Aerie Sunrise House.close to Ganges. Harbor View
5.0
Outstanding(59 Reviews)House in Salt Spring Island
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this house rental
SPECIAL DISCOUNT from 5-7 NIGTHS August 1-7 2023/ August 26-30 2023 AERIE SUNRISE HOUSE is an airy, spacious 1500 sq. ft. private getaway with the comforts of home.
It is a short walk to Ganges village on beautiful Salt Spring, the largest of the Gulf Islands in the Pacific Northwest.
We welcome our guests with a bottle of West Coast wine to enjoy in the cozy sunroom overlooking the bamboo grove and fir trees or outside on the deck with a lovely view of the boats in the harbor and the Pacific Mountains in the distance.
Guests will appreciate the fully equipped kitchen and dining room as well as two bedrooms and
2 baths. Relax in the unique cedar sunroom and enjoy breakfast at the glass topped bamboo table. In the wintertime, the wood stove creates an ambiance that feels like a warm hug upon entering! Similarly the gorgeous 'Heatilator' fireplace in the living room makes for cozy evenings "where peace comes dropping slow" (from one of Yeat's poems).
The dining room features seating for six for family dinners. The cupboards are full of unique casserole dishes created by various Salt Spring potters and there are many other lovely items for your use. There is even a Mix Master if you feel ambitious after picking blackberries and want to make a pie!
Enjoy the new Smart TV and tune into Netflix or listen to your favorite You Tube music videos!
Since we own an antique/collectibles store, you will find furnishings that are mid-century chic and vintage items throughout the house.
Feel free to pound away on the piano. We were the founders of Erie Music in Southwestern Ontario that specialized in vintage instruments, and believe that music is part of the fun!
Or perhaps you will enjoy playing several board games including Chess, Scrabble (special edition set that features a board that rotates for up to 6 players), Pictionary and many more.
The Mid-Century Teak Suite in the second bedroom features a luxurious pillow top mattress and the master bedroom boasts fabulous '60's vintage dressers and bed frame.
All artwork is original and most of the artists are Salt Spring based: Jill Louise Campbell (hallway ), Kay Caitlin (sunroom), Steven Patterson (dining room), Pat Wright (blue bath) and John Jaques from his "Spirit of Saltspring" exhibition (the fireplace). Other well known arts are Ontario watercolourist, Pat Fairhead, (entrance hall) and South African sculptor, Russell Morris (dining room buffet).
You may be interested in watching - "Rivers of Time" about Andy Goldsworthy, the British environmental sculptor.
The Neighborhood
We live in an established neighborhood and people are quiet and respectful. There are dogs and cats who make their homes with humans but they are all living in fenced yards. We are a short stroll from Bishop's Walk, which affords some of the nicest views of Ganges and the harbor. This is where you will see the Ganges Trail that takes you into the village within 12 minutes. There is another connecting path that meanders through the woods and where you will often see and hear rare double horned Jacob sheep in the fields. When you reach Drake road you can cross and continue through beautiful paths in Mouat's Park (see photo).
In July and August you will have many opportunities to pick luscious blackberries along the way.
It is a short walk to Ganges village on beautiful Salt Spring, the largest of the Gulf Islands in the Pacific Northwest.
We welcome our guests with a bottle of West Coast wine to enjoy in the cozy sunroom overlooking the bamboo grove and fir trees or outside on the deck with a lovely view of the boats in the harbor and the Pacific Mountains in the distance.
Guests will appreciate the fully equipped kitchen and dining room as well as two bedrooms and
2 baths. Relax in the unique cedar sunroom and enjoy breakfast at the glass topped bamboo table. In the wintertime, the wood stove creates an ambiance that feels like a warm hug upon entering! Similarly the gorgeous 'Heatilator' fireplace in the living room makes for cozy evenings "where peace comes dropping slow" (from one of Yeat's poems).
The dining room features seating for six for family dinners. The cupboards are full of unique casserole dishes created by various Salt Spring potters and there are many other lovely items for your use. There is even a Mix Master if you feel ambitious after picking blackberries and want to make a pie!
Enjoy the new Smart TV and tune into Netflix or listen to your favorite You Tube music videos!
Since we own an antique/collectibles store, you will find furnishings that are mid-century chic and vintage items throughout the house.
Feel free to pound away on the piano. We were the founders of Erie Music in Southwestern Ontario that specialized in vintage instruments, and believe that music is part of the fun!
Or perhaps you will enjoy playing several board games including Chess, Scrabble (special edition set that features a board that rotates for up to 6 players), Pictionary and many more.
