Situated about halfway between the lower mainland of British Columbia and Vancouver Island, Mayne Island is an ideal destination for world-class kayaking and marine activities, such as fishing charters, eco-tours, and inter-island sea taxis. Its picturesque seascapes, rich west coast forest, and pastoral farmlands make it a place of natural beauty. Mayne Island has many attractions, such as the museum located in the historic Miners Bay building, the Plumper Pass Lockup, the circular routes and quiet roads for cyclists, the warm waters of Campbell and Piggott bays for swimmers, the Mount Parke viewpoint at 255 meters (835 feet), the Campbell Point trail overlooking Georgeson Island, and the interpretive trail at Henderson Park. The historic Georgina Point Lighthouse offers mesmerizing views of the marine traffic in Active Pass and killer whales and birds in the designated Important Bird Area. The picturesque Mary Magdalene Church, Dinner Bay Park, and the Japanese Gardens, shopping destination Fernhill Centre and farmers’ outlet at various on-island stores, the local farmers’ market and roadside stands are the other attractions. Planning a trip to Mayne Island, Canada? Consider staying in one of the superb Airbnb vacation rentals listed below!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on May 16, 2024.
1. Unique cob cottage (from USD 162)
This hand-sculpted cottage of local, sustainable natural materials is located on a lovely estate amidst sheep, gardens, and orchards. The place looks magical–from the homemade banana bread, fresh wildflowers, milk, and butter to the raw eggs. Amenities include coffee, tea, fresh eggs from the chickens, and kindling and firewood with matches to make a fire. The cottage has a kitchen, WiFi, indoor fireplace, and free parking facilities. The place is a 10-minute walk from the beach and 20- minute walk in the other direction to the grocery and deli specializing in local organic produce as well as a bookstore, galleries, and a spa.
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the cottage was super cute and cozy and equipped with all the amenities you would needthe cob cottage was absolutely magical and had everything you needed to feel comfortablethe breakfast nook was perfectthe cottage is cozy and lovely insideimmaculate magical cozy and basically perfectCleanliness:
so clean so friendly so beautifulthe bathroom does its job and the shower was clean and uniqueand it’s super cozy and spotlessly clean with everything you need to make yourself at homethe space was clean and well stocked with blankets books firewood and farm fresh treats for our enjoymentthe bed was incredibly comfortable and the space was spotlessHost:
great host and loved their free roaming animals tooalexis is a great hostgreat place and great hoststhey are indeed super hoststhe hosts were easily accessible and very accommodatingRead more reviewsLocation:
a incredibly unique place to stay if there was best of airbnbgreat experience we love this unique placelove this place and looking forward to visit in the summeralexis's place is so cute and cozy; the experience definitely surpassed what we had expecteda very unique place quiet and peaceful
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2. Seal beach cottage (from USD 177)
The cottage located on 22 acres of untouched forest steps from sand and pebble beach has two bedrooms with four beds and one bath. This spacious self-catered cottage always has fresh linens in both the master and twin bedrooms. The pull-out couch linen is provided on request. The open floor design of the fully equipped kitchen offers a beautiful view of the shoreline while the vaulted ceiling with skylight keeps it bright. The dining room table is suitable for up to six persons. The patio overlooking the beach is useful for preparing meals on the BBQ grill. Guests can also hang out on the hammock or watch the sunset from Adirondacks. Other amenities include a kitchen, WiFi, cable TV, and indoor fireplace. There are grocery stores, bakery, gift stores, pub, and the Summer Farmer’s Market within 2 km (1.24 mile) of the house.
