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Adventure & Wildlife await in Stunning 2BR cottage on Cowichan River
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Lake Cowichan, BC
- Cowichan River Provincial Park10 min walk
- Central Park13 min drive
- Cowichan Lake Sports Arena15 min drive
- Duncan, BC (DUQ)29 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Adventure & Wildlife await in Stunning 2BR cottage on Cowichan River
The fully equipped Cottage is privately located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley and short walk to the Cowichan River and Provincial Park, where nature abounds. From inside the fully fenced yard, you can watch Elk herds in the field, Black bears harvesting native berries, or simply enjoy birdwatching or listening to the frogs. The river boasts amazing hiking trails, swimming, fishing & tubing or you can watch salmon running the Skutz Falls fish ladders. The cottage is the perfect hub to see all things Vancouver Island!
Please note, for stays longer than 3 nights, the cleaning fee increases to $140 per stay and our nightly price is based on double occupancy, with a $20/night charge for each additional guest.
The space
The cottage has a private and peaceful patio for enjoying the sun, sunsets, BBQ’s and wildlife watching. Inside is an open concept living area, dining table and kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped with gas range, microwave and full size fridge perfect for memorable family dinners. The bedrooms boast brand new beds; comfy queen-size bed in master and double bed in second bedroom, and a newly renovated bathroom with heated shower floor and luxurious rain head shower. The cottage is uniquely decorated with one-of-a-kind, creative design concepts. There is free, strong Wi-Fi and a 60" Smart TV.
Guest access
Guests will have full, private access to the cottage via coded entry system and the secure and fenced (approximately 1 acre) yard. There is ample parking for two vehicles and/or recreational vehicles.
For outdoor fun, there is access to two mountain bikes, two snow shoe sets, a four person pedal boat (seasonally on our main pond) and a regulation size Bocce set. You are also a short walk to the Cowichan River and its world class trails. The Cowichan River is well known for swimming, tubing, white water kayaking and fishing. Indoors there is a yoga mat, books, games (such as Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Cranium and more), playing cards and puzzles to name a few.
Other things to note
The entire property is named "RockBridge" at Skutz Falls for the unique landscaping on the (mostly level and cleared) 5 acre property which prominently features use of the old wooden Skutz Falls logging bridge and the many, many rocks all picked from the property itself. On the property is this cottage, the Main House, Workshops, Sawmill and two ponds. One of the ponds has active jumping Rainbow trout!
Please note, for stays longer than 3 nights, the cleaning fee increases to $140 per stay and our nightly price is based on double occupancy, with a $20/night charge for each additional guest.
The space
The cottage has a private and peaceful patio for enjoying the sun, sunsets, BBQ’s and wildlife watching. Inside is an open concept living area, dining table and kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped with gas range, microwave and full size fridge perfect for memorable family dinners. The bedrooms boast brand new beds; comfy queen-size bed in master and double bed in second bedroom, and a newly renovated bathroom with heated shower floor and luxurious rain head shower. The cottage is uniquely decorated with one-of-a-kind, creative design concepts. There is free, strong Wi-Fi and a 60" Smart TV.
Guest access
Guests will have full, private access to the cottage via coded entry system and the secure and fenced (approximately 1 acre) yard. There is ample parking for two vehicles and/or recreational vehicles.
For outdoor fun, there is access to two mountain bikes, two snow shoe sets, a four person pedal boat (seasonally on our main pond) and a regulation size Bocce set. You are also a short walk to the Cowichan River and its world class trails. The Cowichan River is well known for swimming, tubing, white water kayaking and fishing. Indoors there is a yoga mat, books, games (such as Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Cranium and more), playing cards and puzzles to name a few.
Other things to note
The entire property is named "RockBridge" at Skutz Falls for the unique landscaping on the (mostly level and cleared) 5 acre property which prominently features use of the old wooden Skutz Falls logging bridge and the many, many rocks all picked from the property itself. On the property is this cottage, the Main House, Workshops, Sawmill and two ponds. One of the ponds has active jumping Rainbow trout!
Property manager
Julie Woodward
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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Events
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Pets
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Smoking
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Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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About the area
Lake Cowichan
Located in Lake Cowichan, this cottage is in a rural area. Duncan Meadows Golf Course and Averill Creek Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kaatza Station Museum and Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Cowichan Aquatic Centre and Teafarm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Lake Cowichan, BC
What's nearby
- Cowichan River Provincial Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Central Park - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
- Kaatza Station Museum - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
- Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 95 min drive - 106.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons - 13 min drive
- A&W Restaurant - 14 min drive
- J & V's Burgers & Pizza - 14 min drive
- Subway - 14 min drive
- Ed's Coffeehouse - 14 min drive
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Sep 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sinead O.
Oct 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
Sinead O.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert M.
Sep 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural Retreat
Robert M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heidi S.
Sep 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Cowichan holiday
Heidi S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth S.
May 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Inha
Jul 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Inha
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Julie Woodward

Allan and Julie are self-employed in the Water Remediation industry although we are semi-retired now. We live in the main house on the property which is kept very private from the cottage. Allan loves to build and fix things and is always working on projects around the property. Allan is a longtime Vancouver Islander and is a terrific resource for all things Vancouver Island. Julie moved to the island from the mainland in 2018 to marry Allan (on the Skutz Falls Bridge) and loves living in the country and caring for the fruit and vegetable gardens. Julie also loves to run or hike the many amazing trails on the doorstep.
Why they chose this property
We are out in the country but situated on a dead end road with a handful of neighboring acreages. We are located at the top of a 530 ft hill. A 5-10 minute walk downhill takes you to the Cowichan River and the Provincial Park and trails.
What makes this property unique
We have a large field that we leave open for roaming elk herds to come for visits! They also help keep the grass cut down while we sit and watch! There are also two ponds, one much larger, with an island that is great for swimming or using the pedal boat, but both are great for attracting tons of dragon flies, many birds, and other wildlife.
Within the fenced yard are blueberry bushes and grape vines for added interest while the interior of the cottage is uniquely designed with seashell tile insets, fishing rods for curtain rods and much more.
Within the fenced yard are blueberry bushes and grape vines for added interest while the interior of the cottage is uniquely designed with seashell tile insets, fishing rods for curtain rods and much more.
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