Title: Stunning 2BR cottage on Vancouver Island in Natural Adventure Paradise! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stunning 2BR cottage on Vancouver Island in Natural Adventure Paradise! Cottage in Lake Cowichan with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99580000/99579700/99579678/w904h683x60y0-726234b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99580000/99579700/99579678/w904h683x60y0-fb4f3db8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99580000/99579700/99579678/w381h683x322y0-6643080f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99580000/99579700/99579678/e00a34b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99580000/99579700/99579678/w904h683x60y0-2398e3f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Cowichan Valley, RockBridge Cottage is a serene retreat surrounded by nature. Watch elk herds roam the field from your private patio or enjoy BBQs while taking in sunsets. With full kitchen amenities and a newly renovated bathroom, this cottage offers comfort and tranquility. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Hot tub - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stunning 2BR cottage on Vancouver Island in Natural Adventure Paradise! The fully equipped Cottage is privately located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley and short walk to the Cowichan River and Provincial Park, where nature abounds. From inside the fully fenced yard, seasonally, you can watch Elk herds in the field, Black bears harvesting native berries, or simply enjoy birdwatching, or sit in the hot tub listening to the chorus frogs on an evening. The river boasts amazing hiking trails, cycling routes, swimming, fishing & tubing or you can watch salmon running the Skutz Falls fish ladders. The cottage is the perfect hub to see all things Vancouver Island! Please note, for stays longer than 3 nights, the cleaning fee increases to $140 per stay and our nightly price is based on double occupancy, with a $20/night charge for each additional guest. The space The cottage has a private and peaceful patio for enjoying the sun, sunsets, BBQ’s and wildlife watching. We have recently added a pergola over the patio and a hut tub! Inside the cabin is an open concept living area, dining area and kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped with gas range, microwave and full size fridge perfect for memorable family dinners. The bedrooms boast brand new beds; comfy queen-size bed in master and double bed in second bedroom, and a newly renovated bathroom with heated shower floor and luxurious rain head shower. The cottage is uniquely decorated with one-of-a-kind, creative design concepts. There is free, strong Wi-Fi and a 60" Smart TV. Guest access Guests will have full, private access to the cottage via coded entry system and the secure and fenced (approximately 1 acre) yard and the hot tub. There is ample parking for two vehicles and/or recreational vehicles. For outdoor fun, there is access to two mountain bikes, two snow shoe sets, a four person pedal boat (seasonally on our main pond) and a regulation size Bocce set. You are also a short walk to the Cowichan River and its world class trails. The Cowichan River is well known for swimming, cycling, tubing, white water kayaking and fishing. Indoors there is a yoga mat, books, games (such as Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Cranium and more), playing cards and puzzles to name a few. Other things to note The entire property is named "RockBridge" at Skutz Falls for the unique landscaping on the (mostly level and cleared) 5 acre property which prominently features use of the old wooden Skutz Falls logging bridge and the many, many rocks all picked from the property itself. On the property is this cottage, the Main House, Workshops, Sawmill and two ponds. One of the ponds has active jumping Rainbow trout! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Biodegradable drinking straws available - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - No plastic drinking straws - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118690000/118685700/118685622/691b45a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cowichan Lake Escape | Lakefront | Hot Tub | Pets Lake Cowichan - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=118685622&PinnedHotelID=118685622&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44760000/44751800/44751766/cdfb832a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cowichan is calling you out to PLAY! 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Thank you. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules We are on our own Septic system which means you cannot pour or flush any toxins like bleach, feminine hygiene products or drain openers. Quiet hours are 10pm to 8am ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Wildlife can and do regularly access the property ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and 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 Property Registration Number H847643689 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=48.785213,-123.96182&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ufxhHjhrsV%3FW%3FU%40Y%3FU%40W%40W%3FWBU%40Y%40U%40WBWBUBWBU%40WDUBUDWBUDUDUDUDWDSFUDUFSDUFSFUHQFSFSHSFSHQFSHQHQJSHOHQHQJOHOJQJOJOJMJOJOJMJKLOJKLMLKJMLILKLMLIJINILILILGNILGLGNELGNGLENENCLENENCNALENANALCN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FNBN%40L%40NDN%40NBLDNDLBNDNDLFNFLFLDNFLHLFLHNHLHLHLHLLJJLJLJLJJLLLJLJJLLJNHNLLJNHNJPHNJNJPHPHNHRHPHPHRFPHRFRHRFRFPFTFTDRFRFTDTFRDVDTBTDTDTBVDTBVBTBTBVBT%40V%40VBT%40X%40T%40V%40V%3FV%40T%3FX%3FT%3FV%3FV%3FV%3FVAV%3FVATAVAVAVCTAXATCVCTCTCVCTEVCTEVERCVEREVGTERGTGTERGRGTGRGRIRGRIRGPIRIPIPIPINIRKNKNIPKNIPKLMNILKNMLKLKLMLKJMLMJMJKJMJMHMJMFOJMFMHMFOFMFMFOFMDODODMDODMBOBOBOBMBO%3FOBO%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMCO%3FOCMCOCOCOCMEOEOEMEOEMGOEMIMGOGMIMGMKOGKKMIMKMKMKKKMMMKKMMMKMKMKOKMKOKMKQKOIQKOIOISIOKQIQIQGSIQGSISGSGSISGUGSESGUEUGSEUEWESEWESCWEUCWESAYCUCUCWCUAYAUAWCW%3FWAUAW%3FWAW%3FW%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YGSzIys0z8qeHFVZM6Dk-2NHVAc=) Lake Cowichan, BC #### What's nearby - Cowichan River Provincial Park - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles - Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 14 min drive - 8.0 miles - Vancouver Island University - 55 min drive - 52.0 miles - Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 56 min drive - 51.9 miles - Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 59 min drive - 55.2 miles #### Getting around - Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬14 min drive - ‪Cow Cafe - ‬14 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min drive - ‪Jakes @ The Lake - ‬14 min drive - ‪Ed's Coffeehouse - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stunning 2BR cottage on Vancouver Island in Natural Adventure Paradise! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Stunning 2BR cottage on Vancouver Island in Natural Adventure Paradise!? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Stunning 2BR cottage on Vancouver Island in Natural Adventure Paradise!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Stunning 2BR cottage on Vancouver Island in Natural Adventure Paradise!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Stunning 2BR cottage on Vancouver Island in Natural Adventure Paradise! located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Cowichan River Provincial Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mayo Lake Park and Mayo Lake. Cowichan Valley Demonstration Forest and Smokey's Pond Recreation Site are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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