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the wifi worked greatcomfortable furnishings and perfect outdoor seatinggreat cottage very comfortable with nice view and easy beach accessthe cottage was very comfortablethe cottage was large and comfortableCleanliness:
the cottage is very clean and well appointeda clean and comfortable space in a beautiful and serene locationbeautiful house and so well equipped spacious and cleanthe cottage was clean and cozy and the perfect size for our family of fourseal beach cottage is in an idyllic location and is clean cosy and peacefulHost:
lois is a fantastic hostlois was very helpful and quick to answer our questionslois john and luna were wonderful hosts and made sure that we had everything that we neededlois is very attentive to your needs and a generous hostthis place was perfect and communication with host with exemplaryRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful place and the location is exceptionalwonderful location - forest walks beaches wildlife a short walk to towngreat accommodation in a stunning locationit’s in a great location on a wonderful piece of propertyit's a pleasant 15-20 minute walk into restaurants bakeries and a saturday farmer's market
3. Raylia cottage farm stay (from USD 125)
Located on 12 acres of land, this south-facing cottage has a bedroom with two beds and one bath. The surrounding gardens and adjacent park create a private, peaceful setting except for occasional chicken cackles and the sound of wind chimes to break the silence. The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, south-facing deck for afternoon siestas, cozy woodstove, and four loving Golden Retrievers and lovely cats to make your stay feel like home. Other amenities include TV, WiFi, indoor fireplace, and free parking. It is close to all amenities, a restaurant, organic food store, bookstore, and spa. The town and beach is 20 to 30 minutes’ walk from the house.
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this cottage was so beautiful and cozythe inside of the cottage is very nice and cozy decorated with period furnishingsthe cottage was cozy and cutethe property itself is so beautiful and the cottage is so wonderful and cozyraylia cottage is just adorable and cozy thanks to the wood stoveCleanliness:
the cottage was lovely and clean and it was good to be backthe place is perfect: rustic warm clean and insanely comfortablethe cottage is adorable clean tidy and has everything you could need during your stayit's a perfect size impeccably clean and in a beautiful locationthis cottage was cozy warm (it was october) and very cleanHost:
friendliest people all around townshe is an amazing opened minded hostdogs were super friendly too :-)she was very friendly helpful and welcomingmichele is a great host and is very accommodating to requestsRead more reviewsLocation:
general store super closethe location is great and close to everything you needthe location is the best on the islandthe location is beautiful even in the fallgreat little spot with a nice walk close by
4. Picturesque and unique cob home on an organic farm (from USD 122)
The Mandala Cob is a beautiful hand-built earthen home with curved walls and beautiful handmade finishing. This peaceful living space has a bedroom with a bed and one bath. It is located on a working organic farm close to the village, restaurants, and many great beaches and walks. The home offers beautiful valley views of pastures and meadows. The property has a kitchen, WiFi, indoor fireplace, iron, and free parking facilities. It is an ideal place to read, relax, gaze at the stars by the fire, cook, write, and pass the time. Fresh bread, coffee, cream, homemade jam, butter, firewood, and cheese are generously provided by the host.
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the wood burning iron fireplace was a special treatfantastic kitchen the japanese bath is a great touch and definitely a memorable experienceloved the outdoor shower and toilet--have never had a better view while using the loomuch enjoyment was had in the outdoor shower and indoor soaker tubthe cob house is beautiful a toilet with a view and amazing outdoor showerHost:
the hosts’ hospitality warmth and kindness are exceptionalshantir was a great hostthe host shanti was very welcomingour host was very helpful and made sure our stay was as comfortable as possiblehosts are very welcoming and a pleasure to deal withRead more reviewsLocation:
what a great place to get awayenjoyed shopping at their fantastic little farm gate store toothis place is magical first of all the location is gorgeous and serenewow this place is the perfect getawaythis place is idyllic for a quiet get away beautiful serene
5. Ravens Ridge cottage on 15 acres of private forest (from USD 140)
Ravens Ridge is situated within 15 acres of private woodland and has hiking trails, vegetable garden, an orchard, greenhouses, wood-fired sauna, and a pond. The cottage has a bedroom with two beds, a bath, and a double sofa bed on the ground floor. The guest cottage has a large lawn and fenced deck area, ideal for children or pets. The accommodation has a kitchen, air conditioner, WiFi, TV, dryer, and free parking facilities. The place is a five-minute walk to the beach, kayaking and boat launch. A lovely restaurant is at a 20-minute walking distance.
