Bella Haven on Saturna.... Oceanfront Beach House.... Perfect Getaway for Two.

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 251 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Explore the area

Saturna, BC

East Point8 min drive
Browning Harbour Marina65 min drive
Sea Star Vineyard69 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Summer is just around the corner! There are a few dates still available.

Bella Haven ("beautiful refuge") is a favourite getaway for many Saturna visitors.
A bright and airy beach house set on a picturesque half-acre, adjacent to our home.
Overlooking Lyall Harbour, you will have front row seats to spectacular summer sunsets and the ever-changing vista year-round.

It's perfect for one or two people looking to experience the uniqueness of Saturna Island and the beauty of the seasons in the Southern Gulf Islands.
Saturna is one of the premiere land-based whale watching locations in the Gulf Islands.

We have sought to equip Bella Haven to a high standard and to anticipate your needs for a memorable stay.
The open-plan living space features:
1 Bedroom - comfy king bed / cotton bedding / black-out curtains
Fully Equipped Kitchen - including dishwasher / microwave
1 Bathroom - shower / heated pebble floor
Living/Dining Area - gas fireplace / TV with Roku (bring your own login)
Patio - Weber BBQ / table & chairs
High Speed WiFi
....and, of course, a gorgeous view!

The property has:
Self check-in
Designated parking
EV Charger- 120V
Small boat launch (tide dependant)

* We must mention our friendly pooches Dudley and (recently adopted) Angus.
They will greet you from the other side of the fence, but have no access to your patio or living space.

Our peaceful setting lends itself to relaxation, but is also a perfect home-base for:
- photographers
- hikers
- cyclists
- nature lovers
- star gazers
- scuba divers
- kayakers
- writers
- artists
-beachcombers
....and dreamers

Bella Haven is close to important island amenities such as:
- Saturna General Store *(Open: 9-6 Mon-Sat and 9-5 Sun)
- Sage-Hayward Winery & Feral Goat Bistro
- Lighthouse Pub *(Open: @3pm M-F and @12noon Sat/Sun) Food til 8pm
- Vibrational Cafe & Kayaking
- BC Ferries terminal
- SEAIR seaplane dock
- Government dock (for boaters)
* If required, shuttle service could be arranged for pick-up & drop-off if arriving on foot.

You can travel to Saturna by ferry or float plane from Vancouver, and by ferry from Victoria.
*Feel free to contact us for help with ferry reservations, if required.

Saturna is an island of extraordinary, unspoiled beauty.
Make "Bella Haven" your Gulf Island Getaway.... Treat yourself!

Websites:
Instagram.com (bella.haven.onsaturna)
southerngulfislands.com
gulfislandsnationalpark.com
bcferries.com
seairseaplanes.com
aqualink.ca (Gulf Islands scheduled water taxi service)
sagehaywardvineyards.com
kayakingskills.com (Saturna Island kayak rentals, tours and lessons)

Property manager

Sue and Rob Kendall

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Fireplace

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please don't feed our dogs.

This is a SMOKE-FREE, VAPE-FREE property, and NO CANDLES. *Thank you

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Saturna Island

Located in Saturna Island, this cottage is on the beach. Dreamscapes Studio and Weaving by Teresa are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Winter Cove and East Point. Dinner Bay Japanese Garden and Saturna Recreation and Cultural Centre are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Saturna, BC

What's nearby

Winter Cove - 6 min drive
East Point - 8 min drive
Otter Bay Marina - 59 min drive
Browning Harbour Marina - 65 min drive
Sea Star Vineyard - 69 min drive

Getting around

Saturna Island, BC (YAJ-Lyall Harbour Seaplane Base) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Vanilla Leaf Bakery Cafe - ‬64 min drive
‪Bennett Bay Bistro - ‬63 min drive
‪Montrose Local - ‬61 min drive
‪Lighthouse Pub - ‬4 min drive
‪Pender Island Community Services Society - ‬62 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bella Haven on Saturna.... Oceanfront Beach House.... Perfect Getaway for Two. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bella Haven on Saturna.... Oceanfront Beach House.... Perfect Getaway for Two.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bella Haven on Saturna.... Oceanfront Beach House.... Perfect Getaway for Two.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bella Haven on Saturna.... Oceanfront Beach House.... Perfect Getaway for Two. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Saturna Island cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and Dreamscapes Studio. Thomson Park Saturna Beach and Winter Cove are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

17 June 2024

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

Incredible view

The ocean view from the suite was incredible. The suite itself was extremely clean, updated and comfortable. Sue and Roy were friendly hosts. We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron K.

24 May 2024

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

Beautiful place with an amazing view!

We very much enjoyed our stay at Bella Haven and highly recommend it to others. The accommodations had everything we needed, was very comfortable and well-supplied. Beautiful outdoor areas with the patio and surrounding garden, and the seating area out by the water. The location is amazing being right on the water with great sunset views, it was a perfect place to launch our kayak from. Sue, Rob, Dudley and Angus were all super-friendly and a pleasure to meet. We hope to come back again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cora L Nash N.

9 May 2024

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

Perfect Setting for Celebrating Our Anniversary

We were treated royally by our hosts with attention to every detail in their beautiful cottage.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry M.

