South End Gem

Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
$139 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Delightful B&B cottage located in the popular south end of Salt Spring Island. The cottage is a completely separate and private building with parking just outside the door. There is a private outside area with a picnic table and two Adirondack chairs for your use.

The space
You’ll be close to lots of walking trails, kayak/canoe launching beaches, two swimming lakes and some of the most beautiful ocean beaches on the island. Ruckle Park, Barbara’s bakery stand, Salt Spring Cheese, Stowel Lake Farm and The Gatehouse Yoga Centre, two wineries and a brewery are all in the neighbourhood and just a few minutes away. A very special part of the island beckons.

The craftsman style cottage offers a loft bedroom with a queen bed. If you require 2 beds, we can provide the queen in the loft and a single on the main floor. The main floor offers the OPTION of a king bed (2 singles together) and is ONLY AVAILABLE BY SPECIAL REQUEST. All the beds have memory foam topped mattresses. All are very comfortable and have quality cotton sheets and goose down duvets and goose down filled pillows. Depending on your preference, YOU CAN CHOOSE which bed and bedroom suits your needs. The cottage is suitable for 2 adults. Unfortunately, this cottage is not suited for infants or young children. The cottage is completely separate from the main house.

Our pure abundant well water means you won't need to bring drinking water. The private bathroom on the main floor has a walk-in shower and low flush toilet. You have all the conveniences in your B+B cottage to make your stay functional and enjoyable. A large closet space gives you plenty of room to put your things away.

If you treasure natural beauty and tranquility then this might be the spot for you! The very private cottage is separate from the main house, and they are located on 3+ acres of a forested and moss-covered meadow. Sunlight abounds and views from your picture windows are mesmerizing.

Attention to detail at every turn in building this cottage has created a warm and welcoming ambience. Your hosts, Diane and Jim, will be available to offer Island information when you want it.

Guest access
Parking is available outside your cottage door. There is a private backyard area with picnic table and chairs outside your own backdoor.

Other things to note
A first morning complementary breakfast is provided. Tea and coffee are available. The kitchenette offers an electric kettle, french coffee press, toaster and more. You will find everything that you will need.

The cottage has a NO SMOKING POLICY indoors and out. We live on a special island and work hard at preventing fires.

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Composting Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Property Does Not Allow Children Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting Waste Recycling Policy
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Refrigerator Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request)
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Diane W.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    Perfect little gem of a place. Wonderful hosts. Will definitely go back.

  • Gisela Z.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    The location is extremely quiet and peaceful. The cottage is small but charming and very well furnished and equipped, even for a longer stay. The hosts are very kind, helpful and generous. It couldn't be any better.

  • Louise N.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    The little cabin was a perfect place to end the day as it was nice and quiet. The cottage had all necessity tools for cooking your own meal. It was clean and practical but a bit out of the way from Ganges which was a perfect restful place after a very busy day of hicking.

  • Claudio C.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Diane and Jim's cabin was a wonderful place to spend our time on Salt Spring. The bedroom is very cozy, but do let them know if you have mobility issues because the stairs are steep. Location is very convenient and the hosts are welcoming and full of great tips to enjoy the island. Their puppy Mateo was definitely one of the highlights for us!

  • Rada M.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    It’s an amazing, peaceful small cabin with a very pleasant and relaxing outdoor setting area!!!We enjoyed having coffee outside and watching baby deer:)!We loved our 3 night stay and will definitely come back.Thanks for your great hospitality!!!

  • Lorraine B.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 9, 2025

    Wonderful, cozy place to stay with many nice touches. Comfortable beds and diane has thought of everything you might need!

  • Emily A.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    Lovely and peaceful place with gracious and generous hosts!

  • Tiana R.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    Complete privacy and very quiet. Cabin had everything we needed.

  • Jennifer B.

    Submitted May 31, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    We had a great stay with Diane and Jim. They had lots of great suggestions for hiking and such a cute property. We will definitely be back!

  • Katie W.

    Submitted Apr 24, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    We loved our stay at South End Gem. The cottage is warm and cosy and has a an amazing huge window that looks out right into the forest. We saw deer every morning with our coffee, it was really special. Thanks Jim and Diane for your hospitality, we will deffo be back!

  • Erica S.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2025

    Stayed Jan 21, 2025

    This is a lovely little cabin surrounded by Arbutus trees and natural rock. It is right next to the owner's residence but privacy was excellent. The space was comfortable and offered a very peaceful outlook. I would visit again.

  • Ken F.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    We were very pleased with the B&B. It was cozy and had everything we needed. And the hosts were very nice and polite.

  • Gail N.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2024

    Stayed Nov 25, 2024

    This cozy, open plan little cabin had everything needed for a perfect little getaway. Super comfortable, great basic kitchen with corner windows for lots of light and a view of the forest. The bird feeder in the window is more entertaining than anything on Netflix. I ended up coming down with a cold that kept me in bed for most of my stay. Couldn't have been happier! A strategic reading lamp, a comfy throw and I was ready to nestle in with the stack of books I'd brought. It was Heaven. The hosts are two of the loveliest people and even delivered homemade cheesecake when they saw that I was sick.

  • Gregg D.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 26, 2024

    I had a wonderful stay at this beautiful little cabin in the woods. It was perfectly presented and had everything we needed. We spent countless hours sitting at the stunning dining room window taking in the tranquil view. We were greeted warmly by the hosts and a local deer family on arrival, which made the place feel magical. Perfect location to enjoy everything the island has to offer. We will definitely be back.

  • Matthias L.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 4, 2024

    Jim and Diane were exceptionally hospitable, welcoming us at their charming B&B located on the south end of Salt Spring Island. The images on Vrbo simply cannot capture the true charm of the cabin - it is an extraordinary retreat, meticulously designed down to the smallest details, from the decor to the lighting, and even the kitchenette! The bed was super comfortable and we had restful sleeps, accompanied only by the sounds of nature. Our hosts, Jim and Diane, were awesome, providing us with the privacy we desired, while also sharing valuable recommendations for hiking trails and other activities on the island - all of which turned out to be spot-on! We can't wait to until we return to the cabin and would definitely recommend it to anyone seeking a B&B getaway on Salt Spring Island!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$139+
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