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plus having a well equipped kitchen and washer/dryer in the cottage was extremely valuablelaura is a friendly and helpful host the property is beautiful and the cottage is cozyCleanliness:
the house is clean and spaciouscabin itself is very clean and cozythe place was awesome quite clean and comfythe place was great--as described clean and amenable and on an amazing piece of landthe lovely house was so comfortable clean and tasteful like everything else on their propertyHost:
laura was a great hostlaura was a great hostthe hosts a lovely and the space is beautifulthis place is cozy and comfortable the hosts are welcoming and helpfulhosts were very friendly and hospitable and always responded quicklyRead more reviewsLocation:
great location to bbq and relaxthe location is nice and private but also very close to the downtown area and other fun attractionsbeautiful property and in a good location to explore the islandnice private wooded location within walking distance of the boat launchincredible hosts and location we thoroughly enjoyed our time at laura and lance s beautiful acreage
6. Dinner Bay private cottage (from USD 251)
Situated on 14 acres of land surrounded by forests, this cottage has two bedrooms with two beds and one bath. It has a massive deck with hammocks and a full-size hot tub nestled in the rocks. The deck overlooks the horse’s pasture and offers beautiful views of Dinner Bay and Pender Island. The private cottage is self-contained with its hot tub, BBQ grill, washer and dryer, dishwasher, flat-screen TV, and internet. Pets are charged an extra fee of $10 per day. The cottage is in a rural area surrounded by large acreages but has easy access to the ocean and the park, which has a playground and disc golf course. It is 1.5 km (0.93 mile) from the ferry terminal. A community bus at the terminal provides transportation to island visitors.
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jacquie's beautiful home is extremely comfortable and has breathtaking views all around itthere are ocean views from the deck hot tub living room and the beautiful bright loft bedroomit is quiet and serene the wifi is fabulous so you can stay in touchthe cottage is very homey and comfortablethe deck space is huge with lots of seating a dining table and hammocksCleanliness:
very clean well stockedeverything was spotlessly cleanit was very clean tidy and had everything we neededthere were lots of towels provided for the hot tub and was very cleanthe cabin was clean and the kitchen was well stockedHost:
jacquie was a fantastic host and provided us with plenty of local advicejacquie was a wonderful hostshe is an excellent and accommodating host while also leaving us plenty of privacyour hosts were wonderful and very easy to communicate withthis host was amazing her place had everything we needed and she was very friendly and informativeRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was greatgreat location beautiful in all aspectsthe location is excellent - close to the ferry and parksideal location for a visit to mayne islandjacquie’s place is in a great location walking distance to parks and beach area
7. Fully-equipped guesthouse (from USD 122)
This beautiful guesthouse offers ocean sunset views. The studio has a three-piece washroom, stocked kitchenette, new double bunk bed (double on top and bottom) with top-of-the-line new mattresses, and high-end sheets and duvets. It also has a dining table for two to four people and a deck with a brand-new BBQ grill. The studio is also equipped with a flat-screen TV, HDMI cord for streaming, DVD’s, stereo, indoor/outdoor family fun games, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, and medical kit. The accommodation is a five-minute walk to Miners Bay Park/beach, grocery, art galleries, liquor store, tennis courts, and restaurants. The GROOVE Restaurant is a five-minute walk down the hill.
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the kitchen was really well organized and included delicious fresh ground coffeein my experience the wifi was fairly strong and the seating area was comfortable and homeythe cottage is nicely decorated with very comfort bedsthe view from the patio is splendid beds are comfy and cheryl made us feel comfortablethe cottage is comfortable very well stocked and privateCleanliness:
very clean and cutethe guesthouse was very clean and nicely decorated well organised and equippedthe cottage was immaculately clean fresh and welcomingfilled with many wonderful little touches and spotlessly cleanthe cottage is warm so clean and had everything we neededHost:
they were helpful and accommodatingthe perfect hostscheryl is a great hostvery friendly and warm hostscheryl and scott were great hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
i loved the location since i was 5 minutes away from the town centergreat location close to town and with wonderful viewsa great place to staystunning views of active pass and many birds squirrels and deer to keep you close to nature
8. Private off-grid airstream (from USD 64)
This private solar-powered off-grid vintage airstream with an outdoor kitchen is located on five acres of land near the beach, restaurants, coffee shops, groceries, and Miner’s Bay dock. The airstream is very comfortable, cozy, and retro cool. The outdoor kitchen and bathrooms are great. The beds are comfortable, and the outdoor kitchen is equipped with everything you could need. Everything from the airstream to the compostable toilets is lovely.
