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Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B

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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 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.
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a fireplace, and a cozy seating area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Salt Spring Island, BC
  • Place, Sweetwater Distilling Co.
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ganges Marina
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Erskine Provincial Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪152 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please go to Rental Agreement for House Rules and House Manual
Guest to provide additional information about their pet.
No open fires or flames on the property at any time, and no smoking.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number H798886696
Property # 20126388
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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Salt Spring Island

Salt Spring Island is home to this cottage. Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Sweetwater Distilling Co. are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Artspring Arts Center and Sacred Mountain Lavender. Ruckle Heritage Farm and The Raptors are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Salt Spring Island, BC

What's nearby

  • Sweetwater Distilling Co. - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Salt Spring Saturday Market - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Ganges Marina - 14 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Saltspring Marina - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Mount Erskine Provincial Park - 18 min drive - 14.6 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
  • ‪Salt Spring Island Cheese - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Flora - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Oystercatcher Seafood Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B?

As of 24 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B on 2 March 2027 start from NZ$1,120, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B located?

Situated in Salt Spring Island, this cottage is steps from Sweetwater Distilling Co. and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mount Erskine Provincial Park and Mouat Park. Mount Maxwell Provincial Park and Salt Spring Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect quiet retreat. Great hosts and great time at Sweetwater Retreat
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, responded to our requests very quickly. The cottage is very cozy, great views and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful & quiet cabin overlooking a pretty valley. You can hear frogs singing, sheep baaing & cows mooing in the distance. Perfect family get away!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. It was clean, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay! The person touches provided by Fiona were very appreciated. We look forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A really lovely peaceful, quiet, very spacious, get away, perfect for a retreat. Easy drive to Ganges, and really everywhere on the Island. We enjoyed every minute. Thank you! Hope to return one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time at the cottage. Very peaceful and serene. David and Fiona were very responsive hosts. We had a power outage one night and within minutes of the power going out they popped by unprompted with lanterns for us and checking in on if we needed anything else.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at the beautiful clean cottage. We appreciated the eggs, bread, milk and watermelon. It was lovely to see the deer and a friendly visit from the Red-Breasted Sapsucker Woodpecker. The cottage had a full kitchen and BBQ on the patio. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnifique chalet situé dans un écrin de verdure ou le calme règne.Tout était parfait !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great spot and would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and peaceful spot, extremely well supplied kitchen and bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot for exploring the island. Super communicative host made the process really easy. Was sad to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Very comfortable for my family and dogs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

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Hosted by Fiona & David Walls

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