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Peaceful 2 Bedroom Farmhouse at Nettledown Farms

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The master bedroom is large and filled with light and warm wood walls.
The master bedroom has a view in every direction, including mountains and fields
Room
Get cozy in the spacious living room with a beautiful bay window seat.
Our sofa pulls out into a very comfortable Queen bed for extra guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Salt Spring Island, BC
  • Salt Spring Vineyards
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Fulford Harbour Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ganges Marina
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Lower Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful 2 Bedroom Farmhouse at Nettledown Farms

Come stay in our beautiful farmhouse in the lovely Fulford Valley, nestled between Mount Maxwell and Mount Bruce on 5 acres of farmland and forest. Family friendly and quiet, we have a fully equipped kitchen and a huge private backyard to listen to the birds. We're located steps from the lovely Salt Spring Island Brewery and have walking trails down to Burgoyne Bay park. Our property also has a free-ranging duck, several chickens and a large friendly puppy! Our place is perfect for children – just let us know if you would like us to set up a travel cot, highchair, change table or potty, and toys (we also have safety gates installed). We're surrounded by birds, flowers and lots of trees. It's the perfect peaceful retreat in both summer and winter.

You are welcome to use the yard, wander through the fields, or explore our forest. Please don't enter the chicken area without your hosts, but if you would like to say hi to them, come knock on our door! Our family lives in the front side of the house (separate access and everything) and we're pretty friendly! If you have children, you're welcome to use the sandbox and slide with parental supervision. We don't guarantee the backyard is 100% free of nettles but we do our absolute best!

We respect your privacy so we provide all our guests with fresh chicken eggs as well as other local breakfast ingredients for you to prepare. We also bake fresh sourdough for our guests when time (and our toddler!) permits. The water from the tap is safe to drink as it comes directly from the spring at the top of the mountain and then goes through both a particle filter and UV filter. It's the best water we've ever tasted!

Our family lives in the adjoining house, so we're available to help with anything you need, but do ask you stick to quiet times to respect our peace and quiet. We also have a large, very friendly puppy. You're welcome to interact with him if you would like, but you don't have to!

Please note that the bathroom is located on the second floor, up a set of stairs, and through the master bedroom, so the space is not suitable for those that cannot use stairs.

Our property is not impacted by the new short term rental rules in BC, due to our location on Salt Spring Island. However we do meet the requirements it sets, out of respect for it, as the space shares a roof with our primary residence (and we serve an a la carte continental breakfast as we are a bed and breakfast).

Pets: We generally do not accept pets due to the livestock on our property, however if you have a very well behaved animal, please reach out to us and ask – we assess on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we do charge a pet cleaning fee as we must do an extra deep clean to ensure the space is fur-free for the next guests.

Property manager

Serene Giles
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number H985930431

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Salt Spring Island

Located in Salt Spring Island, this holiday home is in a rural area. Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Garry Oaks Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Panorama Recreation Centre and Dinner Bay Japanese Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider The Raptors and Teafarm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Salt Spring Island, BC

What's nearby

  • Garry Oaks Winery - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Salt Spring Vineyards - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Fulford Harbour Terminal - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ganges Marina - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Saltspring Marina - 11 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipyard Restaurant - ‬64 min drive
  • ‪Rock Salt Restaurant & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Switchboard Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oystercatcher Seafood Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tree-House Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful 2 Bedroom Farmhouse at Nettledown Farms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful 2 Bedroom Farmhouse at Nettledown Farms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful 2 Bedroom Farmhouse at Nettledown Farms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful 2 Bedroom Farmhouse at Nettledown Farms located?

This family-friendly Salt Spring Island holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Garry Oaks Winery and Salt Spring Vineyards. Cusheon Lake and Lake Weston are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Great short stay on the island

Great place for my family of four to spend a couple days on the island. Convenient location between Fulford and Ganges. And, as a bonus, a (very) short walk to the brewery. Eggs and bread were a tasty breakfast. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Friendly Fulford Valley

Like staying with family. Our 7 year-old spent most of her free time playing with the host’s very friendly dog and shared their son’s sandbox with him. Very quiet location. Great access to Burgoyne Bay trails.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S.

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

wholesome new year spent at Nettledown

We had a lovely time staying at the farm over new years. Freshly baked sourdough and eggs from chickens in the morning was such a treat!! Great communication and easy to settle in - definitely recommend for a warm comfy stay on Salt Spring!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Framhouse at Nettledown Farms

Very relaxing. Wonderful location. Quiet. Really enjoyed the good coffee and sour dough bread for breakfast. The chickens, duck and (big) puppy were like family and made us feel right at home
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

The perfect Salt Spring Island getaway

This property is beautiful, the space is clean and comfortable, and the sourdough and fresh eggs were delicious! All of these things would be enough to give this charming home a 5 star rating, but Serene and Rodolfo themselves bring this home to the next level. I have never met such charming and welcoming hosts! Thank you Serene and Rodolfo, your kindness made our visit. P.S. we love Balu!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Serene Giles

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I was born in Vancouver but have been lucky enough to live all over the world, and my husband is from Mexico. We love hosting because we love meeting new people, hearing their stories, and sharing our beautiful island with them. We love being outside, watching things grow, biking around the neighbourhood, and learning all about farm life.

Why they chose this property

My husband and I moved to Salt Spring to find a safe, community-minded place to raise our son with lots of trees, open space, and animals. We chose the Fulford Valley as we think it is one of the best parts of the island – close to the mountains, the bay, and enough space to raise animals (and little humans!). It feels like a rural paradise, but it's only 5 minutes to the ferry and 15 minutes to town.

What makes this property unique

Our property was originally built in the 70s and has a lot of character as a result. From handcrafted hardwood flooring in some sections to warm cedar panelling and open, light-filled lofts, our home feels like a cozy farmhouse – but with more space! We are also uniquely situated on our property with a large open field in front (for the best view of the mountains) and then our property runs all the way up the forested mountain behind us until it meets up with the provincial park. We've planted several gardens since arriving and fully fenced the yard to keep little ones (and our giant puppy) from getting into trouble!

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests