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Mossy Hill Guesthouse

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King bedroom in master suite.
Private patio and entrance.
Your driveway has this Mossy Hill mosaic sign just past the 160 Donore driveway.
Queen bedroom.
Large bathroom with heated floors and laundry.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sofa bed

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mossy Hill Guesthouse

For your peace of mind, we have improved our infection control strategy thorough disinfecting of the suite with natural alcohol based products. We use environmentally friendly cleaning products to avoid any sensitivities you might have.
Relax in a beautifully finished two-bedroom suite including laundry and a four piece bath with heated tile floors to give you a truly home away from home experience.
This 1000 square foot suite has been recently renovated with an emphasis on clean, simple lines while not sacrificing the character which is achieved through special touches like hundred-year-old reclaimed fir doors, prominent fir trim, and natural light solar tubes.
There is a BBQ on the patio, if you enjoy cooking outside.
Between the extra sound insulation and comfortable king and queen sized beds you can be assured that you wake up refreshed. A full queen sized sofa bed is also available for groups of more than four people.
The private entrance opens onto reclaimed brick patio area for a morning coffee, an 'al fresco' barbecue or evening nightcap.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted on your private patio.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Tidy up as much as possible, especially the kitchen if used. Leave the keys in the suite. No need to lock the door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number H493171086
Property # 679659vb
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Salt Spring Island

Salt Spring Island is home to this apartment. Ganges Marina and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider Artspring Arts Center, or check out an event or a game at Fuller Lake Arena. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Salt Spring Island, BC

What's nearby

  • Salt Spring Saturday Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cusheon Lake - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ganges Marina - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Saltspring Marina - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lion Rampant Pub - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Dagwood's Diner & More - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rock Salt Restaurant & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Salt Spring Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ox Eats Grass - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mossy Hill Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mossy Hill Guesthouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mossy Hill Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mossy Hill Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mossy Hill Guesthouse located?

This family-friendly Salt Spring Island apartment building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Artspring Arts Center, Salt Spring Saturday Market and Cusheon Lake. Spa by Lenice and Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAREN S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this is a lovely listing very comfortable and spacious, had all the small details to make our stay relaxing. We did enjoy the artworks around the space and the absolutely beautiful flower garden view out the large window where the humming birds gather at the feeder.The listing is close to town which is charming and very walkable. The hosts are very accessible and friendly. we enjoyed our stay and would return
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juval B.

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

Wonderful stay with great hosts

Big thanks to Luba and Bruce for the wonderful stay. Great location, beautiful place, and excellent hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen S.

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

Wonderful location

Wonderful place - It had everything we needed and was clean and inviting - definitely would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and new looking, great spot, soacious apartment, very quiet!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

clare p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean accommodations in a rural setting. Lovely view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

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

Just like home!

Very comfortable accommodations in a great central location with lovely hosts - recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vince G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful place to stay. Very convenient location and excellent communication from our hosts who were so helpful and flexible about letting us check in earlier with our 5 month old granddaughter. The accomodation is lovely inside and the fruit bowl and breakfast things were a big bonus. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to stay on the island and be close toGanges.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pam T.

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

Family Visit

Excellent location. Kitchen had everything we needed. Excellent linens.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect stay for myself and son and grandsons. Super clean and organized, well stocked with breakfast options in the home. Quiet, safe, we just enjoyed it very much. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A perfect stay. A warm welcome, well stocked kitchen, lots of space and close to town. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

we loved it

It was nice, quite, convenient and affordable. They had breakfast available for us which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely spot just outside of Ganges. Easy check-in, very clean and spacious place with well stocked kitchen. Luba was a great communicator. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Tranquil Getaway

Mossy Hill was the perfect peaceful getaway for my family. Impeccably kept, and centrally located on the island, it was all we could have asked for. We’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

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

Fabulous Retreat

Luba and her home were fabulous. Plenty of space, well maintained and very private. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret V.

