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Shawnigan Lake Cottage with GORGEOUS LAKE VIEWS!

Shawnigan Lake Cottage with GORGEOUS LAKE VIEWS!

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Cottage Porch and with Gorgeous Views of Shawnigan Lake
Entrance to  Cottage
Living Room and Dining Room
Well Equipped Kitchen
Comfortable Leather Couches in Living Room

Overview of Shawnigan Lake Cottage with GORGEOUS LAKE VIEWS!

9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 565 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Shawnigan Lake, BC
  • Popular LocationOld Mill Park14 min walk
  • Popular LocationWest Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park12 min drive
  • Popular LocationKinsol Trestle32 min drive
  • AirportGanges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base)77 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd bedroom

Master Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Shawnigan Lake Cottage with GORGEOUS LAKE VIEWS!

One of the last original Shawnigan Lake cottages in the Shawnigan Lake area! This 80 year old plus cabin has 2 bedrooms (sleeps 1 - 5), that sits on private lot surrounded by stately tall trees nestled at the base of Mt Baldy with incredible views of Shawnigan Lake. It had housed E. J. Hugh's parents while they were care takers for the impressive Shawnigan Lake Lodge. Totally renovated in 2006 and upgraded every year since. It is immaculately maintained. Just a stones throw to the lake and the dock which is shared with the cabin directly in front of this property. Many amenities will make your stay comfortable, relaxing and pleasant. Enjoy swimming, fishing, boating and nature watching (watch for the beaver) from the dock. Relax on the covered porch or open deck. Short walk to licensed restaurant, marina and water equipment rentals. Village is less than 2 km (1.5 miles), offering convenience stores, gas station, pharmacy, restaurants, bakery, cafe, boutiques and more. We are here to help you have a great vacation!

* PST 8% and MRDT 2% tax's on rental cost and cleaning are paid to the Owner directly not thru VRBO

Security or Damage Deposit
A refundable security/damage deposit of $350.00 CAD is due 30 days prior to arrival.

Pet Policy, Deposit and Fees
Pets are not allowed due to bylaws/regulations/policies.
NOTE: Persons traveling with and requiring a Service Animal have special rights and must be granted access regardless.

Cleaning on Departure
(Covid-19 cleaning standards are in place with deep cleaning with disinfectants)
A fee is charged for Cleaning on Departure
One-time fee of 110.00 CAD for stays of any number of nights or occupants.
The guest is expected to clean the BBQ. Extra charges could apply.
If property is left in unreasonable condition, extra cleaning fee will apply.

Cleaning During Stay
Cleaning/Maid service is included in the rent and occurs every 7 days during a stay.

Linen
Linen and towels are included in the rent

Parking
2 parking space are available.

Waterfront and/or Beach
Property is near water.
Shawnigan lake is less than a 1 minute walk from the property. The small fine sand beach gradient is gradual for a short distance. There is a private dock.
Shared dock with our other cottage named The Lake House. Can moor two boats

Snow Skiing and Boarding
Property is not near a ski resort.

Internet Service and Fee
Wireless Internet is included in the rent

Telephone Fee
The property does not have a phone.

House rules: No parties nor events please.

Property manager

Shawnigan Lake Vacation Rentals

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outside, ashtray provided
House rules: no parties nor events and guests at a minimum
PST 8% and MRDT 2% to be paid to "OWNER" directly not thru VRBO.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Shawnigan Lake

Located in Shawnigan Lake, this cottage is on a lake. Merridale Estate Cidery and Damali Lavender & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre and Cowichan Wooden Boat Society. Traveling with kids? Consider Cowichan Aquatic Centre and Panorama Recreation Centre. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Old Mill Park - 14 min walk
  • West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park - 12 min drive
  • Kinsol Trestle - 32 min drive
  • Butchart Gardens - 53 min drive
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 60 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cobblestone Inn - 9 min drive
  • Tim Hortons - 10 min drive
  • Drumroaster Coffee - 12 min drive
  • Bridgemans Bistro - 11 min drive
  • Serious Coffee - 11 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shawnigan Lake Cottage
My family recently had the pleasure of spending a relaxing week at the Shawnigan Lake Cottage. The cottage is nestled in the trees, a welcome reprieve from the scorching temperatures this week. The owners had done an excellent job of maintaining the place and making it feel like a home away from home. The rustic charm of the interior décor added to the overall ambiance, setting the stage for a tranquil and relaxing stay. One of the standout features of this cottage was the breathtaking views it offered from the deck. The upper and lower deck was ideal for morning coffees and evening dinners, providing outstanding views over the lake. What truly made this cottage stay exceptional was the access to the dock. This amenity provided a gateway to endless adventures on the lake. In addition to the outdoor activities, the surrounding area also had plenty to offer. The owners were hospitable and ensured we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Our stay at the cottage was perfect ~ I can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Lovely equipped cabin with a lovely view! of the lake.
Cabin was beautifully outfitted. The steep gravel driveway is a bit dangerous for some vehicles and pedestrians. Having to cross a highway to reach the lake was unexpected. A lot of stairs for older adults and carting equipment down and up from the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakeside fun
Cabin is well stocked, has a great view of the lake and the kayak they provided was a lot of fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale B., Burnaby BC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful restful retreat!
Our second summer vacation visit to lovely, historic, Strathcona cottage! Love the lake view , tall trees,. and sitting in the rocking chairs on the front porch. Lesia the owner is friendly, very helpful and well organized.. A very pleasurable vacation experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shawnigan Lake stay
A great neighbourhood and almost everything we needed for our short stay👍
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Shawnigan Lake Vacation Rentals

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Our family has been at the Shawnigan Lake since 1979. We have watched our children play in the lake and now watch our grandchildren play in the lake. Strathcona Cottage is our happy place. We have created fond memories and now we want our guests to create memories for themselves. In 2006 we decided to bring Strathcona Cottage up to modern day amenities with a big renovation and decided to rent it as a vacation rental.

Why they chose this property

Strathcona Cottage is one of the original cottages left on the lake. It has seen the lake change from a rural resort area to bedroom community of Victoria. With nearly 100 years of sitting on, this house has seen many changes from a caretakers house (E.J Hughes parents lived in this house when they were care takers for the great Strathcona Lodge) to a pottery studio to now a family cottage. Kick up your feet and relax on either our leather comfortable couches in the cottage or on the dock watching osprey make their nests or take out the double kayak to the estuary to the right of the dock or around the lake. In our bay we have varieties of wild life from Bald Eagles, beavers (that chewed one of our trees on the water front property), mink, fish and birds and so much more. We also have, memorabilia, of what was just trash when Dunsmuir built the E & N Railway in 1886 to objects of interests now. The great painter E.J. Hughes (whose paintings hand in the National Gallery of Art in Ottawa) lived next door and painted from his bedroom window many paintings of the lake. You will be able to see replica's in our cottage. It is a wonderful place to spend your time at.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefits of staying at Strathcona Cottage is that has a lot of history and comfort behind it. With it's name being named after the great Strathcona Lodge Resort as it was actually built for the caretakers for the resort. Our decor celebrates the past with the present with old photographs of our bay area and memorabilia to flat screen TV's and comfortable seating and bedding. Behind the cottage you can walk down the old E & N Railway tracks to where the very last spike that on August 13, 1886 Prime Minster Sir John A. MacDonald drove in the last spike. Come and relax and kick up your feet and enjoy the lake like our family has done so for many years.
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