Location: Shawnigan Lake, Vancouver Island, The Islands, British Columbia, Canada (Shawnigan Lake is Less than 45 minutes by car from Victoria)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 5)
Keywords: Cottage, cabin, vacation rental, holiday house, house, rental house, cottage country, holiday rental, vacation house
STRATHCONA COTTAGE, a 2 bedroom cozy, well maintained, cottage with great Lake Views and Sunsets. Recently renovated and professionally decorated. This authentic 70 year old Shawnigan Lake cottage is only a stones throw to the lake and the dock where you can moor your boat, play in the water or just relax. Wander among the tall stately trees in the backyard and woods beyond. This is a Perfect Setting for a Relaxing Getaway any time of the year!
Strathcona Cottage:
*Sleeps 5
*Approx. 700 square feet.
*Master bedroom, queen bed with lake views.
*Second bedroom, bunk bed, double on bottom and single on top.
*Spacious living room with leather couches with lake views.
*Dining room that seats 6
*Well equipped full kitchen
*Wood burning stove
*4 piece bathroom - rain shower head
*Covered porch with rocking chairs and coffee table - lake views
*BBQ w/propane
*Open deck with patio furniture that seats 6 - lake views
*25" TV, DVD/VCR with movies, stereo with CD and tape player
*games cabinet and VHS/DVD library
*MP3 player
*double kayak with life vests (children's vest available)
The dock, a few steps across the road, is shared with the "Lake House", our other property, for water activities, nature viewing or just lazing around. Watch for the ospreys, minks and beavers!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided : 300 plus count sheets, soft and medium pillows, duvets with covers, plush cozy bath and beach towels
- Off Street Parking : 2 car parking on site
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove : wood provided for short term rentals
- Beds
- Queen Bed : high end mattress for a restful night
- Bunk Bed : single on top, double on the bottom
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : selection of DVD's and VHS movies provided
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Well equipped kitchen with all the amenities of home.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : matching pots/pans and every utensil you can think of.
- Refrigerator : new large refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : large BBQ
- Deck/Patio : dining for 6 people
- Balcony : two wicker rocking chairs with wicker coffee table
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Lake View : Great views of Shawnigan Lake and hills beyond from Strathcona Cottage. - access to lake (less than 45 second walk)
- Water View
- Mountain View : Views of the hills across the lake.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Plush bath towels, 300 count linens, outdoor furniture, games and more!!!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Sandy beachs, ocean and lake, nearby. Float plane base with float plane tours, water equipment rentals, full boat services and licensed restaurant at the Marina, steps away. Shawnigan Lake Village, close by, offers many services including health care, pharmacy, post office, boutiques, dining, coffee shops,well stocked convenience stores, internet cafe, ATM's, gas station. DVD rentals etc. There are three golf courses less than 45 minutes drive away. Like to sight see?: Duncan the city of totems is 12 minutes north by car, Chemainus the City of Murals and dinner theatre is only 40 minutes north by car, and Victoria BC's provincial capital, with world famous Butchard Gardens, 40 minutes south by car, Mill Bay is to the east, 5 minutes by car for large shopping centre and ocean beachs. There are also several wineries in the area "the Tuscany of Canada".
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
July to Sept 4.......$235/night....$1500/week....$5400/month (3 night min.)
June & Sept 5 to 30.........$185/night....$1165/week....(3 night min.)
Jan-May,Oct,Nov,Dec..$150/night....$800/week.....$2000/month (3 night min.)
Long term (utilities extra) Oct 01-May 31........$1150/month (3 month min.)
*50% required when booking and remaining balance upon arrival.
*Methods of payment: PayPal(service charge), Money Order or Traveler's Cheques.
*Cancellation: Full refund 60 days before rental date,otherwise no
refund unless rerented. *A Security deposit may be required.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1988
Property Photos
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- View of lake from Strathcona Cottage porch. - Vancouver Island Cottage Rental
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- Strathcona Cottage, comfortable, stylish, great for up to 5 people! - Vancouver Island Cottage Rental
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- Dining for 6 people with a well equipped kitchen at Strathcona Cottage. - Vancouver Island Cottage Rental
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- Master Bedroom
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- Strathcona Cottage
Traveler Reviews (8)
Guest: Theo, Emmie, Maurice and family
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Date of Stay: 07/01/09
Review Submitted: 01/05/11
We really enjoyed staying in your house for 6 days. What a beautiful view over the lake! We had a great time using your kayak! Thanks for everything.
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Guest: Michael and Annette
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Date of Stay: 07/20/09
Review Submitted: 01/05/11
Thanks for such a wonderfully clean cottage! It was so very comfortable and hospitable. This is an amazing part of the world. We visited several wineries and people were so passionate about their craft- it was so wonderful to see.
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Guest: Sharon, Barb and Jan (ladies of the lake)
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Date of Stay: 08/10/09
Review Submitted: 01/05/11
We had a wonderful Shawnigan vacation- enjoyed the well-apppointed cottage, loved the lake and the location was perfect. Thanks.
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