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Beautiful Waterfront Home in the Gulf Islands, Saturna Island

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View of our lawn & Winter Cove from Saturna Seaside deck.
Saturna Seaside and driveway
View of lawn, Winter Cove, Boat Pass and the mainland in the distance beyond BP
Entry of Saturna Seaside with deck,  BBQ and table-n-chairs
Kitchen counter with 4 bar chairs and view of Samuel Island & Winter Cove

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Saturna Island, BC
  • East Point
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Browning Harbour Marina
    ‪69 min drive‬
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪126 min drive‬
  • Saturna Island, BC (YAJ-Lyall Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Jack Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

King Bedroom Suite

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Queen Bedroom Suite

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Entry/Hall

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Jack bathroom/Hall

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

King suite bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Queen suite bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Waterfront Home in the Gulf Islands, Saturna Island

Saturna Seaside is a beautiful, spacious (3400 available sq ft) oceanfront home in the Canadian Gulf Islands on Saturna Island.

Some of this home's most compelling features are the breathtaking views of Winter Cove, Samuel Island, Boat Pass, Anniversary Island and the lights of Grouse Mountain at night.

While cooking dinner, or relaxing in the living room or on the deck of Saturna Seaside, one can view the spectacular sunset, watch the boats negotiate the challenging waters of Boat Pass, or watch your guests play in the water below. Saturna Seaside offers seclusion from bustle and crowds. It is ideal for adults or families seeking a relaxing and recreational retreat from hectic lives.

Our private walk-on beach access makes water play and kayak launching a dream. The two lawn areas, one ocean side and one forest side, are great for volleyball, badminton, croquet or simply lounging.

The rooms at Saturna Seaside are spacious and comfortable. Saturna Island itself offers pristine forest, mountain, coastal and marine environments that one can explore on bike, on foot or by boat. We've spotted eagles, herons, otters, deer and seals near our home and whales within a 15 minute drive.
Please note: Since it is almost impossible to complete all transactions (rental agreement written, received, reviewed, signed and received back), all within the 24 hour after a booking request or BOOK-IT is made with HOMEAWAY or VRBO, booking requests for dates starting less than 72 hours from booking request will probably be denied. Please see our SaturnaSeaside.... web site.

Important information:
We have a total 8 person max.
NO PETS, NO FIRES, NO SMOKING NO PARTIES.
FYI: on the HA site, C$xxxx.xx means Canadian dollars, and $xxx.xx means US dollars. Although you can use any CC, and they do the conversion.

We require a RENTAL AGREEMENT and other documents read and signed, copy of drivers license, names of all guests over 18 and ages of guests under 18. The person who signed the RA must be present during the rental period.
The price on HomeAway is whatever currency you check. They do the FX conversions. C$xxx.xx means Canadian dollars and $xxx.xx means US dollars.

I am including here a lot of important information concerning our home. Please read through all of it and feel free to contact me by phone, or email obtained through our web site if you have any questions at all, or through the HA site.
We have our own web site: SaturnaSeaside.com that has more details including: pictures, room/sleeping accommodations, other information about our home as well as about Saturna Island itself. Please have a look here (but pls note it shows OLD outdated 2015 rates) as well as on: VRBO.com property #183396 and HomeAway.com property #191307.

Check In is AFTER 4:30 PM.
Check Out is by 9:30 AM.

The following are a few notes that should be considered when assessing the suitability of our home with your needs:
Yes, our home is waterfront. You can walk right down to the ocean.
We ask that you indicate the total number of guests, names of everyone over 18, and the ages of all children.
The person(s) signing the rental agreement must be over 25 and be present during the entire rental period.
A photo copy of your drivers license is required when submitting your rental agreement application.

Also note: our home is not "baby or child proof". There are stairs inside and outside, unlocked cupboards containing cleaning supplies, second story deck, breakable/delicate items, slate pool table with accessory equipment and our home is waterfront with very easy water access.
PETS, SMOKING, PARTIES and FIRES (including fireworks) are not allowed on our property, inside or outside.
Special EVENTS, PARTIES, DINNERS, CELEBRATIONS, ETC. involving guests that are not on the rental agreement are not allowed. MAXIMUM 8 GUESTS total is strict.
If you have any questions at all, including suitability of our home, please do not hesitate to email or call me.