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

Peaceful and clean; helpful hosts

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! It was very peaceful, clean, beautiful and we enjoyed the fully equipped home including a: full kitchen, breakfast provided, and a soaker tub too! Luba was a fantastic host checking in with us to make sure that we had what we needed and were comfortable. It was a very short drive to Ganges and easy access to the main road.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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

Perfect Accommodation

The suite was spacious, clean and bright. We were very impressed with how thoughtfully appointed it was, we had everything we needed. Luba and Bruce were great communicators yet gave us lots of privacy. We enjoyed the beautiful garden and our hummingbird visitors, as well as seeing bald eagle and scenic views when we strolled up the road. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Mossy hill

A beautiful place, spotlessly clean and so quiet. A beautiful garden to look at, the first day we were here the bees were very active in the garden.We would recommend Mossy Hill
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Perfect Hideaway was awesome. The Martens were excellent hosts with great communication from start to finish. This VRBO has a lot of charm and was equipped with everything you could possibly need in the kitchen and the fridge. Beds were comfy with luxurious linens.and the location was quiet and close to town for restauramts and taking in the local artistry. A map of Salt Spring with trails and areas to explore was also provided. Thank you for a wonderful stay and we highly reommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

The Best Stay Ever!

The apartment has large rooms, and is spacious. Very private and quiet. A picture window facing a glorious garden. Immaculate and very cosy. A wide range of food was left for us to enjoy. We felt very welcome and secure! We heartily recommend this “home away from home”, and hope to revisit soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jenna s.

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

Mossy hill

Fine
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Our stay at Mossyhill guesthouse

This was a perfect base from which to explore Salt Spring Island. The property is well appointed, with everything you could possibly need, is very comfortable and beautifully located. Bruce and Luba were very easy to deal with. We loved our stay and would not hesitate to recommend it. One comment though is that the sofa bed, whilst very comfortable, is a little tight for 2 adults so it might be more accurate to say that it sleeps 5 rather than 6.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Hi Robert, IWe appreciate your input and have recently upgraded the sofa bed to a full queen size, as well as upgrading the master bedroom to a king sized bed. Hope to see you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Excellent Stay!

We stayed at the suite with another couple. The place was beautifully finished and decorated. The kitchen had everything we needed for meal prep. The beds were comfortable. Even though this is a suite in a house, it is very private with your own driveway, patio and entrance. As well, you get a beautiful view of the flower garden from the living room window. The location of the suite is just a few minutes drive from Ganges and very central on Salt Spring Island. We would recommend this place to anyone travelling to Salt Spring Island!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coral M.

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

Lovely place

Lots of room for our group of 5 people. Comfy mattresses and pillows. Friendly hosts. Close drive to town (4 minutes), though not walking distance (road to town has no shoulder).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Perfect getaway

Beautiful fully appointed accommodations in a quiet neighborhood but very close to all amenities. Spotless and very comfortable with a living room overlooking a wonderful garden. Exactly as advertised. Luba is an excellent host who communicates very well with guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

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

Mossy Hill

It's hard to know where to start, I'll start by saying that I would recommend Mossy Hill to anyone that needs accommodations on Salt Spring Island! We felt we had the privacy we needed and the amenities were excellent. The beds and pillows(which are very important)were excellent, the view from the picture window in the living room was amazing. We used the BBQ and as we were there for a family wedding we had guests in from time to time and there was plenty of room to entertain. Although we started out concerned that there was no air conditioning we found that we didn't need it even though the temperature outside was 30 degrees. Overall we were super happy with everything to do with Mossy Hill!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bruce & Luba Martens

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We are a couple living on Salt Spring Island and loving it. A few years ago, we have decided to become self-sufficient and planted an orchard with fig, pear and apple trees as well as grapes and blueberries. Although we both grew up in the big cities, we enjoy the country life style and comfort of our home with lovely two cats, Mister and Lizka.

Why they chose this property

Our property is a 3 minute drive to Ganges yet it is away from the main road in a peaceful setting. If you have an eye for detail, you will notice a tasteful touch in the interior design of the suite. We value the privacy of our guests by having their own entrance, an outside picnic area with the barbecue and their own driveway.

What makes this property unique

One of the many aspects that drew us to this property, is the 90 million year old conglomerate that was once an under ocean landslide. The entire acre is seated firmly on the rock featuring fascinating encapsulated clasts of quartz and granite. This background is constantly inspiring the creativity in us manifesting in continuous evolution of additional adornments via mosaics, woodwork and landscape ideas.

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English, Russian

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