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Charming walkout basement patio suite - ocean views.

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Outdoor dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Living area
Interior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cowichan Bay, BC
  • Place, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowichan Wooden Boat Society
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

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About the area

Cowichan Bay

In Cowichan Bay .Within a 10-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre and Cowichan Wooden Boat Society. Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre and Rocky Creek Winery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Arthur Vickers Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cowichan Wooden Boat Society - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Butchart Gardens - 58 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Small Block Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cobblestone Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Charming walkout basement patio suite - ocean views.

You won’t want to leave this charming, one-of-a-kind walkout patio suite with ocean views.
Located in beautiful Cowichan Bay, this suite has its own entrance, bedroom, living room, bathroom. No kitchen, has a small fridge, hotplate, kettle, toaster, pot and dishes. The suite is not separate, but is joined by an open stairwell. Guests are not allowed upstairs to the owner's living area. A blow up mattress (surprisingly comfortable) is available on request for sleeping in the living room. Wonderfully cool. Walkout to a relaxing patio for your morning coffee. Access to the unit involves walking around the house from the driveway, downhill on the lawn to the patio entrance below. Not suitable for those with mobility issues. Wonderfully quiet yard for relaxing and enjoying the ocean breezes and views.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

$15 per night charge for third guest.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number H679079714

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming walkout basement patio suite - ocean views. to the airport?

This bed & breakfast is 10.3 mi (20-min drive) away from the Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming walkout basement patio suite - ocean views. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Charming walkout basement patio suite - ocean views. offer free breakfast?

This bed & breakfast does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming walkout basement patio suite - ocean views.?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Chances Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Charming walkout basement patio suite - ocean views.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming walkout basement patio suite - ocean views.?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Charming walkout basement patio suite - ocean views. have a pool?

This bed & breakfast does not have a pool.

Does Charming walkout basement patio suite - ocean views. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Charming walkout basement patio suite - ocean views. to downtown Cowichan Bay?

This bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi away from Cowichan Bay.

Charming walkout basement patio suite - ocean views. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cowichan Retreat

Fabulous host and fantastic outdoor patio!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Great stay

Was a nice little suite. Worked for us and suited our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

A quiet retreat

This was precisely what we were looking for. We had breakfast on the patio every morning and enjoyed th quiet and the wildlife. We were also very close to the main street of Cowichan Bay,and an easy drive to Duncan where our daughter's family lives.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I stayed at this property for two nights on the long Canada Day weekend. Our host Sylvia was very easy to communicate with and kindly accommodated all of our needs including our delayed arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Great find

Sylvia was lovely and this was a great find and location. Beautiful patio. Can make meals if you’re creative in planning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location just a short walk to the main strip of Cowichan Bay. Suite was clean and well maintained but a couple of things are in need of an update. The area is very quiet and the bed was very comfortable. The unit has A/C but we did not need to use it. The local, ground coffee was a nice touch. We would not hesitate to stay with Sylvia and William again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Cowichan Bay Retreat

Our check in was very easy. The property owner contacted us previous to our arrival and met in person to go through the propertywith her. The suite was very clean and everything that was portrayed on line. The front patio and coffee in the AM with view of the bay was incredible. We would definitely recommend to all this is truly a hidden gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

stacie

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

Cowichan Bay

This is a basic property, bar fridge, kettle hot plate. One bedroom and a bathroom with shower. Very quiet, excellent location. Walking distance to the main road and shops. I would recommend if you aren't looking for fancy, and don't mind that the upstairs owners suite isn't secured from basement suite. Sylvia was a good host for what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

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

Quaint Getaway!

Lovely location, easy walking to the marina, shops and restaurants. The property is tucked off the road so is quite quiet! The accommodation is cozy and quaint and was just as described - perfect for curling up on the loveseat (or recliner) reading a novel and enjoying the view! It has a lovely little fireplace heater for ambiance, too! (It was rainy and chilly for part of our trip so this was a bonus!) I discovered beautiful little walking paths throughout Cowichan and we had the added pleasure of listening to the sea lions in the Bay! I would love to return to this location - Sylvia is a very approachable and welcoming host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Niena K.

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

Convenient to Cowichan Village

Nice little spot for visiting Cowichan Bay. Owner is still working on perfecting such items as access and parking. Currently a bit of a challenge for anyone with mobility issues or limited parking skills. It is the downstairs suite with private exterior entry- upstairs is occupied ( by the owner, we believe). She is lovely and we had no objection, but if you thought a VRBO was supposed to be “all yours”, that is apparently not completely accurate. Would recommend for a single/couple/couple with a small child.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roselle B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
We stayed four days in this walkout suite directly after a cruise ending in Vancouver, BC.The suite is very basic, but the location is excellent. It's about a 8 minute walk from the village of Cowichan, where you can find several casual dining restaurants and shops. The bakery is the best!!!! The patio is beautiful with views of the water.I was disappointed when we arrived after check-in time, and our hosts seemed surprised to see us. Our suite needed sweeping and dusting. there were cob webs in the bathroom, bedroom and hallway . All the storage spaces were filled with family stuff. The bed creaks, but I had good sleeps on it. To enter the suite, you have to walk around the side of the house across a sloped lawn. There isn't a lighted path when it gets dark, so be sure to have a flash light or phone if you're out after dark.
View of water and mountains from the patio
Path to the entrance of the suite
Coffe pot, electric kettle and dishes
Mini fridge and hot plate
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bel Acceuil. Beaucoup d’espace. Tranquille.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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