Location: Galiano Island, The Islands, British Columbia, Canada (On the BC Ferries route between Vancouver and Victoria.)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 7-9)
Located just steps from Galiano's finest sand beach, on a lovely sheltered bay with an eastern exposure. This is a wonderful vacation place for everyone in the family; children play all day on the beach, explore tide pools, or romp in the forest. Exposed at low tide, an extensive sandbar in the center of the bay is great for building castles, examining intertidal life, or swimming in the shallow water. Adults relax on the beach, or in a hammock or chaise lounge. Activities will take you to the hiking trails in the forests, along the shore or up to the scenic ridges of the island. If you arrive by boat, we have a mooring buoy in the bay or government docks nearby.
Located on six private acres of mature cedar, Douglas fir forest, the house itself is set in a grove of alder trees along the shoreline. Dozens of songbirds, and hummingbirds, visit our bird feeders each day, while Bald Eagles perch in the trees overlooking the bay, the Great Blue Heron stalks its meals on the water's edge, cormorants, kingfishers, ravens, otters, and harbour seals can be seen in and around the bay. To the east beyond the bay are smaller islands, seen against a spectacular panorama of the southern Strait of Georgia, with Mount Baker, and the Coast Range of mountains as backdrop.
Our custom-built home,completed in 2004, has three bedrooms on the ground floor, each with full en-suite bathroom. There are two queen-size bedrooms and one bedroom with either two twins or a king-size bed. There is an optional roll-away single bed. French doors open from each room onto the red-brick porches. The attractive decor is highlighted by our collection of original art. Our well-equipped kitchen opens onto the living and dining areas at the front of the house, looking over the beach and bay. Double French doors open onto the covered front porch, a great place to eat meals or relax just 25 feet from the shore. Only the ground floor is included in the accommodation. Upstairs is the owner's private area, not in use during rental periods.
Get up early for an incomparable sunrise, see the sunset from a nearby point of land or, if the timing is right, the moon rise over the water is very special.
Galiano Island is 15 miles long and about a mile or so wide so we have over 30 miles of shoreline to explore and several Provincial and local parks that preserve the forest and adjoining shore and ridge tops. Our full-time population of about 1000 grows moderately in the summer. We have restaurants for fine dining as well as casual cafes and a very nice bakery. There are two groceries, a market, gas station, and post office, but no bank or pharmacy; though there are three generic ATMs. It is important to reserve ferry travel early!
Galiano is a rural community with a very small village and has been able to retain its natural forest and shoreline, even though we are located only about one and a half hours from major cities. British Columbia's Gulf Islands are a world apart.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed: Plus 1 roll-away single bed can be used in certain areas of the house.
- Convertible Bed: Hide-a-bed sofa in living room.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Home is located 25 feet from the sand beach on a bank only 8 feet above the beach. Easy access. Plus outdoor shower. There is sun on some area of the beach all through the day.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Other Activities
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
Non-peak 3 night minimum, $1,200.
Holiday long weekends $1,500. (up to 4 nights)
Summer Rates start with the July 1 holiday weekend through Labour Day weekend:
Peak summer rental, July and August, minimum weekly stay $2,650.
Non-peak rates from 10% to 25% below postedsummer rate above.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- The Sands of Morning Beach - Galiano, British Columbia, Canada Home Rental
- Our home on Morning Beach, Galiano Island, BC - Galiano, British Columbia, Canada Home Rental
- View along Morning Beach from the shore in front of the house. - Galiano, British Columbia, Canada Home Rental
- Typical room with queen size bed
- In the bay at low tide, the exposed sand bar is enjoyed by everyone!
- Paddling from the beach at high tide in the bay, it's safe for kids and dogs!
- High tide, in the spring before the leaves open on the trees.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #56118
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