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Short-term rental choice due this Spring ALEX KURIAL Editor
SNOW DAY After what has largely been an absence of snow this winter, Bowen finally got its first big snowfall on Monday as the island was blanketed in white. As always the snow made for some beautiful scenes, including here at Island Pacific School. By Tuesday rain had washed much of the snow away, and it’s unknown when it will come again. But what is expected this weekend are temperatures dropping into the negative double digits, so be sure to bundle up out there! / Kirsten Degner photo NEW LISTING
Bowen’s decision on whether to opt-in to a new provincial law regarding short-term rentals will come in the next few months. Last fall the provincial government passed Bill 35, known as the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act, which created rules meant to transition more properties from short to long-term rental options. This included a section which would ban the use of homes as short-term rentals if the house isn’t the primary residence of the owner. The bill applies automatically to towns with 10,000 people and up, but smaller communities can decide to opt-in to following it before March 31 this year. That’s the question the Bowen Island Municipality will be discussing over the next few months, with potential restriction of short-term rentals (STR) beginning this November. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
1743 BOWEN BAY ROAD
$1,849,000
This stunning property is mere steps from one of Bowen’s best beaches. Soaks up the west side sun and sunsets on this verdant ~ 0.7 acre gardeners’ paradise. The home sits surrounded by a gorgeous garden planted with pride, featuring a greenhouse, multiple veggie beds, roses, pathways and more. Enter onto the main floor, where the LR/DR/Kitchen wraps around a central staircase. Picture windows look out to the bay below. Upstairs features a spacious primary suite, and a large rec room sits beside a further two bedrooms below. Across a courtyard is a two bed, one bath coach house - perfect for visiting friends and family - that also comes equipped with a fun sleeping loft. A must see! Directly on the bus route, and close to Riley’s Cidery, many hiking trails, and the west-side playground.
FRAZER B. ELLIOTT Personal Real Estate Corporation
604.910.3401
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