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5 minute walk to the lake. Enjoy your coffee with our chickens.

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
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About the area

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Shawnigan Lake, BC

What's nearby

  • Old Mill Park - 3 min drive
  • Mill Bay Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive
  • Kinsol Trestle - 30 min drive
  • Butchart Gardens - 56 min drive
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 63 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cobblestone Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Westcoast Fish n Chips - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Drumroaster Coffee - ‬11 min drive

About this property

5 minute walk to the lake. Enjoy your coffee with our chickens.

Bed & breakfast by the sea
5 minute walk to the lake. Enjoy your coffee with our chickens. provides free breakfast and more. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as boating and kayaking, at this bed & breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An electric car charging station, beach towels and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free property and water sports equipment
Room features
All guest rooms at 5 minute walk to the lake. Enjoy your coffee with our chickens. offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Private fenced gardens, outdoor lighting and kitchenettes

Property manager

Kevin and Cindy Searle

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 minute walk to the lake. Enjoy your coffee with our chickens. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 minute walk to the lake. Enjoy your coffee with our chickens.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 minute walk to the lake. Enjoy your coffee with our chickens.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 minute walk to the lake. Enjoy your coffee with our chickens. located?

Situated by the sea, this bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Shawnigan Lake Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Old Mill Park and Old Baldy Mountain Park. Merridale Estate Cidery and Memory Island Provincial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

5 minute walk to the lake. Enjoy your coffee with our chickens. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Shawnigan Stay!
My stay at Kevin and Cindy’s was perfect in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Lovely Stay!
Cindy and Kevin are wonderful hosts. Welcoming and kind while still giving us lots of privacy and space to do our own thing and hang out with the chickens, the dog, the cat and their garden whenever we wanted (which we really loved to be able to do). The suite is comfortable, clean, and they left us lots of little treats to make us feel at home. Shawnigan Lake and surroundings are really gorgeous. A great place to unplug, unwind and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy, convenient getaway
All you need for a short stay near wineries, hikes and lake activities. Very attractive, private and comfortable retreat with thoughtful special touches like delicious muffins!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya-Lee C., Prince George, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and relaxing B&B
Extremely clean and quiet for sleeping. Mini Kitchen was perfect. Host made scones and muffins for our morning coffee on our mini patio. One would never know she had chickens. They were clean and quiet. Her little puppy and cat made our mornings feel like home. This was a wonderful little property with a great price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Retreat
My sister(from Port Alice) & myself(Kamloops) needed a place to stay as our niece was getting married in Shawinigan Lk. I researched & liked the quaintness & location of the VRBO. This was a small unit & suited as just fine. FYI. No large appliances. Small bar fridge, microwave & coffee maker. Fresh fruit, home-made muffins(yummy) & coffee pods. Huge bed! Good size shower. Loved the decor! We sat on our chairs outside with our coffee, very relaxing. And they have the cutest scotty dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy spot
We enjoyed the location and found the room comfortable. We had our coffee outside which was perfect with the warm weather. The place is very clean and the room is small but has everything you need. Thank you for the homemade soap. Ron and Joan Salmon Arm, BC
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shawigan Lake Retreat
Very clean comfortable. The bed was amazing. Homemade lemon biscotti and a lemon muffin were left for me, along with a fruit plate and cold water. Bathroom very nice. Handmade soap was left as a gift as well. Very nice hosts as well. Five stars for comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
I had a nice stay. It was as advertised. Very clean, and quiet. Good for a solo traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K., Sunshine Coast, BC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place, great hosts!
I stayed here for a few nights and was really impressed with the property. Very clean, comfortable, and quiet. I met one of the owners on my last night and Kevin was very gracious and we had a fantastic chat for a bit. They were very accommodating to my early check in request which made the logistics of my trip that much easier - thanks again! I would absolutely stay here again if I need to.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice little place to stay for a few minutes. Clean, quiet, thoughtfully arranged. Nice little surprise!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hard to find, out of the way, but worth it!
The owners have done an excellent job of preparing a small space in an efficient manner with good quality accessories and decor. The bed was very comfortable, and the neighborhood is extremely quiet. If we're ever in this neighborhood again, we would certainly consider staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute and comfortable place to perch. The room is quiet at the back of a house - the view is out onto the chicken run! Easy parking in front of the house. Easy downhill walk to Shawnigan Village (not so easy back up but hey, its a hill) The room is really nicely set up with many thoughtful touches. There is a simple kitchen area with basic supplies, and there is milk and muffins in the fridge for a simple breakfast when you want it. Fruit and cookies are there, too. Everything is spotlessly clean. Lots of cute decorative touches. The bed is comfortable and there is an assortment of pillows . The area is lovely and there is lots to see and do - lots of places to eat, too. The village is small - this is not a place for hustle and bustle and nightlife. But if you are looking for a quiet retreat with nice walks, a lake to enjoy, easy access to everything, and a comfortable place to return to - this is it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place!
Aside from a little glitch at check-in, we had a wonderful stay - very quiet surroundings
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

daryl

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

daryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a great stay. Very quiet little getaway m!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
-Charming and cozy -Very comfortable bed -Lovely patio -Very clean -Intermittent wifi
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleased
Was just what we were looking for!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good for Price - Cute spot and room great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A terrific time and great hosts.
Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Village Retreat. Our hosts were awesome. We checked in with ease and communication was great. If we needed anything, we just had to ask and it was always there for us upon our return. The room was very appealing. The pictures do it justice. Great place for a couple only. We were there to sleep at night upon our return of outings for the day, and to enjoy a coffee on the little patio before leaving again. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute & fun area
We loved our stay here. Right from the moment we arrived Cindy & Kevin were so welcoming. They gave us lots of suggestions on things to do, places to eat etc. We found our way around very easily.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and cozy
Great stay. Lovely property and beautiful location. Easy to find. Loved the chickens! Would totally be back. 😊 thanks for having us!! More details (and a few critiques) below, but overall it was one of the highlights of our island trip and we would recommend it to everyone looking for a quiet cozy cabin-feeling getaway. Hosts were away while we were there, so communication with them was poor during our stay (but really good leading up to it). We felt very welcomed and loved all of the little treats and the homemade soap!!! Such nice surprises!!! It was perfect for our getaway. Room was clean and very cute. We felt very comfortable. The kitchenette was great. I only wish there were less knickknacks around as I found myself moving a lot of the stuff to a corner to allow for needed space. The fridge stopped working halfway through our 2 night stay, and the wifi was patchy (we ended up just using our data).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Charlene P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small
Cute little room. Very clean, busy decor and quaint. Kevin was very helpful when we arrived. The coffee shop around the corner is a Must Stop. Drew and his wife are a wonderful couple who own and operate the Shawnigan House coffee shop. They we’re a wealth of information and helpfulness.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022