The Mid-Century Teak Suite in the second bedroom features a luxurious pillow top mattress and the master bedroom boasts fabulous '60's vintage dressers and bed frame.
All artwork is original and most of the artists are Salt Spring based: Jill Louise Campbell (hallway ), Kay Caitlin (sunroom), Steven Patterson (dining room), Pat Wright (blue bath) and John Jaques from his "Spirit of Saltspring" exhibition (the fireplace). Other well known arts are Ontario watercolourist, Pat Fairhead, (entrance hall) and South African sculptor, Russell Morris (dining room buffet).
You may be interested in watching - "Rivers of Time" about Andy Goldsworthy, the British environmental sculptor.
The Neighborhood
We live in an established neighborhood and people are quiet and respectful. There are dogs and cats who make their homes with humans but they are all living in fenced yards. We are a short stroll from Bishop's Walk, which affords some of the nicest views of Ganges and the harbor. This is where you will see the Ganges Trail that takes you into the village within 12 minutes. There is another connecting path that meanders through the woods and where you will often see and hear rare double horned Jacob sheep in the fields. When you reach Drake road you can cross and continue through beautiful paths in Mouat's Park (see photo).
In July and August you will have many opportunities to pick luscious blackberries along the way.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Salt Spring Island
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(59 Reviews)5.0
Everything was great. Great property, great location, and great owners! A lovely family of deer visited us every day, and the house lived up to its name as we enjoyed a gorgeous sunrise. Communication with Susan was excellent. Tons of space and very well equipped.
5.0
Comfortable stay for 4 adults. Excellent cooking amenities. Very roomy, beautiful view, close to town. Steep driveway if you have a large vehicle. Excellent communication with host.
5.0
Great location and property.
5.0
Really enjoyed our stay at this delightful spot. Susan, the host was wonderful! Instructions were clear, unit was easy to find and a great base for our island adventures. Lovely views, spacious, very quiet, and so many nice details from a welcome bottle of wine, coffee and a local bakery treat, to delightful toilettries, artwork, information on local artists, tours, hiking and walking maps, everything to ease you into your stay. If you want a new, updated unit, this may not be for you, but it is well cared for and perfectly suited for a Salt Spring Island escape.
5.0
This very comfortable and welcoming property has a bit of a retro feel that we were delighted with. It's well supplied, has a lovely balcony overlooking charming views, a choice of two very comfortable gathering spaces plus a dining room with plenty of space for board-games. Also, a well-stocked games cupboard and a bookshelf full of old friends and new treasures.
Beds were comfy and you couldn't ask for a more helpful host. There are plenty of higher priced rental options in Ganges, but we were very happy with our selection.
Highly recommend!
5.0
We stayed at the Aerie Sunrise house over the long weekend. The place is great, tons of space and light, and lots of character.
2 cozy bedrooms with comfortable beds, fully equipped kitchen and a spacious dining area. The gem of the house is a sunroom that is tastefully decorated and has a big round table by the glass wall. This is where we enjoyed the gorgeous views while having breakfast or dinner.
Susan communicated with us all the way,and her guidance and instructions made for easy navigation to and from the house.
It is a short walking distance to the village and there is enough space to park vehicles.
5.0
A great stay. Very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the quiet and having a fire in the evening. Would recommend.
5.0
We loved our stay at the Aerie Sunrise cottage, the sunroom was so cozy with the woodstove. The cottage is within walking distance to Grange so easy to get to restaurants and shops
5.0
We enjoyed our stay the Aerie Sunset House and our time on Salt Spring Island! The location was perfect, close to Ganges and central to all island locations for hiking, sight-seeing and meals out. Susan is an excellent host, very responsive and provided a wealth of information about the island. Nearby Beddis Beach was wonderful for sunrise and hiking in Ruckle Park along the coast was spectacular.
5.0
Aerie House was everything we hoped for and more.
The host , Susan, does an excellent job of communicating, and there were many little thoughtful touches to welcome us.
The location is perfect - peaceful, close to Ganges, and we were thrilled to have a local deer family of mother and two fawns as regular visitors to the yard, in addition to a multitude of birds.
We also enjoyed exploring Salt Spring Island, and the bounty of the Farmers Market and all of the little farm stands that we encountered along the way.
Great spot for a holiday, and we would definitely return!
