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West House! A beautiful lake front home with hot tub and dock.

Beachfront comfort, a fitness center

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Interior
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior
Surrounded by mountains and situated on Shawnigan lake, this beautiful water front cottage offers the perfect retreat. Unwind in the hot tub with mountain views or enjoy hiking and mountain biking right outside your door. With two living rooms, a den with a double bed, and two eating areas there is plenty of room for relaxation.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

West House! A beautiful lake front home with hot tub and dock.

Come relax at our beautiful water front cottage which is situated right on Shawnigan lake only 20 Minutes from West shore. Enjoy hiking and mountain biking right out the back door or relax in the hot tub and enjoy the mountain views. With 3 bedrooms 1 king and two double beds there is room for the whole family. West house also has two seperate living room as well as two seperate eating areas. We are located just 20 minutes north of Victoria and our home is surrounded by beautiful mountains and wild life. The Kinstol trestle is only minutes away and same with Old Mt baldy hiking trails. We are 10 minutes from the shawnigan lake private school also.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash dishes
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No shoes inside house.
All children must be under full adult supervision when In hot tub as well as in or around lake.
Kids under 12 must wear life jackets at all times on dock and In water.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number H916085843

About the neighborhood

Map
BC, Shawnigan Lake

What's nearby

  • Shawnigan Creek Nature Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sooke Lake Road Community Forest - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 38 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 38 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 55 min drive - 72.7 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Cobblestone Pub - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Serious Coffee - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bridgemans Bistro - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is West House! A beautiful lake front home with hot tub and dock. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at West House! A beautiful lake front home with hot tub and dock.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West House! A beautiful lake front home with hot tub and dock.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is West House! A beautiful lake front home with hot tub and dock. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Shawnigan Lake vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Shawnigan Creek Nature Park, Sooke Lake Road Community Forest, and Leonard Park. Mays Road Beach Access and McGee Creek Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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West House! A beautiful lake front home with hot tub and dock. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Loved it!

Stayed 4 nights property was beautiful very private the house was big and very comfortable The host Allison was very friendly and was quick to responed if you messaged her will definitely plan another stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Beautiful property

We had a great time at this house. It was very clean and Sean and Allison were very friendly and accommodating. This place is fantastic. Kids loved the backyard and the fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn J.

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

Heatwave Holiday!

This is a very beautiful property and the interior design is gorgeous. The only reason we can't give it 5 stars is that the deck and dock need much repair. Screen doors in the primary bedroom and living area would help cool the cabin. It was a wonderful little get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024