| Accommodation Description: South Pender Island Retreat on Pender Island is an excellent place to experience the laid-back island life. South Pender Island Retreat is a high bank ocean front property, overlooking serene Browning Harbour on beautiful sunny Pender Island. Surrounded by lush cedar forests you will no doubt have a relaxing and rejuvenating vacation at the South Pender Island Retreat. The house is newly renovated with all new appliances. The kitchen is fully equipped for all your cooking needs. You can watch the wildlife in the harbour as you prepare your meals. The cozy living room is ideal for sitting by the woodstove, or daydreaming as you watch the eagles cruise the shoreline. The main floor bedroom has a queen sized bed and a walk out patio to the garden and forest. There are two more bedrooms for your family to enjoy, one bedroom has a double bed and the second has two twin beds. Both of these rooms feature skylights to watch the night sky as you drift off to sleep. All of the bedrooms have feather duvets and fine quality linens. The house has two full bathrooms, one on the main floor and the second off the family room. There is a full family room on the lower level for watching TV, playing games, enjoying the wood burning stove, or just watching the ocean life. Also, for your use, there is a full laundry room with washer and dryer. The house has a multi-level deck from which you can watch all the boating activity in the harbour while sipping your morning coffee. South Pender Island Retreat is close to all amenities, despite its rural setting. Driftwood center, a ten minute drive away, has a grocery store, liquor store, pharmacy, book store, gift shops and bakery where you can easily get all the supplies you need. While you are on Pender, you can visit many local artist studios to buy original art. The island has many hiking trails that range from light and easy to challenging and exhilarating. During the summer months, be sure to visit the Pender Island farmers market at the community center. You will be able to buy fresh cheeses, vegetables, flowers and visit vendors selling a wide variety of handy works. There is an excellent golf course on Pender Island, so don't forget to bring your clubs! If golf isn't your thing, be sure to visit the disc golf course in Magic Lake. Kayak and scooter rentals, an excellent way to experience the island, are available at the Otter Bay Marina. Pender Island is steeped in history and if you are so inclined you may take a historic driving tour or visit the local museum. |
