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Lakefront Log Cabin with a Modern Flare

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A wooden deck with a view of a lake, a rocking chair, and a table with chairs.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, and a window with a view of greenery.
A view of a lake from a wooden deck with a concrete staircase leading down to the water.
A modern kitchen with wooden beams, a large island, and a view of a lake.
A modern living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a flat-screen TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Deck or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Shawnigan Lake, BC
  • Place, Shawnigan Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bell Irving Beach Access
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Butchart Gardens
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Murphy Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Log Cabin with a Modern Flare

3 bedroom cabin on the sunny east side of Shawnigan Lake. This 1950's pan-abode log cabin doesn't look like much from the road but once you step onto the deck the view will take your breath away. Located in a sheltered bay that is a quick paddle away from Memory Island (a lovely provincial park). Home is fully furnished including a stocked kitchen, towels and linens. Two kayaks are provided and guests are encouraged to bring their boat, jet ski, paddle boards or any other water toys that your family will enjoy. Shawnigan Lake offers so many fantastic activities, a few include wine tasting at local vineyards or hiking world class trails, everything from a leisurely stroll down the Trans Canada Trail to a challenging uphill climb on Baldy Mountain.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Property Registration Number 123456789
Property # 1117683vb
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

About the area

Shawnigan Lake

Located in Shawnigan Lake, this holiday home is on the beach. Shawnigan Lake Museum and Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mill Bay Centre and Duncan Farmers Market. Butchart Gardens and Cowichan Wooden Boat Society are also worth visiting. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Shawnigan Lake, BC

What's nearby

  • Shawnigan Lake - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bell Irving Beach Access - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Government Street - 40 min drive - 44.9 km
  • University of Victoria - 51 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Butchart Gardens - 53 min drive - 47.8 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cobblestone Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Serious Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cobble Hill Deli - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Log Cabin with a Modern Flare pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Log Cabin with a Modern Flare?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Log Cabin with a Modern Flare?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Log Cabin with a Modern Flare?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Log Cabin with a Modern Flare located?

Nestled on the beach, this Shawnigan Lake holiday home is just steps away from Shawnigan Lake and Memory Island Provincial Park. Shawnigan Creek Nature Park and Old Mill Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful view and incredible lake access with all amenities both indoor and on the deck
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake and well equipped cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view on the lake covered heated patio, modern amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot. Great views.

Clean, organized, great outdoor space.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic lake view cabin with excellent amenities and supplies. Adjacent road can be a bit loud at times.Hosts are friendly. Hot tub with a great view was uber relaxing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place

We had a blast staying at this VRBO. Scott was so awesome and gave us a really great tour of the place when we arrived. The location, amenities, and cabin were perfect. Scott even let us dock a float plane at his dock which was very cool! I would highly recommend this place to anyone! Thanks again Scott!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Relaxing Oasis!

The view is gorgeous, and the water accessibility is excellent; the hot tub and deck are luxurious. They have made everything easy for a relaxing, connective, simplified holiday. The hosts were so easy to communicate with and everything was comfortable and clean. We would definitely come back to this same rental! Amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A blissful outlook.

The cottage was fantastic, with lots of extras like sound system, well equipped kitchen and lots of towels. The access from the road needs some work, and was a bit scary for me with a cane. Loved the hot tub annd outdoor heaters, BBQd some steaks, even a chilly lake swim. Overall we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family weekend on the lake

What a gem! Check-in was incredibly easy, and Candice came to meet us and explain a few things to make our stay even more comfortable(how to work the stereo and heat lamps outside… Fantastic features)The place was incredibly clean, comfortable and what a location. We had a fantastic weekend, relaxing inside when the weather was bad and playing on the lake in the kayaks provided. Highly recommended and will be back for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honestly, the pictures don't do it justice, especially the location on the lake. It is situated possibly on the best part of the lake, giving maximum sun exposure on a quieter bay, all the way up to evening sunsets. Location location location. And if you enjoy, swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking or other activities on the water, this cabin has a great set up. For the colder or rainy days, the cabin has plenty to do inside as it is loaded with great tech, and the area has so many hikes shops, wineries and breweries/distilleries/cideries. You'll never run out of things to do. Finally, hosts were great, easy to work with, and highly responsive. Clearly they take great pride in the cabin and role as a VRBO host.
View of lake from dock
View of cabin from dock
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Beautiful Cabin Next to a Beautiful Lake

We had a fantastic stay here during the off-season (November) and it was exactly what we were looking for. The area is more active and noisy in the Summer but when we went it was very quiet and laid back. It rained a lot but that didn't bother us at all in the surprisingly large hot tub on the covered deck. The house amenities were modern and in great condition. It felt more like a luxury resort than a cabin by a lake. We had 4 adults in our group but there would have been more than enough room for 6. While you're standing next to the lake, it feels like you're hundreds of miles from civilization, but you're actually only about 40 minutes outside of Victoria, which makes the location ideal if you want to explore southern Vancouver Island. The owner met us when we arrived and gave us a tour, they were very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great! It's very well set up to enjoy the lake, hot tub and patio. On the hot sunny days we loved the dock, private beach, drinks fridge and icemaker. On the colder rainy days we loved the outdoor heaters, hot tub and smart TV.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely beautiful!

