This is one of those rare listings where you are not just renting the house, you are renting the property as well. This is like having your own private park in your backyard. Decades old, towering cedar trees, local wildlife, interesting trails and all backing onto an inlet of the Salish Sea. When not exploring the amazing property there is a great nearby freshwater lake (if that is your preference) as well as the Saltspring Island Ferry and communities like Cowichan Bay and Chemainus.We liked the âfarmhouseâ feel of the home and the surrounding property was perfect for a family vacation.
The property was perfect for our group of 7 older adults. The house was lovely with a central common area for conversation. The property was landscaped with beautiful flowers. Each day brought new glimpses of wildlife and happy horses. The nights were blissfully quiet. Heidi was a gracious host who responded immediately to all our needs.
Heidi was a very friendly and thoughtful host, leaving an assortment of treats upon our arrival and providing clear instructions on where to find things, including kayaks, fairy houses, and good bakeries! The property is idyllic with so many tranquil and peaceful spaces. From hanging out with Francine and Lucy (the horses) to watching seals play in the water, there are ample opportunities for moments of serenity. The house was ideal for a family vacation with plenty of space to gather as well as enough room to enjoy privacy and quiet time.I would highly recommend this rental!
We love this property and Heidi is amazing. It is the perfect place for our girls weekend away and look forward to coming back again soon. This was our third time here! Love it!
This is a magical place-the house is spacious and well-appointed and the grounds are just spectacular! We were so delighted by the ancient trees, the marshes and the exquisite waterfront.
The farm-style guesthouse was perfect for our needs, and we enjoyed wandering the extensive grounds. Nice country setting while conveniently close to town.
The property was beautiful and the vacation home was perfect for our group of ladies. The home is clean and very comfortable; Heidi thought of everything! We highly recommend this venue and look forward to a return visit.
This property is absolutely perfect for a getaway of several couples on a gourmet cooking weekend. Each couple had lovely bedroom with private bathroom and a central kitchen that was extremely well stocked. The setting is beautiful with a beautiful walk to the ocean side. Close proximity to Chemainus. Heidi was welcoming, helpful, and responsive. My group will likely be back!
A wonderful place to stay with family. House is very clean & comfortable. All rooms are spacious and have big ensuite bathrooms. Kitchen is very well stocked. We enjoyed the peaceful surroundings of the property and forest walk leading to the dock. It was a great experience and above all Heidi was very very quick to respond to any of our questions.
The host, Heidi, made our trip to the Island a wonderful time. The home was beautiful and inviting and worked perfectly for us. We cannot say enough good things about this stay.
This house was a great, relaxing vacation spot for my family. We enjoyed hanging around on the back porch and taking walks through the meadow and forest out to the dock. Close to Chemainus for groceries and local shops.
The host is friendly and informative, left us goodies upon arrival, and even helped us paint and decorate a fairy house to leave along the forest path.
This wonderful place in Chemainus was a getaway with all the comforts of home. We enjoyed waking up to horses in the field, hiked the trails, and kayaked in the ocean. The home was spacious and clean. We traveled all the way from Hawaii and had a nice, relaxing vacation. Heidi was incredibly helpful and her special touches made our stay extremely memorable!!
As always this house made another girls weekend a success! With the kitchen adjacent to the dining and living area, makes cooking enjoyable as you donât feel separated from the conversations. All bedrooms just off the main living area with their own bathrooms are comfortable and nicely appointed. The property is serene and peaceful.
Heidi always has something special waiting for her guests and is so attentive and warm!
Thanks again see you in February!
I hosted a retreat here with 7 people staying and sharing the beautiful living space. The land brings so much to the experience, the movement space is so functional and Heidi is the perfect host. Gorgeous meadows, forests and being able to spend time at the ocean and with the horses is incredible. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to host a retreat in a quiet, beautiful space.
Heidi is amazing. The horses are awesome, although I'm not going to lie Franny's my favorite. The pictures on VRBO do not give it justice. The walking trails and oceans and amenities offered as well as the house and everything in it could not be improved upon. If you're looking for a place to stay with fresh air Outdoors trails and yet all the modern convenience of the whole house, I wouldn't pick anywhere else.
I am passionate about horses, yoga and nature. Combining these passions on this property and sharing it with guests has been a childhood dream of mine. When guests arrive I encourage them to unplug from their technology gadgets (of course wifi is here!) but taking time to appreciate nature and the surrounding area. Ask me about the history of this farm as it dates back to the early 1900's and has been part of the rum running days and slave escape route as well as a colorful more local history. I love to share suggestions for vineyards, restaurants and hiking trails in the area. Swimming during high tide in the warm water off the dock is a favourite summer pastime. Hope to share this piece of paradise with you!! I can organize family games or children's nature walks and story telling. Making birdhouses or fairy houses with children is just a start of some of the playshops that can be arranged. We also have a local baking school that can take your group and teach you the skills of bread and dessert making. Let me know what you want to experience as a family or group and I am more then happy to help you plan your vacation both on the property and off the property.
This property is stunning with ancient trees and walking paths to the ocean. Lots of room to explore and yet 1 km walk to the town of Chemainus with it's small quaint shops and performing arts theatre. The Cowichan Valley has vineyards and farm to table restaurants and markets scattered throughout the area. Wonderful hiking trails and kayaking and boating all within 20 min of the Farmily Retreat. We are across the street from a lovely 18 hold picturesque golf course.
A very private house on a gated 40 acre ocean side property with room to collect as a group or family in the flex space or escape for alone time to read a book or walk and immerse yourself in nature. Private dock.