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Cozy cottage with rustic charm, beach across the road

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Dining
A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and refrigerator. There is a wooden dining table with chairs and a bench. A window with curtains is visible, and a ceiling fan is present.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Magna Bay, BC
  • Place, Lakeview Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park - Horseshoe Bay Site
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park - St. Ives Site
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy cottage with rustic charm, beach across the road

We are very thankful, to not only have survived the recent wildfires intact, but to be several kilometres away from the destruction. Our hearts go out to the many who were caught in the fires path. Please be sure you on a Canadian site for accurate pricing.
Sunflower Cottage is one of two vacation homes on the property of 4.6 acres (See Lilac House). It is situated across the road from a large, sandy beach with roped swimming area. The deck of Sunflower Cottage has a very relaxing view of the spacious grounds. The patio furniture, BBQ and private fire pit is ready for your enjoyment. We are happy to provide you with wood for a fire each night. With 4.6 acres, there is lots of room for the kids to play and to enjoy our games area, where you will find a horseshoe pit. This vacation home has two bedrooms, one bedroom has a queen size bed and a single bed. The smaller bedroom has a double bed. There is also a pull out futon in the living room. The cottage is well equipped with a washer, dryer, micro-wave, stove, fridge and coffee maker, wifi, and a dvd player.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
During July and August, there is a 7 night minimum unless there is availability for fewer nights in between confirmed bookings.
All cancelations are subject to a $100. Administration fee.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number H219768640
Property # 7034535
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Magna Bay

Located in Magna Bay, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Celista Estate Winery and Shuswap Lake Estates Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shuswap Lake and Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park - Horseshoe Bay Site. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Magna Bay, BC

What's nearby

  • Lakeview Park - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park - Horseshoe Bay Site - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park - St. Ives Site - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Celista Estate Winery - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Shuswap Lake Provincial Park - 24 min drive - 23.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blind Bay Food Service Ltd - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪Crowfoot Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Inn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cottage with rustic charm, beach across the road pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Cozy cottage with rustic charm, beach across the road?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage with rustic charm, beach across the road?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage with rustic charm, beach across the road?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage with rustic charm, beach across the road located?

This family-friendly Magna Bay cottage is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Shuswap Lake and Lakeview Park. Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park - Horseshoe Bay Site and Celista Estate Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Tiffany H.

Liked: Communication, location
Great deal for my family of 6 to stay. Communication with Sandra was very quick and responsive. Great location. The property is beautiful and loved seeing the deer every dayThe washroom was kind of gross, drain issues and water damage everywhere. Old building and shared the place with some rodents. The A/C hose was held together with tape and frequently came undone. I guess you get what you pay for!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2026
We are glad you enjoyed our beautiful location, the daily deer sightings, and the great value for your family of six. We also appreciate your kind words about our quick communication.However, we are deeply sorry that the property’s condition fell short of expectations. Cleanliness and maintenance are top priorities for us, and we take your comments very seriously. Yes, this cabin is old and fits the rustic description. We do appreciate hearing of any maintenance issues such as a clogged drain or with the a/c so we can address while you are here. Both were spotted by our cleaner and have been resolved. Unfortunately, as the property is on acreage, if a door or screen is left open a small critter may explore. We have investigated and whatever you may have seen, didn’t stay. We appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome your family back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay in the Sunflower cabin. It was perfect for our family! Even when I locked us out of the cabin, our hosts so graciously came and helped us get back in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your review! So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not the fanciest place, but worked great for our needs. Super nice having a buoy to moor our boat to. Lots of room for our dog and for guests to visit.
Our dog had room to play.
The beach that is just across the road.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Allaan C.

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

Great long weekend

Great location and very quite
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Very nice cottage near the lake

The property was excellent. The owners were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Shuswap cottage

Lovely place - quiet and serene with a nice swimming beach a few minutes walk away.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2023
Thanks Jane! We enjoyed having you stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chantal h.

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

Excellent July long weekend

The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. The beach and public park were across the street as well as a fairly stocked grocery/convenience store. The yard and outdoor fire pit was the perfect place to relax after dinner
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2025
Thanks Chantal! So glad you enjoyed your stay with us. It was our pleasure to host you.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cheri B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magna Bay

If you are looking for rustic and close to the lake this the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
Yes, our location is pretty perfect for beach and conveniences. Thanks Cheri!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teryn O.

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

Lovely few days by the lake

We stayed a few nights on our way to the coast and had a great stay. Exactly what we expected based on the pictures and listed amenities, rustic but clean with beautiful grounds and very nice lake access a short walk away. It was perfect for us and our pets :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2022
Thank you for your review. We enjoyed having you and hope to see you back.
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, Excellent place for the kids to run and play. Also, not far from the beach spot. Check- in was smooth and easy. The kitchen, barbecue and fire pit were great for us. We made good use of all. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2025
Thanks for your review, Neil! Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you back as you were great guests. Sandra
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri M.

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

Perfect

It was a great property and perfect for the family and the kids to play and only across the road to the beach!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2022
Thanks, Teri! We look forward to having you back.
Verified

8/10 Good

Natasha M.

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

Great vacation home.

The only thing I would change is to have a handheld shower head because if you are taller then 5ft2 the shower head os too low.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
LOL...good to know! Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Les M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Would go back!

