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Lakefront Cottage- Private Dock & sandy beach

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Shawnigan Lake, BC
  • West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Old Mill Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kinsol Trestle
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Lakefront Cottage- Private Dock & sandy beach

Welcome to your idyllic lakefront vacation retreat! This quiet, quaint family-friendly 1800 square foot house with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is nestled in the woods and located right on the waterfront in the quiet west arm of beautiful Shawnigan Lake. Enjoy swimming and fishing from the private dock, lounging in the backyard or BBQ-ing on the deck against the backdrop of the pristine lake. Sandy beach for easy access in and out of the water and for little ones to play in. Bring your own kayaks and paddleboards to embark on your adventures exploring around the lake. Or rent your watercraft at the local marina for waterskiing and jet skiing. The Lakehouse Restaurant is a mere 5 minute walk away, and the historic Kinsol Trestle, Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park, Shawnigan Lake Museum and the Merridale Cidery & Distillery are nearby. Minimum 4 night stay requirement / maximum of 8 persons.

Property manager

Calvin L.
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number H927094363

About the area

Shawnigan Lake

Located in Shawnigan Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Mill Bay Centre and Duncan Farmers Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park and Memory Island Provincial Park. Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre and Cowichan Wooden Boat Society are also worth visiting. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Shawnigan Lake, BC

What's nearby

  • West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Shawnigan Lake Museum - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Old Mill Park - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kinsol Trestle - 15 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Mill Bay Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Westcoast Fish n Chips - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cobblestone Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage- Private Dock & sandy beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage- Private Dock & sandy beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage- Private Dock & sandy beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage- Private Dock & sandy beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park, Shawnigan Lake Museum and Kinsol Trestle. Old Mill Park and Old Baldy Mountain Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property in a great location. The house was well stocked with dishes, cooking utensils and had many spices and condiments not usually found in a VRBO property. The complimentary wine was a very nice touch and much appreciated. We really enjoyed the dock, lake and as former water skiers, watching the many skiers on the lake. It was quiet and we were never disturbed by noisy neighbors.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring visit

Very comfortable, clean spacious well equipped cottage. Great dock . Great for family and little road trips. Close to The Lakehouse Restaurant on Shawnigan Lake. Food, service and entertainment was awesome Close to Mill Bay shopping and local parks and trails. We highly recommend this cottage and hope to return again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacob s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

stay for work

good location easy access
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely property

REALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Lakeside House

We came to visit our daughter who goes to school nearby. The house fit all of us beautifully, it was well stocked with towels, kitchen gear, etc. to make our stay comfortable. Sitting on the dock watching the sky change during the day or watching the stars at night was magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Nice and relaxing, enjoyed our little holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 generations Family get away

Lovely visit to shawnigan Lake
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nadine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and beautiful place to calm down

Really nice and exceptional locational at Lake Shawnigan. Priviledged access to the Lake and spacious cabin with all the facilities for even longer stays...lots of rules to follow but nevertheless highly recommendable
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning and so cozy! Would absolutely stay again.

My family stayed at the cabin for 10 days over the Christmas break, and it absolutely exceeded our expectations! BEAUTIFUL view, stunning and homey interior, a quick drive to shopping essentials, and just a hop away from the Lakehouse restaurant/bar (but we ended up spending 90% of our time just enjoying the cabin). Calvin was very responsive and friendly, and we had no issues during our stay. I’m looking forward to booking this property again for a future getaway!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Polly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lakeside cottage

Beautiful and clean cottage with all we needed for a lovely stay at Vancouver Island. Thanks so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at the lake

We had an amazing time!!!! The lake and home is amazing! It’s also very cool in super hot weather which was awesome! The beach was great for our 3 year old and very friendly neighbors as well which made you feel welcome to!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 in 1 getaway

We were in the area for my daughter’s hockey camp and it was a great place to relax and enjoy the lake when she was done at the rink. Also fun exploring the area with my parents while she was at camp.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic lakeside getaway

Upon arrival the property exceeded our expectations. The property was immaculate,and larger than the pictures led us to believe. Calvin contacted us on arrival and was easily contactable should we have needed anything. We would happily stay there again. theexpectations. The property was immaculate. and even
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot on Shawnigan Lake

My family had a wonderful time at this property for our mini weekend getaway to Shawnigan Lake. The home was very well appointed and had everything we could have wanted to enjoy our stay in the cottage. The rooms and furnishings were so comfortable and spacious for our group of 4. Everything was very clean and the host provided us with lovely recommendations on things to do and places to dine at near Shawnigan. The home was located on a beautiful, scenic part of the lake. Spending our afternoons on the dock, sunbathing and swimming was so much fun. Everything went very smoothly with the booking process and the host was timely and responsive to our questions. They even left us a lovely welcome basket with snacks and wine! My kids and I can't wait to go back again! I highly recommend this beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Shawnigan Lake Location!

We had a wonderful time here. It was perfect for all ages. The sandy beach area was popular with the little ones. There was lots of space on the dock for chairs and lounging. The water was nice and deep so you could jump/dive in. The ladder made it easy to get into and out of the water.The 'cottage' was very much a complete house with lots of space and amenities. The beds were comfy and the towels and linens fluffy and fresh. The kitchen was stocked with spices, seasoning, oils, coffee, tea and sugar. We had brought our own but it was nice to know that if we were short there wasn't a rush to the store. All appliances worked perfectly. The outdoor furniture was comfortable. The BBQ was clean and easy to use. There is longish staircase from the top main level deck to the ground level and beach access. If you have little ones you should bring a baby gate to block the top of the stairs. We had a few instances of our 2 year old taking off down the stairs (he's very quick and agile!!!).We missed having water floats/toys, so bring your own. The only other thing we missed was an umbrella for the dock. The sun is on the dock from morning until sunset and it was our fav place to hang out. There is a steep hill to reach the cottage, so pay heed to the parking instructions. The neighbours are friendly. We had a great time and hope to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Lakeside Retreat

We loved our stay at this little slice of paradise! The house was clean and cozy and very well appointed. The beds were very comfortable and the towels were soft and fluffy. My elderly parents were very happy to have a main floor bedroom so they didn’t have to do stairs to access their room each night. The particular spot on the lake was ideal. The dock had sunshine all day while the house is tucked into the shade for most of the afternoon which helped to keep it cool during the heat of the day. We had so much fun kayaking and paddle boarding and floating off the dock. The house is close to shopping and restaurants and we even took an excursion up to the Cowichan River to float the river at the Tube Shack. The Keslor Trestle is a short five minute drive and we were able to take my 81 year old mother along since there are benches along the 1km trail to rest. We had a wonderful vacation and hope to be back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Calvin L.

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We are a family of four from Vancouver, and this is our family vacation home. We are so privileged to share this wonderful property with you, and we hope that you are able to create lasting memories from it just as we have.

Why they chose this property

Shawnigan Lake is the most beautiful place in Canada. You can really do every water-based activity here - swimming, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, wakeboarding, boating and jet skiing. Plus, you can go on some really amazing hikes up Mount Baldy and the Kinsol Trestle

What makes this property unique

We take great pride in furnishing our vacation home, and have equipped it with what we would want in a vacation home.

Languages:

English

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