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Private Lakefront Home on 1.2 acres with 400ft of waterfront + docks

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6172.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Shawnigan Lake Museum
  • Place, Old Mill Park
  • Place, Victoria Harbour
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd King Bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master King Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Private Lakefront Home on 1.2 acres with 400ft of waterfront + docks

Totally updated 3 bedroom home situated on a 1.2 acre lot surrounded by 400ft of waterfront. Spectacular water views from all primary rooms plus a 700sqft deck off the main overlooking the lake. Docks, moorage and a cozy beach house with french doors at the shoreline.
A rare find and ideal location on Vancouver Island: 35 minutes to Victoria, 15 minutes to Duncan, 60 min to Nanaimo 90 min to Parksville & Qualicum. Day trip to the many gem spots on the island for a true West Coast experience. Or stay put to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery and wild life on and around the beautiful property. Just steps to Shawnigan Lake Private School and only a 10 minute drive to Brentwood College in Mill Bay. Walk to Shawnigan Village to enjoy tasty treats from Oma’s bakery and pair with a specialty coffee from Shawnigan House Coffee. Corner store, pharmacy, spa & restaurants all close by.
*** SORRY THIS PROPERTY IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL JUNE 1st THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30th AS WE USE THE PROPERTY EXCLUSIVELY DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS ***

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number H938524865

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shawnigan Lake

Located in Shawnigan Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Memory Island Provincial Park and West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre and Cowichan Wooden Boat Society. Cowichan Aquatic Centre and The Raptors are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Shawnigan Lake, BC

What's nearby

  • Shawnigan Lake Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Old Mill Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 46 min drive - 52.8 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 47 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Butchart Gardens - 53 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cobblestone Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Drumroaster Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Serious Coffee - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Lakefront Home on 1.2 acres with 400ft of waterfront + docks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Lakefront Home on 1.2 acres with 400ft of waterfront + docks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Lakefront Home on 1.2 acres with 400ft of waterfront + docks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Lakefront Home on 1.2 acres with 400ft of waterfront + docks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Lakefront Home on 1.2 acres with 400ft of waterfront + docks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Shawnigan Lake Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Old Mill Park and Old Baldy Mountain Park. Merridale Estate Cidery and Memory Island Provincial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 58 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is exceptional. The view. The peace. The beds are cozy. The kitchen is very well equipped. It's clean and functional and comfortable. It's everything one could wish for. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JulieMelissa N.

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

Absolutely Beautiful!

Absolute best rental property I've ever stayed at. Pics don't do it justice.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

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

Xmas in Shawingan

Beautiful place, had a great stay. Enjoyed our time here visiting family The host is definitely a 5 star, thank you so much Merry Christmas
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

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

Absolutely Gorgeous!!

Shane's place was amazing. Well equipped and beautiful views. Would love to stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Prefect Lakeside House

Everything is prefect, except that can not go during the summer! Otherwise, it will be much fun for kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D., Shawnigan Lakr

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

Our second stay at the best spot on Shawnigan Lake!

Once again, Shawnigan Point did not disappoint! This was our second stay at this fantastic, fully stocked house on the lake with spacious rooms (with heavenly bedding!), an awesome deck and amazing dock where we spent our days swimming and soaking up the sun. The house is surrounded by lush greenery with trees on all sides, so it is much more private than other houses on the lake. We LOVE this place and plan on continuing to return every year.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Beautiful lakefront house in a great location

My family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this house. This was our home base while we explored the Cowichan Valley and Victoria. Deer, families of geese, a great horned owl, eagles, hawks, and hummingbirds were all viewed from the windows and back deck. There are great wineries, a cheese farm, and groceries with locally grown produce in the area. The house has lots to do and is very comfortable. We met the owner when he was checking on another property in the area, and he was very friendly. Shawnigan Lake Village and Mill Bay had everything we needed. I highly recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

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

Home away from home

This lake house was an incredible place to stay for our whole family. The views were incredible, in all weather. We all found it to be so very beautiful and bright. There were a couple of hiccups, but the property managers were incredible and followed up super quickly, and very kindly. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes, baking dishes, appliances etc, glasses etc. Memories were made. Some family members didn’t want to leave. :) We CANNOT wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alastair G.

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

Highest rating possible

At risk of others renting and our inability when we want it again in the future, we can’t say enough about this property. We’ve stayed in a number of VRBO’s and this property was, hands down, the best one. From the wow factor when you walk through the door until you close the doors upon leaving, it is amazing. The house has comfortable beds, the kitchen is well stocked. It has all of the conveniences of home. Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us! We’ll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle V., Seattle, WA

