Recreational Real Estate on the Gulf Islands: Saltspring Bishops Walk, Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa, Waterfront Mayne Island Beach Resort Homes

Bishops Walk and Bishops Green Salt Spring Real Estate Opportunities

Bishops Walk: Ideally located just a ten minute walk from Ganges Village on Salt Spring Island BC, the master planned community of Bishops Walk is a collection of 29 three quarter acres estate lots boasting stunning harbour, ocean and mountain views. This is a rare real estate investment opportunity to build your dream home in a setting that few others will ever be able to own. Lots at Bishops Walk Salt Spring Island are fully serviced and connected by a communal pathway that winds through forests and meadows into the village where you’ll find a marina and seaplane terminal. Pre-Construction Bishops Walk real estate lots on Salt Spring Island prices begin at $275,000. Bishops Green: Prefer to let someone else handle the building and construction? No problem. Adjacent to Bishops Walk you can check out Bishops Green at Ganges on Salt Spring Island BC, an exciting collection of custom finished village homes priced from $599,000. Three Bishops Green homes are already available for viewing with more to come. Like the other Gulf Island, Salt Spring Island offers tranquility, a soft climate, and a distinctly laid back lifestyle. Unlike the others, Salt Spring Island also has schools, a hospital and transit services in addition to fine dining, pubs, lively coffee shops, the famouns Ganges Village Farmers and Artisan Market, galleries and antique shops. For more information about Bishops Walk and Bishops Green on Salt Spring Island, please visit www.bishopswalksaltspringisland.com or www.bishopsgreensaltspringisland.com.

Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa on Galiano Island Resort Suites

Located on the waterfront of Galiano Island, one of the most beautiful Gulf Islands between Vancouver and Victoria, the Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa is now accepting priority registration for fractional ownership in their exclusive resort. These lavishly appointed condo suites offer a unique opportunity to pamper yourself, to get away from the hustle and bustle of city living – yet the resort suites at Galiano Island are only a short ferry ride away from Horseshoe Bay and downtown Vancouver. Full spa services include massage, aromatherapy, and flotation baths at the Galiano Oceanfront Island resort condo suites. The on-site restaurant features exquisite cuisine plus an outstanding wine list. Quarter ownership for these waterfront Galiano Inn resort suites on Galiano Island start from just $44,900. Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa is found at 134 Madrona Drive. For more information and to register your interest, please call 1.877.888.1988 and you can find out more information about the waterfront rental vacation homes on Galiano Island online at www.galianoliving.com.

Galiano Island Inn Living Registration

Thank you for your interest in Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa. A unique offering of Fractional Resort Real Estate located on the Jewel of the Southern Gulf Islands. We are excited to announce that both our pre-sales fractional Gulf Island resort ownership Oceanfront Spa Suites and Oceanfront Villas are now available for purchase. The Galiano Inn Spa Suites start at $44,900 and the Galiano Island Villas start at $89,900 per fraction. By registering early you are awarded with both the best selection of fully furnished resort homes ranging from 356 sq.ft to 646 sq.ft and pricing. One of our Galiano Island Inn Oceafront Resort Specialists will be in touch with you to discuss this opportunity further or call us directly at 1-877-888-1988. Sincerely, Your Galiano Inn Sales Team

Galiano Living Oceanfront Inn & Spa

My name is Frank Groff and I am part of the sales team working on the "Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa". Thank you for your interest. Please contact me regarding ownership opportunities for the Oceanfront Spa Suites or the Oceanfront Villa's and I'd be happy to answer any specific questions you may have. Attachment: Galiano_Portfolio_Master_03-01-08.pdf

I just wanted to touch base with you to remind you of our Sunday Open Houses at the Resort from 1 - 4PM. The weather is suppose to improve and its a great little day trip and the perfect way to experience the Resort first hand. The Villas are progressing nicely on schedule for a June completion just in time to enjoy this summer. The Ferry schedule is very accommodating leaving Tsawwassen at 11:10AM and returning at 5:05PM. If you are travelling from Victoria the Ferry leaves Swartz Bay at 9:35AM and returns at 4:40PM. Due to the fact that it's a long weekend if your bringing your car to explore the Galiano island it is recommended that you make a reservation for the return trip. Travelling as a foot passenger is probably the easiest way to go because the Resort is just a short 5 minute walk from the Ferry terminal on Galiano. Please RSVP to let me know if you will be attending or if you require any additional information at this time.

Frank Groff, Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa
Bay Realty Ltd. 604-531-4000 | Toll Free 1-877-888-1988 | Mobile 604-644-7578 | frank@galianoliving.com | galianoliving.com

Galiano Living - DON'T YOU WISH YOU WERE HERE?

