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A Happy Nest up in the trees, unique Salt Spring Cottage close to town

Cabin in Salt Spring Island with kitchen and balcony

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Escape to this peaceful Salt Spring Island cabin, nestled on 6 wooded acres just minutes from Ganges. Find serenity in the surrounding nature, rejuvenate with a massage or acupuncture treatment at the owners' studio down the driveway, and explore nearby Mount Maxwell for panoramic views.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Happy Nest up in the trees, unique Salt Spring Cottage close to town

This bright, quiet cottage is situated on 6 wooded acres only minutes from Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC. It is the perfect romantic get away for people who need a break from the fast pace of the city. It's only minutes from the famous Ganges Saturday market. A quick ride up to Mount Maxwell brings you to the best views on the Southern Gulf Islands. Like yoga? Well, we are a quick walk down a country road to the Salt Spring Island Yoga Centre.

The owners are a certified Acupuncturist and a Massage Therapist that also does Rolfing.
Come down to our studio just down the driveway!

Paradise doesn't get much better than this.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please wash your own dishes before leaving. Thank you!
Please make sure doors are closed and leave key hanging inside where you found it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number H992392407

About the area

Map
Salt Spring Island, BC

What's nearby

  • Cusheon Lake - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Salt Spring Saturday Market - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ganges Marina - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Saltspring Marina - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rock Salt Restaurant & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Shipyard Pub - ‬58 min drive
  • ‪Moby's Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lion Rampant Pub - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪Cassette Cafe and Dive Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Happy Nest up in the trees, unique Salt Spring Cottage close to town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Happy Nest up in the trees, unique Salt Spring Cottage close to town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Happy Nest up in the trees, unique Salt Spring Cottage close to town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Happy Nest up in the trees, unique Salt Spring Cottage close to town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Happy Nest up in the trees, unique Salt Spring Cottage close to town located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cusheon Lake, Artspring Arts Center and Salt Spring Saturday Market. Spa by Lenice and Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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A Happy Nest up in the trees, unique Salt Spring Cottage close to town Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

6.0

Eco-friendliness

5.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin with all the comforts you want. Great place to rest and rejuvenate.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing cabin! Loved every minute. Wild blackberries growing right outside the door, super comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen, a bbq and the longest bathtub in the history of the world. Our hosts were excellent and offered many ideas of great places to visit. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaren E.

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

A great little spot

This is a great place to go for a couple days. Kitchen is a little small, but everything is generally as advertised. The hosts were excellent communicators, and responded quickly when needed. Definitely would reccommend to anyone visiting Salt Spring, especially for a short or intermediate amount of time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Garry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and private. Right next to nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricki S.

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

Gem of a place

Clean, well stocked, and a perfect place to let the city go and just be. We enjoyed our time so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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

A lovely stay.

Relaxing, peaceful and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gord P.

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

Excellent cabin in a great location. Easy to access, clean, well equipped. Great tub, awesome shower

Very relaxing, quiet, cozy, romantic
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Emmons F.

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

Tree House "Tennents"

Excellent hosts, very responsive, and very good communications.The forest bathroom it lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita B.

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

Happy Nesters

We really enjoyed our stay at the Happinest...location to Ganges was excellent and the place was very comfortable. Thank you Bruce and Kathe for a relaxing and pleasant stay on Salt Spring!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc T.

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

A cozy hideaway

Nice little cozy place. Perfect to recharge from busy life. I will go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler V.

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

Great weekend

Super easy to check in, enjoyed our stay. No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

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

Love this little cabin and would recommend it!💕

Very private and quiet!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sophie M.

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

Cute cabin

Second time staying here - it’s still a perfect hidden gem
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mallory L.

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

The perfect spot!

It's the sweetest cabin, with everything you need for a great stay. Super close to the town! We recommend buying lamb and veggies from the farmers markets to cook up at home!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

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

Cozy

Wonderful and peaceful home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C F.

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

Peaceful, light-filled

Unique, restful, well-designed cabin in the trees. One of our favorite VRBO places! Loved the bright winter light while we were there. Great bed! We felt away from it all, yet Ganges was only 7 minutes away. Also highly recommend host Kathe’s therapy session/acupuncture just down the driveway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie W.

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

Getaway

Excellent location, very close to Ganges! Host is a great communicator, very quick to respond to all my questions! Lovely cottage! Would definitely stay again. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shauna W.

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

Cutest little cabin in the woods

The “Happi/nest” was the greatest little getaway for my husband & I. We loved the big windows in the living room & bathroom. The bed was very comfortable & the kitchen contained all supplies we needed. Thank you for a great stay💕
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

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

A perfect getaway

A great place to disconnect and spend quality time with company! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marshall B.

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

Very nice

We had a nice stay at this scenic and secluded cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine L.

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

Cozy weekend

My partner and I wanted a cozy stay and we found it! This place is awesome, perfect for staying inside playing board games or for exploring the island. The bed is so comfortable, the views (especially from the bath) were amazing, we will definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan F., Calgary

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

Rustic and cozy in the trees

Great hosts for this lovely rustic and cozy cabin in the trees. It’s a short drive into Ganges where there are lots of interesting shops and restaurants to explore. We were here for two nights and will stay longer next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

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

Lovely getaway

We loved our time at the Happinest! A very quaint cabin with all the amenities required to feel right at home. We didn’t rent a vehicle, so it was a bit of a jaunt into town, but we soon discovered that we enjoyed these walks! Thanks to our hosts for making this an enjoyable week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately I was very disappointed in my stay here. I read all the reviews before booking. When we arrived the place looked nothing like the pictures…. It was run down, there were cobwebs, broken screens and broken glass in the windows. Paint is cracking and peeling everywhere, and things are clearly really old. It felt dirty, despite the cleaning fee you are charged.. I get that it’s a “cabin in the woods”, but this was nothing like we expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

J-A K.

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

Bubblebath

Cute and quaint, cozy little retreat in the woods. Lots of bird songs to hear, but note that sounds of nearby road are also noticeable. Enjoyed a few good movies as there is an interesting selection of dvds. It is perfectly relaxing; don't forget your bubblebath!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024