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

Gorgeous Setting and Comfortable Home

I can't adequately describe how beautiful a location this place is! The recently remodeled home is light, airy, and modern with comfortable beds and furniture and plenty of places to gaze out to the lake, both inside and out. My favorite part were the well-designed wall-to-wall windows and staggered elevation, which provided breathtaking views from almost anywhere inside the main living area. Looking towards the lake was soo relaxing and ever-changing depending on the lighting outside. We had a very comfortable stay and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and we would whole-heartedly stay here again. A couple of niggling things for people to be aware would be first - that the equipment outside such as the trampoline, one of the dock walkways (the less-used one), and basketball hoop were a little old and falling apart, which the photos didn't really show. The trampoline is rusting and didn't seem in good enough condition that I'd let my kids go on it. The walkway along the water to the trampoline was dramatically tipping so that it seemed unsafe to use much, though I did walk on it to get to the trampoline and didn't fall in. I wouldn't let younger kids go on it in its current condition, though. The main dock near the boat house was in good condition and is the one most accessible/easy to use. It was cold outside and we didn't end up doing anything in the water, so it wasn't a big loss for my teens, but they were looking forward to the trampoline since we don't have one at our house. The only other slightly wonky thing was the main bathroom's vent button, which is in an unusual spot. It is behind the door near the ceiling, so you need a pole or something to turn it on/off, which was a bit annoying both to find and to use. If there could be a pole already there plus a sign letting people know what to do, that would be helpful and make things a non-issue. While I am mentioning these two things for others to be aware, I didn't think they detracted from our stay or made a difference in our overall experience, which was excellent. Overall, stellar place to stay, and we would absolutely stay here again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley C.

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

Wonderful House and Property

Our group of 4 adults totally enjoyed our stay here. The dock was a beautiful place to relax after a day on the road. The house is comfortable and well appointed - the kitchen had everything we needed. The fireplace kept the area cozy on chilly nights. We also enjoyed sitting in front of the “glass wall” with coffee or cocktails and taking in the view of the lake. We watched a local rowing team practice on that lake almost every day. We definitely recommend this house and would stay here again if we are ever in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Wonderful lake side house

We had a great time, spacious and clean, beautiful property!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadia E.

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

Very very beautiful and comfortable place to stay

Just loved staying here. Would love coming back
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Lakeside beauty

As beautiful as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen S.

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

Fantastic

Can’t say enough good things about this property, a magical experience and we hope to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela H.

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

Beautiful home and lake front property

We loved everything about this vacation home. The house is newly renovated and felt very welcoming and cozy. Everything we needed was provided and everything was very clean. Our most favorite part was the lake view from the house and the beautiful garden. Our kids enjoyed the open space for playing. The house comes with a boathouse and a large dock. We spend many l hours fishing. Hopefully we can come back one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Amazing !!!

The house was amazing and even bigger than what the pictures show. We didn’t have the best weather, but being in such a wonderful place made up for that we would love to be back.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anouk K.

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

Step into happiness

Every winter I find a place to escape the Alberta winter for a month. I had never heard of Shawnigan Lake but loved the look of this Lakehouse. The photos and description were enticing… but the magic and beauty of this waterfront home far exceeded expectations. An hour drive from Schwartz Bay ferry terminal. An unassuming front of house with a door to a beautiful home that blends the indoor comforts with outdoor magic. This is a stunning home and location that is beautifully decorated and fitted with the best of everything you need for a restful sleep, a morning coffee on the water, and a fabulous kitchen for creating (gas stove too). There are endless walking/running trails and quick access to cafes, restaurants and a community of kind and interesting people. Recharged my soul.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

An excellent week.

We've been many times. This place is peaceful and calm. The beds are fantastic. The kitchen is well stocked. It's really clean and very well maintained. Basically, perfect. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

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

Family visit

Came to the island to visit family This place was a beautiful local spot, the beds were amazing! So comfy!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair G.

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

Amazing as always

Repeat guests here. This property is A+. Super comfy beds, well appointed kitchen. We’ll be back over and over.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devon S.

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

Great stay on the lake

Lovely time. Beautiful house and property. Thank you so much for sharing your place with us. We'd love to stay again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

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

Island Getaway

We very much enjoyed our stay. Every detail was attended to! Very clean and a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Relaxing and beautiful.

Luxurious stay in beautiful surroundings. Host leaves all supplies needed including spices, kitchenware, beach towels, outdoor blankets, paper goods, cleaning supplies, games. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Wonderful home away from home!!

This is a beautiful cottage setting on the lake with all the amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lisa King

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My family and I live in Victoria, BC and have been spending our summers at Shawnigan Lake for 20 years. I am a licensed real estate agent with RE/MAX Camosun here on beautiful Vancouver Island.

Why they chose this property

Shawnigan Lake is a beautiful location to enjoy all year around. This property's southern exposure means sunshine from dawn to dusk. The large property is home to several varieties of trees and receives visits from local wildlife. Just steps to Shawnigan Lake Private School and only a 10 minute drive to Brentwood College in Mill Bay.
Walking distance to the village, home of Shawnigan House Coffee and Oma's Bakery - both are so good you'll want to visit them daily! It's the perfect combination of privacy, natural beauty and proximity to amenities.

What makes this property unique

The Beach House is a fun hangout spot located right at the waters edge next to the dock.
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