Lakefront Cabin on Vancouver Island

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available

Explore the area

Youbou, BC

Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
‪18 min drive‬
Duke Point Ferry Terminal
‪71 min drive‬
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
‪76 min drive‬
Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft Area

1 Double Futon

Main Floor Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Main Floor Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to the Elk Cabin on the Lake!

Escape the hustle of the city in this beautiful waterfront custom timber home nestled on an acre of Lake Cowichan's east shoreline. Soak up the sun with the 180 degree exposures and watch the sun drop behind the Seymour Mountain Range from the private beach. Enjoy swimming off the private dock or wading into the water from the beach. Explore the lake via kayak, paddle board or peddle boat available for use.

You will have the entire home to yourself. The cabin has two floors. The main floor has 2 bedrooms (1 XL Double, 1 Queen) and 1 bathroom. The kitchen, dining and living room are also on the main floor. You can access the expansive outdoor deck from the main floor. On the 2nd floor there is a 3rd bedroom (1 King) with an Ensuite. There is also a wonderful loft area with chairs and a futon to relax and read a book or a sleeping option for kids.

Outside, the property has lots of area to play outdoor games, sit around the campfire or access the water from our private beach and dock. Enjoy dinner on the large outdoor deck or relax and grab an afternoon nap on the outdoor couches and loungers.

When it comes time to relax indoors, warm up by the fireplace and the cozy living room with popcorn and whatever your latest Netflix interest may be!

The cabin is fully off-grid but has many modern conveniences including Starlink Satellite Wifi; low impact solar power with backup generator; triple-filtered mountain spring water supply; propane heat, hot water and appliances. Being off-grid of we aim to minimize our impact on the environment so we do not have laundry machines. The closest laundry is 15 mins away.

We affectionately call it our Elk Cabin due to the amazing Roosevelt herd Elk that love to roam around the area - keep an eye out for them!

We look forward to welcoming you!

Jake and Johanne

Property manager

Jake and Johanne

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

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 and a deadlock

Property Registration Number H816822919

About the area

Youbou

Located in Youbou, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. Creekside Trail and Mile 77 Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kaatza Station Museum and Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Youbou, BC

What's nearby

Mile 77 Park - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
Central Park - 16 min drive - 14.6 km
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 18 min drive - 16.0 km
Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 71 min drive - 87.4 km
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 76 min drive - 89.7 km

Getting around

Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

‪Youbou Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
‪Cassy's Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
‪March Meadows Restaurant - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cabin on Vancouver Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cabin on Vancouver Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cabin on Vancouver Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cabin on Vancouver Island located?

Nestled on the beach, this Youbou cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Creekside Trail, Mile 77 Park and Sunset Beach Access. Spring Beach Recreation Site and Nantree Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

26 September 2023

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

Lake House vacation

Great weather, great view, very comfortable stay

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Arjanne S.

13 September 2024

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

Fantastic start of our holiday!

Lovely place with enough room for 6 people, inside and outside the house. Near the lake, nice areas to sit and it was fantastic to go on the water by paddle board, kayak and the peddle boat.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

23 May 2024

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

Bike trip to Youbou

The place was absolutely perfect for us. Lots of room to sleep everyone and plenty of indoor and outdoor space for eating and hanging out. The huge lawn was great for games and we made good use of the fire pit at night. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A., Victoria, BC

16 July 2023

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

Great family lake get away

We had a great time in the comfortable cabin. It had everything we needed in a beautiful location. Our hosts provided everything we needed. We had a lovely time and created some beautiful family memories.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jan W.

8 September 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Friends annual gathering

The location is awesome and there is lots to do and see!! the lake is clear and lovely for swimming! The house has lots of room and is in a good location except for early morning traffic noise.... We had a great time.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

23 August 2024

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

Beautiful spot on a very special lake

We had a wonderful two weeks at Jake and Johanne’s cabin on Cowichan Lake. It was a great base for exploring the area and the cabin was spacious and well stocked. The kids really enjoyed the pedal boat and the shallow water. The hosts gave very clear instructions for check in and were quick to respond when we had questions. We hope to come back!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

31 July 2023

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

Elk Cabin

We loved our stay! The property suited us well and we spent a lot of time in the little beach house enjoying the lake and the view. The manual that was provided with detailed instructions answered all of our questions and we had no problems with anything.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

2 April 2023

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

Perfect Spring Get a Away - Magical Spot

We had a wonderful stay! Beautiful lakefront home steeped in nature with sweeping views from massive windows. Very comfy and well appointed with everything you need for a relaxing time, . We had a great time around the firepit. We also had some lovely walks. Jake and Johanne were great hosts. Wonderful Vancouver Island experience. We would love to stay again. B & B

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel H., Victoria, BC, Canada

10 October 2023

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

Excellent Thanksgiving weekend

Thank you for a very enjoyable stay. Things we especially enjoyed during our Thanksgiving weekend stay included: lake swimming, paddle boarding, pedal boating, lounging on the deck, and star gazing. We really appreciated the care and responsiveness of our hosts when an issue arose, and all was very quickly and satisfactorily. Many thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marci E.

15 August 2022

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

Beautiful Retreat

We loved the feel of the property and home the moment we arrived. We were 2 couples, each with a teen and everyone in the group enjoyed our off-grid week, relaxing on the private dock, playing in the lake and enjoying the views. Perfect place to disconnect, unwind , slow down the pace and recharge. Johanne and Jake were friend, gracious hosts and very responsive to any questions or needs that we had. I would 100% recommend staying here!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Hayley O.

25 July 2022

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

Spacious, off the grid property on the lake

The cabin was beautiful inside, but in need of a deep clean (ie. noticed lots of dust and dog hair on certain surfaces). The patio was fantastic with areas of sun and shade and a view of the lake on a 1 acre property. There is an older dock that you can swim off of but it's quite shallow so now diving. There is also a small wade in beach, so bring rock shoes. There is no cell reception there but wifi is available and a cell booster for emergency calls. Check-in needs to be coordinated with the hosts. If the weather isn't great there is not much else to do in the area, so I would suggest bringing games to play inside. There is netflix though. They have a paddle boat available for use and it's a great place to bring your paddle board or kayak!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jake and Johanne

We are a young family who live in the Cowichan valley area. We recently purchased this property to enjoy a little bit of lake life and build our own family memories. We are happy to share this little slice of heaven with those looking to get away from it all for a little while!

Why they chose this property

A beautiful cabin suitable for families situated right on Lake Cowichan - one of the best lakes on the Island.

What makes this property unique

The cabin is fully off-grid but has many modern conveniences including Starlink Satellite Wifi; low impact solar power with backup generator; triple-filtered mountain spring water supply; propane heat, hot water and appliances. Being off-grid of we aim to minimize our impact on the environment so we do not have laundry machines. The closest laundry is 15 mins away. We affectionately call it our Elk Cabin due to the amazing Roosevelt herd Elk that love to roam around the area - keep an eye out for them!

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft Area

Main Floor Bedroom 1

Main Floor Bedroom 2

Upstairs Primary Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Upstairs Bathroom

Spaces

About this property