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Welcome To the Ocean Front Cowibbean Guesthouse

Apartment in Cowichan Bay with kitchenette and balcony

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At the Cowibbean cottage, unwind in this bright and spacious suite with a kitchenette for smaller meals. Full access to the dock allows you to further enjoy all the bay has to offer.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
The current price is AU$228
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome To the Ocean Front Cowibbean Guesthouse

This bright and spacious bachelor suite gives you a kitchenette for smaller meals (no stove/oven) a full bath with shower and options to use the brand new queen sized bed for lounging or sleeping Full access to a dock over the Cowibbean cottage’s deck will allow you to further enjoy all the bay has to offer. 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

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 H938288803

About the area

Map
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
  • Cowichan Wooden Boat Society - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arthur Vickers Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 52 min drive - 69.5 km

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Small Block Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪White Spot - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cobblestone Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome To the Ocean Front Cowibbean Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome To the Ocean Front Cowibbean Guesthouse?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome To the Ocean Front Cowibbean Guesthouse on 5 Jan 2026 start from AU$227.69, 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.

How much is parking at Welcome To the Ocean Front Cowibbean Guesthouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome To the Ocean Front Cowibbean Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome To the Ocean Front Cowibbean Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome To the Ocean Front Cowibbean Guesthouse located?

Situated in Cowichan Bay, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre and Arthur Vickers Gallery. Rocky Creek Winery and Cowichan Golf and Country Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Welcome To the Ocean Front Cowibbean Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Excellent location for a chill getaway in nature. It’s so peaceful here! The birds are absolutely magical. Close to town and right on the water with all amenities. Couldn’t ask for anything better! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyece F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

I can’t say enough good things about our stay. The room was perfect and the sheets!!! Yall…I went home and purchased the same ones. It’s all in the details with this place. While you’re here, buy sure to go on a whale watching tour with Ocean EcoVentures, grab a drink and some crab cakes at the pub and everything for the Cook and Butcher is phenomenal!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot to stay

The room was charming, even on a rainy day , it was nice to just sit and look at the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

short get away

great location, nice cozy unit
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cowibbean Retreat

A great cozy place to stay right on the water. The hosts are very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I really enjoyed our stay! Lovely view, great communication from the hosts, clean space, lots of kitchen amenities. The only downside is what you are getting is ambiguous. The listing shows you have access to laundry, but you do not. Also, you share the deck with the main house, which means you are at the mercy of whoever is staying there. Luckily the folks staying there were very respectful and didn’t invade our privacy. The section of the deck you get is right in front of the sliding doors. You can walk out to the end of the dock, but that means walking in front of the other units glass sliding doors (including their sliding glass bedroom doors) to get there. Feels like you are trespassing and I wouldn’t like that if I was renting the main space. The host said the laundry is only for the main unit, but it is listed in the smaller cottage as well which is misleading.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute little space. Worked well for our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful

Really great plan for a short stay. Everything we needed. Cozy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marguerite C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

This one room bungalow with separate bathroom was perfect for an overnight stay. The view was amazing from the little deck off the back. Great food just a short walk away. My only suggestion would be black out blinds and being able to turn off the fan on the ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wei S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location. Very clean

Good stay. A bit small but for one person is fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., Edmond, OK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable getaway

We had everything we needed. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dick & Deb L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area

Location excellent. Nice clean accommodation. Bit of problem with communication with manager as we were driving thru unserviced areas. Would very much like to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely little space. The bed was a little too hard, and there were a lot of noises in the night if you are a light sleeper. Otherwise wonderful and will come stay again for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cowichan Bay stay

I really enjoyed my stay at Cowichan Bay in Danielle's guest house. The suite was quiet, nicely decorated, cozy and comfortable. There is a private sitting area with a partial view of the marina. I enjoyed hearing the sealions on the doc in the morning. The town is lovely with an excellent coffee house and bakery steps away. And a handful of options for lunch and dinner. I'd stay here again for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Very comfortable, could do with bedside lamp.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy little stay

Great location for mooching in local shops and cafes etc. We loved the outlook over the water and access to the deck (although access was shared with next door and we weren't fully sure if all involved were clear about this). The space is small but pleasant and full of character and we had all we needed. Communication with the manager was great. For us it might have been extra helpful to have found some simple written instructions inside the property with WiFi code and instructions for TV (which took us a while to figure!). Good value. We really enjoyed our stay, many thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Mason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

ok place

Cute little space with a view of the morning heron. One of my main concerns is that the fire alarm was not connected so I connected it and found out why. It beeps every minute which could be fixed for the safety of the guests (you can hear the beep from outside the cabin). It would also be great if the space had more hooks to put a towel or jacket.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bright, neat, clean and cozy

Well thought out, comfy firm clean warm bed. Close to shops and restaurants along the Cow Bay frontage. Nice local seafront walk. Kayak rental just a few steps away. We had a lovely relaxing overfed time. We even popped over to Bright Angel Park for a little swim in the river, and popped into the local Thrift store and found a cute little treasure for a friend who didn’t get to come! Do your research before you come, loosely plan, check when the places you want to visit are closed and then come and enjoy and relax! Maybe visit the Cidery on the way in, buy some to go…
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities
The only thing we didn't like was the inflatable air mattress bed. We had a terrible night sleep. It wouldn't stay inflated and it made our whole trip disappointing and frustrating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Ken B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Never got a confirmation email, full stop

We were lucky that the people in the suite gave us D's phone number, otherwise we'd have been on the street
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Janice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

two nights

pull out inflatable mattress didn't hold air until morning had trouble working the tv - difficulty finding news channels then would turn off before we were finished our unit was not sound proof so heard the midnight party in the adjoining rental
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini suite with a deck with a view

Loved being able to be on the water even if just needing 1 bedroom was amazing suite only thing could have made it even better was if had a washer/dryer lol but all other amenities were available & lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

francine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
La vue l emplacement le logement très très bien
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful seaside tiny beach house

Clean. Loved relaxing on the deck listening to the water, watching out over the bay. Had a little wrestle with the fold out bed, luckily the owner texted me tips until I had it sorted. Inflatable mattress was fine for one, imagine it would have been uncomfortable if there are two because it had lost its firmness in the morning. All up; great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022