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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fitness facility
Property grounds
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Salt Spring Island, BC
  • Place, Saint Mary Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Salt Spring Island Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Ganges Marina
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪83 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Nest Oceanfront Retreat (CHECK FOR AVAILABILITY)

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Stunning waterfront, beautiful independent small cottage, private parking/entrance, cozy and comfortable with all amenities (cable, Wi-Fi, etc), barbecue, and breathtaking sunset views. Guests have privacy and access to an exclusive dock and exercise/media room with a small infrared sauna (shared space). Fenced trails within the property and plenty of room to relax and enjoy nature, including the eagle's nest right above the cottage. E-bikes, kayaks and paddleboards available for rent in town. Sorry, no kids under 13.

The space
The Nest is a cozy and relaxing place where you can enjoy nature and stunning views from sunrise to sunset, just steps from the ocean. Our Orchard offers apples, pears and cherries for the picking (in season), and you may also enjoy our organic herbs and vegetable gardens. Located by the sea, Valhalla offers private trails and the ideal setting for water sports, with rental (delivery) options in town.

Guest access
You may explore the whole estate, except the main house, the Loft (separate cottage) and the caretaker's house.

Other things to note
Please note that we share our home with our guests, and that we are a small and familial operation, without staff or full-time services. We are only happy if our guests are having the best time, so we try hard to have their expectations met within our capacity.

If you have an Electric Vehicle, there are several charging stations around the island. We do not have EV charging capacity on the property.

We use regular cleaning products. If you have any sensitivity to detergents such as Tide/Persil/Downy or Greenworks, Clorox, Pledge, etc., please advise us at the time of your booking so we can accommodate your special cleaning request.

Although we love to see our guests have fun, we ask you to respect other guests' and our private spaces. Valhalla is a place to relax, meditate and contemplate nature and we appreciate quietude.

Please be mindful that the Nest is located in a wooded area, and it is usual to find pollen, pine needles, small animals like little frogs, spiders and harmless critters. Despite our best efforts to clean the cobwebs, you may find a few as they are formed every day.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Vesuvius Ferry Terminal. A gym and laundry facilities are available. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchenette.
  • The cottage offers a kitchenette, a washing machine and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Vesuvius Ferry Terminal and 7 minutes from Salt Spring Island Golf Club
The Nest Oceanfront Retreat (CHECK FOR AVAILABILITY) offers its guests a sauna and a fitness centre. The Nest Oceanfront Retreat (CHECK FOR AVAILABILITY) also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

This Salt Spring Island cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number H570751509

The Nest Oceanfront Retreat (CHECK FOR AVAILABILITY) Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, fantastic views. Great place for a short stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extraordinary site. Surrounded by magnificent trees view of the water, gorgeous.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Without a doubt, this was one of the nicest rental stays we've ever experienced. The cabin and surrounding property--private dock and shared communal spaces were superlative, beautiful, and peaceful. We were sad to leave! Easy access to all that Salt Spring has to offer as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was very tranquil and so beautiful. We have no complaints. The accommodation was small but adequate for our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ric D.

Liked: Cleanliness
First class property with plenty of privacy and extras that made for a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property, quiet and private. The facilities were great. Anything we needed Flavia is delightful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed at the Nest for 3 nights and although we came to enjoy Salt Spring Island our favourite place to be was in our little cottage by the water! Coffee on the dock, reading on the swing, hearing and seeing the eagle, jumping into the ocean off the dock, watching the beautiful sunsets, walking the private trails all the while being surrounded by a magnificent forest! Our host, Flavia, was gracious and accommodating. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Retreat

I was traveling by myself and just wanted a cozy cabin by the ocean. Located away from the main house, it is a very quiet spot with just the birds singing and two very friendly dogs,beautiful grounds and access to the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025