Westover Bed and Breakfasts

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Our no-flush toilet on a boardwalk. Cedar planks below and cedar shingles above.

4/11: You can settle back in the soft cotton armchair and browse books!

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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 241.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Salt Spring Island, BC

Saltspring Marina
‪18 min walk‬
Ganges Marina
‪2 min drive‬
Salt Spring Saturday Market
‪3 min drive‬
Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base)
‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Dining Area

About this property

Our 3 acre property is only a 20min. walk from Ganges. We nestled this clean and quaint cabin in its own cedar grove, separate from the main house.
Your cabin for two has beautiful natural lighting with pine ceiling, cork floor and a high bed overstuffed with feathers and crisp white linens. Cedar boardwalks to the sweetest no-flush toilet in its own building. Outdoor claw foot tub and wash basin

Property manager

Tara Hollingsworth

Languages

English

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Amenities

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Well mannered, trained dogs are welcome!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please drive slowly when entering the property. Saltspring is vulnerable to drought, use the water sparingly.

Westover B&B is a GREEN accommodation. Please conserve resources (heat, electricity, and water), while composting and sorting your recycling.

Should your pet be responsible for items that need to be replaced, ie. linens, we shall charge you accordingly. Please no dogs on the furniture.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Salt Spring Island

Located in Salt Spring Island, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Pender Island Museum and World's Largest Hockey Stick are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wallace Island Marine Provincial Park and Mount Maxwell Provincial Park. Dinner Bay Japanese Garden and The Raptors are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

Salt Spring Island, BC

What's nearby

Saltspring Marina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Ganges Marina - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Salt Spring Saturday Market - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Long Harbour Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

‪Switchboard Cafe - ‬3 min drive
‪Oystercatcher Seafood Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Tree-House Cafe - ‬3 min drive
‪Moby's Pub - ‬18 min walk
‪Fishery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Westover Bed and Breakfasts pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Westover Bed and Breakfasts?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Westover Bed and Breakfasts?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Westover Bed and Breakfasts located?

Located in the heart of Salt Spring Island, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Saltspring Marina, Ganges Marina and Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre. Salt Spring Saturday Market and Spa by Lenice are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Christine

21 Oct 2024

Disliked: Amenities, communication

Quiet location is the plus, yet hard to drive to and find. No Kleenex, no extra toilet paper, one breakfast for two night stay (one yogurt each and granola) coffee No indoor plumbing, outhouse only, wifi doesn’t work. Unit had one electrical plug in. Gas fireplace had nowhere to light (pilot only). This stay was a disappointing experience. 😔

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David W.

31 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George C.

31 July 2024

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

Sweet Little Getaway in the Woods

This is a special place, we thoroughly enjoyed our time in this unique private getaway. Loved being surrounded in trees, peaceful and beautiful. Really enjoyed using the outdoor shower, it was kind of exciting! The bed was super comfortable and room was decorated in a very artistic manner. Thanks for an awesome stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

19 July 2024

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

Salt Spring Adventure

We had the most amazing stay at the Westover! Rejuvenating and relaxing stay, best sleep I’ve had in a long time! Amazing outdoor shower/tub and the most amazing homemade granola from Tara who was the most incredible host! We cannot say enough good things about our stay, we’d go back in a heartbeat!💓

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn P.

25 Apr 2024

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

perfect.

stayed at the west over BnB for 2 nights an it was great, close enough to town but you feel so private and remote tucked away with the trees. Martin was so kind and welcoming, offering great suggestions for the activities I wanted to do; breakfast was delicious and the outdoor tub under the full moon was magic.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

23 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

30 Dec 2023

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

Lovely spot, considerate host.

Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri-Lyn

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This property was beautiful and provided an amazing, unique experience with the outdoor bathtub under the stars with privacy and beautiful ferns and cedars all around. It is “rustic” and the outhouse can be a bit chilly for those midnight bathroom breaks, but the sleeping accommodations and breakfast were cozy, comfortable and lovely! Breakfast was yummy and Tara was super-helpful in pointing out the must-see and so things on the island. While you can walk into the village for meals from here, in November it’s dark early so it’s likely best to have a vehicle to drive out for meals (although there is a bbq, plates and utensils available). I would recommend this accommodation and experience whole-heartedly to others as a rustic, unique, peaceful retreat experience!

