No cleaning charge and no damage deposit. 3,500 square foot home on one acre of oceanfront, wine country, forty minutes to Victoria the provincial capital--12 minutes to the city of Duncan and 5 minutes to funky fishing village of Cowichan Bay. You can watch sailboats, eagles, sometimes whales. Extensive gardens. Very quiet area of nice homes yet close to shopping. Our home is good for responsible couples and families (with kids). Discount for two weeks or more in winter. The space This is our primary home which we rent when traveling. New on Airbnb but great reviews on other vacation rental webpages for the last 15years. Also, we have a home listed with Airbnb in Mexico with excellent reviews. You will see a "review" on the webpage that we had to cancel a reservation back in 2019 due to a conflict with dates. We did give the guest 183 days notice so they could make alternate arrangements--which they did. Architect-designed 3500 sq. ft. home on one acre of Vancouver Island waterfront. Ceramic radiant-heat floors. Clean, quiet, heat. Quality appliances. Eighteen-foot ceilings in the living room. Artist's loft. Modern classic west-coast design. Three very spacious beautiful bedrooms - each with ocean views and new beds. Living room and master bedroom with fireplace. Luxurious bathrooms with walk-in shower and soak tub. Toilets in separate rooms from bathrooms. Relax in the hot tub at night with the stars above and the ocean in front of you. Enjoy our collection of original art, books, and beautiful gardens. Sixty-five-foot deck and walls of glass give views of eagles, orca whales and sailboats. New plasma flat screen, free Netflix, and Blu-Ray player. Free high-speed wireless internet connection. Art and Gardens:: ---Carolyn is a professional artist and you will enjoy her paintings in the studio loft and throughout the house. The gardens and grounds that surround the house will add to your outdoor pleasure. We have several returning guests who enjoy 'Seagate' as their special vacation get-away and a great pleasure for us is making new friends through email and sometimes in person. Because of the care from past guests, we no longer ask for a damage deposit. We regard our guests as 'family'. The entire house and grounds are yours to enjoy in privacy. The Ocean: --We are located on a bay that is protected by Saltspring Island. Often there are canoe and sailboat races in the bay. It is not unusual to see eagles, herons, and other birds. On several occasions, we have had orca whales in the bay and this spring, three humpback whales. At night we often enjoy a glass of wine in the hot tub overlooking the ocean. We are in a very safe, private, quiet location with no through traffic and yet close to Victoria and local shops. At night you will most likely only hear the soft sound of waves or the call of a loon. Vineyards: --We are located in the prime wine-producing area of Vancouver Island with many vineyards just a short drive away and one of the best is just a lovely 15-minute walk from the house. If you enjoy wine, try a tasting tour of the wineries. Information will be in the house. The quaint fishing village of Cowichan Bay is only a 10 minute drive away with what our guests describe as some of the best bread and ice cream available-- and of course, seafood. Great to stroll on the docks to inspect the boats! We keep our boat at Cowichan Bay. Guest access The entire house is yours to enjoy Other things to note We think you will enjoy our kitchen facing the ocean. Just installed a new induction range that makes cooking a pleasure. All new induction cookware as well.