This is a really nice, well equipped home on Shawnigan Lake. You cant beat the view and all of the well thought out touches to the place. Outdoor and indoor fireplaces, outdoor heaters, hot tub, kayaks, sound system indoor and out, outdoor ice machine and fridge, massive indoor fridge and freezer... We spent a lot of time in the hot tub and on the dock looking at the stars! I would definitely come back. Important things to note.... Parking is across the busy road and then the house in down a flight of precarious stairs. Don't bring big bulky suitcases...watch your head on the steps as you leave....there is a large wooden roof beam that our taller guest hit his head on a couple times. If you're a light sleeper bring ear plugs. The traffic is loud and constant at night. Ear plugs did the trick. Don't let the traffic deter you though as you won't notice it during the day and the place feels like an oasis despite being off the road. The owners have done a beautiful job making it feel peaceful and secluded. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect vacation

Stop looking and book this property. The lake is literally at your front door, kayaking around local islands and spending time on the dock, deck and in the Hottub was perfect! Amazing indoor / outdoor music and beer fridge/ice machine set the perfect tone for our staycation. Our group of friends had the best week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shawnigan R&R

The lakefront is beautiful. The home is a quirky, comfy mix of rustic and euro-modern. The beds were comfortable; the kitchen is well-equipped. The deck is great for outdoor dining even in cooler weather. Kayaking was fun. We enjoyed going between the hot tub and the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent lakefront property!

The property is right on the water with a wide open view of the lake. It had a great little private sandy beach and a private dock. There's lots of deck space for lounging outside including both open and covered seating, along with a hot tub, gas grille, overhead heaters, and fireplace of cooler nights. The owner, Scott, was very responsive to any questions about how to use any of the many amenities including a HUGE television in the living room, the A/C, or any of the numerous built in speakers throughout the house on on the deck. The kitchen was very well equipped with all the appliances you'd want and a huge fridge and freezer. All in all it was a great stay and we plan to return for a longer stay later in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect long weekend retreat

This property was the perfect place for our family get away and enjoy some lakeside living. The well supplied kitchen was ideal for cooking our Thanksgiving feast. We were also able to take advantage of the kayaks provided and spend some time exploring on the water. Scott was incredibly easy to communicate with and his responses were timely and helpful. A great spot to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10

The pictures didn't do this cabin justice! It was the perfect getaway. The amenities were beyond expectation. Great set up! The host was lovely, easy to get ahold of, and gave a thorough review of the cabin at check-in. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our COVID get away close to home

We booked the property for 18 nights so our renos at home could take place. Was a nice break from a COVID year. Scott was very easy to communicate with, he checked on us often and completed weekly maintenance of the hot tub. November on the lake with lots of rain but still used the Kayak's and had a fantastic time enjoying the views. This place has a wonderful feel to it where relaxation is easy. Thank you Candace & Scott.
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Views!

The views out the lakes side windows are simply amazing! The covered deck and heaters allowed us to enjoy the views on colder days. The inside has some renovations however flooring needs some work. The main bedroom is spacious however other bedrooms are very small and limited storage. The parking is across a busy road and requires caution! Overall this is a great property and if your after some amazing views and a place to relax this is your place. Scott was very attentive to anything we need and a great host.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will be back!

Beautiful location, lovely landscaping, home was clean, all amenities were available. Love the little sandy "beach" nice dock, deep water for swimming. Friendly, accommodating hosts, always available when needed. Everything I looked for in a vacation home for my family. We will stay again! Thank you Scott and Candace!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Shawnigan Get Away

This property is fantastic. Great spot on the lake, with the provincial park island just a short kayak away. It gets sun all evening until it finally sets behind the hills on the opposite side of the lake. The house was very comfortable and the large deck was perfect for BBQ's and drinks. Scott was very responsive and friendly, we had no issues at all during our stay. Awesome place and can't wait to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake time bliss.

The property was very true to its pictures and the location was amazing. The owners were so pleasant and helpful. Thank you for a lovely stay:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a spot!

We had a terrific time at this house on Shawnigan Lake. It was perfect for us. And the owner was exceptionally nice and helpful. We’d return in a minute .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extraordinary location

Scott the owner was so accommodating. It was our first time to the island and he made great suggestions from day trips to restaurants to vineyards. And don’t miss the Whale watching in Cowichan Bay. The house as super clean and had everything you would need for your stay. The desk ran the full width of the property and overlooked the lake, which has outstanding sunsets. There is a little beach area my granddaughter enjoyed building sandcastles and we all had a turn on the Kayaks and explored a couple of islands. Perfect dock for your water toys and good fishing.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019

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