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Welcome to the Zen.
Zen cottage is Located in Smelt Bay, one of the most preferred destinations of Cortes Island, commonly known for the miles of white sandy beaches and spectacular sunsets. Wildlife and natural beauty are at your doorstep. The constantly changing wonderment of the tides and oceanfront are ever evolving views that never repeat.
The cottage is a 1 bedroom, open living layout that sits above sea level offering a vantage overview of Smelt bay, the natural workings of nature and ocean life, overlooking smelt bay historical park. The forefront intertidal view, back dropped by the Strathcona mountain range and night lights of Vancouver Island. It is a natural and private sanctuary of gardens in the understory of a mature forest overlooking the ocean, unable to be captured by imagination, or photograph as it is ever evolving with the everyday wildlife and visuals of nature.
Zen is a Cortes character home which embodies the Island charm with an updated offer of comfort. It holds a rustic flavour of past, with a modern contemporary Zen influence for a sense of calm, simplicity and peace.
The cottage is surrounded by an ever evolving landscape of interesting plantings, nestled in the understory of large indigenous trees, offering summer afternoon shade and a private feeling of “immersed in nature”. The property has a gentle footpath leading to the beach of white sand, The Intertidal beach front offers hours of exploration to local sea life and (in season) fresh local sea foods.
Zen is suited best for couples seeking honeymoon or romantic getaways, but also has the ability to accommodate additional persons or close family, with a double sleeping sofa in the main living room for additional friends or children looking for the Intimate Cortes getaway (max 4) As well tenting is another fun option for guests or children to experience this location.
The bedroom is simply furnished with a comfy queen sized bed, linens, clothing storage, TV, simple but comfy.
The open main living area has a large sectional with seating and double sleeping ability. It is an open concept layout adjoining the kitchen, dining and outdoor deck. Floor to ceiling windows and a 180 degree view, capture all of natures changes and brings the experience indoors.
The kitchen is a modern update with stainless appliances microwave, all dish ware and common appliances, with the exception of a dishwasher.
It is equipped with at least basic cooking appliances and utensils.
The washroom facilities are of flush toilet, sink vanity but shower only, simple but clean and functional.
There is a stacking front load washer/dryer unit for laundry facilities.
The exterior has outdoor seating, tables, barbecue for enjoying the deck and outdoor living.
Utilities include, hydro, back up generator, excellent cellular service, easily connected wireless internet, 2 televisions with online stream, but is not connected for local television channels.
The space is an allergenic friendly environment, the use of eco friendly products are of first choice.
The rental is not ideal to accommodate pets to maintain an allergenic friendly environment. Some exceptions have been made for small, well behaved contained, allergenic friendly, or exterior pets, but in general the gardens are not pet friendly.
Rates
Zen rents ideally on a weekly basis, Saturday check in 4pm to Saturday check out at 10am.
Nov - April $1000.00 weekly
Oct + May $1200.00 weekly
June - Sept $1550.00 weekly
+ Cleaning fee $100.00
A $250.00 refundable damage deposit is required which is returned asap after the housecleaning has been completed.
There are times when flexibility in the calendar to extend your stay beyond a week, also shorter stays that can fill the voids between extended bookings.
Daily rates are $225.00 per day, June - Sept. $100.00 cleaning fee. Min 3 nights, off season rates vary.
Shoulder season writers retreats and sabbaticals can be arranged, as well as visiting professionals providing services to the Island are welcomed.
Longer term bookings can be arranged in shoulder seasons and rates can vary, please inquire.
May you find your sense of peace, a calm and quiet, moments in time are precious, let this be your time to renew your spirit to engage and re inspire the challenges of your everyday....
For availability, please click here
Zen cottage is Located in Smelt Bay, one of the most preferred destinations of Cortes Island, commonly known for the miles of white sandy beaches and spectacular sunsets. Wildlife and natural beauty are at your doorstep. The constantly changing wonderment of the tides and oceanfront are ever evolving views that never repeat.
The cottage is a 1 bedroom, open living layout that sits above sea level offering a vantage overview of Smelt bay, the natural workings of nature and ocean life, overlooking smelt bay historical park. The forefront intertidal view, back dropped by the Strathcona mountain range and night lights of Vancouver Island. It is a natural and private sanctuary of gardens in the understory of a mature forest overlooking the ocean, unable to be captured by imagination, or photograph as it is ever evolving with the everyday wildlife and visuals of nature.
Zen is a Cortes character home which embodies the Island charm with an updated offer of comfort. It holds a rustic flavour of past, with a modern contemporary Zen influence for a sense of calm, simplicity and peace.
The cottage is surrounded by an ever evolving landscape of interesting plantings, nestled in the understory of large indigenous trees, offering summer afternoon shade and a private feeling of “immersed in nature”. The property has a gentle footpath leading to the beach of white sand, The Intertidal beach front offers hours of exploration to local sea life and (in season) fresh local sea foods.
Zen is suited best for couples seeking honeymoon or romantic getaways, but also has the ability to accommodate additional persons or close family, with a double sleeping sofa in the main living room for additional friends or children looking for the Intimate Cortes getaway (max 4) As well tenting is another fun option for guests or children to experience this location.
The bedroom is simply furnished with a comfy queen sized bed, linens, clothing storage, TV, simple but comfy.
The open main living area has a large sectional with seating and double sleeping ability. It is an open concept layout adjoining the kitchen, dining and outdoor deck. Floor to ceiling windows and a 180 degree view, capture all of natures changes and brings the experience indoors.
The kitchen is a modern update with stainless appliances microwave, all dish ware and common appliances, with the exception of a dishwasher.
It is equipped with at least basic cooking appliances and utensils.
The washroom facilities are of flush toilet, sink vanity but shower only, simple but clean and functional.
There is a stacking front load washer/dryer unit for laundry facilities.
The exterior has outdoor seating, tables, barbecue for enjoying the deck and outdoor living.
Utilities include, hydro, back up generator, excellent cellular service, easily connected wireless internet, 2 televisions with online stream, but is not connected for local television channels.
The space is an allergenic friendly environment, the use of eco friendly products are of first choice.
The rental is not ideal to accommodate pets to maintain an allergenic friendly environment. Some exceptions have been made for small, well behaved contained, allergenic friendly, or exterior pets, but in general the gardens are not pet friendly.
Rates
Zen rents ideally on a weekly basis, Saturday check in 4pm to Saturday check out at 10am.
Nov - April $1000.00 weekly
Oct + May $1200.00 weekly
June - Sept $1550.00 weekly
+ Cleaning fee $100.00
A $250.00 refundable damage deposit is required which is returned asap after the housecleaning has been completed.
There are times when flexibility in the calendar to extend your stay beyond a week, also shorter stays that can fill the voids between extended bookings.
Daily rates are $225.00 per day, June - Sept. $100.00 cleaning fee. Min 3 nights, off season rates vary.
Shoulder season writers retreats and sabbaticals can be arranged, as well as visiting professionals providing services to the Island are welcomed.
Longer term bookings can be arranged in shoulder seasons and rates can vary, please inquire.
May you find your sense of peace, a calm and quiet, moments in time are precious, let this be your time to renew your spirit to engage and re inspire the challenges of your everyday....
For availability, please click here
