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Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages

2.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Cowichan Lake Sports Arena

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Point of interest
Superior Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 1- Arbutus Suite) | Dining
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Explore the area

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71 South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC, V0R 2G0
  • Place, Ohtaki Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • River view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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Standard Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 4- Cedar)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 25 sq m
  • 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
Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • River view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • River view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 3 - Trail Room)

Property grounds

Suite, Private Bathroom (Unit 3 - Trail Room)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Lake Cowichan

At Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages you'll be 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Cowichan Lake Sports Arena and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Meade Creek Road Park. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Lake Cowichan guest house include Mesachie Lake and Marble Bay Park.
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What's nearby

  • Ohtaki Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Cowichan Municipal Office - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cow Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jakes @ The Lake - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪J&V Burgers & Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages

Guesthouse with free parking, near Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
As a guest of Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Lake Cowichan guest house is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations, with coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes queen sofa beds. This Lake Cowichan guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 5 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room sofa bed

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Queen sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: CAD 500.00 per stay

We've listed 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa and Mastercard. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number 00002549

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include 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 parking available at Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages?

Yep, Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages has a free self car park.

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

As of 30 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages on 1 Feb 2026 start from AU$137.54, including 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages?

No, Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages?

No, pets are not allowed.

Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Senad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

Ann

Travelled with partner
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

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Travelled with partner
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

Taylor

Travelled with partner
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

emily

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Rob

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
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

William

Travelled with family
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

Matthew

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
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

Karli

Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Anas, Amman

Travelled with family and small children
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

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
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

Jingya, Vancouver

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Brayden

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
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

Arthur

Travelled with group
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