Oceanside Cottage in the Trees - stunningly private, yet so central!

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A wooden deck with a wooden staircase leading up to a forested area.
A small, rustic cabin with a wooden exterior, a red door, and a small porch.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with patterned bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a tapestry on the wall.
A kitchen with a red countertop, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.
A living room with a red sofa, patterned cushions, a patterned rug, a grey armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Saltspring Marina

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Direct access to beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Salt Spring Island, BC
  • Place, Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Salt Spring Saturday Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ganges Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪139 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Ganges

Located in Salt Spring Island, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Spa by Lenice are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Salt Spring Saturday Market and Salt Spring Island Cheese. Artspring Arts Center and Sacred Mountain Lavender are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Map
Salt Spring Island, BC

What's nearby

  • Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Salt Spring Saturday Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Artspring Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ganges Marina - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Saltspring Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rock Salt Restaurant & Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lion Rampant Pub - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Salt Spring Island Cheese - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Buzzy's Luncheonette - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oystercatcher Seafood Bar and Grill - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanside Cottage in the Trees - stunningly private, yet so central! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oceanside Cottage in the Trees - stunningly private, yet so central!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanside Cottage in the Trees - stunningly private, yet so central!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanside Cottage in the Trees - stunningly private, yet so central!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanside Cottage in the Trees - stunningly private, yet so central! located?

Located in the heart of Salt Spring Island, this cottage is steps away from Heiwa Peace Park, Centennial Park and Mouat Park. Artspring Arts Center and Salt Spring Saturday Market are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 100 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is right next to the heart of Ganges, yet it still feels secluded.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved that it was walking distance and pet friendly. Communication with host was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Super convenient location in Ganges and check-in/out was super easy and clear. Communication was also timely and polite; we had all the information we needed for our stay. The only thing is the cottage really needs a big deep clean. It's also quite damp/dark in the which I think added a little bit to that bit of discomfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family loved staying at this cabin! It was cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay here. The cottage was cute, and eveything we needed. Being right in town made it easy to get to all the other parts of the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cabin!

We enjoyed 7 nights with full cabin amenities as described. Great location in a beautiful setting near the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to local amenities and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was lovely and close to Ganges. Good for a couple. Not a big space but did the trick. Access to the beach was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is truly an amazing place to stay. It's small, but so cute, and the back porch was lovely to sit on at night, surrounded by trees. The fact that you are literally right in the middle of downtown Ganges, and yet still feel tucked away and private is perfect. We would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay while I was working in Ganges for 2 months. The central location was very handy for us. Very responsive and helpful host. Will stay again if I'm in town for work again :)
Stayed 63 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Perfect location for us without a vehicle, close to town but still felt like you were in the forest surrounded trees. Lovely stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and just on the edge on town. Within walking distance to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good location

Location was great , road noise was not so good
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

In the trees, but close to everything

Beautiful cottage, everything one could need. Quiet, but walking distance to everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice and clean just like the photos. Easy check in and convenient location to all Ganges has.

Lovely and romantic. A very nice and comfortable spot for people with pets. Beach access was as great as the huge yard to play and gaze over. A super nice comfy cabin. Small and mighty.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Convenient Location!

Excellent communication with owner and property care-taker. Friendly and accommodating. Loved the privacy of the property given the close proximity to the action of the village.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cozy location

This cabin was comfortable and cozy, and accurately represented by the host and by previous reviewers. It is on a busy street, but even with road construction, it felt secluded in the trees. The back patio is perfect for hanging out on during peaceful mornings, with lovely views of the tree’s property and creek. It was a perfect home base for our week holiday on Saltspring.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay on Salt Spring

Very convenient location - easy walk to everything we needed in town. Great access to large grassy area and beach. There was some traffic noise but fairly quiet in the evening. Not a lot of daylight in the house but that probably helped keeping the inside cool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Saltspring

Was a good little place to sleep. Beach was alright but the cabin is pretty shaded. Also a bit of a strange smell but overall great for the price and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Great little rental. Location was perfect, walkable to everything in Ganges. Very clean. Right by the main road but we didn’t hear any road noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gange

Very nice place. All you need
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

excellent

Everything was really good. The only small issue was the bed was a bit short for a tall person.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little cabin in the woods

A very comfortable and cute cabin in a perfect location. Great walking access to everything, nice patch of grass for the dogs to play in every day and because it’s in the trees it stayed relatively cool during some very hot days….although I would suggest bringing or buying a fan to use while there. The bed was comfy and it was very clean. Super quiet even though it’s close to town. Highly recommended for a couple, small family with or without pets. Our dogs loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rustic charm; excellent location!

Great location for walking in Ganges. Numerous updates in the cabin. Walk on waterfront access. Good internet with a great tv. Plenty of hot water with basic kitchen equipment. No dishwasher. Washer and drying outside under a lean to.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage

From the charming village, great eateries, wonderful hiking vistas, and glorious sunsets, Saltspring island is a lovely spot for a little getaway. This cottage provided a central location to launch the day exploring. A well outfitted kitchen with all the amenities you need to start the day off, including a bakery across the street, and groceries nearby. For those of us GF DF, no worries. You can easily enjoy a meal in or out, as the island is very friendly to those with dietary needs. We truly enjoyed our stay in the cozy cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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