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Reviews of Alderwood Cottage & Suite - Bowen Island

2.5 out of 5
Alderwood Cottage & Suite - Bowen Island
1351 Adams Rd, Bowen Island, BC

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Jules on Mar 3, 2020
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything Love the donkey Area Clean Quite All the above
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Jules on Feb 18, 2020
Thanks for the visit :) Hope to see you again soon!! Cheers, Jules

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous and rustic farm property, close to the village yet offering privacy and peace. Perfect break from the city!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Jules on Feb 10, 2020
Thank you for the visit and kind words- hope to see you again!! Cheers, Jules

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, unique property with adorable animals
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Jules on Oct 15, 2019
Thank you so much for your visit! Hope to see you again :) Cheers, Jules

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Jules on Aug 13, 2019
Thank you for your visit! Hope to see you again :)

8/10 Good

Thomas

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Jules on Aug 7, 2019
Thank you for the visit :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't say enough about how wonderful our stay was. The cottage was perfect, the store was full of delicious food. The animals on the property were wonderful and the property owners were the best of hosts, being generous, kind and simultaneously real (not at all a forced smile with fake hospitality). We are looking forward to coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Jules on Jul 21, 2019
Thanks you guys!!! We loved having you at the farm and very much look forward to an annual visit 😊 J & C & J

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Jules on Jun 24, 2019
Thank you for your review and so very glad you had a nice stay! Hope to see you again :) Jules

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Jules on Apr 3, 2019
Thank you for your review!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Go for the food!
We were in the suite, not the cottage. The breakfast was amazing but the room was very noisy (through the walls) and bed was loud & uncomfortable for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Jules on Oct 10, 2018
Thank you for your comments- we would like to know if the noise was from the room next door or coming from main kitchen living room area. We haven't had any other complaints about the bed so thank you we will look into that. Hope you can come stay with us in the cottage sometime and enjoy the solitude and of course more good food!

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Comfy cottage, wonderful stay!
Wonderful place to stay! Next time, we would plan to stay much longer. I think staying about 4-5 days or so would have given us a chance to get to know the island better and just have a nice, relaxing time! Our host, Jules, was amazing. So friendly and flexible with check-in and our cottage was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Jules on Aug 29, 2018
Thanks Nancy! Yes a longer stay would be wonderful- so hope to see you again. Enjoy the rest of the summer! Cheers, Jules

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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We had a great time at this bed and breakfast. The cottage was cozy and clean. Best of all, envy of our friends staying at other places on the island, the food basket that was prepared for us! Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Jules on Aug 22, 2018
Thank you for the lovely message and review! So glad you enjoyed your time here and hopefully we'll see you again :) Cheers, Jules

8/10 Good

Lindsay, uk

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Peaceful pretty cottage, back to nature.
Perfect escape from city life. Relax on the deck enjoy the sunset and the wildlife surrounding you. Good base to explore this charming island. Wonderful walks and beautiful views. Farm shop on your doorstop for delicious meals and local foods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Jules on Aug 4, 2018
Hi Lindsay, Glad you enjoyed your stay! - sorry we're not allowed to have cooking facilities for the short term rental so that's why it's a bit limited for full meal production but then you're on holiday so ideally you get to go out for dinner or grab something easy from the shop :) Enjoy the rest of your summer and hope to see you again! Cheers, Jules

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Great getaway
If you want to get away from the main drag and don't mind barnyard sounds in the morning (which we didn't mind), this place is for you. It's a great getaway, the breakfast was perfect and our hostess was very pleasant. The grounds are beautiful and nice to walk around. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Response from Jules on Sep 9, 2017
Thank you for the visit to Alderwood and kind words!!

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bowen Island Getaway
The Garden Suite was beautiful and well maintained. Complimentary breakfast was delicious, which we enjoyed having on the patio. The service was very friendly and welcoming. We would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from Jules on Aug 26, 2017
Thank you very much for your visit and kind words!! We hope to have you visit again and that the rest of your summer is wondeful.... Cheers, Jules

10/10 Excellent

mstravelbugfun, Vancouver, BC

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Wonderful cozy cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Alderwood. Jules was welcoming and provided tons of great tips for things to see and do on Bowen. The cottage was perfect - cozy and well appointed. Comfortable furnishings and super quiet. We loved seeing the emu and chickens too! The breakfast basket was perfect for us to have breakfast when we wanted on our own schedule. We hope to return again for another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from Jules on Aug 12, 2017
Thank you for the great review- we are very lucky to attract wonderful guests and I hope you guys do come back for another visit in the not so distant future! Cheers, Jules

8/10 Good

Mark

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Rainy weather but we still had an awesome time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Adeline

