Location: Galiano Island, The Islands, British Columbia, Canada (50 minutes by ferry from Vancouver, 1.5 hours from Victoria)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: cottage
The perfect place to soothe the frazzled soul: much more than a cottage, this lovely, architect-designed waterfront home commands a spectacular view of the Strait of Georgia. It overlooks safe, sandy Morning Beach, Lion Islet and the mountains of the mainland. At night the lights of Vancouver glitter on the horizon. The very private mature garden blends seamlessly with the surrounding forest. Two decks, including one at the water's edge, and a sheltered patio overlooking an evergreen garden complete the picture. A magical landscaped stone staircase leads to the shore.
The house offers 2000 square feet of comfortable furnishings and original art work, in a blissful relaxed setting. The master bedroom with queen-size bed and ensuite bathroom has tree-filtered views into the bay, while the second bedroom with twin beds has a sliding door onto a secluded deck surrounded by forest and ocean views.
Curl up by the woodburning stove. While away your stay here watching the seasonal array of wildlife in the bay; otters, seals, sea lions, hummingbirds, eagles, kingfishers, and the occasional orca. Or for those days when you need more stimulation, explore the island and its surrounding waters by kayak, horseback, bike or scooter, all readily available to rent on this jewel of the southern Gulf Islands.
Please note that we do not accomodate pets (no exceptions) and that this is a no smoking property. Maximum of 4 guests. Email us by clicking the contact screen below.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Wood Stove : available off season only
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : exceptionally well equipped, just like home
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : available in warmer months only, guests supply charcoal
- Deck/Patio : decks and patios on the front and back of the house, cozy deck with built-in seating at water's edge
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Mountain View : spectacular view of mainland mountains and Vancouver skyline
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
High season: (weekly rental only, Sat to Sat) June 28 to Sept 3. $1350/week
Shoulder season: June 1 to June 27, Sept 3-Sept 30, $1050/week
$150/night/2 persons, $25 per additional guest/night
Low season: Oct 1 to May 31. $950/week
$150/night/2 persons, $25 per additional guest/night
Maximum 4 guests at any time, 2 night minimum
Damage deposit required
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1994
Property Photos
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- view of mainland mountains and Georgia Strait
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- View to Morning Beach
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- View from the Water
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- Sunken Living Room
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- comfy furnishings
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- Master Bedroom
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- well-equipped kitchen with a view!
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- spring blooms
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- cozy corner
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- sunset begins
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- local residents
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- front entrance
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- hummingbird nest
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- watch the cruise ships against the mountains of the mainland
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- house from the waterside in evening light
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- wood stove for toasty winter days
Traveler Reviews (8)
Margo & Guy Enjoyed a Fabulous Vacation!!!
Guest: M&G
(Surrey, BC)
Date of Stay: 09/05/11
Review Submitted: 09/10/11
Guy & I have stayed in many cabins & B&B’s in the Gulf Islands & Sunshine Coast and let me tell you that The Anchorage was fabulous!!! Extremely clean, all the comforts of home, cosey bed, fantastic view and lovely private backyard ;))) We lucked out with the weather Sept. 5-10’11 sunny every day, a bit windy at times but perfect for hiking in the morning and our hardest chore in the afternoons was repositioning the lounge chairs to stay in the sun for our relaxing reads. We took our own small propane Bbq as we didn’t want to deal / briquettes – only Bbq’d one night as we ended up going out for a 2:00ish lunch ... good burger/fries @ the Hummingbird Pub and tried the Marina Grill but too many wasps to really enjoy our point 5 lunch. We’re delighted with late evening visits from deer and laughed at the ‘vocals’ from the sea lions, sea otters were so cute but was somewhat disappointed to miss the whales. Would rate this beautiful home (not really a cabin) as a 9 as we couldn’t go swimming in the ocean right out front of the house (would be nice if they had a small walk out wharf) and would have been a 10 if there was a hot tub in the back yard. Great communication from the owner’s and will definitely book again. Thanks so much to Christine & Thomas for sharing their beautiful home. Was surprised to see Carol & Mel had their place up for sale, didn’t easily run into them so am hoping they are both OK. Take care & sending JOY your way, Margo & Guy
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Keith, Katherine, Marina, and Sarah (from Edmunchuk)
Guest: Scout
(Edmonton, Alberta)
Date of Stay: 06/29/11
Review Submitted: 06/29/11
We stayed here 10 years ago and still rave about it. Book, you'll find out.
Owner response:Wow. Thank you so much. We have made some improvements since then- so it's even better. The great view and location are unchanged. Wildlife sightings seem more frequent- deer, otters,eagles,mink,seals and so on.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers.
cozy and beautiful
Guest: luv2trav
(california)
Date of Stay: 05/17/11
Review Submitted: 06/13/11
Looking at pictures and reading descriptions of vacation rentals over the internet can make one very sceptical. We figured if what we saw was 75% accurate, we would enjoy ourselves. Well, we were shocked! What we found was a beautiful and cozy home that had everything you would need for a short stay on this island. A fully equiped kitchen, nice furnishing, wood burning stove with plenty of wood, plenty of towels and toiletteries. Above all, the views were spectacular. It was everything we had wanted and went beyond our expectations. I would say that the only thing it was lacking was a propane BBQ, just a simple old fashioned type, which would require us to bring charcoal/lighting fluid, which we are too lazy these days to do, but they had fully disclosed that information ahead of time. This lovely place would be perfect for a small family or simply for a couple, like us. The value was outstanding and I would love to return to this perfect home.
Owner response:We thank our guest for his kind comments. It echoes what many of our other guests have written in our guest book at the house. We pride ourselves on cleanliness, comfort and good value so it's nice to have that recognized. Re the BBQ, we often do not meet our guests, who may or may not have children, so we are reluctant to have a propane BBQ with all the risk it entails.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Derek and Shelley
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Date of Stay: 11/07/08
Review Submitted: 11/07/08
Wow! We had an amazing time, one of our best family vacations ever. You have done a fabulous job creating a warm and loving place. Thank you again.
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Guest: Mary Anna
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Date of Stay: 06/22/07
Review Submitted: 06/22/07
Thank you for your beautiful, restful, healing spot of paradise. The swallow hatchlings are curious about the big outdoors. Their little heads peeking out. Eagles, herons , a seal, a gang of otters and a glimpse of a whale made for wonderful viewing.
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Guest: Derek and Cheryl
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Date of Stay: 06/19/04
Review Submitted: 06/19/04
There are special places where earth and sky and water and heaven mingle. Galiano.. and your home are one such place. We have been touched byt he beauty of this island.. thank you for so graciously sharing your beautiful home with us.
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