5.0
This was my third stay at Aerie Sunrise and I look forward to returning! There are so many wonderful things to mention: the incredible artwork and distinctive furniture, the spacious and sunny living room areas, the patio from which to savor the natural beauty, and the generosity and kindness of the host, Susan. The location is convenient for doing things on the island, but one could just as easily stay in all day at Aerie and have a wonderful time as the atmosphere is calm, cozy, warm, and inspiring and supplied with everything you might need. Aerie Sunrise is a truly special and charming place to relax and feel restored - and to connect to nature and art. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to stay here. :-))
5.0
What a wonderful property and host. Every single detail was perfect. The house is a short walk down a beautiful trail to the town but far enough away to be quiet and serene to enjoy the wonderful view and avoid the crowds of a busy weekend. The space was perfect for two couples. From the welcome wine to the advance check-in instructions, to the well equipped kitchen, everything was spot on. We will be back.
5.0
We loved the cottage. The sense of space and light made for an enchanting stay.
5.0
Susan’s place was a perfect place for the four of us to stay. Very spacious, comfortable and well equipped and only a short walk down to Ganges. Susan was also a very helpful host. Highly recommended.
5.0
Three longtime friends met in Canada for a week of fun and friendship at Salt Spring Island. The house was very clean and comfortable for the three of us. We saw just about everything on the island. Everything was close or an easy drive away. Fun shopping, great restaurants, lots of artist studios to visit. We really had a wonderful time and were very comfortable! Thanks Susan! We’d like to come back some time. Lovely home with beautiful view.
5.0
Landlord is very friendly and welcome. Home-stay feeling experience
5.0
Removed shoes at door and enjoyed our slippers! Followed by enjoying the comfort and quietness of the home while making new memories with our family.
View from Sunroom was full of different shades of green foliage and beautiful views of the mountains and water.
Susan was very kind and available to us if we needed her.
Thank you for sharing your peaceful environment.
5.0
Beautiful and quiet residence, nicely appointed and cosy. Susan welcomed us and was very accommodating with all of our requests and made us feel at home.
The location is extremely handy, 5 minute drive to Ganges and shopping.
Highly recommended
5.0
I had a lovely winter stay (complete with snowstorm!) in the Aerie Sunrise House. It's a very quiet neighbourhood. Beautiful views from the living room out to the ocean, a nearby path (Ganges Trail) that takes you into downtown Ganges in minutes or to the wooded Mouat Park. The house is spacious and nicely appointed with vintage items and furniture and a great fireplace that made a winter stay very cozy. It's also ideally located for shopping the Salt Spring Saturday market, eating out (Moby's Pub was good), or browsing the shops downtown. The kitchen is well-supplied, the bedroom and living room very comfortable. I even played the piano! Susan was a very helpful and attentive host and her kind gift of wine and chocolates was very appreciated. Whether you want to relax or to explore all that Salt Spring Island has to offer, this house is ideal.
5.0
The host was attentive, left bottle of wine, half/half for coffee. Great view from deck. Pretty much everything needed to cook and enjoy my time.
5.0
The host was attentive, left bottle of wine, half/half for coffee. Great view from deck. Pretty much everything needed to cook and enjoy my time.
5.0
Great property and location. Susan was a great host who accommodated my request for an extra bed and had some goodies ready for our arrival.
5.0
We had a relaxing stay at Susan’s property just outside of Ganges. The view from the balcony is spectacular.
It is a lovely property and having a good sized kitchen meant we could buy local produce and cook up a few meals.
There is a nice walk, just up the road from the property, that takes you down forested paths into Ganges.
We had a few rainy days, so stayed in and took advantage of the board games.
5.0
Relaxing
We had a relaxing stay at Susan’s property just outside of Ganges. The view from the balcony is spectacular.
It is a lovely property and having a good sized kitchen meant we could buy local produce and cook up a few meals.
There is a nice walk, just up the road from the property, that takes you down forested paths into Ganges.
We had a few rainy days, so stayed in and took advantage of the board games.
5.0
The property was as advertised. Very comfortable and close to Ganges, the largest town on the island.
5.0
Property as advertised
The property was as advertised. Very comfortable and close to Ganges, the largest town on the island.
5.0
Great location - excellent host
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay...sitting on the deck looking at the harbor, watching the float planes take off, the deer browsing through the yard and the quail, all made for a restful, lovely stay. Susan went over and above to ensure that I had everything I needed and/or wanted. Thank you so much, Susan, for all the extras you did.
5.0
Clean, quiet, and great location
We had a really nice stay at Susan's property. Everything was super clean and the check in/out was easy and well organized. Her house is very well stocked, and in a nice quiet neighborhood. Our first stay on Salt Spring was a big success. Thanks Susan for your dedication to providing your guests with a great experience.
5.0
Susan's place is really clean and very well equipped kitchen. My family cook several meals while we stayed there. I particularly like the hummingbirds' constant visits outside of the kitchen window.
