Escape to a charming lakefront retreat with Masons public beach right across the street and a 100-foot dock waiting for you. Unwind in style at this large home featuring an inground pool, hot tub, fire pit and two gazebos or head down to the separate bunkhouse equipped with its own kitchenette. With shiplapped ceilings, refurbished bowling alley table from Vancouver and repurposed wood shelving adding warmth to each space.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lakefront(partial) dock pool hot tub barrel rolled sauna gym bunk house fire pit
Large inground pool with tanning ledge separate bunkhouse, hot tub fire pit and fire table two large gazebos and separate gym. The lake portion is across the street and offers a large 100 foot dock. You are a direct neighbor to the Masons store to grab anything you forgot and right across from Masons public beach. Kitchen features a large island full freezer and fridge and eight burner stove, two dishwashers, wine and drink fridge. Cabin feel with shiplapped ceilings, the bowling alley table refurbished from an old bowling alley in Vancouver. Charming features with a rope wrapped pillars and a coffee table that was found in India as the roof to an old carriage meant for royalty, repurposed wood shelving and features taken from the property and an abundance of charm. Large family room with a nest couch and large smart tv perfect for lounging around. Outside is a completely self contained bunk house with kitchenette queen bed double pull out and bathroom with walk in shower. Outside a large hot tub, barrel rolled sauna and massive beach inspired fire pit area. For the summer months only there is a large heated pool and gym building with weights and a treadmill. Please confirm prior to booking if these will be available or wanted during your stay.. POOL AND GYM ARE OPERATIONAL FROM MAY 15 - SEPT 15. FLEXIBILITY CAN BE MADE ON THESE DATES WITH PRIOR CONVERSATION - IF YOU WANT THE POOL HEATED THERE MAY BE A HEATING CHARGE DEPENDING ON THE TIME OF YEAR AND HOW HOT YOU WANT IT. PLEASE REACH OUT WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Freezer
Hob
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Work spaces
Desk
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
On a lake
Things to do
Gym
Heated pool
Kayak
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
About the area
Located in Shawnigan Lake, this holiday home is on the beach. Cowichan Native Village and World's Largest Hockey Stick are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mill Bay Centre and Duncan Farmers Market. Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre and Cowichan Wooden Boat Society are also worth visiting. Visit our Shawnigan Lake travel guide
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Lakefront(partial) dock pool hot tub barrel rolled sauna gym bunk house fire pit Reviews
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Exceptional
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It was a great place to stay with kids of all ages. The pool was awesome for smaller kids and the pool deck was a nice play to hang out. We didn’t have the best weather so the heated pool was a life saver as was the super comfy den downstairs. Thanks for a great stay, would definitely come back
Our extended family of 9 had a great time staying here - lots of bedrooms, generous kitchen and dining area, the pool and hot tub were a hit every day, great TV room for movies and videogames for the older kids, younger kids had a great time at the beach across the street. The house is really nice. Just a really great spot for a getaway to Shawnigan.
So many amenities, it was great! Wood burning sauna was awesome, the gym and pool were also great! The lake was fun too! We brought our boat, and lots of fish in the lake too! We had a great time!
Perfect stay for our return to Vancouver Island.
There were so many thoughtfully curated areas to rest and relax. Our favourite spot was the beautiful lighted fire pit at night.
The children loved swimming in the pool and the loungers were the perfect place for the adults to unwind and take summer in.
The house was very well stocked with dishes and towels. And the access to lake with dock provided us with great memories.
Beautiful newly reno’d house with EVERY possible amenity. Extremely well stocked and highly responsive hosts. Amazing location across from a public beach and a private dock (complete with seating and four kayaks). Next door to bakery/convenience store and near a “rail trail” walking path into little town area (less than 10 minutes on foot). Quality furnishings and so much to do - the pool was fantastic for kids (heated with shallow, medium and deep levels) and the hot tub was great in the evenings. We didn’t even find the time to use the fire pit or the sauna, but the younger kids enjoyed the sand area and the adults got a couple workouts in at the little gym by the pool. The nearby (10 min drive) trestle walk was also a hit. Great family vacation spot!
