LAKEFRONT property stay in this 100+yr Old Railway Cottage

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Check out the area

Youbou, BC

Kaatza Station Museum8 min drive
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena9 min drive
Nanaimo, BC (YCD)49 min drive
Duke Point Ferry Terminal61 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Lake front, private HOTTUB all in a beautifully updated 100+yr old Railway Cottage.....boosting its beautiful lake and Mountain views ,including an exclusive Private HOTTUB for your personal enjoyment, this 1 acre property is SHARED with another cottage, but very private and owners are onsite ,but each cottage is private, so no worries here.
Tranquility crouched low into the grassy hill embankment, but the bones of a tastefully decorated rustic Cottage is too large to go unnoticed. Tranquility in a rural forested setting , just absolute breathtaking Lake front views to inhale while relaxing outside in the hot-tub,
And YES we are also Pet friendly!

Property manager

Lisa or Robin Ketch

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

The patio terrace looking into our field where the Elk often come to graze.

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Youbou

Located in Youbou, this cottage is in the mountains and on the beach. Cowichan River Provincial Park and Chemainus River Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kaatza Station Museum and Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Pacific Northwest Raptors and Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company are also worth visiting.

Youbou, BC

What's nearby

Kaatza Station Museum - 8 min drive
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 9 min drive
Cowichan River Provincial Park - 21 min drive
Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 61 min drive
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 66 min drive

Getting around

Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

A&W Restaurant - 8 min drive
Ed's Coffeehouse - 7 min drive
Tim Hortons - 6 min drive
J & V's Burgers & Pizza - 8 min drive
Subway - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LAKEFRONT property stay in this 100+yr Old Railway Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at LAKEFRONT property stay in this 100+yr Old Railway Cottage ?

As of 15 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LAKEFRONT property stay in this 100+yr Old Railway Cottage on 23 May 2024 start from AU$427.70, 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.

What time is check-in at LAKEFRONT property stay in this 100+yr Old Railway Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LAKEFRONT property stay in this 100+yr Old Railway Cottage ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LAKEFRONT property stay in this 100+yr Old Railway Cottage located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Kaatza Station Museum and within 12 miles (20 km) of Cowichan Lake Sports Arena and Cowichan River Provincial Park. Averill Creek Winery and Averill Creek Vineyard are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

4 May 2024

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

May Lake Cowichan trip

Cottage is beautiful and comfortable. Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

29 Apr 2024

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

Great stay!

Everything I needed in the kitchen was available and some extras! Comfortable bed. Private deck seating, propane fire pit and hot tub were amazing!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

22 Apr 2024

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

Fantastic Spot

Had a great visit for a week in Lake Cowichan. Our hosts Lisa and Robin were very welcoming and always available if needed. There lakeside cabin was beautiful with many different amenities for our use. We will definitely be back

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

8 Apr 2024

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

Extraordinary Comfort

This place is a little slice of heaven! The cutest little cabin with all of the comforts of home!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

4 Jan 2024

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

Perfect

We went Dec 23rd 2023, and the whole property had amazing Christmas decorations, including the inside of the cabin. Truly gave it a unique Christmas getaway experience. Hot tub was great and clean, lake was beautiful. We loved it and will likely return. Thanks again!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lisa or Robin Ketch

Hello and welcome let us introduce ourselves, My name is Lisa and my husband is Robin we both are born and raised on Vancouver Island ,even purchasing our first home in the little community of Youbou many many years ago and here we are again back in beautiful Youbou BC, mostly living in the Duncan area , married for 35 years ,we have 3 wonderful sons/family with 3 beautiful grand babies and 3 fur babies , having taken this adventure of being an air BNB host with our oldest son. Our Journey has always revolved around the Public and caretaking.
We take extreme pride in what we do and love for you to love what we do . Read less

Why they chose this property

Youbou is a very small Community on the pristine Cowichan Lake with 10minutes to local amenities , our Lakefront property is located on the North arm of Cowichan Lake which makes it very tranquil, with fabulous mountain views.

What makes this property unique

No hustle and bustle here just pure tranquility on a Lakefront beach and Wharf or maybe you enjoy just lying in the "ohh so warm" Hot tub all nestled in the tall trees created by our beautiful nature