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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cowichan Bay, BC
  • Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Maple Bay Marina
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Duncan, BC (DUQ)
    ‪12 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

Property manager

Aaron

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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 some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rocky Creek Winery and Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard. 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 - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cowichan Wooden Boat Society - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Maple Bay Marina - 22 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 68 min drive - 75.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Small Block Brewery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

Jared N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Cowichan Bay
The home is as described and the hosts were very responsive. We had a great stay and would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome family get away!
Wonderful home and great communication with the host. The kitchen has everything you need and more! Perfect get away for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Aileen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cow Bay holiday
Lovely view over the Bay provided great entertainment. Use of binoculars much appreciated.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming getaway
We loved: the sweet garden beyond the arch and leading up to the entrance, warm and fun colours and decor, comfortable beds, cozy fireplace for rainy weather, well-stocked kitchen, the stunning view. Aaron is great. A lovely, peaceful home away from home. You will want to stay longer!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming water view home
Quiet charming character home. Kitchen was Fully stocked with cooking gear. Great furnishings. Attic loft room is perfect for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home away from home
Our family of 5 loved the layout - it was so fun to hangout in the living room. We loved cooking in the well appointed kitchen and eating inside or out on the patio. Everything was so thoughtfully organized and well stocked with dishes and extra bath towels. It was a top notch experience to be in Cowichan Bay, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keely R., Victoria, British Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming seaside stay
We were a group of four women, getting together for a weekend of relaxation and this was an ideal spot! The house was charming and cozy, was clean and had everything we needed (except coffee filters - just need to restock those). We loved the view from the deck and the proximity to restaurants. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view, in walking distance of village
We had a relaxing time! We had the gas fireplace going and watched movies and played games that were supplied. The kitchen was well- equipped with oil, teas and condiments We all slept well Great stay thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

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

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely harbourview in well supplied and decorated home
The 1 star less rating was that a spilled water glass in the kitchen showed the floor to be very dirty. Perhaps my error in not noting the loft had very steep stairs. I chose to sleep on the entry level on the couch. The 3 of us loved the breakfast room, living room and outdoor deck overlooking the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colene F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and private with a fantastic view!
My girlfriends and I had a wonderful stay here. The place was bright and cheery with a warm feeling. Comfortable beds, lots of seating around the gas fireplace and a great deck to lounge on. It was also very clean. The kitchen had a nice island with bar stools and was well stocked with all the essentials. It was a short walk to the village and wharf, where we saw several large seals sunning themselves, which was pretty cool. We also had baby raccoons visit at dusk to munch on the berries growing in the yard, quite amusing! The neighbourhood is peaceful and the house is located at the end of a quiet street. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Getaway
This was one of the best properties I've ever rented. The location was amazing, the view picturesque, and the beds were extremely comfortable. We loved using the fireplace and being situated in Cowichan Bay to explore the area and visit with family living in Duncan. The place was very clean and we hosted family for an Easter get-together very easily. Kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils, dishes, etc. Microwave wasn't working during our stay, but owner let us know this had just happened right before our stay and it was OK in the end. It sounds like they are going to fix/replace it right away. Appreciate the honest and clear communication with Aaron. A great host and fabulous place; would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy with a view
House was fresh and very clean. Comfortable- nice beds with down/feather pillows, lovely gas fireplace. Well equipped - kitchen had everything except a bread knife :), lots of towels, shampoo, conditioner and body wash supplied, washer and drier. All in all a perfect stay. If you go to the bakery make sure you have cash or a Canadian credit/debit card. They don’t accept foreign cards.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cowichan bay stay
This is a lovely restored house with a gorgeous view. We found it well socked with anything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ski F., Bay Area

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Beautiful spot in quiet location. Best view and very comfortable beds. Easy walk to great restaurants and bakery. Exceptional host who has put a lot of care into providing for guests. Exceptional stay and hope to be back soon! Home away from home. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
Great house with awesome views and convenient location. Third loft bedroom perhaps more suitable for smaller children as ceiling quite low but overall great place.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

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

Languages:

English
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