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Terrace/patio
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Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cowichan Bay, BC
  • Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Maple Bay Marina
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Duncan, BC (DUQ)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to the Ocean Front Cowibbean Cottage

Waking up to the beautiful sights & sounds of the ocean, the birds chirping, the seal lions barking will instantly put you in vacation mode.
A fully stocked kitchen will allow you to create meals to be enjoyed on the beautiful deck on stilts over the Pacific Ocean. Don’t want to cook? That’s okay too! The community of Cowichan bay with its famous restaurants, pub, ice cream store & an abundance of local shops are all within walking distance. The property has 3 security cameras, one mounted on the front of the house facing the dock, one mounted on the guesthouse facing the front door of the cottage and the final one mounted on a piling looking back at the house to watch the tidal changes. This last camera can be disabled during your stay. These cameras are for secure purposes only and do not impede the privacy of your stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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Welcome To the Ocean Front Cowibbean Guesthouse

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  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
9.0 out of 10, (21 reviews)
Welcome To the Ocean Front Cowibbean Guesthouse

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number H938288803

About the area

Cowichan Bay

Cowichan Bay is home to this cottage. Rocky Creek Winery and Cowichan Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cowichan Wooden Boat Society and Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. Cowichan Aquatic Centre and The Raptors are also worth visiting.
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Cowichan Bay, BC

What's nearby

  • Cowichan Wooden Boat Society - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Hand of Man Museum - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Maple Bay Marina - 20 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Small Block Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the Ocean Front Cowibbean Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Ocean Front Cowibbean Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Ocean Front Cowibbean Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Ocean Front Cowibbean Cottage located?

Situated in Cowichan Bay, this cottage is steps away from Cowichan Wooden Boat Society and Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre and Arthur Vickers Gallery are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gigi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property in the best location
Loved having this great property as our base whilst visiting family in the area. Just great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation time
Had a great time. Went to kinsole trestle and the Hand of Man. Both extremely interesting. Accommodation was very comfortable and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cowichan Bay
Very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cowichan Bay Paradise
Beautiful ocean front property with large deck and dock (you could dock a fairly large boat) overlooking Cowichan Bay. Everything you would need for preparing most meals, including a BBQ. We had beautiful weather but it would be very comfortable and cosy in the rain. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bay of plenty
Great property. Had everything we needed. Location was amazing. Perfect vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yellow cottage
We enjoyed our stay. Highlight was being able to kayak from the dock. Walking to local restaurants, the bakery. Waking up to spectacular views
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikel Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Absolutely Perfect Property
We've been coming up to the Mill Bay/Cow Bay/Duncan area for almost 20 years. Over those years we've outlasted two B&Bs (they retired) and stayed at various rental properties. We FINALLY found the perfect place for our future stays. The location of the cottage cannot be beat. It's right in Cow Bay. The cottage itself is amazing. It's very well appointed, extremely clean, and just plain CUTE. You'll find everything you need there. The views off the deck are simply beyond. I found myself not wanting to go anywhere - I just wanted to sit on that deck and look at the Bay and take pictures. As we were staying there, I was already planning to reserve the cottage again for next year and we even decided to add an additional day to our annual Vancouver Island stay! We reached out to Danielle, the host, twice. She was extremely quick with communication back to us and so very helpful - kindest host we've ever had!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene
Modern , well laid out, and tastefully decorated
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dixie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant surprise!
A lovely cottage on the water. Quiet and tranquil. A beautiful setting. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Illoana S., Victoria, BC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beyond expectations! Will be back…
We are long time girlfriends who were looking for a central spot to meet and catch up over a weekend. We settled on Cowichan Bay and were extremely happy with the location, and the cute accommodations were perfect. Walkable to parks, restaurants, bakery, shops and an easy drive to wineries, more restaurants and shopping and various artisans and farm stands. We were super happy with the cottage setup and all the attention to details that gave us many choices if we stayed in (games, well stocked kitchen, cozy fireplace and throws and more). It has stunning views and was super clean and thoughtfully planned and decorated. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stilt house
Great location. Lots of wild life. All amenities with in an easy walk. Host was very accommodating and quick to answer any questions/ issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible view
This property is absolutely beautiful! The layout is excellent with two good size bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, indoor AND outdoor dining spaces as well as a cozy living room. A large deck with attached dock provide fantastic outdoor lounging space. Views are amazing from almost every room. Location is prime! Delicious bakery and local restaurants, water activities and lovely little shops featuring local artists. I stayed with my partner and my 13yr old daughter who absolutely loved it. Larger town (Duncan) with additional amenities less than 10 min away. Would absolutely stay again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian K., Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cowichan Bay Gem
I loved this place and will definitely come back again. Location was perfect and I enjoyed everything about my stay from start to finish. I highly recommend this VRBO to anyone wanting to stay in the Cowichan area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Outstanding place but privacy is an issue
When my wife and I walked through the door I think both of our jaws dropped. This place and location is one of the best we have stayed at. Right on the water front and sitting out on the dock watching the tide and all the activities was a highlight. Two bedrooms and two full baths is not typical to find. The only issue with the "guest" bathroom is the door looks great but only encloses half of the tub so showering can create a mess of water outside of the tub. The issue we have is one of privacy. We stayed for 5 nights. There is a small bachelor also for Vbro rent on the same property. That property can share the dock. Sharing the dock is no issue at all, but, to get to the dock the other guests have to walk across your deck which is at eye level the master bedroom, living room and guest bedroom. Not a comfortable situation at all for us. Both the bedrooms do have curtains while the living room has no window coverings. Often we would have the curtains open and windows open for that nice sea breeze. But at any time, the guests next door can walk at eye level and see in. I think it is good that future guests know that it is not just sharing the dock and know the full extent of how this property is setup with less privacy than other "like" places in the area. This is not what we signed up for. We would 100% return otherwise but will not with the sharing situation which is not at all documented yet on Vbro other than guest comments. I hope this helps someone else.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
we loved the property. will come back again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie H., Toorak

