Family-friendly holiday rentals in Cowichan Bay

Cob Cottage

Channel the pursuit of pause in this one-of-a-kind earth house. The cozy retreat was hand-sculpted using local and sustainable natural materials, and features a central living space with cantilevered slab stairs leading to the loft bedroom. Guests have access to the entire cottage and surrounding property. We live in the neighbouring house, and are happy to give advice or answer questions to help you make the most of your stay. The neighborhood is quite rural and mostly agricultural with several farms and a small private vineyard. The home is a 10 minute walk from the beach and a 20 minute walk from a family grocery and deli specializing in local organic produce. Mayne Island has a small community bus. Times and routes are limited, particularly in the winter. It will stop at the driveway. We also have an official hitch hiking system with signed Car Stops where you can wait for a ride. Usually you don't have to wait long. We are happy to offer pickup and drop off at the ferry dock as a courtesy to encourage car-free travellers, on days when the community bus is not running. Please let us know ahead of time that you'll be coming without your own transportation, and we will make sure that either we or the community bus (which will drop you off at our driveway) are there to meet you when your ferry arrives. The BC Ferries terminals near Victoria and Vancouver are easily reachable via public transit from their respective airports and downtowns.

2BR:King Bed, Chef’s Kitchen, Fire Table Near Lake

Experience the best of Cowichan Valley in our brand-new 2024 guest house. Nestled by Douglas Firs yet minutes from Hwy 1, 4 min from Shawnigan lake as well as the ocean and 5 to Shawnigan/Brentwood schools. Enjoy a chef’s kitchen with a gas double oven, retreat to your private, fenced yard. Grill on the BBQ or unwind by the fire table. With a King primary, Queen second bedroom, and Kerry Park across the street, it’s the perfect blend of luxury and island convenience. Your modern retreat awaits!

Cowichan Bay B.C., above Paradise Marina

A private cabin we named Eagle Place with partial views of the bay and mountain. Queen size bedroom downstairs with a 40-inch TV. Hidea bed on main level**only suitable for 1 person sleeping on** has a 50 inch TV & Small/Full kitchen & bathroom with shower on the main flr. 5 minutes from the village of Cowichan Bay, with local shops and plenty of choices for dining. We are 15 minutes from the town of Duncan and 35 minutes from Victoria and about 45 minutes from the Nanaimo Duke point ferry.

Down by the Bay

One level 2 bedroom suite, fully equipped kitchen & W/D, parking & WIFI, located in Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island BC, 10 min from Duncan and 1 hr from Victoria or Nanaimo ferries & airports. Close to shopping, Pool, Arena, Caprice movie theatre, local museums, hospital, Art Galleries & live Theatre. Art studio on property. Estuary walks, hiking & biking trails, golf & grass/hardcourttennis close by. Short distance to Private Schools, Malahat Skywalk, Kinsol Trestle & other Nature parks.

Cobble Hill Cedar Hut

With your own detached bathroom and kitchen about 30m from the Cedar Hut, this can be your cozy, heated one room glamping experience. A private spot on our little farm. We are settled on 9.5 acres which you are Welcome to roam. Farm dogs Klaus (Bernese/Aussie) and Pinkie (Dachsi) are friendly and keep busy with roaming the property. Our horses are your neighbors and you will most likely find us in the garden. Enjoy the tranquility and privacy of your getaway to relax. Two bicycles provided.

Cowichan Bay View Getaway

Take a break to unwind in beautiful Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island - about a 40 minute drive from Victoria BC. Our renovated (in June 2023) suite is at the end of a no-through road and is only a 5-10 minute walk into the village to a fabulous, organic craft bakery, artisan shops, restaurants, a museum, a pub, a small grocery/liquor store and a popular ice cream/candy store. (Seasonal) kayak/paddle-board rentals & whale watching excursions for hire. Cowichan District Hospital 15 min drive.

Cowichan Bay, Private entry suite, water view

Step Inn Stones is a delightful, private entry suite located in the quaint Historical Village of Cowichan Bay, BC. Located on a no-through road above the village with a beautiful ocean view for a tranquil getaway, we are a five-minute walk to fine dining, shops, pubs, marinas and more. Our newly renovated suite has a small kitchenette, bar counter with a view, new comfy queen sized bed, seating for relaxing, reading and TV watching and a bathroom with heated floors and a rain head shower.

Comfortable one bedroom by the ocean.

Our comfortable one bedroom suite has everything you need to relax, and experience the beauty of vancouver island, with the ocean and a forest hike within walking distance. This is a family friendly space with televisions in the bedroom and living room, board games, bluetooth stereo and a dedicated work station. There are numerous wineries close by, noteably cherry point estates two minutes down the road. The suite does not share any of our spaces and includes dedicated laundry.

Shipwreck cove

Add to the list of stories this little house can tell. The nearby communities and lush Cowichan Valley invites you to explore the area by hiking or biking the nearby mountain trails and single track runs, whale watching, fishing or sightseeing by boat, or paddling by kayak or paddle board among the twin river fed bird estuary in the back yard. The area hosts a plethora of bird life from hummingbirds, kingfishers, woodpeckers, herons, eagles and trumpeter swans to name a few!

Modern Shawnigan Cabin near Kinsol Trestle

Welcome to the Kinsol Cabin! This modern & eco-built cabin is a retreat by the lake. Nestled in the trees, you'll find nothing but peace and tranquility, located a few minutes walk from the famous Kinsol Trestle & the Trans Canada Trail; a haven for hikers, mountain bikers & outdoor enthusiasts of every kind. We are a 5 minute drive from West Shawnigan Lake Park (lake access) and an 8 minute drive from Masons Beach / Shawnigan village, and a 50 minute drive from Victoria.

Welcome to the Oceanfront Cowibbean Guesthouse

Steps from the Cowichan Bay shops and restaurants you will find a bachelor suite perfect for a weekend getaway for two. Complete w/private deck & unobstructed views of the ocean. Full access to a dock over the Cowibbean cottage’s deck will allow you to further enjoy all the bay has to offer. This bright and spacious bachelor suite gives you a kitchenette for smaller meals (no stove/oven) a full bath with shower and a brand new queen sized bed for lounging or sleeping.

Oceanfront Green Cottage on Cowichan Bay

The most magical, breathtaking and reasonably-priced Oceanfront Airbnb Location in the Cowichan Valley... booking availability very limited so please book early! Nestled right on the water, at the mystical foot of Mount Tzouhalem, on Cowichan Bay, this extraordinary location boasts a cozy older (but healthy!) rustic cottage oceanfront getaway. Meditate and commune with the swans, otters, salmon, heron, sea lions and the occasional whale or porpoise.