Family-friendly holiday rentals in Gulf Islands

Cozy South End Room - Galiano Island

Bright converted garage with separate entrance nestled between the Bluffs and Mount Galiano. Enjoy a hot beverage, tea or coffee, or have a cold drink from your bar fridge while you wait for your BBQ. Your private deck overlooks a meadow perfect to enjoy a re-heated meal from the local restaurants. You are very welcome to use our fenced yard. Access to magnificent Mount Galiano is only minutes away! Your rural home on “The Gem of the Gulf Islands” is perfect for 2 adults plus a smaller teenager.

Kitchen · Family · Getting around

Cabin on St. Mary Lake

Welcome to your cosy, contemporary cabin nestled on the shores of St. Mary Lake on beautiful Salt Spring Island. Thoughtfully designed with simplicity and comfort in mind, this space offers everything you need for a peaceful, clutter-free getaway—perfect for unwinding, recharging, and reconnecting with nature. Whether you’re sipping coffee at sunrise on your private patio or winding down in the evening in your dedicated yoga room, the setting invites you to slow down and take it all in.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Sleep quality

Cliff Top Family Home Over Looking the Ocean

This beautiful home is located on Oxbow Ridge on Pender Island with a breathtaking view over Poets Cove. It offers a landscaped yard with chairs to relax in to admire the views. There is a smaller cottage that tenants live in on site in an adjacent building, they have a dog on site who may pop over to say hi. The main house is the owners personal home and live in it during the year. Please note that we have two private areas that will be closed off to guests in the house.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Value

Private cottage with pond + forest view, sauna

Unwind in a private forest retreat with cedar sauna, wood stove, outdoor shower, and a spacious deck overlooking a pond—just minutes from Beddis Beach. This 600 sq. ft. cottage offers cozy comfort with a queen bed, queen pull-out sofa, Firestick TV, and breakfast essentials. Set on 5 acres and only 10 minutes' drive to Ganges Village, The Blue Ewe is ideal for couples or solo travelers seeking quiet, nature, and rejuvenation on Salt Spring Island.

Family · Kitchen · Long stay

Relm Cottage - quiet beach on a secluded bay

Permit issued from the Islands Trust for this listing for short term vacation rentals. Provincial registration number obtained and valid. Lovely three bedroom cottage on the ocean with private beach access. Sleeps 6 comfortably in 3 bedrooms. Fully fenced side yard, dogs negotiable. Lovely deck facing the ocean - enjoy your morning coffee and evening drink while watching otters, sea lions and whales! We can be reached by email or text message.

Indoor spaces · Family · Beach

Charming, Private Galiano Cottage

This charming, waterfront, two bedroom, 1 bathroom Galiano Cottage is 1,000 sqft and is nestled on 2.4 acres of magestic mature forest. It boasts a magnificent view of Whaler Bay. It's tranquility is unmatched. Includes outdoor hot tub. ** Please note, we also offer a 7 passenger vehicle rental for your convenience. This is not included in the price of the cottage rental but can be added on if desired. Please inquire for more details.

Family · Indoor spaces · Layout

Rustic cabin in the woods

Mid-island, this rustic cabin is perfect for any couple (or small group) shacking up in the woods. Features a full kitchen inside, outhouse, outdoor shower, fire pit, covered porch & access to pebble beach trails, making this a magical retreat. Please note that while there is wi-fi at the cabin, there is no cell reception on the property, and many guests have mentioned that they’ve enjoyed the chance to unplug and connect with nature.

Kitchen · Family · Biking

Oceanfront low bank home viewing Mt. Baker.

Beautiful cedar home on a secluded half acre with breathtaking views of Saturna, the San Juan's and Mt. Baker. Amazing rock fireplace, large fully stocked country kitchen, sunroom with 180 degree view of it all. The home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a den. Two large ocean-view decks, a hot tub overlooking the ocean and a tidal islet where otters, seals and birdlife congregate, and even the occasional Orca sighting!

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Getting around

Saltaire Cottage

Saltaire Cottage is a peaceful forest getaway with everything you need to relax with friends and family, including a luxurious cedar hot tub. Located on the North End of Salt Spring Island, about 15 minutes from Ganges, Saltaire Cottage is ideal for a getaway with friends, family or some solo peace and quiet. Venture into town and explore Salt Spring Island or just relax in your own personal oasis.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Layout

Oceanfront Yurt @ The Hen and Hound Resort

This luxurious oceanfront yurt is hidden in an ancient cedar grove providing privacy and an amazing backdrop to its unprecedented ocean front setting. Set atop an ocean front rock face with a fully covered patio. A fully equipped kitchen and spa like bathroom highlight the luxurious amenities included in this stay. An upscale romantic getaway like no other. Our guests receive coffee and teas.

Family · Indoor spaces · Breakfast

Salt | Oceanfront Cottage on Galiano Island

Welcome to Salt, an oceanfront retreat nestled between the forest and Galiano's sandstone shoreline. This thoughtfully designed two-bedroom cottage comfortably sleeps four and offers sweeping Salish Sea views, direct waterfront access, and Morning Beach just steps away. The perfect place to relax, reconnect, and enjoy island life.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Cleanliness

InTheBluff - Galiano Island’s Oceanside Log Chalet

Located on Active Pass, the spectacular marine passage separating Galiano and Mayne islands, InTheBluff offers one of the most stunning outlooks in the Southern Gulf Islands. With 2 bedrooms, each with a queen bed, the log chalet accommodates up to 4. InTheBluff has an fabulous infinity-edge hot tub overlooking Active Pass.

Family · Indoor spaces · Hospitality