Japanese style Forest House on 6 acres offers hot tub, unique beauty and quiet.

Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
$283 avg/night
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Bed & Breakfast

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Cross the stream and follow the pathway over one of two bridges that lead you to the doorway of Seido-en. Envelope yourself in the quiet of the forest where deer peer through windows and are not afraid.
Seido-en is comfortable with many spacious windows that flood the great room with natural light inviting the forest. The house features a spacious sleeping loft with 6 pure latex over 3 tempur pedic mattresses. Enjoy selected bedroom reading. View the stars through the solar openingskylight with screen above the bed or 3 foot round window at one end of the loft. The fully updated kitchen is well appointed and stocked with all the basics you might have on hand at home. Small espresso pot, French Press, blender and rice maker are just a few. Eat at the counter or low table.

For your comfort there is a propane fireplace and water heated slate floors. In summer the floors can be comfortably cool when the weather is hot. A small library, six speaker sound system and leather Lazy-boy recliners invite you to rest and read. Bathe in the sunken tub with round window view past bamboo into the forest.

There are two patios. One is next to the House. There is patio set, umbrella, chaise and bar stools under cover for rainy days. Down stone steps to the other a larger kidney shaded patio which has patio set, chaise, outdoor shower, cabana and hot tub for your pleasure.

For the contemplative, walk the meditation garden trail and sit in quiet by the stone basin with bamboo water flute.

A 4 minute drive will take you to Stowel Lake Farm for produce , eggs and their home grown and home made fare. From there a short distance up the same road is famous Salt Spring Island Cheese company. On the way to Ganges is Barb's roadside artisan baked goods stand and other farm stands. There are fresh water lakes for swimming and fishing within 5 minutes. For fresh food and liquor there is the Salt Spring Mercantile at Fulford Harbour 7 minutes away.

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Feature Features

  • MORE

    Beach Towels Books Games Music Library Note From Host: No Smoking Smoke-free Property Stereo Fireplace Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • OUTDOOR

    Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Hot Tub
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Housekeeping (limited)
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Kitchen Microwave Refrigerator Separate Living Room
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Basketball Birdwatching Cycling Ecotours Fishing Fitness Center Access Health/beauty Spa Hiking/biking Trails Kayaking Marina Motor Boating Mountain Biking Rock Climbing Sailing Scuba Diving Snorkeling Swimming Whale Watching Wildlife And Game Walks Winery Tours
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    Bathtub Hair Dryer Outdoor Shower Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Cable/satellite Channels TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Deck Or Patio
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Blender Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Kitchen Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Steven B.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    Love this property with it's natural beauty and great amenities. Close to hikes and the lovely town of Ganges. Secluded location with a fabulous outdoor shower and hot tub.Felt like we were on our own with the world.

  • Heidi K.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    Nice location near nice trails and beach, great honeymoon spot! Soothing, well decorated and well-maintained space and charming and helpful host. Will stay again next time we visit Salt Spring!

  • Ashley W.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    This cabin was absolutely perfect for a quiet, relaxing getaway! We stayed here right after our wedding, and it provided the ideal space to unwind and recharge. The outdoor shower and hot tub were amazing touches—so peaceful and private. We especially loved the cozy loft area. It’s also in a great location, close to Salt Spring Goat Cheese Farm and Solace Spa, which made for some fun little outings. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a tranquil retreat!

  • Paul V.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    We’ve been visiting the Gulf islands for 30 years and this location is certainly at the top of our list of best experiences. The location is great, very quiet and beautiful. The building is well taken care of, clean and has the best stocked kitchen I’ve ever seen. It was so relaxing to stay at Seido-en, and we look forward to going back, soon :)

  • Lesley S.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    As a practicing “JuBu” I was astonished, elated and ecstatic to find a magical, mystical spiritual retreat center to call home for 5 marvelous nights! The beauty and serenity of Seido-en is breathtaking and welcome respite from my blessed but stressful life in Northern California. Wendy has thought of and implemented EVERYTHING. Thank you for creating a place of wonder and delight and for sharing it with others. Namaste

  • Kimberly S.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Simply a slice of heaven. Felt like we were transformed back to Japan with the peaceful elegance of this property. Wendy, our host, is in a league of her own. Simply as good as they come. Put a woman in charge. Her communication is stellar, and her knowledge not just of Salt Spring but the Gulf Islands is commendable.

  • James M.

    Submitted May 11, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    Charming property with East Asian stylization. Ideal for a couple.

  • Michelle H.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Very private and clean, a perfect get away!

  • Shaunna B.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    Wendy was a gracious host who went out of her way to make sure my husband and I felt relaxed throughout our stay. I appreciated the quiet and tranquillity of this property. The esthetic took me back to the days when I lived in Japan in my early twenties. days when I taighy

  • Allison K.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    We had a delightful stay at Seido-En. It was our first time on Salt Spring Island and we were pleasantly surprised by how beautiful Ruckle Park is and how incredibly close it was to the house. We even saw deer in the forest surrounding the house! It was such an immersive experience in nature. We had a very nice stay. Thank you.

  • Alfred G.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    Seido-en is just marvelous! The setting, the location (very close to Rucker Provincial Park), the ambiance - it all comes together wonderfully. Host Wendy Webb has done a superlative job creating this unique retreat. In fact, I’d give it 10 stars ⭐️ if I could!

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$283+
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