The Cowichan Bay is an inlet that lies at the mouth of the Cowichan River. The beautiful region is situated on the Vancouver Islands and is famous for its scenic beauty and fishing activities. Travelers keen on getting a slice of the village life can visit the Cowichan Bay Village, where they can explore the lifestyle, food, and wildlife of the native people. Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers can take a day trip to watch orca whales and dolphins in the wild. The Cowichan Bay Kayaking and Adventure Centre is an ideal spot for those looking for kayaking and canoeing opportunities. Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre Museum, B.C. Forest Discovery Centre and Duncan Totem Poles are some other popular tourist destinations in the region. Check out the best Airbnb vacation rentals in Cowichan Bay, Canada.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 06, 2024.
1. Bungalow on the Bay (from USD 149)
Discover tranquility at this exquisitely renovated waterfront home, where a sanctuary of serenity awaits. This haven features a fully equipped kitchen to unleash your culinary creativity, while a cozy living area beckons with an indoor fireplace and television for entertainment. Step outside onto the captivating deck and relish al fresco meals against a backdrop of picturesque marina and ocean views.
A mere five-minute stroll leads you to charming local eateries and shops, striking a harmonious balance between seclusion and convenience. Immerse yourself in the coastal charm of Cowichan Bay – your perfect getaway awaits.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
bring a fan/white noise machine if you cant sleep in almost perfect silencei really appreciated the kitchen that was well stocked with kitchen tools as wellCleanliness:
it is peaceful clean comfortable and well stockedthe cottage was clean bright and as presentedclean bright easy walk to shops and restaurants in cow bayfabulous views very clean exactly what was promisedthe view is gorgeous and the bungalow was beyond clean and tidyHost:
janice is quick to reply to any questions and very helpfulexcellent communication with host crew member greatly enjoyed their stayit would be very helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location close to everything you could needthe walkable location close to restaurants is great tooit's also just a short walk into the cute town of cowichan baythe house is absolutely adorable and the location is very peaceful and relaxingbeautiful view comfortable so so close to shops walking distance
Superhost
2. Charming bay retreat (from USD 119)
Welcome to this charming home with its breathtaking views of Mount Tzouhalem and the bay. This inviting retreat offers a spacious loft and a delightful play nook, making it the perfect choice for families. The well-equipped kitchen allows for cooking, and guests can savor their meals in the dining area, which boasts a captivating bay vista. Outside, a private deck awaits, where guests can unwind while watching boats glide gracefully through the bay.
The quaint Cowichan Bay village, just a short stroll down the hill, entices with its artisan shops, tempting baked goods, and an array of top-notch restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the proximity to hiking, biking, water activities, golf courses, vineyards, and local farms.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
kitchen was fully stocked and allowed us to cook our meals easilywe had a lovely time at aarons place it was cozy and the view was awesomevery comfortable accommodation clean well equipped and the view is beautifulwell equipped and super comfortable houseCleanliness:
very clean and comfortablethe house is well laid out and spotlessly cleanwe absolutely loved our stay in this clean quiet and cozy homesuch a lovely quiet location and a clean comfortable homegreat view comfortable clean and quietHost:
great hosts to work withaaron and naz were excellent hosts and provided all the information we needed for an easy staybeautiful house amazing host really one of the best airbnb experience i’ve hadRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in a beautiful villagethe location is great tooperfect location- just a couple of easy blocks to the storesgreat location easy to access and close proximity to cow bay shops and restaurantsbeautiful house and fabulous location
3. Luxury apartment near Cowichan Bay (from USD 48)
This luxury accommodation in Cowichan Bay is located close to the ocean . The property can sleep three guests and has one bedroom with a queen-sized bed, a living room with a single bed, a kitchen, a bathroom, a balcony, and a garden. Other amenities such as a washer, an iron, Wi-Fi, a dryer, heater, a TV, and a hairdryer are also provided. Free parking is available both on the premises and on the streets. The rental has no smoking policy. The building is located a two-minute walk to the ocean, village, restaurants, pubs, kayaking and hiking centers, bakery, and wineries.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
it's also amazingly comfortable - perfect for a chill night after long days of whale watchingbeautiful well equipped suite with modern bathroomdeborah made fresh bread and filled the fridge with tasteful things for breakfastit was larger than expected with a full kitchen with everything we needed to cook a great mealdeborah’s place is a cozy little place perfect for a small familyCleanliness:
clean quiet and great licationclean and well-stocked kitchenunit was clean and nicely decorateda spotlessly clean beautifully furnished & extremely well stocked kitchendeborah’s place was very clean and comfortableHost:
simply a lovely hostdeborah is a very nice hostdeborah was an outstanding hostdeborah is a kind and generous hostdeborah is a wonderful host and really cares about her guestsRead more reviewsLocation:
close to fantastic restaurants and beautiful scenerya very quiet and safe neighbourhood and walking distance to the townthe location was perfect for us to visit family nearbyclose walk to the village and very comfortable and cleanvery nice place great location great host
