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Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Lake Cowichan with free parking

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Point of interest
Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 5- Steelhead) | Private kitchen
Traditional Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 6- River Room) | Interior
Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Oct 6 - Oct 7
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View all photos for Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 5- Steelhead)

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Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 5- Steelhead)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 4- Cedar)

Property grounds

Standard Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 4- Cedar)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 2- Elk Room)

Exterior

Standard Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 2- Elk Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 1- Arbutus Suite)

Superior Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 1- Arbutus Suite) | Property grounds

Superior Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 1- Arbutus Suite)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Traditional Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 6- River Room) | Terrace/patio

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

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 7- Skutz)

Exterior

Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom, River View (Unit 7- Skutz)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
71 South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC, V0R 2G0

What's nearby

  • Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Cowichan Municipal Office - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dashwood Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jakes @ The Lake - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cow Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages

Property highlights
Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details

Access methods

Smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: CAD 500.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit/debit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 00002549

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Riverside By Cowichan Cottages
Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages Guesthouse
Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages Lake Cowichan
Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages Guesthouse Lake Cowichan

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages?

As of Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages on Nov 4, 2025 start from $51.61, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages located?

Situated in Lake Cowichan, this guesthouse is steps from Ohtaki Park, Forest Workers Memorial Park, and Ts'uubaa-asatx Square. Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch and Lake Cowichan Municipal Office are just steps away.

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Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient location, amazing view of the river, clean & cozy room with lots of amenities. Would absolutely stay here again & will definitely recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, great access to the river, restaurants in walking distance, clean rooms with great AC! Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to explore around Lake Cowichan, tube the river, or just enjoy the river out front. We loved our time here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect quaint spot. Right by the River and quick walking to shops and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern suite. Excellent location on the river and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Host was very responsive to my questions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely apartment with shared garden and barbecue facilities. Particularly liked the small pontoon at the end of the garden where we could access the river and swim.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We had a great time

A relaxing stay! The hosts were quick to respond to our requests. Great location in Lake Cowichan
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Porfirio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great unit for two people.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Riverside view is amazing! Kitchen also has all necessary appliances which is great. The dock and surroundings are beautiful and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Amenities
We felt at home and relaxed. We enjoyed the BBQ, firepit and dock. Local pub and coffee shops were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Zerlina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at Riverside by Cowichan lake cottages. Alisha & Matt have provided a beautiful retreat. We really appreciated all the little things that they have thought of. The staff were friendly and our cottage was clean and had lots of supplies. It’s nice to not have to worry about running out of toiletries. Our only complaint was that the bed is quite hard. We both felt a foam topper would make a world of a difference but that’s just our preference. It’s a beautiful community, lots of areas to explore. It was exactly what we were hoping for and we hope to return in the near future.  
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

emily

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Beautiful area and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karli

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Idyllic place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jingya

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025