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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 256 sq m

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Galiano Island, BC
  • Popular LocationSturdies Bay Ferry Terminal9 min walk
  • Popular LocationBellhouse Provincial Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationGaliano Island Community Library4 min drive
  • AirportGaliano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base)11 min drive

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About the area

Galiano

Oceanside stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sturdies Bay Ferry Terminal and 2 miles (3 km) of Galiano Island Community Library with a stay here. Bellhouse Provincial Park and Bluffs Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sturdies Bay Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk
  • Bellhouse Provincial Park - 4 min drive
  • Galiano Island Community Library - 4 min drive
  • Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park - 14 min drive
  • Long Harbour Ferry Terminal - 99 min drive

Getting around

  • Mayne Island, BC (YAV-Miners Bay Seaplane Base) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hummingbird Inn - 5 min drive
  • Oxeye - 8 min walk
  • Bennett Bay Bistro - 42 min drive
  • Montrose Local - 39 min drive
  • Sunny Mayne Bakery Cafe - 38 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Serendipity by the sea

Serendipity is located on beautiful Galiano Island...It is situated on Whaler Bay, and is nestled amongst the forest and wildlife...It is a well kept 50's pan-abode log cabin, on the water with a beautiful view...Deer, racoons, otters and eagles regularily frolick through-out the property.

Quiet, serene, and comfortable, this little beauty sleeps two in the main cabin, but also has a guest cabin which sleeps two as well.....( this is an additional 50 pr. night, but can be negotiated for long term rentals).

It is walking distance from the main ferry terminal as well as the local shops and the Madrona which is a world class spa.

Because the water is collected from rain water and has been treated, there is bottled water provided for drinking. The tap water is used for dishes and showers.
Please limit your showers to a min. in the summer as Galiano is one of the driest gulf islands and water must be brought in by truck to the its not a problem in the winter, because of the rain.

There is no garbage pickup on the island so please take your garbage back with you. There is a compost to use for food scraps to help condense the waste.

Serendipity is a wonderful quaint and peaceful cabin that I know, you will enjoy and feel relaxed by the time you check out.
There are also kayaks and paddle boards available for rent at the bottom of the property. Contact information will be left at the cabin..

Thankyou so much for considering Serendipity
Deborra

Pictures of birds and wildlife have been taken by Susan Robertshaw. Sue is an established nature photographer who has stayed at the cabin taking pictures and given me permission to use her photo's.


Property manager

Deborra Harney-Gregor

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 600 sq ft (56 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

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Serendipity by the sea Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather L., St. Catharines, ON, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for two
Great spot close to bakery, restaurants,hiking and ferry but in a quiet area overlooking small bay with seals and otters. Beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t wait to return!
Deborra was a great communicator and we absolutely loved our stay! The cabin was clean and well appointed with all the comforts of home. The location was amazing and we couldn’t get enough of the beautiful deck overlooking the water. We spent the most time there watching wildlife, eating meals and relaxing. We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Hearts
First visit to Galiano…. Will not be our last!! Serendipity was pure Heaven! The mornings with coffee on the deck and late afternoon along the water was simply perfect. Such a comfortable, beautifully decorated and well stocked cabin. The location is perfect. Loved listening to the wind chimes. Thank you Deb for sharing Serendipity with us. We’ll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rory M., Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful spot. And you will sleep like a log.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Oliver Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy get away
Enjoyed the darkness at night. No light pollution. Calm whaler bay and the western deck was great to sit and read with the sunshine in the afternoon. Easy access to the whole island. Wood stove was burning all the time and great heat for this time of year. Kitchen was well stocked with all the utensils, spices and oils for cooking were plentiful. Great place to hang out for your island vacation. We’ll be back when we get back to Galiano.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
What a great place to come back to after exploring the island. The cottage was fully equipped and it was hard to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty-Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot
Serendipity is a lovely place that has everything you need, including a beautiful deck overlooking the water. Deb, the owner, is extremely nice and communication was nothing less than stellar.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good time
Serendipity is in a great location, 5 min walk to Cain beach and Babes delicious pizza’s. Kitchen is well stocked and deck gets lots of sun, we swam and used our floaties off the property most days, would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We had a very relaxing weekend away staying at Serendipity. It was a great base for exploring Galiano. Close to the shops and ferry but still very quiet and tucked away. We enjoyed spending time on the beautiful deck and down along the shore as well. We saw otters swimming by out front every night! The cottage is very cute and had everything we needed. It is very clean and Deb was a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little cabin getaway
We really enjoyed our stay. The place was clean, comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022