Our family really enjoyed our stay here and its proximity to Victoria allowed us to host an Easter gathering with extended family. We appreciated the location and the added amenities such as hot tub, gym, and 4 kayaks. (Would be nice if the local bike shop would make bike rentals available - that was the only thing missing.) Very nicely decorated. The road out front is busy, but we were having too much fun to notice. Host was quick to respond to questions/issues. Thank you! P.S. The ad didn't mention it, but the cupboards/fridge had a good variety of spices/condiments, so wait to shop for any of that until after you arrive.
Our family lives on Vancouver Island and we have been doing local getaways for a week or so the last several years. This year we decided to try Shawnigan Lake area and we were not disappointed.
The place is well equipped for large groups including a commercial size fridge and freezer, a large cooking area and large dining table. There is also plenty of room for large families both upstairs in the main area and downstairs in the den/theatre room. The theatre room has a huge TV and feels like your at the movies. The place also has a hot tub, wood fired sauna, pool, gym and private dock across the road. Everything was clean, organized and felt very welcoming. Also very cool furniture that are conversation pieces.
We absolutely loved the place and it's the best place we've stayed at to date. Can't recommend enough.
Thanks again April for making it a great stay.
This property had everything for a great stay - location, pool, sauna , hot tub, media room. It was clean and very well stocked. The property manager was lovely and responded to messages promptly! We can't wait to come back!
We fully enjoyed the accommodations. The owner was very prompt and responsive to the couple of issues we had. Unfortunately the housecleaners were met withpoor tenets prior to our stay and missed a couple things but nothing major.
We had an absolute blast at this home, everything we needed was a short walk away, beach was across the street and the views just make this place even better. We spent most of our days at property in the pool. The host was very effective in her communication.
It was perfect for for our size of family. Would love to come back next year.
We had a wonderful stay at this place. It is super clean with beautiful furniture. The house is well equipped with everything we needed….and more! The beds were very comfortable. We truly enjoyed the pool and hot tub. The location of the property is great with a view of the lake and wonderful hiking places close by. It feels very private as you don’t see any neighbor when using the patio. April and David were super helpful and were always answering our questions promptly. I highly recommend this place. It is a gem!!!
Nice facilities, pool was great. Cleanliness was an issue. We found bits of bacon under the sofas in the main room along with all sorts of dust and dirt which we vacuumed up. The grease under the range hood was considerable and we wiped that clean as best we could. We had some issues with plumbing and the septic field backing up and overflowing into the showers downstairs. Host had to get a plumber who said that bacon grease had clogged the drains and for us not to put bacon grease into the plumbing. We have stayed at many summer properties as a family and are VERY familiar with septic fields and how delicate they are and would NEVER dump bacon grease into any septic system, ever. The downstairs bedrooms were not air conditioned at were hot at night. We were requested to leave by 10AM (the listing said 11AM) which was a little uncomfortable for the gang. That said, the place was well laid out and amenities like the little gym, contained outdoor area, hot tub, and pool were great. Lots of dishes and plates and the LARGE refrigerator freezers were awesome. The view was nice, there was a little road noise with the odd harley going by but was generally not an issue. Having the little store so close was handy. Having two dishwashers was very useful!! Overall stay was good but would suggest a deep clean of the place. -Russell Kennedy, MD
Spectacular property!! Private resort feel at cozy family home!
We stayed here as a multi-generational family. Everyone was comfortable and had a really great time. The property is stunning. There is a clear view of the lake from the main living area and kitchen and the outdoor pool and patio. It feels like you are at your own private resort. Coffee at the fire table overlooking the lake in the mornings. Pool in the heat of the afternoon. Hot tub in the evening. Lunch at the large outdoor table. Dinner at the large indoor table. We had 8 people and tons of space. The highlight of the day was sitting around the fire pit under the string lights - the sand and natural wall feature made it feel as though you were sitting on a forested beach. We could not use the sauna due to a fire ban however it was still cozy to sit in and enjoy that sauna vibe. Having access to the kayaks and dock added that ‘at-the-lake’ feel. We didn’t swim in the lake but it would have been a short walk to access the public beach. We also enjoyed the block rocker music system - great sound and portable. House was well-stocked with plenty of dishes and two dishwashers - we never ran out of anything. Overall, the property has been well thought out and designed for relaxation and fun. Hosts were responsive and accommodating. Highly recommend this property!!!