Nestled in Nature 30 Minutes from Downtown

Nestled in a fir and arbutus forest, this private guest suite is on a lower floor of our home on a 6.5 acre property in Highlands next to the famed Gowlland Tod Provincial Park. Masterfully landscaped with a plethora of flowers, shrubs, seasonal creek, raised garden beds and beautiful rock work.

Throughout the suite enjoy exquisite custom craftsmanship with solid bird's eye maple and walnut interior doors, Italian wallpaper and curtains, and elegant décor.

You will find the spacious master bedroom with luxurious king size bed, his and her closets, and a siting area with 3 walls of windows. The opulent 6-piece master ensuite bathroom offers dual sinks, a deep soaker tub, and a separate sit-down shower.

The second bedroom features a queen size bed, spacious closet, and a window with pastoral forest views. The 3-piece bathroom offers a sit-down shower.

***Please note that for bookings for 2 guests one bedroom will be prepared.
If you would like an extra room and bathroom for the bookings for 2 people, please let me know. There will be an extra charge of $50 per night***

The entertainment room offers a large TV with Roku channels, including Netflix. A spacious desk with a lamp can be used if working from home. A comfortable chair and a couch with a coffee table. For a larger group bookings this room is utilized as a third bedroom.

The cozy fully equipped kitchen has a microwave, toaster oven, dual induction cooktop, a fridge/freezer. Complimentary coffee and tea are provided. The dining table seats 4. Due to allergies there is a restriction on frying or cooking foods with strong aromas.

Private patio is the ideal place to enjoy a meal outdoors or curl up with a good book and admire the peace and quite of your own natural oasis. You may be greeted by a family of deer that gracefully roam the surrounding forest. Owls and squirrels are also frequent visitors around here.

The location is ideal if you love nature and hikes. The Gowlland Tod Park is only a five minutes walking distance with spectacular views of the inlet and the other side of Malahat. Also, the 360-degree view from the top of Lone Tree Hill is incredible on a clear day and the quick hike (about 20 minutes one way) is only 3 minutes drive.

There is only one turn coming from the TransCanada highway and the drive is about 10 minutes passed the last set of lights. Only about 10 minute drive to Starbucks, Dairy Queen and grocery stores.

Some popular destination drive times are:

• Goldstream Provincial Park 15 min - home of seeing the salmon run, Niagara Falls, and numerous hiking trails. Perfect place for having a camp fire and marshmallows.
• Esquimalt lagoon 20 min. Features miles of breathtaking ocean beachfront with a view across to the City of Victoria at one end and the amazing snow capped peaks of the Olympic Mountains at the other. It is perfect for walks, beachcombing, sand castles, and admiring wood sculptures. Across the road from the beach is the lagoon, where ducks and swans float and herons and eagles are often spotted along with many other shorebirds.
• Durrance Lake 20 min; Thetis Lake 15 min
• McKenzie Bight Trail 20 min
• Hatley Castle and Royal Roads University 20 min
• Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal 45 min
• Victoria International Airport 40 min
• Beacon Hill Park 30 min
• Fisherman’s Wharf 30 min
• Ogden Point Breakwater ( cruiseship terminal) 35 min
• The Empress Hotel (inner harbor) 30 min
• Fisgard Lighthouse and Fort Rodd Hill 25 min
• Butchart Gardens 35 min
• The Malahat Skywalk - 30 min
• French Beach 1 hr, China/Mystique Beach 1 hr 15 min, Sombrio beach 1hr 40 min
• Duncan, City of Totems is 45 min
• Chemainus, City of murals 1 hr
• Parksville 2 hours , Qualicum Beach 5 min further
• Cathedral Grove (also known as MacMillan Prov Park) is about 2 hours
• Crofton Ferry Terminal (goes to other Salt Spring Island terminal) 1 hr
• Duke Point Ferry Terminal, Nanaimo 1 hr
• Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Nanaimo 1 ¼ hr
• Mt. Washington Ski Hill under 3 hrs

Activities in the area include:
• Hiking
• Cycling (miles of railway lines have been converted into cycling and walking trails)
• Kayaking, SUP
• Golf, Bear Mountain golf course is only 15 minutes drive away
• Wineries, gin and spirit distilleries, cider making and even a meadery
• Many great restaurants surrounding us
• Shopping

Guest access
It is a private guest suite with separate entrance on the bottom floor of the house. Owners occupy the top floor.

Other things to note
Please note that for bookings for 2 guests one bedroom will be prepared.
If you would like an extra room and bathroom for the bookings for 2 people, please let me know. There will be an extra charge of $50 per night.