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woodland escape

woodland escape
saltspring island
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (129 reviews)
"Spotless, cozy, well-appointed cottage. Super comfy beds and bedding. Nice deck. Really great home base to explore from"
Canada
Heather
The price is CA $275
CA $486 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
woodland escape

Beautiful, quiet place to stay with lovely beach access and stunning views

Beautiful, quiet place to stay with lovely beach access and stunning views
Pender Island
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Lovely quiet, ocean view, very gracious host. "
United States
Lynda H.
Beautiful, quiet place to stay with lovely beach access and stunning views

Entire room. Ocean, mountain view. Hot tub. Next to the Mount Maxwell park.

Entire room. Ocean, mountain view. Hot tub. Next to the Mount Maxwell park.
Salt Spring Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (7 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great view from the balcony."
United States
Bruce
The price is CA $280
CA $468 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Entire room. Ocean, mountain view. Hot tub. Next to the Mount Maxwell park.

SaliHaven: Oceanfront 3 BR 3 Beds 3.5 Ba + Gym

SaliHaven: Oceanfront 3 BR 3 Beds 3.5 Ba + Gym
Pender Island
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Very nice place, great view and lots of space "
Canada
Cedar
The price is CA $1,000
CA $1,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
SaliHaven: Oceanfront 3 BR 3 Beds 3.5 Ba + Gym

360-degree incomparable ocean views. The best viewpoint on Pender Island.

360-degree incomparable ocean views. The best viewpoint on Pender Island.
Pender Island
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"beautiful views, tranquil, restful.Good access to hiking trails, kayaking."
United States
kenneth h.
The price is CA $980
CA $1,550 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
360-degree incomparable ocean views. The best viewpoint on Pender Island.

Charming waterfront Salt Spring Island B&B

Charming waterfront Salt Spring Island B&B
Saltspring Island
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"Two adults and four kids had a fabulous stay! Comfy beds, space for us all, and great location for exploring the island. The only issue was the amount ants everywhere inside, but we vacuumed them up frequently and assume it was just the season. Great hosts and unique space with gorgeous views! Thank you!"
Canada
Danika C.
The price is CA $750
CA $1,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Charming waterfront Salt Spring Island B&B

Modern studio with soft tub -Ratcliffe Guest Suite

Modern studio with soft tub -Ratcliffe Guest Suite
Duncan
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (61 reviews)
"Such a neat little place. The place was clean and nicely decorated. The hot tub was fantastic! Becky and Luke were incredible hosts. Will 100% be staying here again!"
Canada
Karen
The price is CA $120
CA $205 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Modern studio with soft tub -Ratcliffe Guest Suite

Oceanfront Suite with Hot Tub

Oceanfront Suite with Hot Tub
Duncan
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (200 reviews)
"Really nice little spot to stay. Private quiet overlooking the water. Really cosy feel."
Canada
john bren
The price is CA $153
CA $266 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Oceanfront Suite with Hot Tub

Peaceful 1 BR Hideaway on 1 Acre w/ Pond, Near Ferry, Airport & Nature

Peaceful 1 BR Hideaway on 1 Acre w/ Pond, Near Ferry, Airport & Nature
North Saanich
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (94 reviews)
"The hosts were lovely and the property exceeded expectations! I do recommend a few days' stay to be able to truly take in all the opportunities. We stayed 4 days and that was lovely."
Canada
Beverley A
The price is CA $125
CA $208 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Peaceful 1 BR Hideaway on 1 Acre w/ Pond, Near Ferry, Airport & Nature

Hilltop Hideaway – Peaceful 2BR Suite, Near Beach Access and Mt. Baker Sunrises

Hilltop Hideaway – Peaceful 2BR Suite, Near Beach Access and Mt. Baker Sunrises
North Saanich
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"It was a nice and cozy place, really loved it would definitely book again in the future!!"
Canada
David
The price is CA $225
CA $400 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Hilltop Hideaway – Peaceful 2BR Suite, Near Beach Access and Mt. Baker Sunrises

Quiet, cozy 1 bedroom suite, w/ separate entrance. Now with A/C!

