A Magical Island Cottage in the Heart of West Vancouver

Ever dreamed of living on a private island, yet remaining just minutes from everything West Vancouver has to offer? This is one of the most unique and unforgettable properties I have had the pleasure of representing in over 30 years of selling real estate.  Welcome to a truly magical setting of Eagle Island — a private island community shared by only 25 neighbours and the only fully serviced island in this remarkable part of West Vancouver. It feels worlds away, yet your island retreat is reached by an easy three-minute ride aboard your own private pontoon boat, with the mainland wharf just a few minutes’ walk from your private parking spot at the foot of Eagle Harbour Road.

Built in 1932, this charming three-bedroom cottage captures the spirit of an earlier West Vancouver, when this extraordinary coastline was cottage country. It is like having your own Gulf Island escape without ever leaving West Vancouver — peaceful, private and surrounded by nature, yet incredibly close to the city.  Lovingly renovated and updated over the years, the cottage is warm, comfortable and filled with character. French doors and windows connect the interiors to expansive outdoor living spaces where large sun-drenched decks create wonderful places for dining, entertaining or simply enjoying the extraordinary peaceful and private setting.  The grounds are nothing short of a garden paradise. Mature trees and lush landscaping surround beautiful perennial gardens, tranquil ponds, water lilies and a vegetable garden, creating a private sanctuary that feels as though it has evolved naturally over generations. The sunny setting, expansive decks and secluded outdoor hot tub create the wonderful feeling of your own private resort — a place to spend long summer afternoons surrounded by nature and peaceful evenings under the stars. Tucked among the gardens is a charming detached guest suite — the perfect hideaway for visiting family and friends.

There is something almost impossible to recreate about this property: the history, the gardens, the island setting, the sunshine and privacy, the sense of community and the simple pleasure of arriving home by boat. Children can explore, friends can gather on the decks, and summer evenings feel a world removed from city life.  This isn't simply a house — it is a lifestyle and a rare piece of old West Vancouver. A place that reminds you of a time when life moved a little slower, cottages were surrounded by gardens and the water was part of everyday life.

A slice of heaven in Eagle Harbour. A Gulf Island lifestyle in the heart of West Vancouver. Quite simply, magical.