Answers to other FAQ:
Yes, there is a general store on the island.
Yes, the kayaks, life jackets, bikes and helmets, inside and outside games and gas BBQ are available for our guests use during the summer. During the rest of the year, these may be available by special arrangement only.
No more than two vehicles may park on our property.
We do not have Wifi.
We take pride in our making our home comfortable for our guests, and expect reciprocal respect for our home from all our guests.

25% of total amount is due at time of booking the reservation, and the remainder is due 60 days prior to scheduled check in.

As far as "tips" about the island: Saturna is a beautiful island with more than 50% park. Lots of nature: birds, whales, otters, eagles, goats, seals, flowers, dears, .....not much shopping.
But there is a cafe, a pub, bike rental, kayak/paddle board rental, guided boat excursions, hiking trails and beaches.
Kayaking is easy from our home. You can walk down our walkway, then down rock stairs to the water.

As for “things to do” please check my web site, and Saturna Island tourism. There is no movie theater or shopping mall on Saturna. Mostly parks, hiking, biking, birding, whale watching etc.
Also, please note our house is not baby proof.

WI-FI and Internet info:
We do NOT have WiFi at our home. However, this is how we deal with the need to connect: There is cell coverage at our home, so we access the internet with cell data, ie email texting etc. Cell phones, iPads, etc come in very handy. Sometimes you can set up your own “hot-spot” tether devices etc. etc. If you need to have WiFi say for work, FaceTime, Skype etc., there is WiFi at the following locations: Saturna Cafe/General Store both inside and outside on deck, LightHouse Pub, Saturna Recreation Center parking lot, Point Store and Ferry Terminal Waiting Room (sometimes). If you are having trouble, just ask around, someone will help you. Doing work in the Pub, Cafe, etc is Perfectly Acceptable. Everyone does it this way. But as you know public WiFi is not secure.

Keywords: Waterfront Home

Property manager

Maureen McNally

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Home is not 'baby proof'
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$ will be forfeited, inside or outside

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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number H155554857

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saturna Island

Located in Saturna Island, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Dreamscapes Studio and Weaving by Teresa are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Otter Bay Marina and Pender Island Golf and Country Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Winter Cove and East Point. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Saturna Island, BC

What's nearby

  • East Point - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Otter Bay Marina - 63 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Pender Island Museum - 67 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Browning Harbour Marina - 69 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Sea Star Vineyard - 73 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Saturna Island, BC (YAJ-Lyall Harbour Seaplane Base) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bennett Bay Bistro - ‬68 min drive
  • ‪Vanilla Leaf Bakery Cafe - ‬68 min drive
  • ‪Montrose Local - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪Slow Coast Coffee - ‬72 min drive
  • ‪Pender Island Community Services Society - ‬66 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Waterfront Home in the Gulf Islands, Saturna Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Waterfront Home in the Gulf Islands, Saturna Island?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Waterfront Home in the Gulf Islands, Saturna Island?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful Waterfront Home in the Gulf Islands, Saturna Island located?

Nestled on the beach, this Saturna Island holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Winter Cove, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and East Point. Dreamscapes Studio is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janina K.

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

Amazing view

Fantastic location and terrific kitchen amenities to host a multi-generational family visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gen R.

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

Amazing Spot

Two families (from Washington State and the UK) vacationed together. The property was on a beautiful spot and the house was large and comfortable and easily accommodated both families. We really enjoyed the Kayak's and walking to Winter's Cover Park. It was easy to access and explore the rest of the island from this spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Amazing location and comfortable accommodations

The southern Gulf islands are amazing. Saturna is a nice blend/balance between natural and undeveloped but with solid grocery availability and a couple of good restaurants The home was beautifully positioned on a protected bay with great water views. Beds and features in the house are all quality and in keeping with all descriptions and photos. The booking, check in and availability to answer questions during our stay… all top notch If you want to stay in an awesome location in the islands and specifically for natural beauty on Saturna… in solid comfort and with no surprises we can’t give a place higher marks.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daryl S.

