Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 466.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Garden Bay, BC

Pender Harbour3 min walk
Pender Hill Park16 min walk
Baker Beach Park22 min drive
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional)54 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place to stay, amazing property and location. We were minutes away from great hikes and lakes to go paddle-boa...

Melanie

Jul 3, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

cabin

1 Queen Bed

master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

cabin Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming Cottage with Ocean View, Near Lakes & Hiking Trails

Welcome to our charming cottage. Boasting a clean, modern vibe, ideal for couples and families. The spacious private deck is perfect for sunning, dining, or relaxing by the fire pit. It features well-appointed living areas with comfortable seating, a fireplace, fully equipped kitchen perfect for home-cooked meals, and serene bedrooms with plush bedding for a restful night’s sleep. Nestled close to pristine lakes and scenic hiking trails, it's perfect for a relaxing escape or an adventurous retreat. The area is famous for its fishing, boating, scenery and mild climate year round. There are 5 lakes close by for swimming and water sports. There is excellent mountain biking and many beautiful hikes, including one right across the street, with truly world-class views. The property is situated in a very quiet neighbourhood so that all you hear is the sound of wildlife, and we have deer as regular visitors. A truly exceptional place of peaceful beauty. You can be as active as you like or relax in nature. Madeira Park is 15 minutes away (for groceries and restaurants), and Sechelt is a 45 minute drive - where there are lots of shops as well as cross country skiing and snowshoeing offered in winter. Garden Bay gets only half the rain of the lower mainland and is green all year round. It's a wonderful retreat during the winter and incredible for enjoying sunny summer days. Please note that there is a minimum stay of 3 nights at this property. Guests may check-in anytime after 4 PM and must check-out by 11 AM.

#GuestSupport #LocalTips #SelfCheckIn

We offer seamless self check in and respect your privacy. However, we are always available via phone or messaging for any questions or assistance.

We are happy to provide local tips and recommendations for nearby attractions and activities in order to enhance your stay, ensuring a memorable experience.

Guest access:
Follow the driveway up, house will be unlocked. Feel free to pull in to unload your vehicle and then park on the street.

Other things to note
Please be aware that this property is our home so although you will have your own space, you may see us as we come and go throughout the day. There is also a 13 year old French Bulldog that (sometimes) lives here- he is super friendly but deaf so please keep the gate closed at all times.

Property manager

Annie McCullough

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

There is sometimes a dog on site.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please respect our home by keeping noise to a minimum after 10 PM. No smoking inside, and please treat our cottage with care.

If you are bringing a dog, , please keep them on leash, out of the gardens, and please pick up after them. No pets to be left home alone:)

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Garden Bay

This holiday home is located in Garden Bay. Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park and Iris Griffith Centre reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Baker Beach Park and Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park.

Garden Bay, BC

What's nearby

Pender Harbour - 3 min walk
Williams Island - 9 min walk
Pender Hill Park - 16 min walk
Sakinaw Lake - 5 min drive
Baker Beach Park - 22 min drive

Getting around

Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Restaurant: manger, boire, restaurer, diner, déjeuner - ‬19 min drive
‪Copper Sky Cafe - ‬17 min drive
‪Aqui Es Mexico - ‬17 min drive
‪Java Docks - ‬17 min drive
‪Triple B's Burger Shack - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage with Ocean View, Near Lakes & Hiking Trails pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage with Ocean View, Near Lakes & Hiking Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage with Ocean View, Near Lakes & Hiking Trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage with Ocean View, Near Lakes & Hiking Trails located?

Situated in Garden Bay, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pender Harbour and Pender Hill Park. Sakinaw Lake is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

3 July 2024

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful place to stay, amazing property and location. We were minutes away from great hikes and lakes to go paddle-boarding. The host was very thoughtful and we had everything we needed to explore the surrounding area. Having a full kitchen and grocery store nearby was perfect since many food places weren’t open on all the days we visited.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

samichgrrl

24 June 2024

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

Home away from home

Annie's place is perfect for your getaway! She has thought of everything. We had such a delightful time, and Annie is a GREAT host! I feel like I've known her for years. The main house is gorgeous and the cabin is super cozy! I highly recommend Annie's place. And Frank is the cherry on the sundae! I didn't get a chance to use the outdoor clawfoot tub,

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brian T.

21 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Misleading

The property is cute. However we did not know the host was staying in a rv on the driveway. We did not feel we could use the property or amenities to its full potential

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Annie McCullough

Originally from Toronto, Annie has been living in BC since 1994. Originally from Italy, Riccardo made BC his home in 2023. We first met in Toronto when we were 17 and 19, and reconnected again after 36 years❤️. We are both passionate about food, fashion and how to reduce, reuse and recycle the aforementioned. We are currently away in Italy and enjoy sharing our beautiful property with guests from around the world.

Why they chose this property

Garden Bay is unique in that it is so close to both the ocean and several lakes.
It's a peaceful and quiet neighbourhood that has a real community feeling.
The views are unparalleled!

What makes this property unique

You are literally surrounded by nature- the ocean in front, a forest behind you, Pender hill to the right and lakes all around! The cottage and cabin offer you separate sleeping quarters so you can be alone, together- with your kids, or your friends:)