15 Jan 2024

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

Beautiful Bella Haven

Excellent. Everything was perfect. Wonderful hosts. We highly recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

11 Oct 2023

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

Sanctuary on Saturna

Wow! What a little slice of heaven. No detail was spared. Everything is first rate. We couldn’t have asked for a better start to our holiday. Sue and Rob are genuinely kind hosts. Dudley was a bonus!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

10 Oct 2023

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

Fabulous Saturna waterfront

Best cabin in the Gulf Islands. Great view down a classic sunset bay with distant mountains. Brand new, very well designed space. Private, but owners there to help out and answer questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

24 Sept 2023

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

Relaxing Saturna Sunsets

Excellent cabin! Perfect for us! Everything you need and more! Very well looked after, decorated very nice, comfortable king size bed. Beautiful cove with fantastic sunsets. The island had very interesting site seeing and hikes. Sue and Rob are very welcoming and helpful. Dudley is sweet!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

18 Sept 2023

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

Breath taking

Every detail has been thoughtfully curated, beautiful property and accommodations. Top sot on Saturna, we would definitely book again and recommend this place, thank you Sue and Rob for being such excellent hosts!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Ann W.

2 Sept 2023

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

Every thoughtful touch - wonderful

Beautiful setting for watching the spectacular sunset beyond the bay. With a glass of local wine. Super-helpful hosts. The cottage is fitted out to perfection, from the elegant crockery to the warm throw to the make-up flannel to the information folder. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

22 Aug 2023

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

A Home Away From Home!

Staying at Bella Haven on Saturna was wonderful! Both the accommodation and attention to detail was excellent. It is a clean, well equipped, organized cozy cottage with a great view over looking Lyall Harbour. Our hosts, Sue and Rob were welcoming, friendly, generous and very easy to communicate with. Without a doubt we will be returning to Bella Haven. Definitely a 5 star*❣️Joanne & Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel G., West Kelowna

22 Aug 2023

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

Spectacular Saturna

We had a great stay at Bella Haven. Everything was perfect. Great location, beautiful "cabin," great hosts. We've stayed at many vacation rentals and Bella Haven ranks at the top. We look forward to returning soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kirk k.

13 Aug 2023

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

Saturna Sunsets

Well equipped cottage on a beautiful plot of land at the end of Lyall Harbour. Superb hosts on site.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose B.

29 July 2023

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

Fabulous!

The place is fabulous. Very clean and organized. It is nicely decorated and have all the convenience of home, very relaxing. Great location, great view.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne L., Berkeley

27 July 2023

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

Beyond amazing in all respects

This was, hands down, the best rental experience I have had. First, the apartment was absolutely perfect. Clean, beautiful construction, gorgeous douglas fir counters and white cabinetry, comfortable couch and chair, a fireplace, a large kitchen table and perfect bathroom with lots of towels. On top of having lots of space in the apartment, there is a good sized deck with a table and chairs and two comfortable Adirondack-style chairs. There were also 4 chairs in the yard close to the shore. Second, there are a lot of windows looking out over the ocean. You are RIGHT THERE, on the ocean and you see it from the bedroom and living room and deck! The days were long so we went to sleep with the red and orange of the setting sun over the mountains and ocean. Third, Sue and Rob were about the best hosts there ever could be. They were there when you needed something and totally careful of your space when you were busy. They are absolutely lovely people!!! Finally, Saturna Island is stunningly beautiful. It is smaller and quieter than some Gulf Islands which is its beauty. We were busy for 7 days taking every walk on the map, visiting all the sights and still we didn't get everything done (missed the Winery). It took two ferries to get there but it was a breeze since you just drive off one ferry directly onto the next--all coordinated, no wait, very easy. And...the ferry ride is part of the vacation with great views of all the islands and the snow-capped peaks.)

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

18 July 2023

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

A lovely little getaway with accommodating hosts!

The location met and exceeded our expectations based on the online listing. There were so many little details in the suite that made our stay even more enjoyable. The hosts, Sue and Rob, were very friendly and accommodating. There is beach access directly beside the property. I would recommend this place to anyone!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel B.

24 June 2023

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

Great people, great view, great cottage!

Beautifully done cottage a very short drive from the ferry. On the ocean and next door to the owners who are really nice thoughtful people. You may also want to adopt their dog!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

24 June 2023

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

Bella haven

We had a very peaceful time, had a remarkable view of the bay. Found it hard to go anywhere was just so easy to just sit and watch the hummingbird. Hosts where great and the suit was very comfortable. If your looking for a quiet and comfortable getaway this is it

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice

29 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

24 May 2023

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

Weekend on Saturna

We had previously spent alot of time on the island - this was our first trip back in 15 yrs. Rob & Sue have built an amazing home and property that we were fortunate enough share with them. As first guests - we told them they did a wonderful job and created a truly special experience for any couples who want to experience Saturna and enjoy the evenings while having access to all amenities you may require. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Rob and Sue - we will be back for a longer stay and look forward to staying in touch with them. Those Adirondack chairs overlooking Lyall Harbour at sunset; bald eagles, and Dudley (our resident Golden Retriever).... no complaints. Rob / Sue - be proud of what you have created and are sharing with fellow VRBO'ers. Thx B & A

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sue and Rob Kendall

In the summer of 2007 we were sailing past Saturna and decided to go ashore to see what properties might be for sale. When we saw this view we were smitten. The rest is history, as they say. We are lucky and grateful to call Saturna home.

Major renovations were lovingly undertaken. The re-build took several years, as Rob did most of the work himself.
Fun Fact: Rob built the cabinets and countertops in the beach house out of old church pews!

We enjoy sailing, our dogs and our grandchildren. (not in that order!).
Rob has become an accomplished wood turner in his retirement and has produced many beautiful pieces. Sue enjoys music and photography.

Over the years we've had family and friends stay in the beach house. They always sleep past their regular wake-up time because it's so quiet and the bed is so comfy.

Passers-by on the street always comment on the property and the view.
People come to our beach specially to watch the breathtaking summer sunsets.

We look forward to welcoming you and will always be available for anything you may need.
Please reach out if you have any questions or special requirements.

Thanks for viewing our listing.... We hope to see you at Bella Haven soon!