Was very easy even when had to cancel for 2020 and rebook for 2021.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2022
Thanks, Les!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah d.

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

Summer vacay

Location (across the street from the beach) was optimal! The only thing missing was a pair of scissors, but is exactly as it states, a rustic cottage! Would recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

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

Sunflower Cabin

Stayed for one week. The north shore is the most beautiful part of the Shuswap. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable. The yard/grounds border on Ross Creek, so lots of privacy and scenery. There is a really nice beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2024
Thanks Keith for the review! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christine C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Magna bay

Location was great, staff friendly and very helpful. Sunflower cabin needs to be updated a bit. Lake was beautiful as expected. Went to see a couple wineries and explored surrounding communities. Saw a local band perform at a pub, great food.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2024
I’m glad you enjoyed. Thanks for your review. We look forward to your return in a few weeks.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy L.

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

Awesome lication

A humble place but everything we needed. The best was proximity to the awesome beach, water was great. Wi-fi a little slow but perfect for disconnecting from the world. We really enjoyed the yard for kids to run around. Will def come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2022
Thank you for your review. It means so much to us. Glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael D.

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

Beautiful Getaway

This quaint little house was perfectly set in a wonderful location. My kids and I enjoyed a peaceful, relaxing week and would definitely go back. The lake is walking distance and store for ice cream short walk. Was a wonderful way to recharge. Our hosts were kind, helpful and attentive. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2022
Thank you for your review! We enjoyed having you and look forward to your return. Sandra and Dave
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Chill lakeside

Greeted by resident deer when we arrived, very calm and peaceful setting. Beach was right across from us. We rented a kayak one day from local shop 5 minutes away. Propane BBQ on deck with full tank to cook our fave summer eats.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
We were glad to see you back. Thanks for taking time to review. It is very much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

Spacious cottage, lovely stay

The *only* glitch was that we didn't get an email with directions to the property from the host, and the pin on Google maps didn't take us to the right address. However, we got it worked out. The cottage was roomy and it was easy to get to nearby parks, hikes, and the winery😉. A lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to having you back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom R.

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

Good place for our group

My rating on this property is largely based on price If you are looking for the Ritz this is not the place for you but if you want a nice clean facility with a few quirks then I recommend this place. We had lots of room for our group of five adults and all things we wanted to do were mostly with in 15 minutes We are definitely thinking of going back next year
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2021
Thanks for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back next year. And, thanks to Shirley for the beautiful painting she left us! How very kind!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This VRBO was last minute booking and how lucky I was to get this! Spent the week working in Celista, a short drive, and couldn't wait to get back to this cottage and relax at the end of each cooler Fall day around the fireplace!!! What great hosts! Sandra and Dave were always available if I needed anything and the cozy comfort was so very appreciated. It was just myself so it felt really big! This place could easily have accomodated a group of 6 or more. Everything was perfect! There is a Market Store in throwing distance which offered a nice selection of hot food, gas and coffee in the am if I didn't make it at the cottage. Top shelf this place...10 out of 10.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2025
Thanks, Graham! We enjoyed having you stay. I’m glad you enjoyed the cabin and your time on the Shuswap. I’m sure your craft was appreciated in Celista.
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica W.

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

Cabin

The stay was wonderful. Lots of room for my son, 18 month old, to run around and to have lots of his toys to play with. Sandra and Dave were great hosts who were quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Just suggest bringing a foam roll out for the beds... they were rather uncomfortable lol
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay with us! The cottage has four beds in total all in like new condition from medium soft to firm.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise O.

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

Quaint Summer Cabin by the Lake Shore

If you want an authentic beach-side cabin experience this is the place for you! Settle in to lake-shore culture, with a don't worry be happy vibe. You may catch of glimpse of the lovely owners walking the property in the distance while you enjoy a glass of wine or a BBQ burger after a long hard day of boating or sun bathing. The hot cabin cools right off after only 5 mins of air conditioning. Our girls were 12 and 14 and loved the leisurely stroll to the corner grocer to grab some pancakes for breakfast. Quiet, clean and cozy, crisp sheets, working appliances, and the perfect setting to bond with your family. We would recommend it for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2022
Thanks Denise for the kind words. Your review means a lot. It was a pleasure to meet you and the girls. Thanks for staying with us and we hope to see you back. ❤️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina K.

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

Wonderful family getaway

We had a fantastic holiday getaway at Sunflower Cottage. The property was clean, fantastic location across the street from the beach and there is a trail through the trees so you never have to walk along the road. The cottage is the perfect setup for a family vacation, open concept kitchen to living room so everyone can be together. The bedroom set up worked really well for us, there is a Queen size bed with a smaller bed beside it which was great for our 3 year old daughter. The small market beside the property was lovely for coffee in the morning and ice cream in the evenings! Being able to have our dog with us was great, and we were able to bring her along on many adventures surrounding Magna Bay. The hosts are wonderful, readily available if you need assistance but otherwise give you privacy. If you are looking for a relaxing, rustic getaway I would recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much for your review. I’m so happy you enjoyed. It was great to meet you and we look forward to seeing you again. The timing for your thoughtful review was perfect and definitely brightened my day. Stay safe

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