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Cortes is part of the Discovery group of islands,
which are considered the jewels of the British Columbia Coast.
They are located midway along the east coast of Vancouver Island near Campbell River
(see
map). For over a century Cortes Island has been a haven
for those independent spirits searching for freedom, a sense of community, a cleaner environment, and unparalleled natural beauty. The scenery here is
dramatic and varied, largely unspoiled by urban development. An aura of romance and a oneness with nature is everywhere. The sparkling waters are
home to incredible marine life and in 1996 the HMCS Columbia was sunk off Quadra Island to become an exciting diving reef.
Cortes Island is also world famous for its stunning coastal cruising, whether by
kayak or by yacht. Wildlife abounds, making hiking and beachcombing enjoyable anytime of the year. Upon your arrival you will see the
snow-capped Coastal Mountain Range to the east towering over Desolation Sound. Cedar Moon and Wildfern Cottage are backed by forest and stand on a
rocky beach covered with tidal pools and seashells. When you arrive
on Cortes Island - wilderness, peace and
privacy will surround you.
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Cedar Moon
is a spectacular oceanfront home with 180-degree view of
Desolation Sound. The house is situated on 12 quiet acres of
cedar, fir and hemlock forest with 400 feet of private beach
near Squirrel Cove, Cortes Island in British Columbia Canada. It
is an open and spacious 3 bedroom post and beam design,
featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with French doors that face
the ocean, and a deluxe ensuite with deep soaker tub off the
master bedroom, plus a second guest bathroom with a combined tub
and shower. Gleaming hardwood floors and countertops have
recently been refinished, in the bedrooms we've also added
designer linens, down-filled duvets, and feather pillows for
your comfort.
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Cedar Moon
on Cortes Island is ideal for families,
especially those with children. The house can comfortably
accommodate 6 people, with a maximum of 8 persons. Sleeping
facilities include 1 queen-sized master bed, 1 double guestroom
bed, 1 single guestroom bed, 1 double sofa-bed in the living
room, and 1 single futon-bed in the open loft. The kitchen is
well equipped with a gas oven and stovetop, full-sized fridge
with freezer, toaster oven, coffeepot, dishwasher and
washer/dryer. Tastefully furnished for your holiday enjoyment,
complete with a woodburning fireplace for cozy nights, plus lots
of decks for outdoor dining and sunbathing. To see more photos
and read guest comments, click on
Cedar Moon.
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Wildfern Cottage
has the same incredible view, but is even closer to the water
with the high tide lapping at your doorstep. It offers 1 bedroom
with a queen-sized bed, a new double sofa-bed in the living
room, 1 full bathroom ensuite with a combination tub/shower plus
a separate powder room with a second toilet & sink for guests or
children. The kitchen is well equipped with a full sized
4-burner electric stove and oven, a small fridge, toaster, and
washer/dryer. The addition of a cozy red woodstove and a new
sundecks makes it an ideal retreat for a single person or a
romantic getaway for a couple. The cottage is fully equipped
with linens & dishes to accommodate a maximum of 4 persons. To
see more photos and read guest comments, click on
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Vancouver Area
Accommodation:
If you need a place to stay in Vancouver, while on your way to and/or from
Cortes Island, we recommend
Green-Gables Bed &
Breakfast. After a day of
sightseeing or travelling you will enjoy relaxing at this peaceful B&B with its creek and tranquil pond surrounded by old cedar trees.
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Cedar Moon on Cortes Island 1-604-925-8856
Photos by Philip Wood © 2001
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