When you stay at this vacation home in Salt Spring Island, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cusheon Lake and Artspring Arts Center. .This vacation home is 19 mi (30.6 km) from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Mount Maxwell Provincial Park.
Salt Spring Saturday Market - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
Ganges Marina - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
Saltspring Marina - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
Long Harbour Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 15.8 km
Getting around
Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
The Shipyard Pub - 61 min drive
Crofton Hotel Pub - 47 min drive
Lito's Cafe - 47 min drive
Lion Rampant Pub - 57 min drive
Moby's Pub - 10 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.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: 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
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Property Registration Number H798886696
Reviews
Sweetwater Retreat Cottage B&B Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.2/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Alison G., Delta, BC Canada
28 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Need handrail on the super steep stairs
Alison G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lara K.
9 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Salt Spring Family Vacation
It was a beautiful home place for our Salt Spring family vacation.
Lara K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nikala N.
24 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It was such a pleasure to stay in the cottage. Our ladies retreat for 4 was everything we needed and more!
Nikala N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
erin
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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!
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!
Lori
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Irene P.
11 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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!