[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cowibbean Cottage Uniquely situated over the ocean Vacation home in Cowichan Bay with kitchen and patio ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84300000/84295600/84295519/23515a79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84300000/84295600/84295519/2ddea897.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84300000/84295600/84295519/cbadd7b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84300000/84295600/84295519/fac3acec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84300000/84295600/84295519/006d6065.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Over Cowichan Bay, a deck on stilts beckons you to savor meals from the fully-stocked kitchen at this charming property. With two bedrooms in the main house and a third in a separate guesthouse, enjoy utmost privacy. Stroll to local shops and restaurants or relax with ice cream from nearby stores. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cowibbean Cottage Uniquely situated over the ocean A fully stocked kitchen will allow you to create meals to be enjoyed on the beautiful deck on stilts over Cowichan bay or enjoy its famous restaurants, pub, ice cream store & an abundance of local shops are all within walking distance. 2 bedrooms flank the main living area giving guests the utmost in privacy. The 3rd bedroom is in a completely separate guest house accessed from either the front or back deck, w\\private deck & second BBQ, The property has We have 3 security cameras, one mounted on the front of the house facing the dock, one mounted on the guesthouse facing the front door of the cottage and the final one mounted on a piling looking back at the house to watch the tidal changes. This last camera can be disabled during your stay. These cameras are used for security purposes only & do not impede on the enjoyment of private spaces in the home. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69640000/69635400/69635340/5333ce88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cowichan Bay Hideaway Cowichan Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 49 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=69635340&PinnedHotelID=69635340&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76970000/76965700/76965656/w1170h597x0y0-7cdc8c19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Welcome to the Ocean Front Cowibbean Cottage Cowichan Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 38 reviews CA $250 CA $458 total includes taxes & fees Oct 8 - Oct 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=76965656&PinnedHotelID=76965656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73680000/73672700/73672655/1cb4ad4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside Living Cherry Point Cobble Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 58 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=73672655&PinnedHotelID=73672655&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116350000/116349100/116349083/62a05189.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy rustic 50's home located on a campground beside the Famous Cowichan River. 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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 H938288803 ## About the area Cowichan Bay is home to this vacation home. Cowichan Wooden Boat Society and Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rocky Creek Winery and Cowichan Golf and Country Club. Cowichan Aquatic Centre and The Raptors are also worth visiting. [Visit our Cowichan Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cowichan-Bay.dx180426) [View more Vacation homes in Cowichan Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Cowichan-Bay-Private-Vacation-Homes.d180426-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=48.73819,-123.62135&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:w%60ohHlxoqV%3FW%3FU%3FY%3FU%40W%40W%40W%40U%40YBU%40U%40YBUBWBUBUBWBUDWDUBUDUDUDUFUDUFSDSFUFUFSFSFSFSHQHSFSHQHSHQHQHQHOJSHOJOHOJOJOJOJMLOJMJMJMLMJKLMLKJKLKLKLILILKLGNILGLILINELGNELGNELENENELCNCNCNCLANCNANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40NBN%40N%40LBNBNBNBLFNBLDNDNFLDNFLFLFLHNFLHLFLJLHLHLJLJLJJJLLJJLLJLLLJLJNJLJNJNJNJNHNJNHRHNHPJPHPFRHPHRFRHPFRFRFRHRDTFTFRDRDTFTDTDTDTBTDTDVBTBVBTBTBVBT%40XBT%40T%40X%40T%40V%40V%40V%3FT%3FX%3FT%3FV%3FV%3FV%3FV%3FVAVATAVAVAVAVCTAVCVCTCVCTCTCVETEVCREVETERGVERETGRGTERIRGRGTGRIPGRIRIPGPIPKPIRINIPKNIPKLKPKLKNKNKLKLMNKLMLKJMLKJMJMHMJMJMHMHMHMFOHMHMDMHOFMDOFODMDOBMDOBODO%40MBOBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOCMCOCOAOEMCOCOEMEOEMGOEMGOGMGMIMIOGMIMIMIMKMKMIKKMKMMKKMMKMKMKOMMKOKOKMKQIMKQIOKQIOISIQIQIQIQGSISIQGSGUGSGSGSGUESGUESGWESEUEWCSEWEUCWCUCUCWCUCWAWAUCWAWAWAWAUAW%3FW%3FW%3FW%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lnF3MMcDVCeACaT7VnD8YNg9PQ4=) Cowichan Bay, BC ### What's nearby - Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard - 6 min drive - 4.0 km - Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 13 min drive - 12.2 km - Maple Bay Marina - 25 min drive - 19.7 km ### Getting around - Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 18 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Small Block Brewery - ‬8 min drive - ‪Cobblestone Pub - ‬9 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive - ‪White Spot - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Cook And The Butcher - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cowibbean Cottage Uniquely situated over the ocean pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Cowibbean Cottage Uniquely situated over the ocean? > As of Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cowibbean Cottage Uniquely situated over the ocean on Oct 19, 2025 start from CA $350.0, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Cowichan-Bay-Hotels-Cowibbean-Cottage-Uniquely-Situated-Over-The-Ocean.h84295519.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Cowibbean Cottage Uniquely situated over the ocean? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cowibbean Cottage Uniquely situated over the ocean? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cowibbean Cottage Uniquely situated over the ocean located? > Situated in Cowichan Bay, this vacation home is steps from Cowichan Wooden Boat Society and Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre and Arthur Vickers Gallery are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cowibbean Cottage Uniquely situated over the ocean Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monique P. Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend family gathering The place was very nice, in a beautiful location, and within walking distance to all the little village. An amazing stay and hope to come back one day. ##### Monique P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth P. Oct 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Cozy Cottage This comfortable, cozy, colourful little home right on the water is the perfect place to get away. Conveniently located next to a market, bakery, cafe, and restaurants, you are in the right place to explore Cowichan and its neighbouring towns and nature. ##### Elizabeth P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jodi m. May 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing week We absolutely loved staying here. So peaceful and relaxing next to the water. The house was so cute and decorated so nicely. The beds were all so comfy too. It had everything we needed. Would stay here again for sure. ##### jodi m. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris F. Nov 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Place Everything was perfect. A great place to rest between hockey games. Will have to come ba k in the summer. ##### Chris F. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa M. Oct 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Perfect, relaxing cabin on the water. ##### Vanessa M. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David J. Jun 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Harbour-front Haven We absolutely loved our stay in this unique cottage on the water. Beautifully decorated, and clean. Very picturesque views, we loved sitting on the deck looking out at the water and we enjoyed campfires at night. The beds were very comfortable and lots of space for our family. We also enjoyed the little bunk house! The cottage was walking distance to such unique shops and great restaurants. Couldn’t be better! Highly recommend! ##### David J. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Guy P. Jun 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cowibean Great location, clean and well equipped. 10/10 ##### Guy P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### terry p. Jul 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What an absolute gem! This property is absolutely stunning, with the bay views and a dock right of to the water, I highly recommend this for your next Vancouver island adventure. The beds were so comfortable, the kitchen is well stocked with everything you need and more. There is a washer and drier for your convenience and communication with the host was quick and easy. I 100% will be back for another stay here ##### terry p. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernie Jul 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Bernie Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa R. May 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful stay ##### Melissa R. 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