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Spacious character suite! Close to local private schools, dining and more!

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TV, fireplace, books
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Shawnigan Lake, BC
  • Shawnigan Lake Museum
    1 min walk
  • Oma's Bakery & Market
    1 min walk
  • Victoria Bus Station
    43 min drive
  • Duncan, BC (DUQ)
    19 min drive

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Modern studio with soft tub -Ratcliffe Guest Suite

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (23)
The price is CA $130
per night
CA $217 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Modern studio with soft tub -Ratcliffe Guest Suite

About the area

Shawnigan Lake

In Shawnigan Lake .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Shawnigan Lake Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Old Mill Park with a stay here. Also, Old Baldy Mountain Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Merridale Estate Cidery is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Old Mill Park - 2 min drive
  • Merridale Estate Cidery - 7 min drive
  • West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park - 9 min drive
  • Kinsol Trestle - 29 min drive
  • Butchart Gardens - 55 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Westcoast Fish n Chips - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cobblestone Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Black Swan Inn - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious character suite! Close to local private schools, dining and more!

Forget your worries in this spacious and serene character suite. Welcome to the Village Garden, in the heart of the Shawnigan Village. Minutes walk to a bakery, coffee shop, sushi, pizza and more. Lake access within walking distance. The suite features beautiful garden access, outdoor dining/BBQ area, full kitchen and shared laundry. The living room has “the world’s most comfortable sofa bed” for extra family members and features a heat pump so you can adjust the temperature to your comfort. Weekly and Monthly discounts available during fall and winter months. Inquire for details!

Follow the path through the beautiful garden that will lead you to the suite. Open the french doors and step into the living room featuring an electric fire place, tv, comfy lounge furniture. Through the living room you will find the full kitchen, dining area and dedicated workspace. The queen bedroom has ample closet space and french doors to keep the bedroom private from the rest of the suite. There is access to the shared washer and dryer for use as well as an ironing board.

Step outside your door to enjoy the gardens, use the bbq, and relax on the patio furniture. You can even help yourself to veggies from the garden during the late summer months.

2 minute drive to St. Johns Academy and Shawnigan Lake School. 9 minutes drive to Brentwood College School.

We have a second suite available in the upper level of the house. The suites combined will sleep a total of 6 people. Perfect if you are traveling as couples or with the extended family for some added privacy! Please reach out for details about the Village Loft and for availability.

Property manager

Gay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (83.6 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Spacious character suite! Close to local private schools, dining and more! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The wise place is a great place to stay great walking/running trails near by Shawnigan Lake grocery and great restaurants are all in walking distance. Inside the home was well layout and stocked with the basics. Our daughter was able to join us for a couple days and slept on the pull out couch and was amazed at how comfortable it was (the best she has had) master bed was very comfortable. Our dog loved the outdoor space completely fenced so she was able to run around freely. We will definitely stay at the Wise place again Thank you Gay and Megan for being great hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our annual September get away
Close to everything, comfortable everything we needed to have a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

vaillancourt77

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy place in a cozy village
Great location in a great little village. The bakery and coffee shop next door were amazing! Gay was fantastic and very welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M., Parksville, B.c.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Garden Suite in the centre of it all in Shawnigan
We stayed for a weekend discovering Shawnigan lake. The location was right at the forks of lots of dining options which we enjoyed. The suite had a lovely garden to relax and enjoy and a comfortable living room with its view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A bit of luxury
While we only stayed one night, it was lovely. After a tiring day of a kayak course, to relax, walk to a good Thai restaurant was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Getaway
My family and I enjoyed our stay. The property is very cozy. Everything we needed was easily available. Location is in the heart of Shawnigan Lake making it a quick walk to anywhere you may need to go. The garden is stunning! Communication with the property owner(s) was great. My only complaint would be the location of the skylight above the sofa bed. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Is stay again
Nice nice n excellent coffee next door
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

G B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not my best stay
The pics are quite deceiving. This is a basement suite in an old building. The ceilings are all 6.5 ft, except in the small vaulted add-on room that is featured in the pics. The beam through the shower (in the pics) is at about 5'8", so I had to duck. They tried to dress it up. It is very well appointed, given the space, but as it is an old building, with creaky floors, so you hear the people above way too loudly. When we arrived the key was not in the lock box, but by pure fluke the owner was there to let us in. It would have been a big hassle otherwise. The TV password was wrong on the instructions, and we didn't get the correct one until late on the last night of our stay. We messaged the owner on night 1, but she says she didn't receive it. Also, the VRBO map makes the location look way better than it is. It is not by the park, facing the water, but instead on the other side of the center of town. It's only a quarter mile difference, but it's a big quarter mile!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot right in Shawnigan Lake
A beautiful spot right next to the bakery and coffee in Shawnigan. A few issues with ants around the suite but altogether very clean and tidy with everything you need for a nice, comfortable getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Stay
The suite was clean, well stocked and roomy. Great location! Had some trouble with ants though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Greatlocation
Lovely sitting area close to amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANNETTE S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful secret garden
I absolutely loved the peaceful, beautiful yard during our stay. It's your own little secret garden
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stellar
Beautiful little cottage in the heart of Shawnigan. The garden was incredible. Wonderful walking trail around the lake. This was a perfect getaway. We will definitely book this gem again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024