[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # pet-friendly loft minutes to lake, in the heart of Shawnigan Lake Lakefront apartment with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101738700/101738676/ba435c1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101738700/101738676/6ce3a60f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101738700/101738676/c98e5ac7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101738700/101738676/1d9fe8cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101738700/101738676/f3fd7fbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Village Loft in Shawnigan Lake offers a serene escape with its spacious bedroom and comfortable sitting room bathed in natural light. Next to a bakery, cafe, and dining options, this loft features a private patio complete with shared BBQ, gazebo, and seating area surrounded by a beautiful garden perfect for unwinding. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Gym - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### pet-friendly loft minutes to lake, in the heart of Shawnigan Lake Welcome to The Village Loft in the heart of Shawnigan Lake. Featuring a spacious bedroom and a comfortable sitting room complete with natural light making this loft the perfect place to experience the tranquil village life of Shawnigan Lake. Next to a bakery, cafe, dining and walking distance to lake access. It features a private patio complete with shared BBQ, gazebo, and seating area with access to a beautiful garden perfect for relaxing. Includes heat pump, washer/dryer and dishwasher. In the neighborhood you can find many dining options, such as Compass Mexican Bistro, Jens Sushi, R.Harn Thai, Hosuka Japanese Restaurant, Sarpinos Pizza and Subway. The Village Loft is in the perfect location to stay in or take a stroll around the neighborhood. The Shawnigan Village has everything that you need for the most relaxing stay. Weekly and Monthly discounts available for fall and winter months. Inquire for details! BC Registration Number: PM943624605 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - On a lake ### Things to do - Gym - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Winery tours 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Garden - Recycling ## Similar properties ![WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100230000/100222300/100222255/1b307446.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rain Coast Retreat at Shawnigan Lake Shawnigan Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=100222255&PinnedHotelID=100222255&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101840000/101837000/101836947/6b80fae9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious character suite! 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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 PM943624605 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C48.65376%2C-123.62181&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9Ya-_ZhDgq6uQec_yBMbdw5mY1c=) SHAWNIGAN-LK, BC #### What's nearby - Shawnigan Lake Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km - Old Mill Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park - 8 min drive - 6.2 km - Kinsol Trestle - 21 min drive - 10.1 km - Butchart Gardens - 57 min drive - 23.8 km #### Getting around - Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cobblestone Pub - ‬7 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Cook And The Butcher - ‬14 min drive - ‪Drumroaster Coffee - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is pet-friendly loft minutes to lake, in the heart of Shawnigan Lake pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at pet-friendly loft minutes to lake, in the heart of Shawnigan Lake? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at pet-friendly loft minutes to lake, in the heart of Shawnigan Lake? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is pet-friendly loft minutes to lake, in the heart of Shawnigan Lake located? > Situated on a lake, this apartment building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Shawnigan Lake Museum, Old Mill Park, and Old Baldy Mountain Park. Merridale Estate Cidery and Memory Island Provincial Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## pet-friendly loft minutes to lake, in the heart of Shawnigan Lake Reviews 9.8 ### 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) 10 - Excellent 15 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 9.6/10 Amenities ### 9.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.6/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bethany L. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot! Gay's place was perfect for a weekend stay! Well-located, with everything we needed. ##### Bethany L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen Oct 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great place to stay with everything you need. I will be back . ##### Karen Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa H. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great loft getaway A great spot close to the lake with a lovely garden and excellent reading materials. Comfortable bed too ##### Vanessa H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug Jun 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 5 star hidden gem ##### Doug Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon L. Jun 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend My and my BFF had a great stay here! It was exactly what we wanted for a quiet little weekend away:) place was great, had everything we needed, check in/out was easy peasy. Property grounds were lovely:)Thank you Gay ##### Shannon L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donald H. May 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shawnigan Good place to stay with lots of good locations to eat. Great backyard and the Lake is 5 minutes walk with an excellent trail. ##### Donald H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trent Sep 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This was a fantastic spot in the lovely Shawnigan Village. Quiet and peaceful for when you want to take it easy; but driveablw distances to nearby attractions like Butchart Gardens. Highly recommend! ##### Trent Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Conrad G. Feb 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shawnigan Loft Nice little pet friendly spot. Just watch your head if you're tall! ##### Conrad G. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Stephanie Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Clean. Love the old wooden floors Everything you need there except food Great location for the beach ##### Stephanie Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S. Mar 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shawnigan Village Loft Very comfy and cozy and clean, has everything you need. Kitchen well stocked. Very comfortable bed. Loved the trails by the lake. Loved the gardens and the turkeys in the yard were a pleasant surprise! Will be back next year for spring time on the Island. ##### Susan S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry S. Mar 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### \*\*\*\*\* Great stay, easy communication and access! ##### Kerry S. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy O. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Exactly as described ##### Timothy O. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shari Jul 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This was a wonderful stay with lots of room and amenities! I would highly recommend. 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