Notes from the host
Lands End Retreat
The Lands End Cottage sits perched above the water’s edge overlooking Satellite Channel and beyond to Salt Spring Island, at the southern end of Vancouver Island. It is a truly authentic, uniquely artistic vacation home in one of the most desirable areas of the island. It is beautifully refurbished and filled with art, antiques and collectibles from around the world. It provides comfort, privacy, serenity and incomparable 180-degree sunset views.
The gentle curve of the driveway leads you through the forest and slowly reveals the Cottage and all the things that await you here. It is the perfect retreat in a very quiet residential area in North Saanich not far from the ferry terminal, airport and the seaside town of Sidney.
As you enter, the cares of the world start to melt away and you will find that the air feels softer and cleaner, fragrant from the garden’s blossoms and filled with the sound of the water lapping along the shore just a few feet away. It almost feels like you’re traveling back through time, to simpler days when life was gracious and uncomplicated.
Our part of the island is off the beaten path and we like it that way. We live our lives a little slower than the rest of the world. That gives us time to see more of what there is to see and to experience more of the things that are authentic and meaningful — all far, far away from fast-paced big-city lives.
Perfect for two or four people, the Lands End Cottage is a refuge for people and a haven for wildlife. It is an ideal home base for sight-seeing, outdoor adventure, shopping, dining, wine tasting or for quiet contemplation. Here you can isolate yourself: lie back and enjoy the sun; watch boats go by; see otters, seals and sometimes whales; listen to the geese as they forage for food along the beach, enjoy a glass of wine and read your next favorite book. A wood-burning fireplace will warm you on chilly nights.
This 1400 sq. ft., beautifully furnished, spacious Cottage is on one level. It has 9' ceilings and maple hardwood and slate floors. The Great Room provides a bright and beautiful open space between the gourmet kitchen, dining room and living room, with each space seamlessly flowing into the next, creating an inviting and cozy common area with stunning water views.
The full kitchen provides everything you will need to prepare a gourmet meal to just a cup of locally roasted coffee. The lovely master bedroom includes a queen size bed, a sitting area, a large closet, and a spacious en-suite bathroom with collected artwork on glass shelves in the shower. The second bedroom has a King bed or two twins and a newly updated bathroom with a walk-in shower just two steps away.
The Great Room includes a small office area with Wi-Fi and panoramic views. The large deck provides views that go on forever but may cause you to want to stay for the entire day. A propane BBQ for outdoor entertaining is located just below the deck.
During your days you can stroll the sea walk in downtown Sidney by the Sea, and enjoy some excellent restaurants and shopping. Take a drive into Victoria and explore the scenic Inner Harbour, the Royal British Columbia Museum, centuries-old historical sites, Canada’s oldest China Town, superb local coastal cuisine, and a thriving arts and cultural scene. Butchart Gardens is nearby.
End each day with a gorgeous sunset and a 180-degree view of ocean, islands and majestic mountains beyond.
What is the Lands End Cottage really like? Here’s how one long-time repeat guest has described the Cottage’s interior: “It’s fabulous curated eclecticism!” She wrote, “Wendy, a retired interior designer, has masterfully mixed different styles and eras together to create a lovely cohesive environment. The Cottage is all about harmony and the coming together of contrasting and complementary styles, juxtaposing textures, colors and artwork from around the world. I love it because it is artful and homey, intriguing and gorgeous, comforting and interesting, and doesn’t remind me that it is a vacation rental. That’s why we return every year.”
Welcome to the Lands End Cottage. We know you will love it here!
Life is short. Visit soon.
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AMENITIES:
GENERAL:
All linens provided: high quality and plush
All paper products provided
Basic soaps
Deck overlooking Satellite Channel
Heating/Cooling: in-floor heating in the winter and summer cooling through a summer fan in the furnace
Hair dryer
Iron and ironing board
Light bulbs
Shampoo, conditioner and body wash
Towels provided: plush and plentiful
KITCHEN – fully equipped
Baking pans
BBQ with propane
Basic herbs plus salt and pepper
Basic office supplies
Beach towels
Blender
Books, plus bird, wildflower identification books, and a tide book
Cake, pie pans and cooling racks
Charging station
Coffee grinder
Coffee maker
Cookies sheets
Cookware
Crockpot
Cuisinart mini
Dishes, plates and bowls (lots of variety)
Dishwasher
Electric hand mixer
French press
Food storage containers and wrap
Ice bucket
Kitchen scale
Knives
Microwave
Milk frother
Pots and pans
Refrigerator with freezer
Red and white wine glasses
Roasting pan
Serving plates, platters and bowls
Sieve and colander
Silverware and utensils
Stove and oven (full size)
Stacking washer and dryer
Toaster oven
Table linens and napkin rings
Tea kettle
Tea pot
Toaster
ENTERTAINMENT:
42” flat screen HDTV
Roku, for streaming entertainment
Bicycles
DVD player
Bird & plant identification brochures
Board games, cribbage, cards and puzzles
Kayaks and life jackets
Wireless speaker for your devices
SLEEPING:
1 King premium Sealy Posturepedic , can be split into two twins
1 Queen premium Sealy Posturepedic
DECK:
Table with umbrella and 4 chairs
Lap robes
OUTSIDE:
BBQ with propane
Steps to the beach
Two kayaks, paddles and PFDs
CONVENIENCE:
Bathroom scale
Basket filled with local travel-visitor information and trail guides
Beach towels
Bird identification books
Closets
Drawers
Extra blankets
Hangers
Lap robes
Luggage racks
Pantry – laundry room
Tide book
USB charging plugin
Vacuum cleaner and cleaning supplies
SAFETY FEATURES:
Exterior lighting (motion activated)
Dead bolt locks
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Smoke detector
Carbon Monoxide detector