Vacation rentals with a kayak in Salt Spring Island

We had an amazing stay at Gramma Rikki’s beautiful home! It was perfect for our group of two families (4 adults + 3 young kids). The house was clean, spacious, and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed—from a well-equipped kitchen and cozy bedrooms to toys, books, and kid-friendly touches throughout. The huge yard, hot tub, and fresh-water pond were big hits, and the peaceful setting made it easy to relax. Gramma Rikki was incredibly warm and welcoming - an outstanding host. We’d absolutely come back again!

Nice location on lake. Large deck on the back of house with lake views. Large dock with easy water access. Quiet location at end of the road so no road noise. Sean is friendly and will greet you at arrival, gives interesting history about the house and is responsive.

We had a weekend on the lake at Scott’s! The place was cozy during the snowy weekend. Beautiful lakefront spot with incredible outdoor area that you can enjoy year round. The hot tub was great to relax in and look over the lake. Would absolutely come back here again!

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this beautiful home. The photos truly don’t capture how stunning and comfortable the space is. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The decor is tasteful and elegant, with a deck offering spectacular views that we enjoyed during peaceful sunsets. Our kids were thrilled with the cozy loft area, which gave them their own special space to relax and play. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a stylish, peaceful getaway with all the comforts you could want!

Gavin’s place is clean, beautiful and well kept. It has plenty of room for everyone. The view of the lake is beautiful.

Shauna was really responsive and helpful if we had any questions. The view of the lake was beautiful and the space was comfortable and worked great for our big group.

The terrific kitchen/appliances even improved my cooking! Parking is off the road so it is important to refer to instructions, but it therefore has very safe, ample parking and privacy. It is well set up for large gatherings, retreats, gourmet cooking classes, etc, with kitchen, pool, hot tub, sauna. Has wonderful panoramic views of lake — changing light, scullers and crew boats.

We had a great long weekend at Gloria’s cottage. The marina was beautiful to look over and the general store was convenient for basics. The staff were friendly and very helpful for recommendations around the island.

Peaceful and pleasant environment

An amazing, well equipped cabin overlooking a pristine lake. The cabin is central to the island making it ideal to stay at while exploring Salt Spring! We were able to cook a full meal thanks to the thoughtful stocked kitchen and amenities! Ashley was a delight to communicate and even before we left we agreed we'd return someday.

Wonderful hosts, very friendly. Absolutely amazing weekend, would 100% book this place again. The lake was beautiful, and the local food and people were wonderful and friendly.

The cottage and surrounding area was extremely peaceful and absolutely beautiful. I recommend coming out here if you want true relaxation

This is our third year returning to Maple Ridge Cottages and we will absolutely be back again. Salt Spring Island is beautiful and very peaceful. We felt right at home in the cabin we booked. It was spacious, clean, and equipped with everything we needed. Convenient location and seamless check-in made it a perfect choice for a comfortable getaway. Travelling with a small child isn’t always easy, but Ashley and Bill always make it all so easy from the checkin to the checkout. We even noticed the child sized picnic table had been put on the deck of the cabin we booked. Such thoughtful thinking! Last and certainly not least, we asked to extend our stay - and Ashley and Bill accommodated this extend and were very fair. Bill came by a few times and was lovely to speak with in person. While we were unloading he came and introduced himself to us and told us ways we could get in touch throughout our stay if we needed to. We felt very taken care of. Thank you Ashley and Bill!

The cottage is amazing, direct access to the beautiful lake. There are boats, kayaks or stand-up paddle boards for free including life jackets. The kitchen is very well equipped and the hosts are super friendly and supportive. We had an amazing time here and we can totally recommend this cottage to everyone.

Thank you Lesha for a wonderful stay. The private cottage had everything we needed and more. We loved that we could take in the beautiful lake view from the dock, the deck, and from inside the cabin. It was a treat to have a kayak to enjoy the lake by water. Shawnigan lake and the Cowichan valley is a beautiful place with so much to explore (great restaurants, produce/products from local farms, walking/hiking/mountain biking and quaint shops. We hope to stay again.

Very peaceful and serene stay, host was very friendly!

Great spot for a family weekend! Big kitchen and great deck to cook and serve a meal. Fit all seven of us and there was enough space to sneak away for some rest! Would stay again!!

We loved our stay and wished we had planned a longer trip. It was so peaceful and beautiful. We can’t wait to come back.

The cabin was beautiful, clean, and had a gorgeous view of the lake. The bedroom had a great private view of the forest, which was really lovely to wake up to. We especially loved the BBQ and wood-burning stove, which made the evenings super cozy! The cabin had all the essentials and more; we enjoyed flipping through the gorgeous table books provided too. We look forward to returning in warmer (less rainy/snowy) weather when we could use the outdoor fire pit and sit on the dock. The property and lake are extremely peaceful. Of note - there are no window coverings in the main living area which can be seen from other cabins, so we wouldn’t have wanted to have someone sleep on the couch. It worked perfectly for just the two of us though.

The cabins are very cute, and the lake is beautiful.

We loved our stay at Leah’s cabin. Everything was pristinely clean and the interior is so beautifully decorated. The property is quiet and peaceful with serene views of the lake. We found lots of great restaurants and hiking trails nearby and the nearest town is an easy 5 min drive. Would 100% stay here again!

This adorable cottage on Shawnigan Lake is one of our favourite stays ever. Impeccably appointed with spotless comfort. A real gem in the middle of a beautiful lake community. A must stay for anyone. We will be back for sure! Thanks Amanda.