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Serenity By The Sea Retreat
Categories: Hotels & Travel Bed & Breakfast Hotels & Travel Guest Houses Bed & Breakfast, Guest Houses [Edit]
225 Serenity Ln RR2Galiano, BC V0N 1P0
(800) 944-2655
One review for Serenity By The Sea Retreat
1 review in English
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Review from Crystal H.
Vancouver, BC
7/31/2009 2 photos
When you wanna get away from it all to "zen" it up, Galiano Island is a perfect spot. And, if you really want to be away from everything once you're on the island, Serenity By The Sea plays a great host.
From the Seaview Haven Chalet, with it's own kitchen and two floors of my own space, it was blissful peace from the moment I dropped my bags. Definitely rustic, with a grandma's house vibe (complete with stuffed animals) the chalet only has one piece of "technology," a CD player--ideal when you're there to escape!
*And a potty note -- they are on a septic system, so if you can handle tossing your TP in the trash instead of the bowl, they greatly appreciate it!*
The view from the bedroom was incredible! Waking up to look at the ocean, framed in trees always has a way of winning my heart! My only suggestions would be for them to update some of the furnishings, linens and bedding.
Right next to the main house, a stream runs straight over the big rocks leading to the ocean. I had to admit, there was something serenely magical about sitting out on this edge. When the tide was out, I spent so long stretched out on a long rock with my book that I sunburned -- ouch!
A bathtub (yes, a bathtub) that you can fill up is built right into the rocks. I didn't give it a try - not being a bath person myself, but it does have a great view!
*A deer note: Make sure you're around at dinner time, that's when the deer come out and try to sneak nibbles through the fences they have protecting their gardens.*
There's also a couple of rooms they rent out inside the main house which had extraordinary views as well! Maybe if I'm feeling more social next time I want to escape I'll look into one of those...one did have a hammock after all!
If this is up your alley, I should warn, the house is situated down a long steep gravel road, 12 km from the ferry terminal. That's about 1/2 way up the island, so I'd say a car, or really powerful bike legs...and it is a hilly ride!Listed in: Places With Secret Spaces, Now That's A View!
