Why just have one long weekend when you could have 52? Inside the Howe Island retreat that turns every Saturday into a staycation
If the idea of going back to reality after a long weekend fills you with existential dread, we have some excellent news: you don’t have to. Welcome to 96 & 88 Spithead Road, where every weekend feels like a long one — and yes, it’s as dreamy as it sounds.
Nestled on the serene shores of Howe Island and gazing out over the Bateau Channel like it owns the place (which, frankly, it kind of does), this waterfront wonder is more than a home — it’s a full-time vacation disguised as real estate.
The main house — a Garofalo-built, architect-designed 3-bed, 2.5-bath stunner — greets you with a two-storey great room so jaw-dropping it should come with a warning label. Think sweeping water views, golden-hour sunsets that could win awards, a fireplace for cozy nights, and terrace access that basically begs you to pop a bottle of something bubbly.
Hungry? The dining room gives you a front-row seat to nature’s art show, while the breakfast room lets the outdoors in — minus the bugs. The kitchen is a gourmet dream, complete with rich wood cabinetry, granite counters, and a wet bar. (Translation: you're the go-to host now. Better start stocking up on charcuterie.)
On the main floor, the primary suite has a two-sided fireplace (because why not?) and a 6-piece ensuite that might make you late for work on purpose. There’s also a walk-in closet/dressing room that could double as a small boutique.
Upstairs, you’ll find two more bedrooms, a 4-piece bath, and a games room with a pool table — because this house knows how to have fun. Outside, the wraparound stone terrace, firepit, and lush perennial gardens are basically a rom-com montage waiting to happen. Oh, and did we mention the large concrete dock? Because yes, you’ll need a boat. (Or two.)
But wait — there’s more. This property also includes a charming 2-bedroom cottage with A/C, running water, its own dock, and a deck that dares you to sip coffee while contemplating how you ever lived anywhere else. There’s even a garden shed so cute it might make you want to take up potting soil as a hobby.
So this long weekend, while you’re sipping something cold and scrolling through dream homes, just remember: some lucky buyer is about to make every weekend feel like a getaway. It might as well be you.
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