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Adventure & Wildlife await in Stunning 2BR cottage on Cowichan River

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View of the fenced in backyard
Master bedroom with summer linens!
Masster bedroom with winter linens!
2nd bedroom with Murphy bed that may be lifted for additional space
Open concept kitchen that is fully equipped

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lake Cowichan, BC
  • Cowichan River Provincial Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Central Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Duncan, BC (DUQ)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Adventure & Wildlife await in Stunning 2BR cottage on Cowichan River

The fully equipped Cottage is privately located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley and short walk to the Cowichan River and Provincial Park, where nature abounds. From inside the fully fenced yard, you can watch Elk herds in the field, Black bears harvesting native berries, or simply enjoy birdwatching or listening to the frogs. The river boasts amazing hiking trails, swimming, fishing & tubing or you can watch salmon running the Skutz Falls fish ladders. The cottage is the perfect hub to see all things Vancouver Island!
Please note, for stays longer than 3 nights, the cleaning fee increases to $140 per stay and our nightly price is based on double occupancy, with a $20/night charge for each additional guest.
The space
The cottage has a private and peaceful patio for enjoying the sun, sunsets, BBQ’s and wildlife watching. Inside is an open concept living area, dining table and kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped with gas range, microwave and full size fridge perfect for memorable family dinners. The bedrooms boast brand new beds; comfy queen-size bed in master and double bed in second bedroom, and a newly renovated bathroom with heated shower floor and luxurious rain head shower. The cottage is uniquely decorated with one-of-a-kind, creative design concepts. There is free, strong Wi-Fi and a 60" Smart TV.
Guest access
Guests will have full, private access to the cottage via coded entry system and the secure and fenced (approximately 1 acre) yard. There is ample parking for two vehicles and/or recreational vehicles.
For outdoor fun, there is access to two mountain bikes, two snow shoe sets, a four person pedal boat (seasonally on our main pond) and a regulation size Bocce set. You are also a short walk to the Cowichan River and its world class trails. The Cowichan River is well known for swimming, tubing, white water kayaking and fishing. Indoors there is a yoga mat, books, games (such as Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Cranium and more), playing cards and puzzles to name a few.
Other things to note
The entire property is named "RockBridge" at Skutz Falls for the unique landscaping on the (mostly level and cleared) 5 acre property which prominently features use of the old wooden Skutz Falls logging bridge and the many, many rocks all picked from the property itself. On the property is this cottage, the Main House, Workshops, Sawmill and two ponds. One of the ponds has active jumping Rainbow trout!

Property manager

Julie Woodward
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Wildlife can and do regularly access the property
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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
We are on our own Septic system which means you cannot pour or flush any toxins like bleach, feminine hygiene products or drain openers.
Quiet hours are 10pm to 8am

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 H847643689

About the area

Lake Cowichan

Located in Lake Cowichan, this cottage is in a rural area. Duncan Meadows Golf Course and Averill Creek Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kaatza Station Museum and Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Cowichan Aquatic Centre and Teafarm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake Cowichan, BC

What's nearby

  • Cowichan River Provincial Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Central Park - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Kaatza Station Museum - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 95 min drive - 106.1 km

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪J & V's Burgers & Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ed's Coffeehouse - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adventure & Wildlife await in Stunning 2BR cottage on Cowichan River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adventure & Wildlife await in Stunning 2BR cottage on Cowichan River ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adventure & Wildlife await in Stunning 2BR cottage on Cowichan River ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adventure & Wildlife await in Stunning 2BR cottage on Cowichan River located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Cowichan River Provincial Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mayo Lake Park and Mayo Lake. Cowichan Valley Demonstration Forest and Smokey's Pond Recreation Site are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sinead O.

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

Awesome location

Julie is a great host and we’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Rural Retreat

Lovely cabin near Skutz Falls. Well appointed, very clean & wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

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

Lake Cowichan holiday

My sister and I loved this cottage and felt so welcomed by Julie, the owner. The layout of the kitchen suited us to a T. We adored our stay and wished we had booked more nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Great Place

This is a lovely property and has all possible amenities . The TV was challenging for a bit until I remembered my Netflix password. Would stay there again in a heartbeat
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage is uniquely and beautifully decorated, and very well maintained. We had a spacious fenced terrace that opened to nature, and we even watched a bear while eating our dinner. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. The best part is that this place is far from the noise and light pollution of the cities, surrounded by nature sounds, yet it is still a very short drive to Lake Cowichan village.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Julie Woodward

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Allan and Julie are self-employed in the Water Remediation industry although we are semi-retired now. We live in the main house on the property which is kept very private from the cottage. Allan loves to build and fix things and is always working on projects around the property. Allan is a longtime Vancouver Islander and is a terrific resource for all things Vancouver Island. Julie moved to the island from the mainland in 2018 to marry Allan (on the Skutz Falls Bridge) and loves living in the country and caring for the fruit and vegetable gardens. Julie also loves to run or hike the many amazing trails on the doorstep.

Why they chose this property

We are out in the country but situated on a dead end road with a handful of neighboring acreages. We are located at the top of a 530 ft hill. A 5-10 minute walk downhill takes you to the Cowichan River and the Provincial Park and trails.

What makes this property unique

We have a large field that we leave open for roaming elk herds to come for visits! They also help keep the grass cut down while we sit and watch! There are also two ponds, one much larger, with an island that is great for swimming or using the pedal boat, but both are great for attracting tons of dragon flies, many birds, and other wildlife.
Within the fenced yard are blueberry bushes and grape vines for added interest while the interior of the cottage is uniquely designed with seashell tile insets, fishing rods for curtain rods and much more.

Languages:

English

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