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Cowichan Bay Hideaway

Cowichan Bay vacation home with kitchen

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Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cowichan Bay, BC
  • Place, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Maple Bay Marina
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

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About the area

Cowichan Bay

In Cowichan Bay .With a stay at this Cowichan Bay vacation home, you'll be steps from Cowichan Wooden Boat Society and Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. Also, Arthur Vickers Gallery is within half a mile (1 km) and Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Maple Bay Marina - 26 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Small Block Brewery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cobblestone Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪White Spot - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

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

Rules

Please be careful on the stairs as they're quite steep

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 843773714, H510652085

Property is also known as

Cowichan Hideaway Cowichan
Cowichan Bay Hideaway Cowichan Bay
Cowichan Bay Hideaway Private vacation home
Cowichan Bay Hideaway Private vacation home Cowichan Bay

Cowichan Bay Hideaway Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tracy S., Port Moody, BC

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location and view. Very nice bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Dan F.

Let’s talk about the man in the basement…This place is rented as an “entire home” which is a total lie. Don’t fall for it!I wanted to plan a special trip with my fiancé to celebrate our engagement. We deliberately sought out places that would allow us to have an entire home to ourselves for a romantic getaway.Imagine my absolute shock and disappointment when I discovered a quiet, reclusive man living below us. I walked down to the basement to check out the washer/dryer situation when we noticed a sign on a door next to the washer and dryer that said “private residence - do not enter”. I thought “that can’t be right, we rented this entire home” so I knocked on the door. To my surprise, a man answered and he was clearly annoyed with me. He pointed to the sign on the door and gave me a cold look like I’m an idiot and a jerk for disturbing him. I introduced myself to try and make it less awkward and he made it clear he never wanted to speak to me again.Not only did we feel incredibly unsafe with an unexpected man living below us, we felt unwelcome and unwanted in this new space.We notified Vrbo that the property is being misrepresented in a way that financially benefits the owner and misleads their customers (I assume many are never even aware of the quiet man in the basement but he’s there). We also notified the owner and were refunded 33% of what we paid - not enough honestly. It’s been 4 days and it’s still being listed as an “entire home”. This is fraud!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann S., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
A great location with a view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and facilities. We enjoyed our family visit/reunion with chats on the deck either morning coffee or evening cocktails.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot. It was very clean and had everything we possibly needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHERLIANN K.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a little bumpy at the beginning but everything turned out marvelously. The night sky on the patio after sunset is phenomenal. Thanks for letting us enjoy your house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia P.

Nice Experience

We enjoyed our stay. Spectacular views. Very comfortable with everything you need. Older character home. Not accessible if you have mobility problems. We left a print out of 'recycling' rules to add to the host binder. Recycling is big in BC, and the rules for the Cowichan District have recently changed. We didn't know there was someone living or renting the basement suite below, so that was a surprise but we never saw or heard them. Very quiet neighborhood with great parking. The yard desperately needed pruning and clean up though. Air conditioner in the upstairs loft worked really well. so grateful for that. Would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenni K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and peaceful

Great location. Beautiful views. Everything as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara B., Blair

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views, great location

This was our 2nd time staying in this lovely home. This time we brought our teenage sons with us and had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views

We loved our stay and would definitely go back. Beautiful, spacious kitchen, living, and dining area, plus comfortable beds and an unbeatable view. All the amenities we needed for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely, relaxing stay at Cowichan Bay Hideaway. It was a rainy weekend but made extra cozy with the fireplace. The space has a lot of charm and character for an older home. The ocean views are stunning. The surrounding trees were full of song birds which we could see up close with the telescope along with the many boats in the harbor. The kitchen is fully stocked and the linen closet too. If you are wanting to walk into Cowichan Bay it is about 10 min downhill into the village along quiet, residential streets. We felt safe and enjoyed the privacy of the neighborhod. We'd love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cow Bay Stay

Thanks so much for a wonderful stay Aaron. The house is in a very quiet neighbourhood . It’s is charming and clean. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked.We would definitely book this place again if we return to Cowichan Bay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the hideaway and cow bay

Perfect for a family
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Andrea Irene, Calgary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family of 5. Beautiful location, super comfy beds, cozy home. Loved the fireplace and the view. Basic amenities available! Amazing dinner at the local ‘the cook and butcher’ Nice walk along the Main Street and cute shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ken R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Beautiful View! Bright cheerful accommodations. Perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Bart K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Pamela A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara B., Blair

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Max B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Ginger N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jared N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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