On lake.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Shawnigan Lake vacation home, you'll find West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park and Shawnigan Lake Museum. Kinsol Trestle and McGee Creek Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Old Mill Park - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Merridale Estate Cidery - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
Kinsol Trestle - 33 min drive - 26.4 km
Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 65 min drive - 66.2 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
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,800 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30
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
No pets allowed
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 fire extinguisher
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 fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number H927094363
Lakefront Cottage- Private Dock & sandy beach Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
jacob s.
Apr 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
stay for work
good location easy access
jacob s.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachel M.
Jan 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Rachel M.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Polly G.
Sep 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lakeside cottage
Beautiful and clean cottage with all we needed for a lovely stay at Vancouver Island. Thanks so much.
Polly G.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Garry S.
Sep 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Garry S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Judy S.
Aug 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
lovely property
REALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY
Judy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandra C.
Aug 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Nice and relaxing, enjoyed our little holiday
Sandra C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sam O.
Jul 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Sam O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara H.
Jul 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Barbara H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Celina K.
Jul 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Celina K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Jul 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
3 generations Family get away
Lovely visit to shawnigan Lake
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth C.
Jun 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Elizabeth C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Nadine K.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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