Since summer is just around the corner, I wanted to remind you of our Open House Sundays at the Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa from 1 - 4PM. The Oceanfront Villas on Galiano Island are looking spectacular and are on schedule for an early June completion, just in time for you and your family to enjoy this summer. Selection is still good at the Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa but limited on some homes. Our Spa Suite Incentive program has been carried over for a limited time with pricing starting at $33,900. When you decide to attend our Galiano Island Open House it's a great day trip, the Ferry schedule is very accommodating leaving Tsawwassen at 11:10AM and returning at 5:05PM. If you are travelling from Victoria the Ferry leaves Swartz Bay at 9:35AM and returns at 4:40PM. If you are bringing a vehicle to explore Galiano Island it is recommended that you make a reservation. Travelling as a foot passenger is probably the easiest way to go because the Resort is just a short 5 minute walk from the Ferry terminal on Galiano Island. Please RSVP to let me know if you will be attending or if you require any additional information at this time about the presales Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa. Start a tradition with your own Gulf Island Oceanfront home that your family can enjoy for years to come. Walk out onto the sand from your very own front door and start living on the beach this summer. Cheers, Frank Groff, Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa | Bay Realty Ltd. 604-531-4000 | Toll Free 1-877-888-1988 | Mobile 604-644-7578 | frank@galianoliving.com | galianoliving.com

Your Oceanfront Galiano Island Villa Is Ready!!!!

The much anticipated completion of our Oceanfront Villas on Galiano Island Gulf Islands has now arrived just in time for you to enjoy this summer, and from the early reviews they're spectacular! To celebrate the completion of the waterfront resort Villas we will be holding an EXCLUSIVE INSIDERS GRAND OPENING SALES EVENT on the weekend of July 5th and 6th. This will be your best opportunity to come and visit the Galiano Island Villas first hand and enjoy a private tour to pick out the location that best suits your needs. With limited number of waterfront real estate resort Villas on Galiano Island remaining and pricing starting at $89,900 this is an event you don't want to miss. For Owners who need a 2 bedroom pre-construction Galiano Island waterfront home we have put together a very SPECIAL OFFERING. If you purchase an Oceanfront Villa you will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase from a limited number of Oceanfront Galiano Island Inn Spa Suites for the incredible price of $25,000! If you are traveling with family or guests they can stay in the Spa Suite and join you in your Villa for entertaining and meals. The added bonus to this waterfront resort real estate purchase opportunity is that it gives you two separate Galiano Island Resort Homes with two separate real estate titles. If you are traveling alone you can rent out the other home allowing you even more flexibility to your Resort Ownership. Wow! The option of owning two pieces of Oceanfront real estate, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, deluxe kitchen, luxurious comfortable living space, a huge heated patio with floor to ceiling stone wood burning fireplace, private hydro-therapy tub, built-in stainless steel barbeque, and all the award winning amenities of the Resort, all starting at $114,900, is a rare Gulf Islands waterfront real estate opportunity. To take full advantage of our West Coast Lifestyle, each oceanfront Gulf Island Villa has been designed to maximize indoor/outdoor living with oversized patios just steps from the ocean. Your Galiano Island ocean front Villa is appointed throughout with high quality fixtures and furnishings accented with beautiful hardwood flooring and wool carpeting. High definition TVs, elegant espresso cabinetry and of course granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances all adding to the charm of this Intimate Boutique Oceanfront Resort real estate on Galiano Island. For your private showing of the Resort and our new Show Home you must RSVP for this Special Event.

Galiano Island VILLA GRAND OPENING SALES EVENT!!!
This weekend is the much anticipated INSIDERS GRAND OPENING SALES EVENT of our Galiano Island Resort Oceanfront Villas just in time for you to enjoy this summer. This will be your best opportunity to come and visit the Gulf Islands Waterfront Villas first hand and enjoy a private tour to pick out the location that best suits your needs. With a limited number of Galiano Island resort Villas and pricing starting at $89,900 this is a great opportunity for you to purchase Gulf Island Oceanfront real estate at a fraction of the cost. Don't forget our SPECIAL OFFERING for home owners at Galiano Island oceanfront homes who need a 2 bedroom home allowing you the opportunity to purchase from a limited number of Oceanfront Spa Suites for the incredible price of $25,000 to complement your Villa purchase. The option of owning two pieces of Oceanfront real estate, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, deluxe kitchen, luxurious comfortable living space, a huge heated patio with floor to ceiling stone wood burning fireplace, private hydro-therapy tub, built-in stainless steel barbecue, and all the award winning amenities of the Resort, all starting at $114,900, is a rare oceanfront Galiano Island resort real estate opportunity. For your private showing of the Resort and our new Show Home you must RSVP for this Special Event.

