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Garden Bay Cottage Retreat

Garden Bay Cottage Retreat

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Exterior
Room
Interior
Pacific ocean
Lake

Overview of Garden Bay Cottage Retreat

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 579 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Garden Bay, BC
  • Popular LocationPender Hill Park3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPender Harbour19 min walk
  • Popular LocationWilliams Island3 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Garden Bay Cottage Retreat

My place is close to many beautiful lakes and the pacific ocean. Great for hiking, relaxing, bird watching, peace and quiet. Enjoy the insert fireplace or (in fire season) enjoy an outdoor fire in the fire pit. You’ll love the place because of the high ceilings, the trees, the amenities, outdoor shower, the location, and the ambience. There is a widescreen tv with complimentary Netflix and Apple TV. The cottage is great for couples, solo adventurers, families (with kids), and sleeps up to 5. The many lakes are the best. There are boat rentals and kayaking close by as well as some great restaurants, art stores, golf course, hiking trails, tourist sights, and even horseback riding close by. Coffee is complimentary, along with grinder, bodem, dishes, towels, cutlery, microwave, strong wifi, and many other amenities for your enjoyment. Pets are 15 dollars per night additional per pet.

Property manager

Tony Papa

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Have space to breathe on this large, quiet and magical property
Rockridge Cabin in Garden Bay with Hot Tub and Private Pond, Steps to Lake
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
10.0 out of 10, (12 reviews)
Rockridge Cabin in Garden Bay with Hot Tub and Private Pond, Steps to Lake

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
5 or older

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Each pet there is a charge of $12 per night

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please be aware there will be a $20 charge deducted from the security deposit if ALL GARBAGE is not removed from the premises upon departure.
Please make sure lights are turned off and all heat thermistats are turned down to 5 degrees on departure
2 cameras are set at door entrance ONLY for security purposes. Do not tamper or unplug. Your total privacy is absolutely respected.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Garden Bay

Located in Garden Bay, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Garden Bay, BC

What's nearby

  • Pender Hill Park - 3 min walk
  • Sakinaw Lake - 16 min walk
  • Pender Harbour - 19 min walk
  • Williams Island - 3 min drive
  • Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Pender Harbour, BC (YPT-Pender Harbour Waterdrome) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Restaurant: manger, boire, restaurer, diner, déjeuner - 21 min drive
  • Copper Sky Cafe - 20 min drive
  • Aqui Es Mexico - 19 min drive
  • Java Docks - 20 min drive
  • Triple B's Burger Shack - 20 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, private and cozy
Peaceful, private location and just the right size for our family with one bedroom down and loft above. Enjoyed the fire pit, walks through the neighbourhood, and the nearby Pender Hill hike.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rastislav E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden gem with lots to explore around
It was our first visit to the Sunshine Coast and we were not disappointed. If you like the outdoors and don't mind being away from big urban areas, you will love it. As for the property, it was a very nice cottage that provided us with everything we needed. A nice secluded place on a fully treed hill. Lots of deers around, on one occasion we even saw a bear about 300m from the cottage so keep all your food inside. The access road to the cottage is a bit steep and if you have a big long truck as I do, it is a bit of a challenge to get out, but after some practice, we were fine. The only thing we were missing was enough of firewood since we found a bundle that lasted only for about a day and a half. Luckily we had more wood with us to feed the fireplace. There is a hiking trail only about 5 minutes drive from the cottage with a beautiful view on the top, so don't miss that one! Definitely recommend the place, and if there is a chance in the future, we would like to return again. Thanks Tony!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P., Kamloops

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Like the location. Up on the mountain. Almost rustic. Nice deck and lay out. Good for 4 people and a couple of kids. Worked with the owner on an electrical issue but other than that an excellent stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Svitlana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Very tranquil and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend stay on the Sunshine Coast
The property was perfect for the two of us and provided a lovely central location for our travels up and down the southern Sunshine Coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Tony Papa

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i am a filmmaker that travels a lot. I love hosting people at my second home in this beautiful, quiet, peaceful place. I also run a film school in Powell River BC and offer my cottage in-between my stays there. You will love it. It's very quiet and peaceful.

Why they chose this property

This was purchased as a get-a-way for my daughter and myself from the city. Since then we moved to another town further up the coast to run a film school so I don't use this one as much though I love staying there in between hosting guests. It is the perfect balance between secluded and accessible.

What makes this property unique

Unique benefits to this place are the many beautiful lakes, the ocean very close, the quiet and the wonderful trees that surround the place. Hiking trails are many and there are many great places to discover. Great breakfast places, pubs, golf course and stars to see. It is just a 8-minute walk to the ocean and a 10-minute walk to the beautiful Hotel Lake. 5-minute drive to the wonderful Katherine Lake with its sandy beach and hikes.
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