Great getaway home on the west coast of BC

Canada - British Columbia - Salt Spring Island

Home exhange in,Canada,Salt Spring Island,House 2
House 2
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Typical Salt Spring view
Home exhange in,Canada,Salt Spring Island,Master Bedroom BED
Master Bedroom BED
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Ensuite bathroom
Home exhange in,Canada,Salt Spring Island,Ensuite bathroom
Ensuite bathroom
Home exhange in,Canada,Salt Spring Island,Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Home exhange in,Canada,Salt Spring Island,Second Bathroom
Second Bathroom
Home exhange in,Canada,Salt Spring Island,Second Bathroom
Second Bathroom
Home exhange in,Canada,Salt Spring Island,Second Bedroom
Second Bedroom
Home exhange in,Canada,Salt Spring Island,Second Bedroom
Second Bedroom
Home exhange in,Canada,Salt Spring Island,Second Bedroom
Second Bedroom
Home exhange in,Canada,Salt Spring Island,Front Living Room
Front Living Room
Home exhange in,Canada,Salt Spring Island,Front Living Room
Front Living Room
Home exhange in,Canada,Salt Spring Island,Back Living Room, fireplace
Back Living Room, fireplace
Home exhange in,Canada,Salt Spring Island,Back Living Room
Back Living Room
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Downstairs Powder room
Home exhange in,Canada,Salt Spring Island,Kitchen
Kitchen
Home exhange in,Canada,Salt Spring Island,Kitchen
Kitchen
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Stairway to 2nd level
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Home exhange in,Canada,Salt Spring Island,House photos, home images
  • Sleeping capacity6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms3

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is possible

We are looking for a home exchange in ...

Apr 1, 2024 - Jul 14, 2024 United Kingdom | Spain | Germany
Open to all dates Open to all destinations
Open to all dates United Kingdom

Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

Good sized comfortable home with recent updates to 3 bathrooms and a well-equipped kitchen, on a 1 acre lot with trees and gardens. Three spacious bedrooms are on the second floor along with two bathrooms. The generous master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with views of arbutus and fir trees for real forest bathing. A second bedroom has a walk in shower bathroom a few steps away. There are two lounges, one with a fireplace, both with views of the gardens. There are many outdoor sitting spaces to enjoy the natural setting, including deer and birdlife. (No dangerous predators.)

Our home is situated in a quiet rural neighbourhood on Salt Spring. the largest southern Gulf Island midway between Vancouver and Victoria. We are close to the village of Ganges which serves the 10,000 residents of Salt Spring Island. A local bus route is nearby but a car should be considered essential. Ferry terminal which connects to Vancouver island is 5 minute drive away, and the pleasant ferry ride takes 20 minutes. Overall, there are 3 different ferries serving the island

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Balcony / Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Extensive Grounds
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • View
  • Fireplace
  • Privacy / Seclusion
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Garage
  • Private parking
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • Computer available
  • DVD
  • Internet access
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Extras

  • None

Setting

  • Rural

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Peaceful rural location close to one of the ferries to Vancouver Island and on a local bus route. It is a wooded area and very peaceful. Our home is on a quiet cul de sac and our neighbours are lovely. Semi tame deer abound and our land is fenced so we can enjoy seeing them without incurring damage to the garden. The largest lake on the island is 3 minutes away and is great for swimming in the summer time. It is about a 7 minutes drive into Ganges which has all of the main shops for the island.

Salt Spring Island is a perfect place to come and enjoy the nature British Columbia is famous for. A great link to activities here: https://vancouversun.com/travel/local-travel/b-c-travel-8-things-to-do-on-salt-spring-island-for-nature-lovers?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1553878804. We are also close to Vancouver Island for day trips or for longer to places like Victoria, Butchart GardensCowichan Valley and Tofino. Vancouver is also a ferry ride (or a float plane flight) away. So we are close to lots of places for tourist activities

Outdoor Activities

  • Beach
  • Cultural Events
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Tennis
  • Hiking
  • Lake
  • Public Swimming Pool
  • Sailing

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Galleries
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Bus
  • Car Necessary

Neighbourhood Services

  • Bakery
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

Salt Spring Island is the largest of the famous Gulf Islands (https://www.saltspringtourism.com/). It is a charming place to hike, kayak, boat, or to just relax and enjoy nature. The island has it all - beaches and ocean, mountains and views, a charming village and a west coast ethos. A great place To get away from it ALL. Also great to plan day and short trips to nearby Victoria, Vancouver, or Tofino. From early March until the end of October Salt Spring has the well known Saturday market featuring artisans, crafts people and farmers that Salt Spring is famous for. There are many good restaurants. There are artisanal breweries, distilleries, cideries and wineries but the most famous place is the Salt Spring goat cheese company . The island has its own very special vibe.

Our favourite restaurants


Cafés & bars


Special places to shop


Leisure and cultural activities


Walks or jogging paths


Health or fitness clubs


Interesting day trips


Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

We have a septic tank so care is needed when using toilet (simple guidelines are provided). We would expect our home to be left clean and tidy and we would do the same. Smoking outside is fine.

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Plant Care Not Needed

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
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