Family-Friendly Cottage on Savary Island | Walk to the Beach

🌿 Sea La Vie Savary Cottage

Private Off-Grid Forest Retreat | Family Cottage | Savary Island

Welcome to Sea La Vie, our family cottage tucked into the trees on beautiful Savary Island.

This is a place where mornings begin with birdsong and coffee on the deck, days are spent biking quiet island roads or walking to the beach, and evenings end with long dinners surrounded by forest and the slower rhythm of island life.

Sea La Vie is not a resort or luxury rental. It is our family cottage first, and when we are not using it ourselves we share it with guests who appreciate the unique experience of Savary Island.

Rental income is largely reinvested into maintaining and improving the cottage, and like many island homes it continues to evolve over time.

The property sits on a large forest lot mid-island near Indian Point, offering privacy and space for families to relax, play games, and enjoy the natural surroundings.

Sea La Vie is best suited for families and respectful groups who appreciate nature, simplicity, and the realities of off-grid island living.

🏠 The Space

The cottage works well for families and multi-generational groups who want shared gathering areas along with private sleeping spaces.

Sleeping areas include:

• 4 bedrooms
• Loft sleeping area with floor mattresses (accessed by drop-down attic staircase)
• Daybed in the living room
• Pull-out couch

Two bedrooms are standard size and have their own private exterior entrances, which many guests appreciate for added privacy.

Two bedrooms are smaller cozy rooms.

The loft is often a favourite with kids and teens, though the ladder staircase requires supervision for younger children.

Maximum occupancy: 10 guests total (including children and infants).

Although the cottage is set up to accommodate up to 10 guests, the base rate generally covers a smaller group size. Larger groups place greater demand on water storage, solar power, and general wear on off-grid systems, so supplemental guest charges may apply beyond a certain number of guests.

⚡ Off-Grid Living

Sea La Vie operates fully off-grid, which is part of the Savary Island experience.

The cottage runs on a small solar system (about 2000 watts with approximately 20 panels) with battery storage.

Solar power supports:

• Lighting
• Telus wireless internet modem
• A few outlets for charging phones and small devices

Because electricity is limited, guests should be comfortable with mindful energy use.

The following high-heat electrical appliances are not available or permitted:

• Coffee makers
• Toasters
• Microwaves
• Space heaters
• Hair dryers
• Flat irons
• Television

Cooking and refrigeration are provided through propane appliances, and during extended cloudy weather a supplemental generator may occasionally be used.

Guests are encouraged to bring portable battery packs or power banks for charging phones and devices.

🍳 Kitchen & Cooking

The kitchen includes:

• Two propane refrigerators
• Two propane cooking ranges
• Outdoor BBQ

Each refrigerator has a freezer on top and fridge below. Cooling works by cold air circulating downward from the freezer.

The ranges include a built-in toaster drawer.

For coffee, French press and stovetop percolators are provided, which work well with the propane stove.

🌐 Internet

The cottage has Telus wireless internet, suitable for email and basic browsing. Because Savary is remote, service may occasionally be intermittent.

🚲 Bikes & Getting Around

Savary Island is primarily bike and walking access, as visitor vehicles are not permitted.

The cottage has about a dozen bikes of different sizes available for guest use. These bikes are provided for convenience but are older and not new, so condition may vary.

A few helmets may be available, but guests are encouraged to bring their own helmets.

Use of bikes requires a liability release.

Guests may also:

• Bring their own bikes on the Lund water taxi
• Have bikes transported by the island land taxi trucks delivering luggage
• Rent bikes or e-bikes near the Savary dock

🚤 Getting to Savary

Travel to Savary typically requires a full day of travel and early planning.

Typical route:

• Ferry to Powell River
• Drive to Lund
• Lund water taxi to Savary
• Island truck taxi for luggage and supplies

Water taxis must be booked ahead of time, especially during summer. The last departure from Lund is typically around 6 PM.

There are no visitor vehicles on Savary, so most guests walk or bike.

🛒 Groceries & Island Spots

Most guests shop in Powell River before traveling to Lund and bring groceries for the week.

Near the Savary dock you will find the general store / market.

Mid-island, after the conservation forest and closer to the cottage, you will find:

• Island Café, known for coffee and occasional evening entertainment
• The Sugar Shack, a favourite stop for kids (bring cash)

🧺 Linens

Blankets and pillows are provided.

Guests bring their own:

• Sheets and pillowcases
• Bath towels
• Kitchen linens

Optional bedding service available for $20 per bed (laundered off-island).

Laundry must be done off-island due to water conservation.

🔥 Fire Restrictions

Savary Island is located in a very sensitive forest environment, and summer fire bans are common.

No fires of any kind are permitted on the property, including wood fires, fire pits, or propane fire pits.

📅 Booking Schedule

Due to island logistics and cleaning availability:

Peak summer stays are Saturday-to-Saturday (7-night minimum).

📋 Guest Requirements

Before arrival guests must provide:

• Full name and age of every guest staying at the cottage
• Signed Guest Agreement and Liability Waiver

Because the property operates off-grid, one person in the group should be comfortable with basic cottage systems and act as the main contact.

This person should be able to understand:

• Generator operation if needed
• Changing propane tanks
• Basic solar and water system awareness

A short orientation will be provided on arrival.

Additional policies:

• Person booking must stay during the reservation
• No subletting or third-party bookings
• No unregistered guests or visitors
• Pack-in / pack-out garbage policy
• No smoking inside the cottage
• Dogs only if supervised and leashed
• No parties or events

Sea La Vie is ideal for respectful families who appreciate nature, simplicity, and the slower rhythm of Savary Island life.