The communication is really good. Susan always answered my question very fast and prepared the place as my request. Overall, my family had a good time at Susan's place. Thanks.
5.0
Lovely place to stay
Susan's place is really clean and very well equipped kitchen. My family cook several meals while we stayed there. I particularly like the hummingbirds' constant visits outside of the kitchen window.
The communication is really good. Susan always answered my question very fast and prepared the place as my request. Overall, my family had a good time at Susan's place. Thanks.
5.0
Came to SSI for a wedding and stayed at this property. Couldn’t be happier with the house. Clean, quiet, great view. Highly recommend this property to future guests.
5.0
SSI Wedding
Came to SSI for a wedding and stayed at this property. Couldn’t be happier with the house. Clean, quiet, great view. Highly recommend this property to future guests.
5.0
Salt Spring Great Place
Excellent place to stay. Extremely neat and clean. Very nice and helpful hostess. Quiet and peaceful, but close to town and easy access to roads, sites.
5.0
Great place for the family
This was a very nice place with a great owner. The place was very well outfitted and was very organized. The neighborhood was very quiet and there was a nice view of the Ganges harbor. One morning, there was even four deer roaming through the back yard. All in all, I would recommend this house as a great place for a stay on Salt Spring Island.
5.0
Perfect location from which to explore
We stayed at Susan's property for 5 nights. As this was our first time to Salt Spring Island we didn't know what to expect. Susan's place is an easy walk to Ganges, which is the main hub for activity on the island, but was enough removed so as not to be in the middle of busyness. From this location it is no more than 30 minutes (driving) to any activity on the island. The property itself was spacious and comfortable allowing us to really rest when we were at "home." We thoroughly enjoyed our time on Salt Spring!
5.0
Very nice!
Loved everything about our stay at Aerie House. The view from the deck is beautiful and the sun room is so warm and cheery.
The location is perfect for getting around to see everything. I will definitely be recommending Aerie House to friends and would like to return myself next year.
5.0
Wonderful Place to Stay
Aerie Sunrise is a great place to stay. The house is full of artwork which gives it a homey touch. The kitchen is fully functional as is the outdoor grill. We cooked several meals at the house and enjoyed doing so. It is a large house complete with living room, dining room, den and deck. The view from the deck is spectacular and we ended up spending much of our time there. The deck faces east, so sunrise and coffee went together.
Susan, the host, went out of her way to make sure that our visit was memorable. To start she left some coffee and a bottle of wine to welcome us. She was a wealth of knowledge about Ganges and the Island in general.
If I was in the area I would stay there again. I’m definitely a satisfied customer.
5.0
Just like home
Our family had a fabulously quiet stay at this lovely home. It was perfect to be so close to Ganges, but also a quiet refuge to return to at night.
5.0
Our Wonderful Aerie Experience!
My husband, daughter and I were delighted with our recent visit to the beautiful Sunrise Aerie Vacation rental! The views from the balcony overlooking the harbour were spectacular, morning and evening! The house was beautifully decorated with both antique and modern furnishings.
Comfort and convenience for her guests were Susan’s goals. Every room achieved these, from the warmth and coziness of the sunroom, bedrooms, and living room with extra pillows and soft throws, to the wonderfully appointed kitchen, designed to suit every cooking style and need. Upon our arrival, our family members immediately gravitated to the well-stocked bookshelves, and soon found the perfect vacation read for each of us!
The Aerie is so conveniently located for Island visitors. We walked down a nearby woodland trail into Ganges and enjoyed a morning at the fabulous Saltspring Island Saturday market, where we chatted with the artisans — and bought unique gifts for ourselves! We also spent another day hiking through Ruckle Park, and enjoying nearby Fulford Harbour.
We thank Susan so much for her kind and thoughtful attention to every detail of our stay — from the bottle of wine that greeted our arrival to the fragrant bouquet of lilacs she gave us as we departed. It was lovely to meet her during our stay and be able to tell her in person just how much we loved our time at The Aerie. We will definitely be back!!
5.0
What a beautiful place to visit!
This VRBO is lovely and the views from the windows and deck are spacious. The island is welcoming and lush. We enjoyed vineyards, goat cheese, hard cider and a distillery. Hikes and walks are abundant. Totally recommend this place!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Salt Spring Island?
The average price for a rental in Salt Spring Island is $230 per night. This rental is $80 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Aerie Sunrise House.close to Ganges. Harbor View. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Aerie Sunrise House.close to Ganges. Harbor View pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Aerie Sunrise House.close to Ganges. Harbor View?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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