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Ramus Residence

Vancouver Coast & Mountains, Gambier Island Vacation Rental

My Rating:
Hot TubFireplace/StovePet FriendlyLaundryInternetDock Accommodates:
Comf. 6 Max 6

This 2000 sq. ft. solid cedar home, built in 1998, is located in an old-growth forest on the shores of West Bay on Gambier Island, only 30 minutes by private boat or regular water taxi service from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver.   Gambier Island is old world living……..very few cars, one little general store and a slow island pace which is perfectly suited to those wanting a tranquil, restful holiday experience. 

Our 1 1/4 acre property is situated on the water, with beautiful south east views over West Bay.  The temperate climate of Howe Sound and the design of our home allows Ramus Residence to be a year-round retreat.   In Spring and Summer you can watch the boats sail by, while you lounge in the sun, swim at the beaches or explore the forest trails.  The colder months are perfect for cozying up to our wood fire and reading or writing while watching the seasons change from any one of our ‘zen views’. 

Your island paradise is only 1 hour from downtown Vancouver, or 2 hours from Whistler.  Quiet walks in an old growth rain forest.  Picnics on secluded beaches.  Varied bird watching.  See eagles fish for their daily catch.  Catch salmon, rock cod, ling cod, greenling, flounder, halibut, crab, prawns....  Great swimming, diving, fishing, boating, kayaking and canoing.  Gravel roads and trails are ideal for hiking and biking.  One small general store, selling supplies and meals, a 30 minute walk from West Bay.

This house has been featured in several publications;

-Canadian Homes and Cottages magazine - Issue #62003
-Cottage magazine - July/August Issue 2004
-AIBC/Architecture BC magazine - Fall Issue 2004
-Fine Homebuilding magazine - May Issue 2004
-The Vancouver Province newspaper - May 2005
-‘Designing Your Natural Home’ by David Pearson
-Timber Frame Living - Top 5 best designs of the year, June 2006
-Wall Street Journal - Weekend Edition, January 26, 2007
-Natural Home magazine - July/August Issue 2008

 

Bed linens and bath & beach towels provided.

If you have any questions about this property, please contact us.


Facilities:Select Image to view

private access to the sea; 3 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms [one is an ensuite and both have toilet, sink, shower - no tub]; 

Dining Room with Circular door and sea views; Living Room with skylight and wood-burning fireplace, pizza oven and sea views; fully equipped kitchen with fridge, stove, microwave oven, dishwasher, pantry; laundry room with washer/dryer; TV/DVD; stereo with CD player, MPS and tuner; 2 woodburning fireplaces with wood supplied; telephone; no bbq at this property, however an electric indoor grill is provided for your 'grilling' pleasure....



Sleeping:

3 bedrooms:  Master Bedroom with King size bed, skylight, wood-burning fireplace and sea views; guest bedroom with Queen size bed and sea views; extra bedroom with 2x single beds and sea views (could also be studio/office)

Other Amenities:

high chair, crib; outdoor furniture


In the Area:

Nearest Shopping: General Store (with cafe), Nearest Town: Horseshoe Bay, 40 mins. north of Vancouver on the Mainland.

Renters' Comments:

The house is awesome; it’s built in a unique way. It’s clean, high end and it’s very romantic. And it has everything you possibly need, books , lots of music, nice fire place. Super!!
 




Pets:

The owners of Ramus Residence may consider a pet with approval - Please refer to the Pet Policy section for further information.

 


Rates:

June-September:    $1400/wk  -  $510/ 2 nights - each additional night is $180/nt
October-May:    $1150/wk  -  $450/2 nights - each additional night is $150/nt

Please note:  Rates based on 1-2 guests, additional guests [up to max of 6 guests total], are $25/nt per guest

Security Deposit:

$500 

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