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

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Your Hosts, Kevin and Cindy enjoying a day on the lake.
Property grounds
Property grounds
Interior
Living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
AU$141
avg per night

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Shawnigan Lake, BC
  • Old Mill Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Kinsol Trestle
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Duncan, BC (DUQ)
    ‪22 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

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Price is AU$141 avg per night,

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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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Old Mill Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Merridale Estate Cidery - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Kinsol Trestle - 30 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 63 min drive - 64.1 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Westcoast Fish n Chips - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cobblestone Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Black Swan Inn - ‬20 min walk

About this property

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

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

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

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.

What time is check-in at 5 minute walk to the lake. Enjoy your coffee with our chickens.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 minute walk to the lake. Enjoy your coffee with our chickens.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 minute walk to the lake. Enjoy your coffee with our chickens. located?

Situated by the sea, this bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Shawnigan Lake Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Old Mill Park and Old Baldy Mountain Park. Merridale Estate Cidery and Memory Island Provincial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

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

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynette S.

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

Shawnigan overnight

Accommodation was lovely. Quite small but it has everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Lovely time

It was just as described. Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne K.

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

Amazing Shawnigan Stay!

My stay at Kevin and Cindy’s was perfect in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

A Lovely Stay!

Cindy and Kevin are wonderful hosts. Welcoming and kind while still giving us lots of privacy and space to do our own thing and hang out with the chickens, the dog, the cat and their garden whenever we wanted (which we really loved to be able to do). The suite is comfortable, clean, and they left us lots of little treats to make us feel at home. Shawnigan Lake and surroundings are really gorgeous. A great place to unplug, unwind and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn N.

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

Cosy, convenient getaway

All you need for a short stay near wineries, hikes and lake activities. Very attractive, private and comfortable retreat with thoughtful special touches like delicious muffins!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya-Lee C., Prince George, BC Canada

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.

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

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Nice place

I had a nice stay. It was as advertised. Very clean, and quiet. Good for a solo traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K., Sunshine Coast, BC

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

Great little place, great hosts!

I stayed here for a few nights and was really impressed with the property. Very clean, comfortable, and quiet. I met one of the owners on my last night and Kevin was very gracious and we had a fantastic chat for a bit. They were very accommodating to my early check in request which made the logistics of my trip that much easier - thanks again! I would absolutely stay here again if I need to.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice little place to stay for a few minutes. Clean, quiet, thoughtfully arranged. Nice little surprise!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas W.

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

Hard to find, out of the way, but worth it!

The owners have done an excellent job of preparing a small space in an efficient manner with good quality accessories and decor. The bed was very comfortable, and the neighborhood is extremely quiet. If we're ever in this neighborhood again, we would certainly consider staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute and comfortable place to perch. The room is quiet at the back of a house - the view is out onto the chicken run! Easy parking in front of the house. Easy downhill walk to Shawnigan Village (not so easy back up but hey, its a hill) The room is really nicely set up with many thoughtful touches. There is a simple kitchen area with basic supplies, and there is milk and muffins in the fridge for a simple breakfast when you want it. Fruit and cookies are there, too. Everything is spotlessly clean. Lots of cute decorative touches. The bed is comfortable and there is an assortment of pillows . The area is lovely and there is lots to see and do - lots of places to eat, too. The village is small - this is not a place for hustle and bustle and nightlife. But if you are looking for a quiet retreat with nice walks, a lake to enjoy, easy access to everything, and a comfortable place to return to - this is it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

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

Lovely place!

Aside from a little glitch at check-in, we had a wonderful stay - very quiet surroundings
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

daryl

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a great stay. Very quiet little getaway m!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
-Charming and cozy -Very comfortable bed -Lovely patio -Very clean -Intermittent wifi
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Very pleased

Was just what we were looking for!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good for Price - Cute spot and room great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

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

A terrific time and great hosts.

Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Amazing place to stay

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Village Retreat. Our hosts were awesome. We checked in with ease and communication was great. If we needed anything, we just had to ask and it was always there for us upon our return. The room was very appealing. The pictures do it justice. Great place for a couple only. We were there to sleep at night upon our return of outings for the day, and to enjoy a coffee on the little patio before leaving again. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine N.

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

Super cute & fun area

We loved our stay here. Right from the moment we arrived Cindy & Kevin were so welcoming. They gave us lots of suggestions on things to do, places to eat etc. We found our way around very easily.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022