What a beautiful cabin on a gorgeous piece of property! Amazing views, phenomenal amenities, and…read moremore peace and quiet than we've experienced in years. Worth the stay for the bathtub alone. We had so much space To just enjoy nature and each other's company. Highly recommend for couples, small families, or those just looking to get away from it all

This was our first time staying with Andy and Virginia. Such gracious hosts, going above and…read morebeyond. Virginia is an awesome cook, and Andy is the consummate guide to all things local, from underwater critters, to birds, to kayaking. If you want a comfortable place to stay with hosts that will help you line up your kayaking or scuba diving, this is a great place. Thetis Island is just enough off the beaten path without being too remote. Highly recommend.

Had dinner at the Stone Soup Inn while visiting Vancouver Island with my wife and 18 year old son…read more The dinner experience easily ranks among my best ever, around the world. Worth every penny. The quality of the food supported a glowing atmosphere conducive to great conversation. Five course set meal of local ingredients that changes daily. My wife and I had wine pairings with the meal. We were there for just over 2 hours and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Though we enjoyed the wine, we would have liked a dark red to be included as part of the wine pairings; I suspect the lack was simply due to BC having good white/light wines whereas a good red would not be local. (I might be mistaken). In any case, the 3 white wines were good, the rose was fine, and the blackberry dessert wine was surprisingly good. Certainly not a reason to miss this treasure. Each course was carefully explained by the server. Brock himself visited several times to inquire about our experience, and could go into great detail on the intricacies of such things as raising hogs and turning them into great meat, on the challenges of roasting a savory dark coffee blend, on gathering wild mushrooms, etc. He clearly enjoys creating great culinery experiences. FOOD - 5 stars. A well-designed mixture of flavors and textures, beautifully presented. 1) "Salad" consisted of small portions of 4 different fresh items - beets with apples; small crisp cucumbers; heirloom tomatoes, and a green slaw. 2) Miso soup. My gosh I didn't think miso soup could taste so good. My wife is from Japan and I lived there many years so have had plenty of good miso soup. This version was outstanding and creative. Included spinach, freshly picked small chantrelle mushrooms, and fava beans. 3) Salmon. Beautifully moist with a crispy skin, served with huckleberries and raspberries, perfectly prepared green beans, cauliflower soft on the inside with a crisp outer layer, and delicious house-made tartar sauce containing wild French Sorrel. 4) Ham. A large slab of ham with small baked potatoes and carrots. Incredible. The layer of fat on one side was a crispy texture with a wonderful light bacony taste. The meat was tender and lucious. Brock raised the hog, and prepared the meat over several days. Wow. 5) Dessert. Ice cream with fresh berries, mint, and more. Very good, clean taste. Also, the coffee was outstanding! Deep taste with a long smooth finish. SERVICE: 5 stars. Both the server and Brock were attentive and explained all the food, answering any questions. AMBIANCE: 5 stars. Our table and chairs were solid and comfortable, and the restaurant interior was bright and welcoming.

I can't say enough about this wonderful gem in the Cowichan Valley. The owner and chef Brock owns a…read moresmall hobby farm and bed and breakfast combined with an incredible restaurant. Travelled with my family and we stayed the night taking over their modest but very comfortable 2 room B&B. The grounds are situated on a small hobby farm complete with sheep and some very cute lambs, chickens, ducks, turkey and some heritage pigs. Brock was accommodating when we came early so we went on a hike of the area that is very close to the trans Canada trail and some interesting trestle bridges. Coming back for dinner we were in for a real treat. It's a 5 course chef surprise tasting menu with pairings all for only a $100 each. Starting with a sping salad, local mozzarella and roasted peppers, then an amazing cream of asparagus soup that was incredible sweet and had no butter! Followed by a spot prawn and snap pea course. Finally the main was some wild venison and finished with a medley of rhubarb and hazelnut dessert with wild blackberry sorbet and sugar snap cookies. Each was paired with a local wine. The meal was nothing short of incredible and he accommodated dietary needs easily. Great service. Brock is incredibly knowledgeable of the local food stuffs and sources all of his food from local farmers and even picks his own mushrooms. Simple ambience but suited the environment. Highly recommended.

The food was absolute garbage. Over priced and low quality. Can get a better burger easily at A&W…read more Ordered their "deluxe burger" and it had a patty and two criss crossed pieces of bacon. No dressing. No toppings. Not a single person in our group was satisfied with their meal. Won't ever go back and won't recommend. Views and drinks were great.

