Private Cottage near Kinsol Trestle

Entire home in Cowichan Valley, Canada

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Stacey
  1. 4 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 5% of homes

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Self check-in

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Comfy bed for better sleep

The black-out blinds and extra bedding are loved by guests.
Cozy cottage in the woods walking distance to historic Kinsol Trestle and Cowichan Valley Trail.

The space
Guests have full access to a one bedroom cottage with full kitchen, bath and laundry. Brick patio area outdoors with a picnic table.

Guest access
Rural neighborhood, walking distance to hiking/biking trails. Drive times to some popular attractions and amenities noted below.

River/Lake Access:
Koksilah River Provincial Park (3km / 5 min)
West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park (5km / 5 min)
Masons Beach Park (6km / 8 min)
Shawnigan Wharf Park (7km / 9 min)
Old Mill Park (9km / 11 min)

Dining options:
The Lakehouse at Shawnigan (3km / 4 min)
Hosuka Japanese Restaurant (7km / 9 min)
Shawnigan House Coffee & Chocolate (7km / 8 min)
Oma's Bakery (7km / 8 min)
Montra Thai Eatery (6km / 8 min)
Unsworth Vineyards (11km / 13 min)
Merridale Cidery & Distillery (12km / 14 min)

General Stores:
Aitken & Fraser General Store (7km / 8 min)
Mason's Store & Patio (6km / 8 min)

Grocery Stores:
Thrifty Foods (13km / 15 min)
Country Grocer (14km / 17 min)
Sweet Meadows Market (13km / 15 min)
Great Greens Farm Market (18km / 19min)

Boarding School Visitors:
Shawnigan Lake School (6km / 7 min)
Brentwood College School (13 km / 15 min)
St. Johns Academy ( 9km / 11 min)

Downtown Victoria is a 45 minute drive (47km). Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (70km/50min). Nanaimo Ferry Terminal / Duke Point (76Km/1hr). Victoria International Airport (65km / 56min).

Other things to note
Rental is suitable for a couple or single family. The bedroom has a King size bed, with a rollaway single bed located in the closet. The living room contains a single sofa bed. Cell phone access can be spotty in some areas.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Fast Wi-Fi: 316 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
40-inch HDTV with Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 66 reviews.

Guest favourite
This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 98% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 2% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Cowichan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
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Neighbourhood highlights

Quiet rural neighborhood, walking distance to historic Kinsol Trestle Trailhead.

Meet your host

Host
66 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
I am originally from California; in the fall of 2020 my family relocated to Vancouver Island from the SF Bay area, in order to enjoy a bit more space and slower pace of life. It's been fun to share our cottage and host people from all over the world.
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 pm
Checkout before 11:00 am
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Potential for noise