~♡RIVERSIDE. 3+Den BR Cabin Offgrid. Famiy Friendly. Off- season rates. Inquire!

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8.5Excellent
(29 Ratings)
Lovely property with well-stocked amenities, spacious rooms, and outdoor activities for kids. Host is welcoming and helpful. Great for family gatherings.
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8.5 / 10.0
Excellent(29 Ratings)

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8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

Secluded, yet central to SIX communities: Shawnigan Lake, Mill Bay, Cobble Hill, Cowichan Bay, Victoria and Duncan and amenities.

'Come experience how it can be to live 'off the grid' sustainably in a beautiful, whisper quiet, peaceful, Eco-friendly, and a popular lodge near the TC bike trail. Family friendly with fire-pits, gazebo, outhouse, campsite, basketball court, picnic tables and Playground.

* Newly upgraded solar system (June/ 21) & High speed unlim Starlink WIFI. Modern, automated, Off-grid systems/solar with lithium batteries & backup power. All-gas appliances, on demand hot water.
Private deck/ enclosed dog pen. Shabby chic country design...Kayak, and paddleboard available.

Stay in the 3 BR+Den main w/ huge Pacific Energy wood stove. Campsites upon request.

Pet friendly: If needed, there is a fenced pen surrounding entrances/ decks.

Activities:
Best hiking, riding and ATV trails
Biking: Next to the Transcanada trail (Victoria or/Duncan, Cowichan)
Sailing: Cowichan Bay
Swimming: Koksilah river, Shawnigan Lake

Walking distance to 'Burnt Bridge', Koksilah provincial campground.

Many (Unsworth,Merridale) Vinyards in area. Kinsol Trestle is a 10 min drive. River, waterfalls and Hiking trails surround. Wildlife mecca.

Kinsol Trestle and the Cowichan Valley Bike Trail to North Island from Victoria has been restored. After the fire of 1993..
“With a length of 614 feet, it is the longest trestle in the British Commonwealth.
“Being 145 feet high (taller than a 14 story building) it is the highest wooden trestle in the world.” –Macdonald and Lawrence, Timber framing specialists.

10 minutes to West Shawnigan lake beach park, Shawnigan Lake school and the town Village -all the basics.
20 minutes to Cowichan Bay, Cobble Hill, Mill Bay, Duncan
Victoria, numerous amenities, golf courses, wineries, and ferries within an hour..

Cell Service ****** Rogers Cell Service works at the property. Bell and Telus the signal is not as strong.

There is a caretaker on staff on site and/or 24/7 assistance to manage all off grid systems so that all you need to worry about is how much fun you are having.:-)
Security or Damage Deposit

A refundable security/damage deposit of 200.00 CAD is due immediately.
When warranted, the deposit (or portion thereof) is refunded within 5 days of departure., Groups of young adults may be subject to a larger deposit.

Pet Policy, Deposit and Fees

Pets are allowed.
Pets allowed:Any Pet
A security deposit of 100.00 CAD is not included in any calculations for the 'Total Rent' or 'Booking Notice'.
Deposit applicability: Any number of pets.
A guest must request this optional service.
Maximum allowed: Four and more Pets
Fenced area(s) for dogs may be available. Please inquire.
NOTE: Persons traveling with and requiring a Service Animal have special rights and must be granted access regardless.

Cleaning on Departure

A fee is charged for Cleaning on Departure
One-time fee of 100.00 CAD for stays of any number of nights or occupants.

Cleaning During Stay

There is no cleaning/maid service available.

Parking

Parking is free.
Waterfront and/or Beach

Property is waterfront (i.e. no properties between the property and water OR property is in a community with private waterfront access).
Koksilah River is a 2 minute walk from the property crossing a road. The sand and rocks beach gradient is gradual for a long distance. There is no dock, moorage or float anchor.
Beautiful private swimming: several beach areas on the river

Property is not near a ski resort.
Telephone Fee

Phone use is included in the rent.
Guest's mobile phone is recommended. There is no phone supplied.
Outbound long distance calls are restricted to a calling card, collect calls or toll free numbers.

Air Conditioning by way of geothermal cooling keeps living areas very comfortable.

Amenities at ~♡RIVERSIDE. 3+Den BR Cabin Offgrid. Famiy Friendly. Off- season rates. Inquire!

Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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    Ratings and reviews

    8.5 / 10.0
    Excellent(29 Ratings)
    review starsSummary of reviews
    Lovely property with well-stocked amenities, spacious rooms, and outdoor activities for kids. Host is welcoming and helpful. Great for family gatherings.
    From real guest reviews summarized by AI
    8.0 / 10.0
    Luxury off-grid, but too dark for us. There is a lot to like about the place. Excellent internet and an unbounded backyard paradise for youngsters. However, we lacked a view and sunlight. Not obvious to us from the ad was that the unit was not stand-alone. The building is divided in two, and we lacked access to the advertised deck of the other unit occupied by owner/agent. The only view was standing in the kitchen in the upper level. The rest of the unit was on the bottom level, sunk part-way into the ground on a cool dry modern concrete pad. There were windows, but the low level view is blocked by RVs, fencing, wood supports etc. The kitchen view was also not viewable from the main kitchen table - so lights on in the middle of the day as other window blocked by lattice etc. On the plus side, everything was modern and worked (except dryer and bbq needing maintenance). Having the other unit occupied by someone looking after the place also meant the generators were started automatically when stored solar power ran low. Swimming holes and nearby hiking also great. Older folks may want hiking poles to manage steep descent.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Good value for a stay in the forest with nice river access. Cabin is off-grid as mentioned but all amenities are there. There is quite the DVD and VHS collection available as well, some nice classics in there. Check in was simple and host was great.
    10.0 / 10.0
    This is a true gem. The location cannot be beat for a forest getaway. The swimming hole nearby was definitely a highlight. The cabin is comfortable and well stocked with items. It has a rustic feel to it. We had an amazing time staying there and I would happily return! * there is a couple things on the description that is a touch misleading- it is only 3 bedrooms, not 4. The fourth "bedroom" is the living room with couches and a TV in the photos. It has doors on it so it can be private and the couch is comfortable enough to sleep on, but in my opinion that doesnt count as a bedroom. Also there is no AC. The bottom floor is cool becuse of geothermal temperature control, but the upstairs (which has the kitchen and dining area) does get warm as it just had the fan to cool it off. Not sure why the listing had an AC icon in the ammenities. That doesnt take away from what a wonderful place it is, its just worth noting for your planning. The outdoor play space is a wonderful touch.We really enjoyed the trampoline and outdoor living room. Some of the kids play equiptment needs some TLC but there is lots of great stuff there. If you want a rustic getaway in nature, dont hesitate on this place.
    10.0 / 10.0
    A great location to get out of the city and enjoy nature. Within walking distance to two beautiful spots by the Koksilah river and nearby to Shawnigan Lake. Kiki was prompt with responding and we had no issues during our stay.
    4.0 / 10.0
    The property was lovely! A fun outdoor area to hang around at and let the kids run around. What I didn’t like was the fact that there was no privacy and the host doesn’t state that they will be on the property while you are there. Also didn’t like that they advertised that there was a hot tub and to my surprise there was no hot tub at all. The whole reason I booked it was because of the hot tub. There was minimal supervision on the hosts kids in the evening time so when I was trying to enjoy family time and sit by the fire the kids stared at us while we tried to enjoy family time. Over all place was nice and clean and a really nice area away from cell reception.
    8.0 / 10.0
    Worked for us to be close to Shawnigan Lake for an event. Thanks!
    10.0 / 10.0
    My family and I had a lovely stay in this off-grid getaway. The house is extremely well stocked and tn host made everything about our stay so convenient and easy. We would love to come back in the summer!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Great spot! You'll read mixed reviews on the location/accommodations. But if you read what Kiki offers, it's exactly that. Essentially we knew what we were getting into and it was a perfect and peaceful get a way. We had 2 kids, my husband and I and my mother in law. We had plenty of space for everyone to have their own room and then some. Lots of outside space for kids, along with toys and play equipment. We spent our days in Victoria and as north as Sidney. It is a bit of a drive, but it was worth it for the space and accommodations. There is no way we would have found the same accommodations closer to the City. Would 100% stay here again.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at ~♡RIVERSIDE. 3+Den BR Cabin Offgrid. Famiy Friendly. Off- season rates. Inquire!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this house?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is ~♡RIVERSIDE. 3+Den BR Cabin Offgrid. Famiy Friendly. Off- season rates. Inquire! pet friendly?

    Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

    What amenities are available at ~♡RIVERSIDE. 3+Den BR Cabin Offgrid. Famiy Friendly. Off- season rates. Inquire!?

    We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.


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