Lakefront Family Retreat on Shawnigan Lake

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A wooden dock with a sofa and a blue chair, overlooking a calm lake with boats and a sunset.
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A kitchen with a marble countertop, a wooden cutting board, a vase with flowers, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre

Explore the area

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Shawnigan Lake, BC
  • Place, Shawnigan Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Government Street
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bunk Bed

Bunkie

1 Double Murphy Bed

Family Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Shawnigan Lake

Located in Shawnigan Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. 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 Aquatic Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Cowichan Performing Arts Centre and The Raptors. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Shawnigan Lake, BC

What's nearby

  • Shawnigan Lake - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Government Street - 50 min drive - 51.9 km
  • Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - 52 min drive - 52.9 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf Marina - 58 min drive - 55.1 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Drumroaster Coffee - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cobblestone Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cobble Hill Deli - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Family Retreat on Shawnigan Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Family Retreat on Shawnigan Lake?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Family Retreat on Shawnigan Lake on 11 May 2027 start from AU$2,754, 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 Lakefront Family Retreat on Shawnigan Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Family Retreat on Shawnigan Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Family Retreat on Shawnigan Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Family Retreat on Shawnigan Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Shawnigan Lake holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Shawnigan Lake and West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park. McGee Creek Park and Mays Road Beach Access are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home, lovely location

The house was spacious with lots of amenities to occupy all ages. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at this beautiful lake property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Thank you Diana, we are so glad you enjoyed yourselves. We were happy to meet you all and share the arrival of our chicks! Take care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home with amazing views

We spent two nights in this beautiful home for a hockey weekend. The view was amazing, hosts were great and communication was awesome. The house was well stocked, clean and the kitchen was spacious and perfect for cooking. We will definitely come back and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay here! The property is absolutely beautiful, with gorgeous lake views and so many different spaces to enjoy. The house was perfect for our family gathering—large enough that we could all cook, eat, play games and spend time together, but with plenty of quiet spots to sneak away with a book or simply sit and enjoy the lake.The outdoor spaces were a highlight. We loved relaxing by the water, sitting around the fire, enjoying the decks and taking in some truly spectacular views. And an unexpected favourite was the friendly chickens and roosters—we absolutely loved visiting them!The hosts were fantastic: welcoming, helpful and incredibly easy to communicate with. Whenever we had a question, they were quick to respond and genuinely wanted us to have a great stay.It was the kind of place that made it easy to slow down, spend time together and make some really wonderful memories. We would happily stay here again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it for a family or group getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review Rona. It was a pleasure to host your family and we are so glad you were able to relax and make some good family memories. We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Hosts on incredible Lakefront Property

Had a wonderful stay on a property that was better than the photos! The Smith family went above and beyond for us even installing gates on day two, to keep our granddaughter safe on the deck. So many amenities for a perfect family vacation right down to the fishing rods, paddle boat, paddle boards, and chairs on the private dock. The gardens are also gorgeous. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely way to celebrate

We stayed at this property for my mom’s milestone birthday. It easily fit 3 kids, 6 adults, and 1 dog! We had a great time relaxing, swimming, using the dock, hot tub, cooking, bonfire… and more! It’s a beautiful property and the hosts were very kind and generous.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2024
Thank you for your kind comments Danielle. We absolutely love to see families enjoying the lake in March! And furry friends deserve a vacation too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

exceptional home on the lake

This beautiful home had everything we were hoping for..enough space for a large extended family. The views of the lake were stunning. We enjoyed the kayaks and just hanging out on the dock. The kitchen was fully equipped. Shauna and Vance were friendly and helpful. We hope to come back for a return visit one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2024
Hilary and her family were wonderful guests. It’s always heart warming to hear the laughter of family when they are together in a safe space having fun. The home was left in perfect condition. We would love to host this family again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall perfection

I was with a group of 11 made up of very dear old friends, and family. We were blown away by how perfect our stay was at Shauna & Vince’s lakeside house. Everyone had space if they wanted to just relax and there was lots of communal space that was used for fab meals in a fully equipped kitchen, game nights, campfires and even dock time as the weather was stunning for October. Beds were comfy. The trail system just across the road was well used for walks every day. The hosts were easily reachable and answered all questions that arose for our large group. We definitely will be keeping this place as a favourite and hope to be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2023
Thank you Shona for your feedback on our Lakehouse. It warms our hearts to know that your friends and family are able to gather and build memories that will last a lifetime. We really appreciate that you left the home so clean and tidy and that you were able to enjoy so many of the amenities. We hope to host you again in the future. Vance and Shauna
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