Seido-En Japanese Forest House
Gulf Islands, Salt Spring Island Vacation Rental
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Privately situated on a 6 acre property with large cedars, hemlock, fir, native plants and flowers, the calming ser
enity of Seido-en awaits you…. Walk over the bridge, through the meticulously crafted Japanese entry door.Start to leave everyday cares behind. Step onto an oriental water-heated slate floor; relax and view the forest through cedar and purple heart encased windows and doors, lulled by the indoor fountain. You may see deer, wood peckers and eagles. After the evening meal seated on cushions at a low table, enjoy the privacy of your forest paradise on either of the 2 patios. One adjoins the house with patio set, large umbrella and chaise, the other has patio set, chaise lounge, bench, hot and cold shower and hot tub. Services offered: Massage, Jin Shin Do, Shiatsu and Yoga [fee will apply].
BC Ferries reservations are recommended on the Tsawassen to Long Harbour route
If you have any questions about this property, please contact us.
Facilities:
1
large bedroom in an enclosed, private loft (180 sq. ft.) accessed by a sloped ladder with bamboo hand rail, 1 bathroom with sunken tub with round window forest view. Large open-plan living area includes 3'X8' window seat to view the forest, low dining table with comfortable cushions. Full kitchen with eating bar and stools, electric wall oven, m/w, stove top with 2 burners and grill, apart. size fridge with separate freezer, m/w, telephone, attractive Jotel propane stove; 6 speaker stereo system with a collection of CDs and tapesSleeping:
1 loft bedroom with custom queen size futon, large round window and skylight
Other Amenities:
hot tub; meditation garden; kimonos & slippers; small book libraryIn the Area:
Nearest Town: Ganges, 20 mins. from cottage, Fulford Harbour village / ferry, 7 minutesChildren:
The owner of Seido-En welcomes babies [not yet walking].
Rates:
$1170/wk. [min. 1 week July, Aug. & Sept.],$195/nt., 1-2 persons, 2 nt. min.
Rates are subject to the following:
- 12% Harmonized Sales Tax [HST]
- If you choose the option of paying by credit card, 3% credit card fee only applies to amounts charged to your card
- $42 booking fee
Damage Deposit:
$200Renters' Comments:
"....everything was sparkling clean, very well equipped....very tasteful and beautiful....a forest hideaway, ....we’ll be back soon....everything the catalogue says - and more....Our return to Seido-en has been full of peace, calm and quiet enjoyment, living amid the soft sounds and subtle sights and modest reflections of the present. We hardly feel the days go by nor do we look back or ahead. We appreciate your caring hand in all of this....After reading all of the comments that have been written before us, all we can say is a great big DITTO! These 2 days were a gift from our children and we certainly must say they have good taste! Seido-en is a place we can't imagine not coming back to....You have made a wonderful sanctuary and retreat; a place that has all the feelings of HOME with all the special and unique touches. This place feels personal without the specifics of any one person. Thank-you for providing such an experience....O, my guide, this home
Nestled in the woods, I find
A chance to live free
Footpath, arch, water
This bench where I contemplate
surprised, I find....me
portal, stone Buddah
water flow, bamboo,we bathe
and soak in our hopes
these stairs to heaven
we find our passion reborn
cries of joy, of love
visitors at dawn
inquisitive, never scared
sniff, blink, tail, twitch, gone
what is it we find
when we allow ourselves to ....be
wonder, joyous soul
e'er we find, this week
chances to dream, and be dreamt
what was once notion
reflection in mind this tranquility embrace
it's good to be back..."
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