10/10 Excellent

Ian H., Victoria

23 Oct 2023

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

A perfect weekend getaway

Very much enjoyed the atmosphere and setup of the cabin and the under the stars bathtub. Our Labrador puppy also enjoyed his stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W., Vancouver, Canada

18 Sept 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

Tara was a wonderful host! My two nights at her peaceful cabin was so relaxing and rejuvenating, just what I needed! I will definitely return one day!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

15 Sept 2023

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

Peaceful getaway

Loved our time here to recharge. Thank you so very much!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W., Alberta, Canada

21 July 2023

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

Peaceful Retreat in the Forest

We spent three days at this incredible little cabin in the forest and would definitely return. Tara was an amazing host and met us as we arrived with a wave and a promise to bring us some goodies once we were settled. As we pulled up it felt like we had opened a storybook and entered a fairytale setting! The cabin was cozy and clean, the outdoor kitchen cute with fresh flowers and the bed was the most comfy we have slept in while on holiday. Tara came down with fruit, homemade granola, bakery muffins coffee and cream. She had a map of the area and made recommendations and answered all our questions. During our stay she checked in with us online and made sure we were relaxing and offered to bring more goodies if we needed. The island, itself, was a beautiful place to explore. Mount Maxwell offered beautiful views from the top and Baders Beach incredible sunsets. We kayaked with seals in Burgoyne Bay and bought soaps and lavender pepper from Sacred Mountain Lavender Farm. Bring your frisbees and play a round of golf at Mouat Park and Disc Golf. Just a heads up, the trails are shared with pedestrians, and it was still a lot of fun! I think our favourite part was coming back and bathing in the forest. A relaxing, refreshing and magical experience to soak in the tub under the stars in a lush green forest. We would highly recommend (although, we’d rather not have to share) this incredible oasis and the genuinely thoughtful and kind host that Tara is ❤️

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

7 July 2023

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

Great experience.

So near to everything, and yet it feels like wilderness.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Beverley A.

4 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and Cozy!

Nestled in the forest, this little cabin is a perfect getaway. Unfortunately, Salt Spring Island was experiencing an infestation of tent caterpillars at the time of our visit. Being in the forest, this little cabin was a prime target, making it impossible to enjoy the deck or the bathtub! However, the hikes, scenery and the village of Ganges made up for this as did the coziness of the little cabin. Breakfasts that Tara provided were also a plus.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

abigail i.

30 May 2023

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

Beautiful weekend getaway!

we had a beautiful long weekend at tara’s property, she was so welcoming and her space was so beautiful. we had such a relaxing and delightful time, thanks tara!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

CJ M.

27 May 2023

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

Peace & Paradise

Tara's cabin in the cedars is a little paradise of rustic comfort..enjoy the birds, peepers, luxurious comfortable bed, bath under the stars and warm welcome..and from there explore saltspring (or not). Thanks for sharing this special place.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

23 May 2023

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

Great Getaway

The cabin is so quiet and easy to relax at. Tara is an amazing host and left fresh fruit, tea, coffee, milk, muffins, and even homemade granola so that mornings were really easy and delicious. We absolutely loved the outdoor tub.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten C.

10 May 2023

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

Perfect getaway

Beautiful cozy little cabin in the woods. Outdoor tub was so fun! Saltspring was lovely. Thank you so much.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie W.

29 Jan 2023

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

Wonderful, secluded getaway!

This was a perfect getaway hidden in our own little cedar grove. The property was well stocked and it felt incredibly private. It was cozy, quiet, and the perfect spot to unwind for the weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

21 Jan 2023

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

Wonderful retreat

A beautiful spot tucked away in the woods with the kindest host.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Avery R.

18 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful Property

This is my second time staying here and each time it has been magical! The forest setting is stunning and you can enjoy it all from the bathtub on the deck. Tara is a fantastic host and is so accommodating, last minute we had to bring our cat with us and Tara was fantastic about the whole ordeal!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane K.

6 Dec 2022

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

Beautiful little secluded cabin

A wonderful little cabin, nice and secluded. Looking forward to visiting again. Great hosts.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippa H.

3 Nov 2022

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

An oasis on Salt Spring

This was the perfect spot for an extended weekend getaway with our two month old baby. It was incredibly peaceful and private which allowed us to not feel self-conscious when our little one woke up at night - no neighbours nearby to disturb! Tara was a wonderful host and provided a delicious breakfast and was great to communicate with - thank you Tara. I can't believe I haven't mentioned the bathtub yet - bliss! We were there in October so it was definitely chilly outside but the tub was a lovely treat on a cold morning. We will definitely be returning.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice W.

21 Oct 2022

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

Cozy stay

Beautiful and cozy cabin, close to everything. My second time staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ruth M.

13 Oct 2022

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

Serene

It's a lovely experienced having to stay at this place in the midst of woods, soaking in hot tub under the stars is even more wonderful.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tara Hollingsworth

I have been renting our cabin for eight years, and before that it had been used as a wellness studio and guest house. I enjoy my island life, and have been living on Salt Spring for 15 years. When I am not busy hosting, I can be found walking my dog in the back property which gives me access to the harbor. Our home was built by my husband who works as a full-time teacher.

Why they chose this property

Bullock Creek Road is a collection of 3-acre homes tucked in a wooded pocket on the route from Long Harbor ferry terminal and only a 20 minute walk to Ganges. Our neighbors are friendly and quiet.

What makes this property unique

We will greet you upon arrival, yet understand the value of complete privacy to come and go as you wish. If you need the scoop on the local happenings or just to be pointed in the right direction, I (a longtime islander) am happy to be your number one connection!

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English

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