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Wonderful farm experience!
Amazing breakfast and food! Really relaxing, the hostess is super nice and pretty. The animals on the farm are so friendly haha! Would like to come back someday :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Shaana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We'll be back!
The website doesn't do it justice - the ensuite was cozy, clean and very comfortable, and it opened onto a sunny courtyard where we were greeted by a rooster and hen. There were donkies, emus, chickens, geese, ducks, dogs...and several unique buildings...all available to walk around and view. The couple who own this place are so friendly and welcoming...they provided a delicious breakfast of coffee, tea, fresh croissants, danish, cheese, grapes, strawberries and candied almonds and also have a little deli/store with the perfect fixings for our own charcouterie board. There is even a chapel and reception area on the grounds for weddings...a beautiful hidden gem tucked away on Bowen Island.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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The accommodations were great - unfortunately Expedia advertised the wrong rates and also advertised free wifi at the accommodation (which technically was incorrect - the wifi was at the farmhouse, not the cottage where we stayed) No fault of the owners, who were great. Lovely accommodations and location.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, F

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Comfortable Peaceful Stay
We went for a quiet girls weekend and we had a really great stay at Alderwood. The property is beautiful, surrounded by nature and the cottages are clean and up kept and very cozy. Jules was extremely friendly and helpful to us as well. She made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. The breakfast was delicious! We would definitely stay again without hesitations and would recommend Alderwood for anyone looking for a comfortable and peaceful getaway.
Response from Jules on Mar 19, 2017
Thanks Lisa! Really appreciate the kind words and very glad you and Shannon had a nice visit. I look forward to seeing you hopefully again when the weather is sunny :) p.s. sending the ring tomorrow... Cheers, Jules

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

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A wonderful home away from home.
We came to Bowen Island for a weekend get-away and were impressed by the hospitality of our hostess/host, Jules and Doug. We knew right away that we had chosen the perfect place to stay. On the way to our room, we received a royal welcome by Jackson, the resident black lab who became an adorable companion - especially when breakfast was served. We will definitely come back again.

10/10 Excellent

James, Vancouver

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Comfy and close to nature
Cottage was perfect for 2! Cozy but enough room to stay out of each other's way if needed. Adorable animals right outside the front door. Emu's and Donkeys in pens and 2 wild deer who would wander through the area! Our dog loved it too!
Response from Jules on Sep 16, 2016
Thanks James! We hope to have you all back again. Cheers, Jules

8/10 Good

Brad, North Vancouver

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Very nice place indeed, its really on farmland!
Breakfast was good, the room was pretty basic. No tv or radio or bathroom door. Outside there were chicken,emus, and donkeys everywhere. I would recommend this quaint little place for a single person or for a honeymoon couple. It is located 3.5 miles away from Snug Cove, which is where the Ferry Terminal is located.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Had a very pleasant stay. Host was helpful and very friendly. .Quiet location. Will return next time to Bowen Island.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Beautiful spot
If you are an animal lover then you will definitely love Alderwood Farm. After climbing the winding driveway to the farm you are greeted by Jackson and Prince, 2 of the sweetest Labrador retrievers. There is a resident deer on the 5 acre property as well as 2 donkeys, 3 emus and a rooster named Handsome (because he is) and his 2 lady friends. Jules, the owner is a very sweet lady. She left tea and sweets for us at night and the breakfast of bagels, cream cheese, cheese, fruit, tea and coffee was perfect. You can't go wrong for a stay at Alderwood Farm.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Langley B.C.

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it was awesome! had so much fun and the people running it were so kind

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay!
Great place to stay near Vancouver to get away and enjoy nature.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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10/10 Excellent

Rodger & Sue, Dubai

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A magical experience
We received a lovely warm welcome when we arrived and were quickly getting settled in to the delightful 'Cozy Cottage'. One could not wish for a more peaceful and relaxing location with great facilities. I was still jet lagged from the flight a couple of days earlier, so found myself up and about at 2:30am gazing at the night sky, made all the more beautiful by the lack of light pollution on Bowen Island.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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10/10 Excellent

Richard, Vancouver

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Extremely quiet but located close to a minimart.
Very rustic and rural but inviting and comfortable. No door separating from bathroom to bedroom so be comfortable with your partner. Overall a romantic evening, there is wifi but no tv.
Response from Jules on Apr 26, 2016
Hi Richard, Sorry just saw this review- you must have stayed in the En-Suite? That yes has the big arch leading into the bathroom from the bedroom- if you come for another visit the cottage has the same lovely decor but a kitchen and a sliding door separating the spaces for more privacy. Hope to see you both again. Cheers, Jules