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Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages

2.0 star property

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Relax in a serene outdoor space with a pergola, chairs, and table, surrounded by lush natural surroundings.
Kitchen area with sink, coffee machine, and ample storage.
Contemporary room with a central bed, dining table, and bench, offering a view of the outdoors.
Enjoy serene lake views and water-based activities amidst lush greenery.
Cross a serene bridge surrounded by lush greenery, leading to a tranquil destination.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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71 South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC, V0R2G0
  • Lake Cowichan Municipal Office
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Central Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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

Stroll along the weathered boardwalk, surrounded by lush greenery and tranquil water views.

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 Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 1- Arbutus Suite)

Guests can enjoy serene lake views from the dock, surrounded by lush greenery and a forested area.

Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 1- Arbutus Suite)

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

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

Stylish single-story house with a front entrance, porch, and attached garage, set amidst a well-manicured lawn.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Relax on the riverside dock, surrounded by lush greenery and a historic railway bridge.

Standard Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 4- Cedar)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, Private Bathroom (Unit 3- Trail Room)

Property grounds

Studio, Private Bathroom (Unit 3- Trail Room)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Relax in Adirondack chairs along the weathered pier, surrounded by lush greenery and serene water views.

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

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

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Lake Cowichan

When you a stay at Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages in Lake Cowichan, you'll be on the waterfront, 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

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪J & V's Burgers & Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ed's Coffeehouse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages

Lakefront guesthouse in Lake Cowichan with free parking
Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Accommodations are furnished with queen sofa beds. Beds feature down comforters. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. This Lake Cowichan guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters, and all rooms are furnished with queen sofa beds. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • In-room sofa bed

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Queen sofa bed

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee at check-out (exact amount varies)

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay and unit size

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property is professionally cleaned

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

Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Porfirio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great unit for two people.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

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