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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 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.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a patterned rug, a bench, and a door leading to an outdoor area with bamboo trees.

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 neighborhood

Salt Spring Island

This cottage places you within a 10-minute drive of Ganges Marina and Cusheon Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Cusheon Lake - 13 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Salt Spring Saturday Market - 13 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre - 13 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Ganges Marina - 14 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Saltspring Marina - 15 min drive - 6.5 miles

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.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features 2 bedrooms.

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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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Property Registration Number H798886696

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Salt Spring Island, close to Ganges Marina, Salt Spring Saturday Market, and Saltspring Marina. You'll also find Cusheon Lake and Saint Mary Lake within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Does Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base), which is 4.2 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base), which is located 16 mi away (59-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B?

No, there aren't any cottage with balconies at Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B.

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