow-capped North Shore Mountains from our beautiful waterfront home. Watch otters, seals, bald eagles, and deer while you enjoy your morning cup of coffee from the sandstone beach, the wrap-around deck, or even the second floor master bedroom.
You might even see a pod of killer whales, or in the spring and fall, migrating sea lions. Wake up in the master bedroom`s huge bed to sunrises over the mountains or star gaze at night through the large skylight. Enjoy drinks and meals on the deck while you watch the spectacular sunsets and, after dark, the lights of Vancouver.
The house is tastefully decorated and equipped with all the basics you may need. Both the Master bedroom and second bedroom overlook the ocean and mountains. The Master bedroom has a larger than king size bed and a large skylight for star-gazing at night. The second bedroom has a queen size bed. Each of the other two bedrooms have sleeping lofts and 2 twin beds.
The property is just 10 minutes by car from the ferry and minutes away from stores, restaurants and the pub by car or bike. It sits on 300 feet of low bank, sandstone waterfront and about 7 private wooded acres. There are extensive lawns for lounging or playing games as well as a large pond.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Scooter Rentals, Massage Therapy, Artists' Studios and Galleries, Concerts, Theatre and other Community Events
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
HIGH SEASON: July, August & Christmas Holiday
....$300/night or $1800/week (Jul & Aug weekly only from Sunday to Sunday)
SHOULDER SEASON: April, May, June, Sept & Holidays
....$250/night or $1500/week
LOW SEASON: October to March
....$225/night or $900/week
* Up to 4 Guests. Extra Guests: $100/adults $50/child (per week)
** 2 night minimum, 3 nights on Holiday weekends
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1996
Property Photos
- Relax in our hammock by the sea - Galiano Island, BC, Canada - British Columbia Accommodation - Canada Travel & Tourism
- The deck overlooks the Straight of Georgia and North Shore Mountains. - Galiano Island, BC, Canada - British Columbia Accommodation - Canada Travel & Tourism
- Enjoy the view from the living room and deck. - Galiano Island, BC, Canada - British Columbia Accommodation - Canada Travel & Tourism
- The Master bedroom has sweeping views of the ocean and North Shore Mountains.
- The Hot Tub at dusk
- The second double bedroom with ocean and forest views
- Spring time on the beach
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Karin Cummings , Phoenix, AZ
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Fabulous few days break - we have been so relaxed here. Loved the house, tides and beaches. Have plans to return! Thanks
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Thank you for letting us stay for a few days here to relax after our jet-setting aroud the west of Canada. The window paintings are so beautiful - especially the view to the left of the stereo!
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Great location! Highlights: - "Three Peak Challenge" - Nine & Dine at the golfcourse (Friday's) - Sandstone Beaches Thanks for sharing. Hummingbirds Randall, Carmen, Nelson & Graham Thanks for sharing your wonderful relaxing retreat with us. It was superb and just the right ingredient for a perfect vacation! Shelly and Richard
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Thank you for allowing us to share your "retreat". The children especially enjoyed "fishing" in the pond - using long sticks to scoop up leaves etc. for fish! We saw deer, seals, an otter, starfish, 2 cats, and 2 tree frogs. The frogs were on your deck! Great tide pools too!!
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I had an awesome week here at the cabin, and enjoyed the many great features of this wonderful island, such as the wildlife (frogs), market (glass blowing) and the great walks we had along the ocean, just to name a few. I hope the next people that come to this cabin enjoy it as much as we did. Adam - age 12 We had a great time. Sunsets and sundown were truely amazing. We are now fully re-charged to go back to the "city life". Pete
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This week here was PURE paradise. The loft beds were AMAZING! My cousin and I enjoyed them A LOT. The deck has a wonderful view and there was once two (tree) frogs on the railing! It was so exiting. I love the beach and we had many soccer and badminton games. It was awesome. The seals, starfish, frogs,, ALL the nature was touching. I never felt so close to nature as I did this week. Thank you for a week of paradise, Pauline - age 12 We echo our daughter's words. Tom and Ania
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According to Frances, age 9, the best thing that happened all weekend was the discovery, within 10 minutes of arrival, of fire-bellied newts in the pond. There was no other activity that compred with catching, handling, and racing them. During the weekend we cought and named Fire-Belly, Flame, Pregnant, Bertie, Oreo, Firelfy, and Strider. We also cought a whopper of a water beetle. Other amazing discoveries included finding blennies and nudibranches in the rock pools. We also loved watching the otter swim by at 7:10 am each day from our observation post in bed! Last of all, our final highlight, was the discovery that the Easter Bunny does know his way to Galiano Island and comes laden with goodies. We have had a WONDERFUL time here and fabulous weather - we think we're in another country.
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I was very pleased, especially with the loft beds. Liam - age 8 Thanks for a great Thanksgiving vacation. Your house was very comfortable and cozy with the fireplace. We enjoyed the views over the churning waves as it was often stormy in the morning. It brightened up in the afternoon and then sun looked beautiful shining on the trees. We enjoyed several hikes with awesome views to the ocean and the other islands. My brother and I really liked the loft beds. They were so cozy and it was fun to climb up and down the ladders. All in all this has been a great stay and we hope to return sometime in the future. Thanks Katie - age 10 Thanks, we had fun!
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Dearest Joanne and Geoff, What a wonderful treat to be back at "Two Penguins". Last summer was so very difficult for us as I lost both my parents just six weeks apart. Being here has helped the healing. We laughed and hiked and dreamed... Thank You - Until we return... PS. We hope you enjoy Juliet's "Fairie Village"