9 Cozy Cabins to Curl up in This Season
It’s a little known fact that cozy season in the islands is the perfect time of year to curl up in a warm, cozy cabin. When the weather has you layering up, there’s nothing more comforting than winding down next to the fire with nothing to do but read and sip a glass of wine or a steaming hot cup of tea.
After a day of walking empty beaches and hiking through foggy forests, listening to the soft patter of rain on the roof from a little rural cabin is the sweetest pleasure.
From basic to modern, here are some of our favourite options for a snug island retreat.
Cusheon Lake Resort
Located on four acres on Salt Spring Island’s second largest lake, Cusheon Lake Resort feels like a world away from worldly distractions. Unwind next to the wood-burning fireplaces in one of the log cabins while listening to the soft lap of waves on the shore. Or bundle up and watch the day turn to night from the large deck. With all the simple pleasures of a lake getaway, you’ll find therapeutic comfort.
WOODS on Pender
Enjoy the outdoors without straying too far from the comforts of home, WOODS on Pender‘s fully outfitted Airstreams are a modern camp experience. With individual outdoor spaces and 7.3 acres of tranquil wooded land, you’ll be able to escape the pressures of urban life and reconnect with nature without sacrificing amenities.
Bodega Cove
Spend your weekend in a thoughtfully designed and restored 1960s era Pan-Abode cabin at Bodega Cove on Galiano Island. With a vintage camp aesthetic, you’ll feel totally transported while indulging in all the modern comforts including, soaker tubs, updated kitchens, and house-crafted furniture. Best of all, this seaside property has beach access right across the road.
Blue Vista Resort
A refuge from a busy world, the cottages at Blue Vista Resort on Mayne Island are tucked beneath towering trees just a short distance from Bennett Bay beach and the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. Explore all the island has to offer in Cozy Season from this family-run oasis—quiet walks, spectacular scenery, friendly folk, and wildlife.
The Tides Cottages
A three-acre oceanfront escape on Pender Island, The Tides Cottages are the image of calm. Unplug, reconnect, and spend quality time with loved ones while relaxing on a private patio with breathtaking views, or by playing communal lawn games. The longest standing resort in the Southern Gulf Islands, its heritage charm adds to its coziness.
Salty Pear
An artistic escape on Salt Spring Island, Salty Pear is a B&B and art studio/gallery that hosts events, exhibitions, and workshops. Stay in the Studio Suite, designed by in-house residential designer Jorge Siemsen, and indulge in the modern comfort of heated concrete floors and thoughtful furnishings. Let the frogs usher you to a restful sleep while bird song wakes you in the morning. Be sure to make use of the complimentary DIY wood-burning barrel sauna.
The Cottages on Salt Spring Island
Located on Bullock Lake, The Cottages on Salt Spring Island offer a picturesque setting that’s perfect for couples, families, and friend getaways. With a home-away-from-home feel, it’s easy to unwind on a private deck, listening to the many local birds. Or try a cold plunge in the lake’s pristine waters. You’ll warm up next to the cozy fireplaces in no time.
Wild Thyme Hideaway
Stay overnight in a fully converted 1963 Leyland Lowlander Double Decker Bus on Saturna Island. At Wild Thyme Hideaway you can sleep upstairs in a cozy queen bed or relax in the twin reading nook at the front of the bus. Complete with a full bathroom including a claw foot tub, you’ll enjoy plenty of rustic cozy comforts like an espresso machine, board games, puzzles, an outdoor shower, a BBQ and an outdoor fire pit.
Driftwood Village
Driftwood Village’s unique heritage cottages are nestled amongst two acres of mature fruit trees on Galiano Island’s south end. A short walk to many of the island’s favourite parks and beaches, the cottages are ideally located for a cozy season getaway. Explore the uncrowded forest trails, soaring cliffs, and sandy and rocky shores before settling into an evening of board games by the fire.
