5 minute walk to the lake. Enjoy your coffee with our chickens.

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Explore the area

Shawnigan Lake, BC

Old Mill Park3 min drive
West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park11 min drive
Kinsol Trestle30 min drive
Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchenette

Dining Area

About this property

Quiet rural property on a bus route. Safe parking. Great hiking/cycling trails right outside your door. A 5 minute walk gets you to the Village and the lake where you'll find a coffee shop, Mexican Bistro, Subway, drugstore, beauty salon and gas station. A 10 minute walk finds you at the local pub (The Black Swan), grocery store (Masons) and a Thai restaurant.

Property manager

Kevin and Cindy Searle

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included

Free WiFi

Pet-friendly

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 19

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Cashless transactions are available

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Shawnigan Lake

Located in Shawnigan Lake, this bed & breakfast is in a rural area and on a lake. Merridale Estate Cidery and Damali Lavender & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mill Bay Centre and Duncan Farmers Market. Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre and Cowichan Wooden Boat Society are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Shawnigan Lake, BC

What's nearby

Old Mill Park - 3 min drive
West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park - 11 min drive
Kinsol Trestle - 30 min drive
Butchart Gardens - 56 min drive
Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 63 min drive

Getting around

Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

Cobblestone Inn - 8 min drive
Tim Hortons - 7 min drive
Drumroaster Coffee - 11 min drive
Bridgemans Bistro - 8 min drive
Serious Coffee - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 minute walk to the lake. Enjoy your coffee with our chickens. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

1 September 2023

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya-Lee C., Prince George, BC Canada

28 August 2023

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

Quiet and relaxing B&B

Extremely clean and quiet for sleeping. Mini Kitchen was perfect. Host made scones and muffins for our morning coffee on our mini patio. One would never know she had chickens. They were clean and quiet. Her little puppy and cat made our mornings feel like home. This was a wonderful little property with a great price.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

24 August 2023

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

The Retreat

My sister(from Port Alice) & myself(Kamloops) needed a place to stay as our niece was getting married in Shawinigan Lk. I researched & liked the quaintness & location of the VRBO. This was a small unit & suited as just fine. FYI. No large appliances. Small bar fridge, microwave & coffee maker. Fresh fruit, home-made muffins(yummy) & coffee pods. Huge bed! Good size shower. Loved the decor! We sat on our chairs outside with our coffee, very relaxing. And they have the cutest scotty dog!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 August 2023

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

Cozy spot

We enjoyed the location and found the room comfortable. We had our coffee outside which was perfect with the warm weather. The place is very clean and the room is small but has everything you need. Thank you for the homemade soap. Ron and Joan Salmon Arm, BC

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

6 July 2023

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

Shawigan Lake Retreat

Very clean comfortable. The bed was amazing. Homemade lemon biscotti and a lemon muffin were left for me, along with a fruit plate and cold water. Bathroom very nice. Handmade soap was left as a gift as well. Very nice hosts as well. Five stars for comfort.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kevin and Cindy Searle

Both Cindy and I were born and raised on Vancouver Island. Cindy is a NICU nurse at VGH and I am the local Highways Foreman. We both enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle partaking in many hobbies and sports. Let us know what seasonal activities you would like to enjoy and we will do our best to accommodate.

Why they chose this property

Well situated to access the Great Outdoors. You can run, cycle, walk and hike from our door step. A short drive gets you to the lake, ocean, marina or one of the many restaurants and neighborhood pubs. Visit the historic Kinsol Trestle while you are here.