We have just returned from three nights at the North End Retreat on Galiano Island. Firstly, the hosts were some of the nicest and most considerate hosts we have encountered during many years of using Airbnb and similar accommodation services. Tracey and Bruce were kind, concerned and informative without being intrusive, which made our stay very enjoyable.
The space was clean and tidy and cute, rustic and comfortable for two adults. It was lovely to have the large deck to sit in the evenings and the barbeque was very useful as well. Although the cooking facilities are rudimentary (a 2-burner hotplate and microwave), we were able to prepare simple meals easily. I don’t think I would suggest the space for four adults – you would have to get along extremely well for that to work for more than a day or two.
This space is pretty remote, so we suggest that you bring everything you need as you will not be able to pop out for extra groceries easily. The weather was perfect while we were there, so we could hike to the marine park and spend long days on the beach. However, we thought it would also be quite fun to be marooned there with our books and games if the weather had been inclement.
The description in the Airbnb material is accurate and we definitely recommend this space to other tourists.