a self catered B&B for ultimate privacy

Come to visit Canada's Mediterranean Riviera, with the most sunshine and the longest frost-free season in the country.

Mayne Island has Canada's warm days and cool nights with little or no snow and palm trees swaying in the breeze.

Our Guesthouse on Bayview is a snug island retreat for a romantic weekend or a quiet get-away. We offer free pickup at the ferry or dock and a welcome snack upon arrival. A short drive on Mayne's winding roads takes you to Bayview and just before you turn into the Palm lined drive you see a marvelous view of Oyster Bay straight ahead. At the end of the drive is your private cottage.

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The Guesthouse is furnished with Vilas maple as well as antique furniture and handmade lampshades.  The linens are of high quality and the quilts are hand-sewn . The floors and trim are hardwood. It has a dining table that can seat six and a lovely, fully equipped kitchenette already stocked with the fixing for your self-serve breakfast. There is a sitting area stocked with a cribbage board, cards, games, binoculars, DVDs, CDs, books, video games, magazines, and comfy cushions. The bath has extra towels for the beach, bath sheets, toiletries, hair dryer, iron and board and plush robes. The Guesthouse also offers cable TV, wireless internet, an alarm clock, stereo, CD player, DVD player, TV, vault, umbrellas, walking sticks and rain gear, private electric heat control. There is a private deck with deck chairs.

There is nature at your doorstep. Watch out above for the soaring hummingbirds that have no fear and seem especially curious! The deer consider this their yard and bring their fawns here first so we have a lot of young in the yard at different times. If you hear a fight, it's the raccoons at play and it's not uncommon to have an eagle land on one of the trees in the yard.

We are within 2 or 3 blocks of Oyster Bay, Maude Bay, David Cove,  and Light House Park (and good Whale watching). The Island is famous for the Gulf Island National Park Reserve. The Glass Foundry is within a few blocks as are several artists studios. There's picnicking, kayaking, a putting green, a library, fishing,and the Japanese Gardens.

Come to enjoy it all or just come to relax and enjoy the seclusion and quiet.

We charge the standard $100 double occupancy +HST but have specials at various times of the year.

Non-smoking
Adult orientated
2 night min. stay
1 night non-refundable deposit
21 day cancellation
Cash, Money Order, or Cheque

Getting Here:
Ferries daily from Vancouver or Victoria call 1-888-223-3779
Flights by Sea air call 1-800-447-3247

250-539-5526 tel.
250-883-2899 cell
250-539-5617 fax

Click here for more information about Mayne Island.

Thanks to Nancy Schneider for her artwork on the front door.

© The Guesthouse on Bayview 2010