Mayne Island Resort on Main Island Vacation Suites

Lcoated in Bennett Bay and only a short 10 minute drive from the ferry terminal at Village Bay, Main Island Resort is a collection of 18 fully furnished, side-by-side one bedroom vacation suites. Just steps from the beautiful beach, these Mayne Island Resort units are being offered on a fractional ownership basis with 1/8 shares starting at $75,000. Home owners have access to all amenities of adjoining boutique hotel including spa, pool, wine and beer store, and restaurant at the Mayne Island Beach Resort. The Main Island resort will reopen in May with a finished display suite. For priority registration and further details about the resort beach homes at Mayne Island Resrot, please call 604.681.7560 or you can visit www.mayneislandresort.com.

Mayne Island Resort & Beach Homes – Luxury and Comfort Are All Around You!
Relax on the beach, rejuvenate at the spa, soak up the sun, enjoy the privelegs, amenities and extraordinary surroundings. Mayne Island Beach Homes are single bedroom units with spacious and private patios that extend to the edge of a shore side. These Mayne Island Beach Resort Homes allow you to fully enjoy breathtaking unobstructed views of the seaside panorama. Mayne Island Resort on the Gulf Islands offers an extensive array of amenities including a spa and fitness facility, casual and fine dining, convenience store, conference room, business centre, guest rooms and much more. Waterview Gulf Island Homes from $62,000. For more information contact us at 1.866.539.5399 or visit at www.MayneIslandResort.com.

Mayne Island Resort & Beach Homes – Gulf Islands Real Estate

Gulf Island living at a fraction of the cost is now here at the new Mayne Island Resort and Beach Homes with spectacular waterviews! Move in this summer! Luxury and comfort are all around dyou! Relax on the beach, rejuvenate at the spa, soak up the sun, enjoy the privileges, amenities and extraordinary settings of the Bennett Bay Mayne Island Resort in the Gulf Island real estate market. Mayne Island Beach Homes are single bedroom units with spacious and private patios that extend to the edge of a shore side on Bennet Bay on Mayne Island, the quietest but most accessible of the Gulf Islands of BC recreational real estate. These Mayne Island Resort Beach Homes allow you to fully enjoy breathtaking unobstructed views of the seaside panorama at a fraction of the cost as they provide fractional recreational ownership models for home buyers. Mayne Island Resort offers an extensive array of amenities including a spa and fitness facility, casual and fine dining, convenience store, conference room, business centre, guest rooms and more. Waterview homes fractional ownership Gulf Islands real estate opportunities starting from $62,000. For more information about the Beach Homes on Mayne Island real estate, please visit www.MayneIslandResort.com or call 1.866.539.5399 today.

Mayne Island Real Estate Fractional Ownership Offerings

An article by B. Kimmitt for the BC Homes and Resort magazine: You are a visionary and dreamer who longs for a Gulf Island retreat. Just as the prospectors of a time gone by searched for illusive gold,you can find it in a different form. Here at Mayne Island Resort & Beach Homes is an island paradise with more sunshine than the Okanagan, and beach homes nestled at the far edge of a cliff-side meadow with a back-drop of tranquil water and shady forest. Mayne Island with its benign Mediterranean climate is just a short ferry ride from both Vancouver and Victoria, but is a million iles awy in its serenity and kick-back-and-relax island lifestyle. Here you will find the environmentally friendly retreat of Mayne Island Resort and Beach Homes where fractional interest ownership homes are now available to enjoy. Imagine arriving from your frenetic life in the big city to your haven, where as you entre your beachfront home, you find the fireplace glowing, and a bottle of your favourite wine waiting to tease your palate. Buying at this unique island hideaway provides you with first class service, fractional ownership recreational real estate on Mayne Island Gulf Islandsa the resort’s exciting Wellness Centre and Spa, and of course the seals and enchanting wildlife around you are free of charge. This most scenic and spectacular waterfront real estate recreational fractional ownership property in the Gulf Islands offers 18 elegantly appointed beach homes in an environment of luxury and comfort. These Mayne Island retreat homes are single bedroom units of approximately 700 square feet, suitable for four adults. Here you will savour spacious and private patios providing breathtaking unobstructed vistas and seaside panorama. The call that you hear will not be a telephone, but the sounds of nature around you. Kayak, hike, bicycle, stroll or just laze. This is the life here at this fractional ownership real estate Gulf Islands opportunity at your doorstep.

