Part of my Salt Spring Island trip included an overnight at the Suite on Park Drive. Owner Nirmal Dryden kindly offered me the one bedroom self-catered loft space during my recent visit to cover the Third Annual Fine Art Signature Showcase reception.
Nirmal has always worked in jobs that are very people orientated. Her photography graces the suite’s walls; other passions include hiking and gathering friends together for a good meal.
I asked her what made her decide to start a guest suite. “I enjoy creating spaces that people will relax and de-stress in. I love meeting new people and introducing them to this special island.”
The Suite on Park Drive is also a five minute walk to Ganges Harbour. The self-contained one bedroom loft suite has its own private entrance and patio with BBQ.
Fresh fruit is on the table; local breakfast products such as Salt Spring Coffee, Salt Spring Island Cheese, and organic granola and yogurt await in the refrigerator.
I slept like a log upstairs in the queen size bed with a not-too-hard mattress and enough fresh air and warmth.
The bathroom has a large tiled shower space with a rain shower head.
There’s a BBQ on the private wood deck and the grounds are welcoming as Nirmal puts a great amount of attention to detail in her space.
Free guest Wifi is available and appreciated, as Rogers reception is spotty around Salt Spring.
The suite costs $140 per night; advance booking is suggested. Payment options are cash or cheque at this time.
[The Suite and its surroundings are very romantic!]
The B&B is currently in the process of building a website. For now, Nirmal may be contacted via email for bookings and more information: nirms@shaw.ca (email link is intentionally not live as to protect the B&B against spam).
