Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages

Name: Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages
Address: 71 South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, V0R 2G0, Lake Cowichan, CA

Location: 71 South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, V0R 2G0, Lake Cowichan, CA

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Discover a serene retreat at Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages, where nature meets comfort in the heart of Lake Cowichan.

Stunning Surroundings
Nestled steps from Ohtaki Park and Forest Workers Memorial Park, immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of nature. Whether you’re hiking or simply enjoying the view, every moment is a postcard-worthy snapshot.

Comfort and Convenience
Our cozy guesthouse features 7 thoughtfully designed rooms, ensuring a relaxing stay. Enjoy complimentary wireless internet and a dedicated picnic area, perfect for leisurely afternoons with friends or family.

Easy Accessibility
With free self-parking available on-site, exploring the nearby attractions is a breeze. You're within walking distance of Lake Cowichan's highlights, with a wealth of parks and natural wonders right at your fingertips.

Don't miss the chance to experience this hidden gem—book your stay at Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages today!

Important Information

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
The property is professionally cleaned.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Policies

Check-in: N/A - Anytime

Check-out: N/A

Amenities & Facilities

Birdwatching nearby
Free WiFi
Garden
Picnic area
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Water skiing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Smoke-free property
Free wired internet
Free self parking
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby

Rooms Available

Traditional Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 6- River Room)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
344-sq-foot individually decorated room, deck/patio with river views

Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Yard, queen sofa bed, and guidebooks
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Shampoo
- Yard
- Espresso maker
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Restaurant dining guide
- Deck or patio
- Visual fire alarm
- Smooth flooring in room
Superior Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 1- Arbutus Suite)

1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
549-sq-foot individually decorated room with a deck/patio

Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Yard, queen sofa bed, and guidebooks
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 6 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Shampoo
- Yard
- Espresso maker
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Restaurant dining guide
- Deck or patio
- Visual fire alarm
- Smooth flooring in room
Standard Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 2- Elk Room)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
269 sq feet

Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Yard, queen sofa bed, and guidebooks
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Shampoo
- Yard
- Espresso maker
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Restaurant dining guide
- Visual fire alarm
- Smooth flooring in room
Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 3 - Trail Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
194 sq feet

Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and espresso maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Yard, queen sofa bed, and guidebooks
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Shampoo
- Yard
- Espresso maker
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Restaurant dining guide
- Visual fire alarm
- Smooth flooring in room
Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 7- Skutz)

1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
549-sq-foot individually decorated room, deck/patio with river views

Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Yard, queen sofa bed, and guidebooks
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 6 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Shampoo
- Yard
- Espresso maker
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Restaurant dining guide
- Deck or patio
- Visual fire alarm
- Smooth flooring in room
Standard Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 4- Cedar)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
441-sq-foot individually decorated room with a deck/patio

Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Yard, queen sofa bed, and guidebooks
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Shampoo
- Yard
- Espresso maker
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Restaurant dining guide
- Deck or patio
- Visual fire alarm
- Smooth flooring in room
Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 5- Steelhead)

1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
549-sq-foot individually decorated room, deck/patio with river views

Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Yard, queen sofa bed, and guidebooks
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 6 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Shampoo
- Yard
- Espresso maker
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Restaurant dining guide
- Deck or patio
- Visual fire alarm
- Smooth flooring in room
Standard Studio, Private Bathroom (Unit 2- Elk Room)

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
269 sq feet

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - No housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
Studio, Private Bathroom (Unit 3- Trail Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed
194 sq feet

Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - No housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 7- Skutz)

1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
549-sq-foot room, deck/patio with river views

Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - No housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 6 (4 Adults)
Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 1- Arbutus Suite)

1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
549-sq-foot room with a deck/patio

Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - No housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 6 (4 Adults)
Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 5- Steelhead)

1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
549-sq-foot room, deck/patio with river views

Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - No housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 6 (4 Adults)
Traditional Studio, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 6- River Room)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
344-sq-foot room, deck/patio with river views

Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - No housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
Standard Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 4- Cedar)

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
441-sq-foot room with a deck/patio

Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - No housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

Guest Reviews

Monika (10/5): - Clean, modern suite. Excellent location on the river and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Host was very responsive to my questions.
Georg (8/5): - Die Lage von Riverside vom Haus 7 ist sehr schön und gut. Schöne Aussicht in die Natur. Wir haben im Studio alles gehabt, was es brauchte. Die Gartenanlage ist schön. Wir erhielten sehr schnell Unterstützung, wenn wir etwas benötigten. Alle nötigen Informationen haben wir von den Betreibern des Cottage erhalten. Das Check in war einfach.
Taylor (10/5): - Excellent location, great access to the river, restaurants in walking distance, clean rooms with great AC! Would stay again
Porfirio (8/5): - Great unit for two people.
Rob (10/5): - Thanks for An amazing experience. It felt like a home away from home!! I grew up in lake Cowichan and it was great to be able to show my family the sights and beaches and have an amazing place to come back to at the end of the day! We definitely plan on returning in the future!!!
Lisa (8/5): - Beautiful area and very quiet.
Katherine (10/5): - The perfect quaint spot. Right by the River and quick walking to shops and restaurants!
William (10/5): - This was our first time to Vancouver Island and this location was perfect for my family of five. The proper was very clean and organized, comfortable beds, cool AC, and the dock on the river was our favourite spot. We will definitely be returning.
Matthew (10/5): This is a Review. - I stayed in the small suite with a pull-out sofa bed. It was comfortable and modern. Clean. When there was a small problem with the fridge on check-in, the hotel immediately fixed it. Would stay again.
Angela (10/5): - Perfect location to explore around Lake Cowichan, tube the river, or just enjoy the river out front. We loved our time here.
Kate (10/5): - What a lovely place to stay! Will definitely be coming back. Hopefully it will be hotter next time so we can swim off the dock. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Anas (10/5): - What a fantastic find! This cottage is incredibly well-equipped, exceptionally clean, and the hosts' attention to detail is second to none. If you enjoy cooking, you'll be delighted with the kitchen. We loved our stay and will definitely be back. Highly recommended!
Rachel (10/5): - Idyllic place
Susan (10/5): - Staying at this property was very relaxing and enjoyable. It was very clean and quiet. Great amenities and accessible to what ever one would need.
Marie (10/5): We had a great time - A relaxing stay! The hosts were quick to respond to our requests. Great location in Lake Cowichan
Brayden (10/5): - Very clean and nice
Julia (10/5): - We felt at home and relaxed. We enjoyed the BBQ, firepit and dock. Local pub and coffee shops were friendly.
Arthur (10/5): - Riverside view is amazing! Kitchen also has all necessary appliances which is great. The dock and surroundings are beautiful and quiet.