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Cozy Lakefront Cottage

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Exterior
Dining
A dock with boats, a wooden pier, and a dockside area with chairs.
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Shawnigan Lake, BC
  • Place, West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Government Street
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Victoria
    ‪62 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪73 min drive‬

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About the area

Shawnigan Lake

Located in Shawnigan Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park and McGee Creek Park. .This cottage is 31.5 mi (50.8 km) from Butchart Gardens and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Mays Road Beach Access.
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What's nearby

  • West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Government Street - 50 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - 53 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf Marina - 61 min drive - 55.7 km
  • University of Victoria - 62 min drive - 55.6 km

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cobblestone Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Drumroaster Coffee - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Lakehouse At Shawnigan Lake - ‬2 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.

Cozy Lakefront Cottage

Lakefront cottage with a very large dock, white sandy beach and an outdoor firepit and sauna. Open concept kitchen and living space with a beautiful deck with an outdoor kitchen, dining area and BBQ. Great for groups up to 8 and amazing for families. Beach toys and life jackets available for use. Amazing year round accommodation with guaranteed relaxation!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a sauna or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please leave all recyclable cans, bottles on the deck in the blue bin.

Pets

Pets not 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
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 and a first aid kit
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 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
Property Registration Number H888694479

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Cozy Lakefront Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The lake was peaceful and beautiful. We loved the property and experience. Parking was a bit tricky but we managed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Keith w.

Liked: Cleanliness
They view was amazing. We enjoyed viewing lots of wildlife from the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Esther Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place to stay! Would love to come back again, so much to do, we really appreciated the kayaks and lifejackets that were available to use!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
It is a lovely cottage on the lake. Great for a winter weekend getaway to relax, play games, read or just enjoy the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

shaleah p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent communication, cute lake house, beautiful location on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

LITA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love its location by the lake. Property has kayak for guests to use, it's like home away from home. Bedding, kitchen wares, toiletries, washing machine/dryer are all provided for. Owner is truly nice and easy to communicate with. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great stay and beautiful lake-front cottage! Slept 8 of us nicely, gorgeous dock area, firepit, amenities. We had a super time! Lovely fall colors, and serenity in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little cottage….. the lake view was perfect everyday. Love this area
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra S., Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was lovely and such a beautiful spot. 6 of us were very happy with the cottage and bunkhouse. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake setting with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful getaway!

From the time of booking the property about a month & a half ago - the process was easy and responsive communication from the host.I am a big believer in communication.Parking is tricky - we had two vehicles and one of those vehicles was a pickup truck - we fit but it was tight.Be prepared for stairs - the area is well lit.I recommend the spot as it was clean and right on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Weekend Getaway

I stayed here with my friend and three of her friends to celebrate her bridal shower and we had a blast! It was lovely to wake up to lake views in the morning, spending our days sitting on the dock and eating our meals on the patio, and at night we enjoyed cozying up to watch movies and play games.It was a short drive to the Kinsol Trestle for a small adventure and then into town for some ice cream before heading back to the cabin.I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

M D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing Stay, cleanliness abd accessibility issues

I recently rented a cottage for over 800 for two nights, but I ultimately decided to stay only one night due to the unsatisfactory condition of the cabin. Upon arrival, I was confronted with several cleanliness issues, including black mold in the windowpane and pink mold in the shower. The accumulation of dust in the baseboards and heaters was so excessive that it had turned the wood baseboards gray, and the dishes were dirty, so we had to wash them before use. Additionally, there was so much dust on the ceiling fan that when we turned it on, a chunk flew off.Moreover, accessing the cabin requires navigating a significant number of steep stairs, which may not be suitable for everyone. While the location is appealing, it is better suited for a small family that can manage the stairs, as most of the beds are located in the loft area. Parking also posed a considerable concern, with inadequate space for our group of nine. When I reached out to the cabin renter to address these issues, she mentioned that she had personally cleaned the cottage and requested that I provide pictures and videos. After submitting the requested evidence, I have not received any further communication from her. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ante U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property and excellent host

Belinda was so helpful and communicative. The property is beautiful. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin

Beautiful lakefront
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tessa P.

