Entire home
Shawnigan Lake Cottage with GORGEOUS LAKE VIEWS!
Photo gallery for Shawnigan Lake Cottage with GORGEOUS LAKE VIEWS!
Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 565.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Shawnigan Lake, BC
- Place, Old Mill Park13 min walk
- Place, West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park12 min drive
- Place, Kinsol Trestle24 min drive
- Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)67 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
2nd bedroom
1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Shawnigan Lake Cottage with GORGEOUS LAKE VIEWS!
One of the last original Shawnigan Lake cottages in the Shawnigan Lake area! This 80 year old plus cabin has 2 bedrooms (sleeps 1 - 5), that sits on private lot surrounded by stately tall trees nestled at the base of Mt Baldy with incredible views of Shawnigan Lake. It had housed E. J. Hugh's parents while they were care takers for the impressive Shawnigan Lake Lodge. Totally renovated in 2006 and upgraded every year since. It is immaculately maintained. Just a stones throw to the lake and the dock which is shared with the cabin directly in front of this property. Many amenities will make your stay comfortable, relaxing and pleasant. Enjoy swimming, fishing, boating and nature watching (watch for the beaver) from the dock. Relax on the covered porch or open deck. Short walk to licensed restaurant, marina and water equipment rentals. Village is less than 2 km (1.5 miles), offering convenience stores, gas station, pharmacy, restaurants, bakery, cafe, boutiques and more. We are here to help you have a great vacation!
Pet Policy, Deposit and Fees
Pets are not allowed due to bylaws/regulations/policies.
NOTE: Persons traveling with and requiring a Service Animal have special rights and must be granted access regardless.
Cleaning on Departure
(Covid-19 cleaning standards are in place with deep cleaning with disinfectants)
A fee is charged for Cleaning on Departure
One-time fee of $110.00 CAD for stays of any number of nights or occupants.
The guest is expected to clean the BBQ. Extra charges could apply.
If property is left in unreasonable condition, extra cleaning fee will apply.
Cleaning During Stay
A light Cleaning/Maid service is included in the rent and occurs every 7 days during a stay.
Linen
Linen, towels and beach towels are included in the rent
Parking
2 parking space are available.
Waterfront and/or Beach
Property is near water.
Shawnigan lake is less than a 1 minute walk from the property. The small fine sand beach gradient is gradual for a short distance. There is a private dock.
Shared dock with our other cottage named "The Lake House". Can moor two boats
Snow Skiing and Boarding
Property is not near a ski resort.
Internet Service and Fee
Wireless Internet is included in the rent
Telephone Fee
The property does not have a phone.
House rules: No parties nor events or smoking inside (outside okay) please.
Pet Policy, Deposit and Fees
Pets are not allowed due to bylaws/regulations/policies.
NOTE: Persons traveling with and requiring a Service Animal have special rights and must be granted access regardless.
Cleaning on Departure
(Covid-19 cleaning standards are in place with deep cleaning with disinfectants)
A fee is charged for Cleaning on Departure
One-time fee of $110.00 CAD for stays of any number of nights or occupants.
The guest is expected to clean the BBQ. Extra charges could apply.
If property is left in unreasonable condition, extra cleaning fee will apply.
Cleaning During Stay
A light Cleaning/Maid service is included in the rent and occurs every 7 days during a stay.
Linen
Linen, towels and beach towels are included in the rent
Parking
2 parking space are available.
Waterfront and/or Beach
Property is near water.
Shawnigan lake is less than a 1 minute walk from the property. The small fine sand beach gradient is gradual for a short distance. There is a private dock.
Shared dock with our other cottage named "The Lake House". Can moor two boats
Snow Skiing and Boarding
Property is not near a ski resort.
Internet Service and Fee
Wireless Internet is included in the rent
Telephone Fee
The property does not have a phone.
House rules: No parties nor events or smoking inside (outside okay) please.
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue
Have a question?
BetaGet instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties
Lakefront Cottage- Private Dock & sandy beach
Lakefront Cottage- Private Dock & sandy beach
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, (25 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outside, ashtray provided
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
This property accepts cash
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number H902018518
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Shawnigan Lake
Located in Shawnigan Lake, this cottage is on a lake. Merridale Estate Cidery and Damali Lavender & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre and Cowichan Wooden Boat Society. Travelling with kids? Consider Cowichan Aquatic Centre and Butchart Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Shawnigan Lake, BC
What's nearby
- Old Mill Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Shawnigan Lake Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
- West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
- Kinsol Trestle - 24 min drive - 12.4 km
- Butchart Gardens - 60 min drive - 25.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cobblestone Pub - 9 min drive
- Tim Hortons - 10 min drive
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- The Lakehouse At Shawnigan Lake - 8 min drive
- Drumroaster Coffee - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Shawnigan Lake Vacation Rentals
Our family has been at the Shawnigan Lake since 1979. We have watched our children play in the lake and now watch our grandchildren play in the lake. Strathcona Cottage is our happy place. We have created fond memories and now we want our guests to create memories for themselves. In 2006 we decided to bring Strathcona Cottage up to modern day amenities with a big renovation and decided to rent it as a vacation rental.
Why they chose this property
Strathcona Cottage is one of the original cottages left on the lake. It has seen the lake change from a rural resort area to bedroom community of Victoria. With nearly 100 years of sitting on, this house has seen many changes from a caretakers house (E.J Hughes parents lived in this house when they were care takers for the great Strathcona Lodge) to a pottery studio to now a family cottage. Kick up your feet and relax on either our leather comfortable couches in the cottage or on the dock watching osprey make their nests or take out the double kayak to the estuary to the right of the dock or around the lake. In our bay we have varieties of wild life from Bald Eagles, beavers (that chewed one of our trees on the water front property), mink, fish and birds and so much more. We also have, memorabilia, of what was just trash when Dunsmuir built the E & N Railway in 1886 to objects of interests now. The great painter E.J. Hughes (whose paintings hand in the National Gallery of Art in Ottawa) lived next door and painted from his bedroom window many paintings of the lake. You will be able to see replica's in our cottage. It is a wonderful place to spend your time at.
What makes this property unique
The unique benefits of staying at Strathcona Cottage is that has a lot of history and comfort behind it. With it's name being named after the great Strathcona Lodge Resort as it was actually built for the caretakers for the resort. Our decor celebrates the past with the present with old photographs of our bay area and memorabilia to flat screen TV's and comfortable seating and bedding. Behind the cottage you can walk down the old E & N Railway tracks to where the very last spike that on August 13, 1886 Prime Minster Sir John A. MacDonald drove in the last spike. Come and relax and kick up your feet and enjoy the lake like our family has done so for many years.
Languages:
English
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback