One Year of Hospitality – Thank You for an Amazing First Year!

A year in Review

This month, we celebrate one year of welcoming guests to The Grove B&B on beautiful Mayne Island. Running our Mayne Island bed and breakfast has been an incredible adventure and has surpassed all our expectations! We are delighted to share a few highlights from our first 12 months:

• 127 bookings

• 240 room-nights

• 302 guests hosted

Guests from Near and Far

From solo cycle tourists to newlyweds, families with kids, groups of friends, and travelers marking life’s milestones, we’ve met people from every walk of life: Seniors, Boomers, Gen Z, and everyone in between, all eager to explore Mayne Island and the Southern Gulf Islands.

Our guests have come from across BC: Burnaby, Coquitlam, Comox, Courtenay, Esquimalt, Kelowna, Langley, Lantzville, Nanaimo, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Oak Bay, Pender Island, Port Moody, Prince George, Richmond, Salt Spring Island, Saturna, Sidney, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria, West Vancouver, White Rock.

From across Canada: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Québec.

From the USA: California, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington.

And from around the world: Australia, China, England, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, and South Africa.

What Guests Are Saying

We’re very proud of the 102 reviews we’ve received:

• Google: 5.0 ★ (39 reviews)

• Airbnb: 5.0 ★ (23 reviews)

• Booking.com: 9.2 ★ (15 reviews)

• TripAdvisor: 5.0 ★ (8 reviews)

• Freetobook: 4.9 ★ (17 reviews)

Guests’ kind words inspire us every day. Here are just a few of the wonderful things our visitors have said online:

“Wonderful hosts, beautiful location, a wealth of knowledge about the Island.”

“We had a wonderful stay at The Grove B&B. Very comfortable queen size bed. Beautiful washroom and tiled walk-in shower. Lovely large deck with ocean view, table fireplace and hot tub. Excellent breakfast with homemade sourdough bread. Our hosts were very helpful and gracious.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Mayne Island with Marc and Dana. The room was comfortable; the hospitality was friendly and the breakfast delicious. We also enjoyed the hot tub to unwind after cycling all day.”

“Beautiful and lovely place, really close to the beach. Marc and Dana are excellent hosts, friendly and responsive with any query. Definitely would love to come back.”

Some of our guest book comments:

Supporting Mayne Island’s Local Economy

Beyond the numbers, what truly matters to us is how our guests, along with visitors staying across Mayne Island, help sustain the island’s local economy. Every stay supports more than just accommodations. Guests visit the Mayne Island Market, shop at local retailers, enjoy meals, treats and coffee at island restaurants and food trailers, they pick up fresh treats or sandwiches from the bakery, try a flight of beer at the brewery, and support studios and galleries showcasing the work of talented local artisans.

These businesses, many of which are part of the Mayne Island Chamber of Commerce, are the heart of Mayne Island, and they provide employment and livelihoods for many Mayne Islanders year round. Tourism, when done thoughtfully and at a human scale, helps keep these small, locally owned businesses vibrant and resilient. We’re proud that welcoming guests to The Grove B&B plays a small but meaningful role in supporting our neighbours and the broader island community.

Here’s to Another Year!

It’s been a joy to share our home and help guests discover Mayne Island’s beaches, parks, and hidden gems.

Ready to plan your visit? Be sure to Book Directly with us for the Best Rates and explore Grove News, Mayne Island's Hidden Gems, and our Visitors' Guide.

Hope to see you soon!