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Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B

Cottage near Ganges Marina in Salt Spring Island

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A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a rocking chair, a sofa, and a view of a forest through large windows.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a patterned rug, a bench, and a door leading to an outdoor area with bamboo trees.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a fireplace, and a cozy seating area.
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Salt Spring Island, BC
  • Place, Cusheon Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Salt Spring Saturday Market
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Ganges Marina
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪79 min drive‬

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About the area

Salt Spring Island

In Salt Spring Island .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this cottage, you'll find Mount Maxwell Provincial Park and Cusheon Lake. Artspring Arts Center and Salt Spring Saturday Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cusheon Lake - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Salt Spring Saturday Market - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Ganges Marina - 14 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Saltspring Marina - 15 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Bell Pub - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Lion Rampant Pub - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪Dagwood's Diner & More - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lito's Cafe - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Salt Spring Island Cheese - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B

Our cottage is located on Sweetwater Farm nestled in the Cranberry Valley. Private and secluded, adjoining our 40 acres with south-west exposures and valley views. Relaxing and peaceful location on a quiet no-through road. Perfect getaway for couples and families. Located near walking trails; Mt. Erskine out your back door & Mt. Maxwell around the corner. Our cottage only 7 minute drive from the main village of Ganges and all amenities.
Be sure to drop by the farm distillery Sweetwater Distilling Co. - down the road at 360 Toynbee Rd.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

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

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Rules

Please go to Rental Agreement for House Rules and House Manual

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number H798886696

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B to the airport?

This cottage is 4.2 mi (13-min drive) away from the Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Chances Cowichan (8.7 mi) and Chances Casino (8.8 mi) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B to downtown Salt Spring Island?

This cottage is 2.1 mi away from Salt Spring Island.

Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot on salt spring, quiet and remote but not too far from town. Full kitchen ( not in pictures) trailhead nearby made it a nice home for a week. Hosts were super responsive.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Salt Spring Family Vacation

It was a beautiful home place for our Salt Spring family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikala N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was such a pleasure to stay in the cottage. Our ladies retreat for 4 was everything we needed and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute little cottage with lots of room for a family of four. It had everything we needed and was stocked with a few fresh groceries when we arrived, which was a pleasant surprise. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, bright, and well-equipped; has full kitchen (not shown in photos) and we were grateful to have a well-stocked fridge (milks, butter, eggs) and fresh bread on our arrival! Very nice location, green all around, responsive hosts. Do check out their distillery too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at this peaceful and secluded cottage. The location was incredibly quiet—just what we needed to unwind and recharge. The cottage itself was spotless, with super comfortable beds that made for restful nights. Fiona, our host, went above and beyond—very responsive and thoughtful throughout our visit. We also really appreciated the many amenities, especially the breakfast items that were ready and waiting for us. A true hidden gem, and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Need handrail on the super steep stairs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025