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

Fantastic Place!

We really enjoyed staying here - access to the water with our kayaks was easy and we had a wonderful time exploring the waters around the island - kayaking beyond the cove is best suited for experienced paddlers only as there are several places with strong currents - but for experienced paddlers it is a wonderful playground! This property had the best equipped kitchen I've ever found in a rental property - absolutely wonderful! Sharp knives, two sets of dishes and cutlery, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

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

A beautiful home on a magical island

Saturna is the most magical of the Southern Gulf Islands and this home on Winter Cove is well equipped and located.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D., Lake Country, B.C.

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

"Girls" Reunion

We are a group of seven highschool friends that get together every year. We has a fabulous week on Saturna Island. Maureen's home is wonderful for a large group. The kitchen was very well equipped and her home is warm and comfortable. We enjoyed many of the games and equipment provided. A great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Awesome

We had another great stay with plenty of kayaking, hiking, reading, and eating The house has everything we need, and the kids love the games and ping pong. We look forward to returning next year!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

André F.

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

Wonderful stay in peaceful cove

Wonderful stay for the 7 of us in a well furnished home with plenty to do both inside and outside. Everything is labelled and at its place so easy to find out how the house should be handled. Communications with the owners were excellent and everything went super smoothly. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eugene O.

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

Gorgeous views

Such a delightful place with all the thoughtful little details (well stocked with bedding, towels, toilet paper, tissue boxes everywhere, board games, dishes, utensils, pots, pans, measuring cups, anything you could need). It is wonderful to wake up to the stunning views. The home is very large and comfortable. We slept well in the comfy beds. We enjoyed the visits from the river otter and deer. Maureen was pleasant to deal with and responded to questions quickly. It’s a perfect place to relax.

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Excellent stay

Maureen's cabin is perfect for larger families- well stocked, very clean, excellent location on Saturna Island. Thank you Maureen!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andy B., Vancouver

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

Stay

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Peter F., white rock

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

Great location clean and lots of space extras thru out from games pool table and outside games

Great time by all with lots of good memories Highly recommend This vacation home

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

BC at it’s best!

Wonderful stay in an idyllic spot. The house is spacious and very well equipped. The owner was very pleasant and easy to deal with. We’re so happy we booked Saturna Seaside for our first Gulf Island experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

Perfect location, well equipped and beautiful home!

Maureen's home was beautiful and was the most well equipped and organized rental we have ever rented. It was perfect for our group. The location is ideal for kayaking, cycling and hiking. It is on a quiet bay that is just gorgeous with very easy and ideal access for kayaking on short or day trips. The home was immaculately clean. Kitchen had every item needed for the gourmet chef. Even the knives are kept sharpened. Large living area upstairs and finished bottom floor with pool table, ping pong, TV room and piano. There is nothing negative I can say about the home or location. Saturna of course is stunning! Highly recommended accommodation!!!!!! Maureen kept in touch, provided detailed and clear instructions and information and was very easy to work with. Much appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

great experience

The house was as described in a beautiful location on the water. Our party was composed of 3 couples, the kitchen was large and well appointed. The beds were comfortable none had any complaints. The large living room overlooking the water was a pleasant gathering place and the pool table in the game room is in excellent shape. We did not use their bicycles as we had our own but did use the kayaks. All in all a wonderful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather P., British Columbia, Canada

Wonderful family vacation home!

We really enjoyed staying at Saturna Seaside. The home was perfect for our family of 6 adults as it was super clean, very spacious, well organized and well equipped. We appreciated the gorgeous view, the beach, kayaks, outdoor sports equipment and games. Winter Cove is a lovely location. Thank you for sharing your Saturna paradise with us, Maureen.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carl H.

A family favorite...

This stay was our third summer in a row and we still love the island, the location of the cottage and how well it is looked after. Everyone appreciates how spacious the home is. There's always a perfect place to relax in. We'll be back
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

This place is a fabulous place to hold a family get together.

