You won’t want to leave this charming haven in the forest with an authentic Japanese “Onsen” — or cedar tub spa (shared). Our newly renovated luxury suite is located just a 3-minute drive from the shops and restaurants of town, close to popular trails for hiking and Blackburn Lake for summer swimming. You will find everything you need for a truly restorative, memorable Salt Spring stay! New for fall 2023, enjoy our new stream fed cold plunge! Available through fall, winter and spring. Your private entrance opens from a spacious deck into a sunny room with 14-foot ceilings. The west coast decor includes brand new, quality furnishings. You’ll find a walnut table for dining or working remotely. The top-of-the-line queen-size mattress provides the best possible back support and the deepest of sleeps. A large, four-drawer bureau gives you plenty of space to store your clothing and personal belongings. The ensuite bathroom offers the height of luxury with a huge tiled shower, gorgeous granite vanity, heated soft pebble floor — and even a separate WC. White towels (and bed linens) are hotel quality. You can watch your fave flix and shows on the 42” tv — and you’ll surely love the convenience of fast wi-fi and USB charging ports built into the walls for your devices. A dedicated air-con/heating unit ensures the room temperature will always be just right in the variable island climate. This unique island retreat has forested walking paths on the property and expansive views of the Cranberry Valley. Unwind with a good book on your own private deck or take a leisurely stroll through the bountiful organic garden. Take an afternoon nap in the cabana or sit around a campfire in the evenings (conditions permitting). Most of all, you’ll want to relax in the restorative waters of the authentic Japanese “onsen”. Nestled in a grove of mature maple, fir and arbutus trees, this spacious cedar hot tub will make your visit to super-natural Salt Spring Island complete. During your stay, I will communicate with you mostly through email and AirBnb text messages. You can also ring the doorbell at the front entrance of the house and we will respond immediately if available. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable. We are located on a quiet road in a rural, mountainous area of Salt Spring Island. Expect to encounter free-range sheep and chickens from nearby farms and a family of deer crossing the property. There are regular sightings of eagles, ravens and butterflies in the sky. Owls are rarely seen — but are often heard “hooting” to one another as they hunt down through Cranberry Valley at night. Our road is part of the popular “Blackburn Loop” — perfect for an hour-long, country walk or run. We are convenient to other walking paths and trails in and around the Cranberry Valley, including Mt Maxwell, one of BC's most spectacular viewpoints. Location We are located in the geographical centre and mountainous area of Salt Spring Island - just a three-minute drive from the restaurants, shops and ocean-front boardwalk of Ganges town. The main ferry terminals, Long Harbour and Fulford Harbour are 10 to 15 minutes away, respectively. What to Do and See Salt Spring Island, BC, is the largest of the southern Gulf Islands and affords a great variety of sights and activities. Delight your senses by strolling through an aromatic lavender farm, signing up for a wine-tasting tour or by visiting one of the many local art galleries and pottery studios. Enjoy the panoramic ocean views at Ruckle Point Provincial Park. Hike up Mt Erskine and be charmed by the fairy doors along the way. Swim in the sea at Vesuvius Bay or spend an leisurely afternoon at Cusheon Lake. Saturday Market Not to be missed is the bustling Saturday market (May through Oct). You’ll find a wide selection of beautiful, locally produced jewellery, arts and crafts — as well as gorgeous organic fruits and vegetables sold directly to you from the farmer. For Foodies Salt Spring Island boasts an impressive selection of restaurants, pubs, bakeries and food trucks. How about a sumptuous sundae at the vegan ice cream stand? Or a visit to the Salt Spring Cheese Co. where you can tour their cheese-making facility and enjoy a delicious lunch seven days a week. Self-serve breakfast, coffee, tea and snacks are included in your stay. There is a small in-suite refrigerator that is kept well stocked — so you don’t have to go into town to get your day started. We are happy to welcome your furry friends, up to 1 pet per stay. Please include an introduction to your pet when you make your request to book. There is a fee of $40/stay which is added to your booking. Simply select 1 pet when booking. Guest will share the following house rules with everyone in their party: Check-in time is 3 pm. Guest may check in using the keyless touchpad anytime after then. Check-out time is 11 am. Smoking (including vapes) is permitted only on outdoor decks. Quiet times are from 10 pm to 8 am. Guest count must be accurate. No overnight guests permitted unless previously approved of by the host. Please note that the property is not child-proofed per Airbnb requirements. As such we do not recommend stays for children under the age of 12. One well-behaved pet dog per stay is welcome. As the property is rural and not fenced, we recommend that you have a tag with your contact info on the dog, in case your dog wanders off. Lost dog do tend to turn up and an identification tag will ease the process. Due to host allergies we do not allow cats. We live on an island and must dispose of all waste thoughtfully. Please utilize the food scraps, recycling and garbage bins provided. We are on a septic system. Therefore only toilet paper down the toilet, please. Sanitary napkins, wetnaps, paper towels etc should be disposed of in the trash. Please shower before using the hot tub. There is a shower house next to the hot tub for guest use with instant hot water. Use only the blue towels (provided) in the hot tub area Please replace the hot tub cover after use. Please help us keep the hot tub area clean and tidy. Please take all glasses, pop cans, trash, towels and personal belongings with you. The garden gate (the "Sungate") must be kept closed to prevent deer and other wildlife from entering. No lit candles in the suite as they are a serious fire hazard. We provide battery-operated candles for guest use. Guest will inform the host immediately of any damaged, broken or non-functioning items so that repair/replacement can be made. Thank you for your attention to our House Rules. David & Steve