Green Acres Lakeside Cottage Resort

I’m soooo incredibly disappointed… we were heading to salt spring for Easter weekend and I booked one of the chalets at green acres to accommodate my family of five. Viewing the chalet on line, it looked like the perfect space for us to celebrate! After receiving my confirmation I began booking the ferries required for our trip and dinner reservations to help celebrate my husband and daughters birthday. I breathed a sigh of relief to have it all set… until. I received a phone call from guy at green acres saying that it turns out they don’t have my accommodations available. I don’t understand how this happens. Obviously someone not doing their job properly, and we end up paying the price. All he could offer was a small unit, and a suggestion of another resort. After which time, I found out to be impossible to find accommodations at this time. So much for our planned weekend away… :(

This is our families second summer here in two years. As a child i had been here many times and it was wonderful then and just as great now. The lakeside resort is situated on beautiful Saltspring island. If you are coming from Vancouver I would take the direct ferry to the island without any stops as it is just over an hour. There is another ferry that has 3 stops and takes triple the time! Green Acres is busy in the summer for good reason so book early in advance. Randy who runs and operates the resort is very hands on and helpful. There are 12 lakeside cottages and 8 newer chalets a little set back into the woods. Both have their pros and cons. The cottages are quaint, comfortable, get more light and closer to the private beach area, but a little older. The chalets are newer and roomier, but are int he woods, get less light and a farther walk from the beach. We have kids and prefer the cottage feel and charm along with the proximity to the beach. Our cottage had 2 bedrooms a kitchen, bbq and a deck which I think is pretty standard for the cottages or chalets. Now this is what makes this place special:
1) It has a private beach area
2) It has a playground for kids
3) It has a ping pong table
4) It has a badminton net
5) Fire pit
6) Dock with paddle boats, canoes, paddle boards, life jackets (all free to use)
7) Picnic tables, lawn chairs etc.
8) St Mary’s lake is great for swimming and fishing (lake trout) we’ve caught 2 on our stay last time
9) BBQ and private deck for each cottage and chalet
This place is no 5 star hotel but it is so much more. This is a place where relationships and family traditions are built. This is where you come for a relaxing holiday to admire nature and spend time with the ones you love.
Book cottages early in advance if you plan to come to this beautiful BC Oasis. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. It’s the perfect mix of cottage living and summer beach fun! You will not regret your stay here! 5 stars all the way!