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i had a great time here and feel that my hosts are lovely peoplethe hosts are friendly helpful giving and respectfulthe hosts were very welcoming and made this stay extra specialthey were so kind to us and told us about all the mayne island hotspotssuper friendly hosts - wish i had more than one night to stayRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful location on mayne islandthis was a unique "glamping" experience wonderfully quiet and yet very close to the village of miner's baythe description definitely doesn't do this place justice very cute living area and well stocked outdoor kitchen
9. bedroom suite (from USD 100)
This clean, newly furnished, and cozy one-bedroom suite has a bathroom, walk-in closet, and a deck with a BBQ grill to relax on. It has a private entrance, dining area, and full kitchen. Breakfast is provided by the host. There is also a small shade garden at the side of the house. Other amenities include cable TV, WiFi, and free parking. The cottage is minutes away from the ferry terminal, Dinner Bay Park, and the Japanese Gardens. It is a short drive to stores and restaurants. Hiking trails, kayaking, and cycling are nearby.
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nice touch with the heated ceramic tile in the bathroomloved sitting on the deck and really appreciated breakfast supplies lemon tarts on arrival and delicious croissantsvery comfortable with everything we needed including a full kitchenthe apartment was quiet the deck was welcoming and a great place to chat and gaze at the treesthe stay was quiet and comfortableCleanliness:
a lovely clean quiet suitethe suite is very clean and well appointedit was a lovely space clean and comfortablevery well appointed appartment well decorated clean and brighther 1-bedroom apartment is tastefully decorated very clean and felt quite luxuriousHost:
helpful hosts on sitethey were both so welcoming and accommodatingbeverly was an amazing hostwe are thankful for the great hospitality by the hostour host was gracious and charming - available but gave us privacy tooRead more reviewsLocation:
easy to find in a quiet neighborhood close to the ferrywe loved the location privacy and coziness of our suitebeverley's suite was the perfect location for our mayne island weekend cozy clean and very charmingwe spent our day walking and visited dinner bay and the beautiful japanese gardensfriendly hosts super clean great location beautiful surroundings
10. Private 1-bedroom getaway
The lovely suite has a king-size bed and a bath with a separate entrance. The kitchen is fully equipped, and laundry is available on request. Bikes, canoes, and kayaks are available seasonally at reasonable fees. Guests can enjoy the hammocks, swings, and trampoline on the property. They also have access to a covered section of the upper house deck with Adirondack chairs for reclining and relaxing, watching the deer or listening to the birds. A small travel guitar and a piano keyboard for enjoyment are available. Other amenities include TV, WiFi, dryer, washer, and free parking.
Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada
18.02 km (11.2 mi) from Salt Spring Saturday MarketTop guest reviews
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comfy cozy place and all the amenities you'll need for a beautiful stay on mayne islit is a full suite with a thoughtfully stocked kitchen (toaster coffee machine kettle dishes spices etcCleanliness:
the suite is charming cozy and cleanHost:
she was very much a warm and welcoming hostvery generous attentive and thoughtful hoststhe hosts are very accommodating and friendly and easy to communicate withsuper nice and friendly hostwhat a fantastic stay our hosts were super friendly and accommodating for us allRead more reviewsLocation:
great location with easy access to trailsthis is a fabulous location practically across the street from bennett bay and the mayne inngreat location great space fantastic hosts would definitely come againgood location near some nice hiking trails and nice scenery at the end of various paths on mayne islandfantastic spot tucked away in a unassuming part of mayne just minutes walk from bennett bay
Island of surprises
The picturesque seascapes and numerous attractions make Mayne Island a perfect destination for family and group outings. It is a must-see destination in British Columbia. Complete your holiday by staying in one of the superb Airbnb rentals listed above!
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