We absolutely loved our weekend at the Manana Marina. The brand new upgraded marina is outstanding…read moreand the staff were over the top attentive to our every need. Thank you so much for making our trip up a pleasurable one. The Libby II

Clean , funky little stay , great gardens , big full washroom in each room …read more Two course Breakfast each morning was delicious Thank you Beverly DESERT FIRST ... YUM . Len was attentive and chatty always on top of serving fresh squeezed juices and full of tips for your stay. Kim was a fantastic host and a pleasure to talk to everyday . Room was quaint and well lit , you own washroom in each room was large and fully stocked . Love my evening chat with "Steve the manager " Will definitely be back and recommend to friends .

Absolutely wonderful experience from beginning to end. The property, decor, amenities, hosts, room,…read moreand absolutely divine food put Wisteria at the very top of our list of bed-and-breakfasts, not just on Salt Spring Island, but anywhere. Worth every penny.

We recently stayed in the Arbutus room at Above The Narrows while visiting Salt Spring Island. The…read morehouse is newly built and beautifully designed, but the best part of this bed and breakfast is definitely the view. Everything is really as beautiful as the pictures and you can see it all from the bedroom! It was also such a bonus to get to watch the sunrise and the sunset in bed without having to venture out. Joe and Dianne are the hosts at Above the Narrows and they were very friendly and helpful on our trip. Joe gave us many great recommendations while we were there and they also have a guidebook in the room that pointed us to some great spots as well. Joe also prepared the breakfast each morning and it was very delicious! He even used local eggs which made the meals extra special. I was very happy with the amount of interaction I had with the hosts. They are not overwhelming at all, leaving us to enjoy our breakfasts alone. The room also has its own separate entrance so there is quite a bit of privacy. That said, Joe was very responsive and was always happy to answer any of our questions. The location of the bed and breakfast is also very convenient if you are driving. Personally, I visited Salt Spring Island without a car once and it was definitely not a very good experience because all the fun things on the island are quite far apart. But there is a nice network of trails right by the house and we could go on morning/evening strolls through the forest with ocean views too! We had such a great time here and I would definitely recommend this place!

From the owner: This home is a brand new build featuring a luxurious and contemporary design. These two guest…read morerooms have brand new Beauty Rest Platinum queen bed; new bedding; new furnishings; a mini bar fridge; private ensuite with shower or tub and shower ; two guest chairs; a walk-out terrace with spectacular ocean views up Sansum Narrows; direct access to a private outdoor firepit; free high-speed StarLink Internet service; in-room bluetooth audio speaker; and sound proof paneling in ceilings and walls.

I had the best stay at Salty Pear. The hosts are amazing and…read morehelpful. The studio has a great feel. it has the clean and minimalistic vibe but at the same time it's rustic and cozy. Theres a lot of light coming to the studio through the windows and outside everything is green - felt great to wake up to that. And talking of sleeping, it's awesome to go to bed listening to the frogs and waking up listening to the birds. Sauna is amazing. Easy to use and powerful. There's also plenty of space between sauna and the studio, just grass and fruit-trees, which feels like your own piece of land. There's a fireplace on your patio and the shower never runs out of hot water. Location is also everything. It's close enough to the centre - a 10mins pleasant walk. But its secluded enough not to hear any cars or city noises and feel like you're somewhere in the countryside and on your own. You feel special, and spoiled with all that;) Thank you Salty Pear and Annika. We will definitely be back!

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Hummingbird BNB has reopened and they are newly renovated and receiving guests…read more The rooms are decorated with west coast art and the space is full of life. There are wild deer walking around the estate.

Spent a night here, Thanksgiving 2024. Warm, caring hospitality with lots of delicious breakfast…read morechoices. Very spacious room and private balcony with a cozy feeling facing the rainforest. Also, lots of space in different types of common areas which were easy to use since there are just three guest rooms. It's easy to walk the area and short access paths lead from the road to the water's edge.

This is the home away from home we all desire. Very relaxing and comfortable. The water is warm…read moreeven in September. I go twice a year and always feel welcome. I will continue to use this B&B until my parents pass, it's a welcome relief after a busy day.

This is simply a great B&B. The breakfast was fantastic, better than any I've had at a B&B. Rhonda…read moreis a gourmet chef. It was always an amazing breakfast. Everything has been thought through and we have found all our needs fully supplied. The bath in the Safari suite is huge and every room has been immaculate. We will definitely be back when in this area. Ladysmith is a great starting point for daily excursions, it seemed to in the center of all our explorations. I have stayed at several other B&B's around the world (and even another in Ladysmith) and this ranks at the top. Very nice.