Title: Bird House: Fully Renovated Vesuvius Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=114326949&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bird House: Fully Renovated Vesuvius Cottage Family-friendly cottage in Salt Spring Island ## Photo gallery for Bird House: Fully Renovated Vesuvius Cottage ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Bird House: Fully Renovated Vesuvius Cottage (Salt Spring Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114330000/114327000/114326949/d36776d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Bird House: Fully Renovated Vesuvius Cottage (Salt Spring Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114330000/114327000/114326949/d9d3c01f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets - Bird House: Fully Renovated Vesuvius Cottage (Salt Spring Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114330000/114327000/114326949/5fa61ce0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Bird House: Fully Renovated Vesuvius Cottage (Salt Spring Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114330000/114327000/114326949/5df97625.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous - Bird House: Fully Renovated Vesuvius Cottage (Salt Spring Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114330000/114327000/114326949/c856cd8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Bird House: Fully Renovated Vesuvius Cottage provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom550 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bird House: Fully Renovated Vesuvius Cottage Tucked away among the trees but still close to everything, our cottage gives you that perfect Salt Spring escape. "Bird House" has been a longstanding B&B cottage on Salt Spring Island for 30 years, recently completely renovated and updated to offer modern comforts. Have your morning coffee on the deck listening to birds, wander down to Vesuvius Beach for a swim or sunset, or pop into Ganges for a meal or want to browse local shops. It's quiet enough to recharge but connected enough to enjoy all the island offers. No Car Needed! One major bonus: Bird House Cottage can be easily reached by public transit, by foot from the Vesuvius ferry, or by bike—you don't need to bring your car! This lets you avoid the long waits for the ferries (car traffic) during the busy summer months. Located in the charming Vesuvius community, our property is just a 5-minute walk to Vesuvius Beach—perhaps the best sunset spot on the island. The beach offers community tables, chairs, and large driftwood benches for comfortable lounging while watching the sun fade over Vancouver Island. Best of all, the water here is warmer than other beaches for anyone who wants to take an ocean swim. The cottage is bright and cheerful with lots of windows facing south, so you get great light and views of the surrounding forest. We've set up comfortable beds, a kitchen with everything you need to cook (and all new appliances), plus a modern bathroom with a nice walk-in shower. The heat pump keeps it cozy in winter and cool in summer, and the WiFi is solid if you need to stay connected. We've put together a small collection of books about Salt Spring and the Gulf Islands if you want to learn more about the area, and stocked some coffee, tea, and basic cooking supplies so you don't have to rush to the store right away. What we love about our spot: \- Just a 5-minute walk to Vesuvius Beach and fish and chips \- 2-minute drive to the Vesuvius ferry \- 10 minutes to Ganges for groceries and restaurants \- Walking trails that start right from the property The cottage is all yours during your stay, including parking spaces, a private deck, and an outdoor area. We live on the property and are happy to help with anything you need or share our favourite island spots, but we're also big believers in giving guests their space. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of towels on request ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Composting - Garden - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 550 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114480000/114472700/114472666/2078b9b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Treetop Oasis, 2 Bedrm Paradise on Salt Spring Island Salt Spring Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=114472666&PinnedHotelID=114472666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99320000/99313900/99313870/bf5c60ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home by the sea. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number H312992136 ## About the area Located in Salt Spring Island, this cottage is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wallace Island Marine Provincial Park and The Raptors, while Artspring Arts Center and Hand of Man Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Teafarm and Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bird House: Fully Renovated Vesuvius Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miriam B. Aug 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What a sweet home, with every thoughtful detail you need — including beauty. Mary is incredibly helpful. ##### Miriam B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt H. Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A perfect week The Bird House is in excellent condition with high quality finishes. It is quiet and feels like a deep woods getaway despite being a short drive to anything and everything. We were very comfortable here and were able to mix work, relaxation and exploration of the island. We watched the sunset from Vesuvius Beach every night! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/03a01fe0-fe85-43b8-9671-fb865abbee44-1752458422801.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6af7a4d8-7232-4575-b6c7-93ffdbf4673c-1752458440226.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5ced7402-a1b0-40c0-93c2-6c1059170470-1752458456050.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Matt H. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025