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Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages

2.0 star property

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Property grounds
Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 5- Steelhead) | Private kitchen
Property grounds
Traditional Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 6- River Room) | Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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71 South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC, V0R 2G0
  • Place, Lake Cowichan Municipal Office
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 5- Steelhead)

Property grounds

Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 5- Steelhead)

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 4- Cedar)

Property grounds

Standard Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 4- Cedar)

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 2- Elk Room)

Exterior

Standard Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 2- Elk Room)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 1- Arbutus Suite)

Superior Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 1- Arbutus Suite) | Property grounds

Superior Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 1- Arbutus Suite)

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Traditional Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 6- River Room)

Traditional Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 6- River Room) | Terrace/patio

Traditional Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 6- River Room)

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 7- Skutz)

Exterior

Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 7- Skutz)

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, Private Bathroom

Property grounds

Studio Suite, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Lake Cowichan

With a stay at Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages in Lake Cowichan, you'll be just steps from Ohtaki Park and Forest Workers Memorial Park. .This guesthouse is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ts'uubaa-asatx Square and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch.
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What's nearby

  • Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Cowichan Municipal Office - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dashwood Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cow Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jakes @ The Lake - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ed's Coffeehouse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages

Guesthouse in Lake Cowichan with free parking
Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages offers 7 accommodations.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details

Access methods

Smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: CAD 500.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit/debit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 00002549

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Riverside By Cowichan Cottages
Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages Guesthouse
Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages Lake Cowichan
Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages Guesthouse Lake Cowichan

Reviews

Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for An amazing experience. It felt like a home away from home!! I grew up in lake Cowichan and it was great to be able to show my family the sights and beaches and have an amazing place to come back to at the end of the day! We definitely plan on returning in the future!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Beautiful area and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect quaint spot. Right by the River and quick walking to shops and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time to Vancouver Island and this location was perfect for my family of five. The proper was very clean and organized, comfortable beds, cool AC, and the dock on the river was our favourite spot. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is a Review.

I stayed in the small suite with a pull-out sofa bed. It was comfortable and modern. Clean. When there was a small problem with the fridge on check-in, the hotel immediately fixed it. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to explore around Lake Cowichan, tube the river, or just enjoy the river out front. We loved our time here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karli

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely place to stay! Will definitely be coming back. Hopefully it will be hotter next time so we can swim off the dock. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anas, Amman

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic find! This cottage is incredibly well-equipped, exceptionally clean, and the hosts' attention to detail is second to none. If you enjoy cooking, you'll be delighted with the kitchen. We loved our stay and will definitely be back. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Idyllic place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying at this property was very relaxing and enjoyable. It was very clean and quiet. Great amenities and accessible to what ever one would need.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jingya, Vancouver

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We had a great time

A relaxing stay! The hosts were quick to respond to our requests. Great location in Lake Cowichan
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We felt at home and relaxed. We enjoyed the BBQ, firepit and dock. Local pub and coffee shops were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Riverside view is amazing! Kitchen also has all necessary appliances which is great. The dock and surroundings are beautiful and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025