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Cowichan Bay Hideaway

Holiday home in Cowichan Bay with kitchen and balcony

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Bathroom
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Room
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cowichan Bay, BC
  • Place, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Maple Bay Marina
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Blue room

1 Queen Bed

Grey room

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cowichan Bay Hideaway

Relax and enjoy our character home on a quiet no through street with a private deck that overlooks Cowichan Bay and Mount Tzouhalem. Lounge on the patio while watching boats in the bay and herons and eagles overhead. The quaint village of Cowichan Bay is just a 5 minute walk down the hill. It offers artisan shops, fresh baked goods and a variety of excellent restaurants. Hiking, biking, water activities, golf, vineyards and local farms are all at your doorstep.
BC Registration - H510652085

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 843773714, H510652085

About the area

Cowichan Bay

Cowichan Bay is home to this holiday home. Cowichan Native Village and World's Largest Hockey Stick are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at The Raptors and Cowichan River Provincial Park. Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre and Cowichan Wooden Boat Society are also worth visiting.
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Cowichan Bay, BC

What's nearby

  • Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 10 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Maple Bay Marina - 22 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Small Block Brewery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cobblestone Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪White Spot - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowichan Bay Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cowichan Bay Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowichan Bay Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cowichan Bay Hideaway located?

Situated in Cowichan Bay, this holiday home is steps away from Cowichan Wooden Boat Society and Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. Arthur Vickers Gallery and Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy comfortable great getaway

We were on a girls' getaway and this place was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHERLIANN K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a little bumpy at the beginning but everything turned out marvelously. The night sky on the patio after sunset is phenomenal. Thanks for letting us enjoy your house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Family of 5. Beautiful location, super comfy beds, cozy home. Loved the fireplace and the view. Basic amenities available! Amazing dinner at the local ‘the cook and butcher’ Nice walk along the Main Street and cute shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Cowichan Bay

Our family of three had a wonderful experience at this property. Outstanding view and so well equipped with absolutely everything we needed. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Max B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage

We stayed with a group of 5 and it was absolutely wonderful! I would suggest if you are looking for things to do drive to shawnigan lake and go for a swim! There is not much to do in the little town where to cottage is located. But lots close by via car!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Bart K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice character home

everything is as shown, very well equipped home. Only negative is that i had no response from the host when i sent a message. the stairs are steep going upstairs but that was clearly explained on the site. would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Everything was perfect! Great location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location and view. Very nice bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Dan F.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Let’s talk about the man in the basement…This place is rented as an “entire home” which is a total lie. Don’t fall for it!I wanted to plan a special trip with my fiancé to celebrate our engagement. We deliberately sought out places that would allow us to have an entire home to ourselves for a romantic getaway.Imagine my absolute shock and disappointment when I discovered a quiet, reclusive man living below us. I walked down to the basement to check out the washer/dryer situation when we noticed a sign on a door next to the washer and dryer that said “private residence - do not enter”. I thought “that can’t be right, we rented this entire home” so I knocked on the door. To my surprise, a man answered and he was clearly annoyed with me. He pointed to the sign on the door and gave me a cold look like I’m an idiot and a jerk for disturbing him. I introduced myself to try and make it less awkward and he made it clear he never wanted to speak to me again.Not only did we feel incredibly unsafe with an unexpected man living below us, we felt unwelcome and unwanted in this new space.We notified Vrbo that the property is being misrepresented in a way that financially benefits the owner and misleads their customers (I assume many are never even aware of the quiet man in the basement but he’s there). We also notified the owner and were refunded 33% of what we paid - not enough honestly. It’s been 4 days and it’s still being listed as an “entire home”. This is fraud!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location with a view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and facilities. We enjoyed our family visit/reunion with chats on the deck either morning coffee or evening cocktails.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot. It was very clean and had everything we possibly needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Experience

We enjoyed our stay. Spectacular views. Very comfortable with everything you need. Older character home. Not accessible if you have mobility problems. We left a print out of 'recycling' rules to add to the host binder. Recycling is big in BC, and the rules for the Cowichan District have recently changed. We didn't know there was someone living or renting the basement suite below, so that was a surprise but we never saw or heard them. Very quiet neighborhood with great parking. The yard desperately needed pruning and clean up though. Air conditioner in the upstairs loft worked really well. so grateful for that. Would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Urlaub

Es war wunderschön
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenni K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and peaceful

Great location. Beautiful views. Everything as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views, great location

This was our 2nd time staying in this lovely home. This time we brought our teenage sons with us and had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views

We loved our stay and would definitely go back. Beautiful, spacious kitchen, living, and dining area, plus comfortable beds and an unbeatable view. All the amenities we needed for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely, relaxing stay at Cowichan Bay Hideaway. It was a rainy weekend but made extra cozy with the fireplace. The space has a lot of charm and character for an older home. The ocean views are stunning. The surrounding trees were full of song birds which we could see up close with the telescope along with the many boats in the harbor. The kitchen is fully stocked and the linen closet too. If you are wanting to walk into Cowichan Bay it is about 10 min downhill into the village along quiet, residential streets. We felt safe and enjoyed the privacy of the neighborhod. We'd love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cow Bay Stay

Thanks so much for a wonderful stay Aaron. The house is in a very quiet neighbourhood . It’s is charming and clean. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked.We would definitely book this place again if we return to Cowichan Bay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the hideaway and cow bay

Perfect for a family
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great character house for a relaxing stay.

We enjoyed our weekend stay in Cowichan Bay. The only request would be a second bathroom. The location is convenient, the view was fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ken R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Place

Beautiful View! Bright cheerful accommodations. Perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sister’s getaway

We plan an annual sister’s getaway somewhere easy driving distance from our homes in Victoria. This year we didn’t book until very late and happened upon this property. Two of us had been to the Cowichan Bay area before but not overnight. We found the property without any issue. It was well equipped with everything we needed. It is a quaint and character filled place which was perfect for us but may not be suited to those who are looking for sleek and modern. One of us was recovering from surgery and by the end of our 2 night stay seemed to turn a corner with much more energy and optimism. This getaway in this quaint cottage was just what we needed. We might come back and stay again at some point.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Stay!

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and cosy and the back deck and its views were everything!! It was a nice touch that the owners gave us a gift card for a delicious bakery nearby. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B., Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and relaxing

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home overlooking stunning Cowichan Bay. We loved the many windows and open layout of the living area which maximized the view and natural light. We walked down to the restaurants and shops a few times, not a bad walk if you don't mind a rather steep hill. There was plenty to do nearby, and we especially enjoyed the kayak estuary tour. The only slight negative I have is that I was not expecting there to be a tenant in the basement, until the owner included that fact in the checkin information. The tenant was quiet and we only saw them once out the window, but I think that information should be disclosed prior to booking. That being said, the pros of this place were so high that we would still definitely stay here again if we are fortunate enough to be able to visit Cowichan Bay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Aaron

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Family from Victoria BC who love travelling, various sports activities and, getting together with friends

Why they chose this property

The peace and quiet and the village of Cowichan Bay just down the hill

What makes this property unique

Quaint character house with fabulous views of Cowichan Bay and Mt. Tzouhalem

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English

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