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Now operated by Dianne and Jodi of Manzanita Muse Studio, Island Rest B & B is open year round. Conveniently located on Cortes Island central south end with easy access to Hollyhock, all the best beaches, walking trails, Museum, Manson's Landing Village with post office, cafes, library, grocery stores including Cortes Island Food Co-op, bookstore and wooly shop, Friday Market and much more.

Island Rest B & B provides a well kept, private, comfortable one bedroom suite, perfect for a minimum of two nights, a week or longer. The spacious fully equipped kitchen and outdoor barbecue, provide the freedom to prepare your own feasts, or dine out. Complementary tea, coffee, and organic breakfast fixings on hand.

Watercolour paintings by Dianne & Jodi provide a magic window on island landscapes and their Muse Gallery is open July / August from 1 - 3 pm, and by appointment.

Relax and enjoy island life. Put your feet up in the attractive garden. Let the island ambiance seep into your soul. Friendly people, the colourful landscapes, the wildlife -- Cortes Island touches all who visit here. Questions about our community are welcome. You might be surprised at what you'll discover.

The Place and the People
We have some interesting neighbours and you'll occasionally hear from them. In addition to the two legged variety, we have Cyrano and Dante (seen chowing down to the right). Cyrano is a burro and Dante is a miniature horse. They aren't really visible, but they can make themselves known with characteristic sounds. Oh, and there's some peacocks too.

In addition to farm animals, some of the most seemingly unlikely folks end up calling this place home.

It adds a delightful unpredictability to town hall meetings, shopping adventures, and something as simple as picking up the mail. The people you'll meet are unique, eccentric and friendly; interested in an independent creative approach to living. Hugs, smiles, hoots and laughter are the most common forms of greeting. This is a place that invites everyone to slow down, get to know each other and enjoy the small wonders of rural living.

We hope we've piqued your curiosity. Come and explore one of the most beautiful and delightful places on earth. This is a nautical wonderland for kayakers, sailors and boaters all. A cyclist's paradise if you don't mind hilly terrain. A hiker's haven, a beach comber's dream come true with expanses of beach and hardly a soul on them. That's if you don't count the herons, eagles, gulls, oyster catchers, star fish, moon snails etc.

Yes, we seem to have a little bit of almost everything here. Cougars, wolves, deer, beavers, the occasional bear, mink, otters, porpoise, ravens, owls, hawks, ducks, dragonflies, turkey vultures, jelly fish, salmon, cedar, manzanita, arbutus, hemlock and salal. Our diversity is our magic and our saving grace.

For a memorable holiday experience, Cortes Island is well worth the trip, and if you've already looked at the map, you know, getting here is part of the adventure. Be sure to pack some yummy snacks, a camera, and your traveling shoes. Come and enjoy the beauty, the silence, the stars, the fresh air and the friendly people.

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