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Welcome to the Ocean Front Cowibbean Cottage

Cottage in Cowichan Bay with kitchen and balcony

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Terrace/patio
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Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre
  • Place, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
  • Place, Arthur Vickers Gallery
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to the Ocean Front Cowibbean Cottage

Waking up to the beautiful sights & sounds of the ocean, the birds chirping, the seal lions barking will instantly put you in vacation mode.
A fully stocked kitchen will allow you to create meals to be enjoyed on the beautiful deck on stilts over the Pacific Ocean. Don’t want to cook? That’s okay too! The community of Cowichan bay with its famous restaurants, pub, ice cream store & an abundance of local shops are all within walking distance. The property has 3 security cameras, one mounted on the front of the house facing the dock, one mounted on the guesthouse facing the front door of the cottage and the final one mounted on a piling looking back at the house to watch the tidal changes. This last camera can be disabled during your stay. These cameras are for secure purposes only and do not impede the privacy of your stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace

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Welcome To the Ocean Front Cowibbean Guesthouse

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number H938288803

About the area

Cowichan Bay

Cowichan Bay is home to this cottage. Rocky Creek Winery and Cowichan Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cowichan Wooden Boat Society and Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. Cowichan Aquatic Centre and The Raptors are also worth visiting.
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Cowichan Bay, BC

What's nearby

  • Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cowichan Wooden Boat Society - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arthur Vickers Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 52 min drive - 69.5 km

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the Ocean Front Cowibbean Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to the Ocean Front Cowibbean Cottage?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to the Ocean Front Cowibbean Cottage on 17 Nov 2025 start from AU$446.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Welcome to the Ocean Front Cowibbean Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Ocean Front Cowibbean Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Ocean Front Cowibbean Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Ocean Front Cowibbean Cottage located?

Situated in Cowichan Bay, this cottage is steps away from Cowichan Wooden Boat Society and Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre and Arthur Vickers Gallery are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Absolutely gorgeous location

Beautiful place! Hosts were clear and communicative. Parking was easy. The area is so cute and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

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

Benchmark Birthday Celebration

Our small group of three celebrated a 75th birthday at this remarkable property. We made memories in a memorable spot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gigi D.

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

Fabulous property in the best location

Loved having this great property as our base whilst visiting family in the area. Just great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Yellow cottage

We enjoyed our stay. Highlight was being able to kayak from the dock. Walking to local restaurants, the bakery. Waking up to spectacular views
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
we loved the property. will come back again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

lovely cottage in a great location

The property nicely renovated, and well equipped. It is in a wonderful location with a view of the bay. The only issue for us was the shared deck ( with the adjacent guesthouse)that is not disclosed in the description of the property.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Incredible view

This property is absolutely beautiful! The layout is excellent with two good size bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, indoor AND outdoor dining spaces as well as a cozy living room. A large deck with attached dock provide fantastic outdoor lounging space. Views are amazing from almost every room. Location is prime! Delicious bakery and local restaurants, water activities and lovely little shops featuring local artists. I stayed with my partner and my 13yr old daughter who absolutely loved it. Larger town (Duncan) with additional amenities less than 10 min away. Would absolutely stay again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mikel Anne A.

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

An Absolutely Perfect Property

We've been coming up to the Mill Bay/Cow Bay/Duncan area for almost 20 years. Over those years we've outlasted two B&Bs (they retired) and stayed at various rental properties. We FINALLY found the perfect place for our future stays. The location of the cottage cannot be beat. It's right in Cow Bay. The cottage itself is amazing. It's very well appointed, extremely clean, and just plain CUTE. You'll find everything you need there. The views off the deck are simply beyond. I found myself not wanting to go anywhere - I just wanted to sit on that deck and look at the Bay and take pictures. As we were staying there, I was already planning to reserve the cottage again for next year and we even decided to add an additional day to our annual Vancouver Island stay! We reached out to Danielle, the host, twice. She was extremely quick with communication back to us and so very helpful - kindest host we've ever had!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franki B.

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

Beautiful cottage on the ocean!