Okay Stay

We selected this listing for no. of people/ beds. Our family came to visit sporting events at our son’s new school. Improvements: The listing should have better photos to explain the living situation and the stairs to reach the property better. We attended with a Gramma who had some mobility issues, the steep stairs from the road to cottage were a big challenge for her. Also inside the cottage is a very steep ladder that connects the main floor to the upper floor. Thankfully this was ok for the teenager and young adults to navigate, so they took the beds upstairs, but I did not go visit and hang out with them upstairs as the ladder was too steep for my comfort level. I learned my lesson not reading throughly other reviews which speak to these two situations. Plenty of DVD’s to choose from, but too many remotes to easily navigate, having a smart TV with Prime/Netflix already logged into would be best. Lastly, although we attended in the winter season, we were looking forward to using the dock to take cold plunges into the lake. Unfortunately the dock had not been attended to, it needed to be cleaned. Things that made this rental great:The lakeside sauna had a picture window looking on to the lake. This is a rare and wonderful thing. The sauna was a bit finicky, but we figured it out eventually. The kayaks available made for a lovely early morning paddle for a few members of our group. The kitchen was well stocked with the basics so our family breakfasts were easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Family Get Away

We had an amazing time, Belinda was a wonderful host and the cabin was perfect for our families. The kiddos had a blast swimming off the dock and there was plenty of room for everyone. There is also great sandy beach - which not all cabins on the lake offer, so really a bonus! Thanks again, we will for sure be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family time on the lake!

We had a wonderful long weekend and loved the location of this lakefront cozy cabin! The host was very responsive and helpful. The cabin was nice and clean and had all of the amenities we were hoping for. We were able to launch our boat nearby and safely leave it on the dock all weekend. We were very lucky with the weather so spent most of our time outside and on the lake. The cabin may have felt a bit cramped if we had rainy weather but the space was perfect with nice weather. The loft area was great for our teens but the ladder to get up is quite steep so would be tricky for small children. The option to rent the little bunkhouse for extra sleeping space was a really nice bonus. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation on the water!

The location of the cabin is superb! Quiet arm of the lake makes it perfect. The cabin is tucked in the trees and therefore shaded all day which is perfect because it stays cool on those hot sunny summer days. But there is A/C if you like it colder inside. Even better is the fact that the view from the deck on the cabin is unobstructed. Leisurely morning coffees sitting on the deck looking out at the calm water were the best! We spent almost all of our day time on the dock. Unfortunately the dock needs some serious TLC. It is an accident waiting to happen. Evenings were back on the deck to have a bbq and card games. Some nights the bugs were bad. I suggest the investment of a bug zapper/deterrent. We originally were 8 guests but only 7 made it. We definitely would not have been able to fit the 8 in the main cabin and would have had to rent the added bunk house. Overall it was a fantastic vacay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay at the cozy cottage!

We had a great stay here last week! Lovely cottage with amazing lake access. We had two families of three people each, and kids and adults alike had a fabulous time (could have handled more people). The kids were in and out of the water all day, and I would watch from the deck or hang out on the dock. We had adults in the main floor rooms and kids up in the beautiful loft (with their own bathroom). Other highlights included: meals on the deck, movie nights (with the fun DVD collection, and also great cable), campfires, sauna with lake view for the cooler days, swimming across the lake each morning, trip to the Hand of Man Museum. Belinda was prompt with replies and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kimberly k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely little getaway

We had the loveliest time here and wouldn’t hesitate to return, and we very may well do so again next year! 🙂 Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

petra w.

Disliked: Cleanliness

review

Not as expected for 8 people. Ok for 4. Loft area not easily accessible, too large a step from ladder to floor surface, at a dangerous 90 degree angle. Rotten boards on the dock ready to fall through, very slippery when wet. No working smoke detector at all, upstairs one missing and downstairs not operable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location & view

Nice place to hang out with the family for a wedding in the area. With a little heat and sunshine this place is an excellent waterfront cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilson M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

Great spot! Cozy cabin at a beautiful and quiet part of the lake. Perfect place to get away from the city for the weekend. The sauna and the lake access were personal highlights.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024