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
Fabulous cottage well presented amazing view
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and quiet
Absolutely delighted with this little gem. Terrific views, and great area. Spent a lot of our time on the deck and dock. Beds are good, but if you like a firm bed, these are soft ones.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
lovely cottage in a great location
The property nicely renovated, and well equipped. It is in a wonderful location with a view of the bay. The only issue for us was the shared deck ( with the adjacent guesthouse)that is not disclosed in the description of the property.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage on the ocean!
We just had the most amazing time staying at "Cowwibean!". Absolutely spotless! Bedrooms and bathrooms are stunning. Beds were very comfortable and bed linen excellent! Kitchen had everything we needed and also spotless! Lounge area very comfortable, lovely fire and fireplace. The views!!!!!! Oh the views from every window were just breath taking! The little suite that is also rented out has access to the dock, which means they have to come across the deck, I think the ad needs to make this clearer. We were not aware of this and specifically had booked a house that we wouldn't have to share anything with. But, if you are ok with that, then this is the very best place to stay in! We all absolutely loved it and didn't want to leave. It was wonderful being right in Cowichan Bay with the shops, bakery and restaurants all within walking distance. I would definitely come stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cute house
Very pretty, well laid out little house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samiran L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great waterfront location!
The place is in a great location with a wonderful outdoor space. The house is very nicely decorated and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot on the ocean!
Lovely place in such an amazing location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.,

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Wonderful location and property It’s even nicer than pictures show. Short walk to restaurants and quaint little shops and nice park near by . Would stay here again in a heart beat . Danielle responded very quickly to any questions and was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Water Views
The pictures do not do this VRBO justice. We had 2 couples staying in the house and each had their own bathroom and the rooms were on opposite sides, so very private. We'd start our day off with coffee on the deck and took in the views and end the day with a nice glass of wine from one of the local wineries. We walked to Lee's bakery for a delicious breakfast and had dinner at The Masterhead on the deck. The food and the service was top notch. Our stay was very peaceful and the VRBO had everything we needed. Danielle was very responsive to our texts and was quick to answer any questions or concerns we had. We would definitely recommend this VRBO to anyone who is looking to relax and enjoy being on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

john m., Calmar Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
Very nice place we really enjoyed the property the location and all of the cute decor. It felt very homey and relaxing. It would be nice to have a fan in the secondly bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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