We just had the most amazing time staying at "Cowwibean!". Absolutely spotless! Bedrooms and bathrooms are stunning. Beds were very comfortable and bed linen excellent! Kitchen had everything we needed and also spotless! Lounge area very comfortable, lovely fire and fireplace. The views!!!!!! Oh the views from every window were just breath taking! The little suite that is also rented out has access to the dock, which means they have to come across the deck, I think the ad needs to make this clearer. We were not aware of this and specifically had booked a house that we wouldn't have to share anything with. But, if you are ok with that, then this is the very best place to stay in! We all absolutely loved it and didn't want to leave. It was wonderful being right in Cowichan Bay with the shops, bakery and restaurants all within walking distance. I would definitely come stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you we had a lovely stay.Home was very clean and wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a formerly rustic but now beautifully renovated cottage on a dock overlooking Cowichan Bay. We were two couples and loved our stay in this remarkable time-passed-us-by neighbourhood. The only two issues were a double bed in the 2nd bedroom rather than the advertised queen and a door key pad that was hard to relock, seemingly an alignment problem.Otherwise, we thoroughly enjoyed this space and served up a great meal in the kitchen. We were sorry to not have put the clean dishes away as asked but we had to leave long before the dishwasher was finished. I have attached photos that i hope do justice to this beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy by the sea. Beautiful inside and out, and everything you need included. We enjoyed the amazing views of wildlife, seals, sea lions, kingfisher, herons, as well as the easy walk to town. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a lovely place, and our second time staying. Very comfortable, clean and a wonderful spot. The one downside is sharing the dock with the other guests. They have to walk directly past the bedroom windows, so we had to close the curtains, which is a shame because we are there for the view. As well, this time, the other guests spent a lot of time going to and from the dock (fishing, and a crab cage) so we did not get to enjoy sitting on the dock as much as we would have liked.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay in a perfect location. The cottage was immaculate, equipped with everything one might need and so beautifully renovated. We enjoyed every minute. Many thanks to the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place great area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikel A.

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

Love This Gorgeous Property

This is our second year staying at this property. We absolutely LOVE it. It's extremely convenient to walk through Cow Bay and it's very Close to the South Cowichan Lawn Tennis Club. We spend as much time as possible sitting on the deck and watching the water and wildlife. Danielle is a delight, too! She's extremely responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Idyllic seaside stay

Bright and breezy, beautifully decorated, well appointed cabin on the bay. So enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Z.

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

Absolutely love it

We have 2 couples stayed 2 nights in this beautiful cottage. We all loved it. Everything is new and clean. The kitchen is fully equipped. Location is great! We can see the Amazing bay view from the bedrooms. Taking a nap at the patio with the breathtaking view is absolutely wonderful. It’s so quiet and comfortable to sleep at night. We will definitely come back again.Just one small suggestion to add tissue box on dining table.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

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

Vacation time

Had a great time. Went to kinsole trestle and the Hand of Man. Both extremely interesting. Accommodation was very comfortable and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Cowichan Bay

Very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Cowichan Bay Paradise

Beautiful ocean front property with large deck and dock (you could dock a fairly large boat) overlooking Cowichan Bay. Everything you would need for preparing most meals, including a BBQ. We had beautiful weather but it would be very comfortable and cosy in the rain. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

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

Bay of plenty

Great property. Had everything we needed. Location was amazing. Perfect vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene

Modern , well laid out, and tastefully decorated
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dixie W.

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

Pleasant surprise!

A lovely cottage on the water. Quiet and tranquil. A beautiful setting. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Illoana S., Victoria, BC

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

Beyond expectations! Will be back…

We are long time girlfriends who were looking for a central spot to meet and catch up over a weekend. We settled on Cowichan Bay and were extremely happy with the location, and the cute accommodations were perfect. Walkable to parks, restaurants, bakery, shops and an easy drive to wineries, more restaurants and shopping and various artisans and farm stands. We were super happy with the cottage setup and all the attention to details that gave us many choices if we stayed in (games, well stocked kitchen, cozy fireplace and throws and more). It has stunning views and was super clean and thoughtfully planned and decorated. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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