With fractional ownership, you are buying a vacation property with others who share the same dream and expense as you. With this deeded real estate Gulf Island property, with full rights of ownership, you can mortgage, rent, sell, or pass your exclusive beach home to your family. With most week-enders utilizing their vacation home for a fraction of the year, ti makes sense that you pay a fraction of your yearly costs. Want rental income? Then the Rental Management Structure at the Mayne Island Resort and Beach Homes will create income to offset costs. This will provide a significant cash flow to owners. NO details have been overlooked at the fractional Gulf Island ownership real estate development at the Mayne Island Resort with each home designed to pamper owners with rich fabrics, lavish textures, and exquisite custom designed furnishings. Everything from floor to ceiling ledgestone fireplace, including some double-sided fireplaces overlooking the patio, is yours to enjoy. Kitchens combine both elements and textures, and of course, all the culinary fixtures you can imagine. Remember your Mayne Island Resort Beach Home will be professionally managed, maintained and kept secure all through the year. Just arrive and be on vacation. Private tours of the Gulf Islands fractional ownership opportunity at the Mayne Island Beach Homes can be arranged by calleing 1.866.539.5399 or visiting www.mayneislandresort.com.

Located in Bennett Bay and only a short 10 minute drive from the ferry terminal, Mayne Island Resort Vacation Suites is a collection of fully furnished, self contained one bedroom beach homes in the Gulf Island real estate market.
Just steps from the beach, these units are being offered on a fractional ownership basis with 1/8 shares starting at $56,000. Features include reclaimed hardwood flooring, barbeque, and easy access to ferry and float plan transportation. Owners at the new Mayne Island Resort and Beach Homes also have access to all the amenities of the adjoining boutique hotel including spa, pool, wine and beer store and restaurant. The presentation centre for this Mayne Island Gulf Islands real estate development is open weekends or by appointment. For more details, just call the number above.

More For Your Money in Fractional Ownership of Resort Real Estate

Just published in the 24 Hrs magazine of Vancouver: rapidly becoming, if not quite a media darling, at least a serious contender in the world of vacation properties, fractional ownership is on the rise in B.C. From Whistler and the Gulf Islands to Osoyoos and the ski slopes of Fernie, many of the most exclusive resorts under construction are adopting this sales model of fractional real estate ownership as one way to attract well heeled, well travelled purchasers who demand more from their vacation resort getaway than the traditional cottage in the country – they demand luxury and they’re getting it. Fractional ownership of real estate offers a maintenance free, distinctly hands-off approach to recreational property. Typically paired with amenities like spas, gourmet restaurants, golf and skiing, these hotel style strata units come fully furnished – right down to the corkscrew and wall decorations. Most frequently offered on a fractional ownership bases on eighth, quarter or half-share basis – although one-twelfth shares are now appearing with more regularity – each fractional real estate interest is a fully deeded property that can be sold, managed or willed to another person. Owners of fractional ownership properties have access to their property on a rotational basis – usually for one week periods. However, when an owner isn’t using the property, it is placed in a rental pool, thus generating a revenue stream that can be sued to offset some costs. Here, too, the emphasis is on letting professionals like Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts, or Bellstar Hotels & Resorts handle the myriad details of hotel management, reservations and housekeeping. One owner of a fractional real estate deed at the recently opened $31 million Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina in Pender Harbour put is this way, “We’re too busy to worry about maintenance and repairs, andw e certainly didn’t want just any property. Here you have 24/7 service, the amenities are of an excellence that means we can bring clients as well as family, and with the marina, we have the option of arriving by private boat or floatplane. There really is nothing else like it.” With the price of BC recreational property skyrocketing, fractional ownership also makes economic sense. “The average price of a waterfront home on the Sunshine Coast was $700,000 in 2006,” says George Hare, president of RPM Recreational & Residential Project Marketing Inc., the company marketing Painted Boat and many other BC recreational properties throughout the province. “By 2007, it had jumped to over $1 million. Quarter fractional ownership lets a much larger share of the real estate market own a five star million dollar home with all the amenities at a fraction of the price.” Or, as one purchaser at the Residences at Sun Peaks put it, “I like to ski, my wife prefers the desert to the mountains, and my kids want to vacation in Hawaii. Instead of buying one property that’s a compromise, for the same price I can buy a quarter ownership interest in recreational resort real estate in four properties – everyone gets what they want and everyone’s happy.” By S. Boyce.