Quiet, cozy 1 bedroom suite, w/ separate entrance. Now with A/C!
North Saanich
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (113 reviews)
"Beautiful place near the airport; out of heavy traffic with many local attractions and easy access to ferries, buses, major highways. Clear communication, easy check-in and out. We hope to be back!"
Canada
Martina
The price is CA $138
CA $262 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Quiet, cozy 1 bedroom suite, w/ separate entrance. Now with A/C!

Modern Parkside Retreat – 1BR Suite Near Beach, Coffee & Ferries

Modern Parkside Retreat – 1BR Suite Near Beach, Coffee & Ferries
Delta
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"Great property with very responsive host!"
Canada
Spencer Louis
The price is CA $198
CA $272 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Modern Parkside Retreat – 1BR Suite Near Beach, Coffee & Ferries

Private suite located on the garden side of our home

Private suite located on the garden side of our home
Duncan
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (71 reviews)
"Loved the garden, good location."
Canada
David
The price is CA $140
CA $228 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Private suite located on the garden side of our home

SPACIOUS. QUIET ROOM W PRIVATE BATHROOM IN GREAT HOUSE

SPACIOUS. QUIET ROOM W PRIVATE BATHROOM IN GREAT HOUSE
Broadmoor
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (58 reviews)
"Room is spacious with own bathroom. Location is terrific as you can easily catch skytrain and then bus to get to this place. The host is friendly and helpful."
Canada
Ronald
The price is CA $62
CA $185 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
SPACIOUS. QUIET ROOM W PRIVATE BATHROOM IN GREAT HOUSE

Private room in home Richmond, Canada 2 guests 1 bedrooms 1 in-suite bathrooms

Private room in home Richmond, Canada 2 guests 1 bedrooms 1 in-suite bathrooms
Blundell
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"The room is clean. The hosts are very nice and friendly. "
United States
Kuang
The price is CA $120
CA $206 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Private room in home Richmond, Canada 2 guests 1 bedrooms 1 in-suite bathrooms

Cozy 1-bedroom

Cozy 1-bedroom
Broadmoor
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (63 reviews)
"Easy to check in. Owner was very nice. Easy to find the place. Needs some updating on furniture, decor, and bed covers."
United States
Tenna
The price is CA $79
CA $153 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Cozy 1-bedroom

Cottage/Studio in Cobble Hill Village - hiking, wineries and more

Cottage/Studio in Cobble Hill Village - hiking, wineries and more
Cobble Hill
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"Marta was a lovely host and the location was perfect for us. We you happily stay there again."
Canada
Lucy R.
The price is CA $135
CA $281 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Cottage/Studio in Cobble Hill Village - hiking, wineries and more

Modern New Suite Near YVR Airport, All Private

Modern New Suite Near YVR Airport, All Private
Seafair
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Good stuff"
Australia
Samuel
The price is CA $161
CA $254 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Modern New Suite Near YVR Airport, All Private

Welcome To the Ocean Front Cowibbean Guesthouse

Welcome To the Ocean Front Cowibbean Guesthouse
Cowichan Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (38 reviews)
"Photos show the deck of another suite, this one includes a small deck away from the ocean Otherwise great stay! Very cute little suite"
Canada
Rebecca
The price is CA $150
CA $262 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Welcome To the Ocean Front Cowibbean Guesthouse

2BR Private Suite w/ Parking, 30 mins to Vancouver

2BR Private Suite w/ Parking, 30 mins to Vancouver
Delta
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (80 reviews)
"Parking was excellent, accessibility was great and the suite was spotless. Overall exceeded our expectations."
United States
bob
The price is CA $188
CA $317 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
2BR Private Suite w/ Parking, 30 mins to Vancouver
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You always said you would go on a dream vacation someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannon ball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our vacation rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment or room. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your vacation just got upgraded.

As much as you love your short-term rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up . Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in . Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Southern Gulf Islands. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your vacation rental stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true.

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your vacation rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

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