Meet your hosts
About Us
Meet the family behind VI Cottage and discover why our private North Saanich cottage is a comfortable home base for your Vancouver Island stay.
Hi, we’re Denis & Cathy.
Denis and Cathy live in North Saanich, BC, Canada. We have been married for more than 25 years and have two children, Adrian and Aliya.
We created VI Cottage as a private, comfortable place for guests to enjoy the Saanich Peninsula and Vancouver Island. Whether you are visiting family, planning a quiet getaway, exploring the local area, or simply looking for a relaxing place to stay, we want the cottage to feel welcoming, clean, and easy to enjoy.
Our goal is simple: provide a peaceful, well-equipped cottage where guests can relax, explore, and feel at home during their stay.
Our family
Why stay at our cottage?
If you’re looking for the perfect getaway, our cottage in North Saanich, BC offers an exceptional experience that combines natural beauty, comfort, privacy, and convenience. Here’s why VI Cottage is an ideal spot for your next vacation.
1. Scenic coastal location
Situated on the beautiful Saanich Peninsula, the cottage is close to coastline, lush forests, beaches, marinas, and peaceful natural scenery.
2. Relaxing and cozy ambience
Designed with comfort in mind, the cottage offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.
3. Outdoor adventures and activities
North Saanich is known for outdoor recreation, including hiking trails, biking routes, kayaking, beach walks, and nature areas.
4. Proximity to local attractions
Guests are close to Sidney, Butchart Gardens, local wineries, shopping, restaurants, farmers’ markets, BC Ferries, Victoria International Airport, and downtown Victoria.
5. Perfect for families, couples, and solo travellers
The cottage works well for couples, small families, visiting relatives, work trips, longer stays, and quiet Vancouver Island escapes.
6. Personalized touches and hospitality
We want guests to feel taken care of, with thoughtful details, helpful local recommendations, and a clean, comfortable place to stay.
7. Exceptional guest experience
Our focus is on comfort, cleanliness, privacy, and making each visit feel easy and enjoyable from arrival to departure.
8. A true home base
VI Cottage gives guests space to settle in, cook, relax, explore the area, and return to a quiet place at the end of the day.
A quiet home base on Vancouver Island.
North Saanich offers a relaxed coastal setting while still keeping guests close to everything they need. Sidney is nearby for shopping, groceries, restaurants, bookstores, cafés, and waterfront walks.
Guests can easily reach beaches, marinas, walking trails, local farms, gardens, wineries, BC Ferries, Victoria International Airport, and downtown Victoria. It is a convenient location without being right in the middle of city noise and traffic.
We hope guests leave feeling rested, comfortable, and happy they chose a private cottage for their stay on Vancouver Island.
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