This beautiful waterfront home is an ideal place for a family get together with plenty of space for everyone. Our family of 7 met to celebrate our 40th anniversary. The three spacious bedrooms plus hide-a-beds in the up and downstairs living rooms made everyone slept comfortably . The kitchen is really well stocked. The cooking area is centered in the middle with room for several cooks- We all enjoy cooking so this was ideal for us. The house is situated on Winter Harbour a lovely, well protected bay with its own little beach. We spent a lot of time on the harbour with the kayaks for 5 people. Saturna is a quiet island but we found plenty to do.The McNally family has provided every kind of activity to make your stay fun- They have 4 bikes, every outdoor game imaginable, pool and ping pong tables, all kinds of board games, cards, books,and a bbq. We biked, hiked, and kayaked- ate, played games, read, relaxed and just had a wonderful time. If you are looking for a great place to hang out with your people you won't be disappointed with this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Spacious Well Equipped Comfortable Home with an amazing view on a beautiful island

Our second trip - it is a wonderful property, home, island. Great place to spread out and relax. The owners have thought of everything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella F.

Nice and spacious house in a great setting

We had a great time with friends at his property. The house is nice and very spacious. We were a party of 8 with 4 adults, 2 kids and I baby and we had lots of space. The house is clean, well equipped with everything you can imagine and has a nice yard and direct access to the water which we loved. The kids played in the yard while we were sitting back and relax. It was the perfect setting for us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A. F., Where do you live?

Spectacular Location! Large well maintained home!

We usually stay with friends when we travel to Saturna, but this year we knew friends accommodations would be limited because we were going to an "almost family" wedding. We couldn't have picked a better place. The view and and the home were perfect for us. We used the kayaks in Winter Cove, walked the Nature Trails and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home was well cared for and our needs seemed to have been anticipated. BTW...We loved the labels! It felt as if there was a silent host welcoming us! We had a very special stay, enjoyed a wedding just up the road....and touched base with our restorative....Saturna Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kate O.

Amazing views

This beautiful waterfront home was the perfect setting for a quiet and restful get-away. The accommodation is extremely comfortable. We have no complaints and would say only that although very well maintained, the home itself and appliances are dated. Everything was in perfect condition and extremely clean. We appreciated the complimentary use of kayaks and bicycles. We would certainly recommend it and would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shaun M.

Well appointed and professionally run

A special place with lots of nice surprises. Great for larger groups, and fun for everyone. We had a great time as a small family as well. Kayaking is a big part of the fun. We also have to give a big recommendation to Fred at kayakingskills.com . Incredibly genuine and professional kayaking instruction for all levels. Super guide to the island in general as well. Enjoy!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tony W., Calgary, Canada

Fantastic property, location and amenities (would give 10 stars if it was an option)

Our family of 4 stayed Aug 12-19th 2017 and the time just flew by, a week is not enough. I have given other properties 5 stars, but I would give this a 10 star in comparison. Very quiet location, pass 2 houses to get to National Park and hiking trails or a stroll along the beach at low tide. Property has everything you need for the whole family to have fun, kayaks, bikes (we actually had bikes with us but would use these in the future), beach access from the property, abundant wildlife viewed easily from the property, outdoor games and entertainment room with pool and darts for when the sun goes down. Lots of space in every room and all the amenities you need to have fun on this relatively remote island. This is where we will stay whenever we are in the area, very memorable vacation, owner straight forward to deal with. I very much recommend including the King Suite in your rental. Thanks Maureen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carl H.

Quiet paradise...

For the second summer our extended family has enjoyed this roomy, and perfectly located cottage (House). I don't think we'll ever tire of kayaking, biking, walking to boat pass or exploring Saturna island.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Maureen McNally

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Maureen and Steve love this island and would like to share its beauty with others. Saturna is a paradise we feel compelled to share with others. We have so enjoyed our time here with family and friends, and try to make our place special for others too.

Why they chose this property

Steve grew up in the Lower Mainland. While visiting family we often vacationed in BC. We toured and vacationed over the years in many of the Gulf Islands before we found this house, this setting, this island. We love our home!

What makes this property unique

The views and the space.

Languages:

English