4. Garden studio apartment (from USD 84)
This long-term rental in Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, can accommodate three guests. The studio has a queen-dized bed and two sofa beds, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a garden. The apartment also consists of amenities such as a TV, Wi-Fi connectivity, an iron, a heater, an indoor fireplace, and a hairdryer. The Airbnb property is not suitable for children below 12 years of age. The studio is forty-five minutes drive from Victoria, fifty minutes drive to Nanaimo, ten-to-fifteen minutes drive from Brentwood College, Shawnigan Lake School, and St. Margaret’s. Restaurants, grocery store, whale watching centers, cafes, gift shops, and hairdressers are located nearby.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
there is a nice view from the back deck and the bed was super comfortablecomfortable beds and a lovely patio to enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine onthey loved the comfortable space and beautiful viewsconnie’s place was beautiful overlooking the ocean with a big sunny deck comfortable and cozy this is great valuethe bed is fabulousCleanliness:
the suite was clean and well appointedthe space is not fancy but felt clean and served our purposesHost:
connie & tom are wonderful hostsconnie and tom are very nice hostour host connie was very kind and responsivehosts are very helpful and friendlyconnie was a great host and has a beautiful homeRead more reviewsLocation:
the location and price were awesomea great place to spend a few days near the bay especially in the summerthe location and the studio are superbthis was a great location and valueit is a very quiet location that we really enjoyed
5. Cowichan Bay Tinyhouse (from USD 93)
This house rental in Cowichan Bay is located near the village and offers space for two guests. You have access to a double bed, kitchen, bathroom, and a porch. Wi-Fi connection and heater are also available to guests. Free car parking is available for those traveling by car. Smoking is not allowed, and guests cannot host parties or events. The room is not suitable for pets and children below 12 years of age. The property is a short walk to the beach, forests, and the village. The rental is located close to restaurants, pubs, bakery, ferry, and the harbor.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the cozy loft bed boasted a beautiful morning view of nature and the oceanbed was so comfortable- with a great view to wake up toothe composting toilet worked great such a great view from the loft bedthere are thoughtful touches beautiful views and the whole home is designed to be comfortable and efficientvery clean and comfortable with a great view of the bayCleanliness:
very clean and minimalisticit was very clean and cozysuch a cozy perfect clean amazing tiny house experienceplace is clean welcoming and as cute as it getsclose to cute waterfront eateries convenient parking- clean quiet and thoughtful dwellingHost:
the hosts were very nice and cooked us fresh scones one morningalicia was a great host and replied promptly to questionsalicia was a great host and left us a lot of info about the areaalicia was communicative and helpfulabsolutely gorgeous tiny house and kind hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
super close to everythingperfect location for visiting cowichan bayclose to town and comfortablea quick walk to town for good eats and drinkssuper tidy a great location in the cobble hill / cowichan bay area
6. Private suite with breathtaking ocean views
Located in a friendly neighborhood in Cowichan Bay, the rental can accommodate two guests. The property has a bedroom with a queen-sized bed, a shared bathroom, kitchen, living room, garden, and a patio overlooking the ocean. A hairdryer, an iron, a washer, a dryer, a TV, air conditioning, heater, an indoor fireplace, a travel crib, a high chair, and Wi-Fi are other facilities available on the property. Free car parking is also available to those traveling with cars. Smoking inside the property is not allowed. The rental is not suitable for children between 2 and 12 years of age. The property is a ten-minute walk to the village, shops, grocery, restaurants, pubs, and museums. Wineries, vineyards and golf courses can be reached within a short drive.
Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, Canada
9.54 km (6.0 mi) from Kinsol TrestleAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
not only the truly breathtaking view but outstanding hospitality and superb amenities - incredibly comfy bedthe view from the living room and patio outside is incredible very peaceful and quietboth the bed and sofa bed had nice linensthe suite is comfortable and the view is lovelythe sofa bed is comfortable for one personCleanliness:
very clean and host had great communicationthe place was very clean and comfortablethe place was private clean and quietthe suite is sparkling clean comfortable and well-appointedtons of room for two clean and well equippedHost:
karen was a great host and made us feel very welcomekaren is a great host and made me feel right at home in no timekaren and rick were great hosts i will for sure be backboth karen and rick were so friendly and welcoming and helpfulkaren was a gracious host and provided excellent communicationRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is very peaceful but also close to the villagelocation was ideal an easy walk to nearby shops restaurants whale watching excursionswow what a view excellent location and so handy to cowichan bayabsolutely loved staying at karen's place for the weekendi brought my sailboat down to the bay for a week of sailing and the location was excellent
7. Fabulous home in Cowichan Bay
This property that is known as Sadhana, is located in the Cowichan Bay and can accommodate up to seven guests. The rental has two bedrooms, a living room, bathroom, kitchen and balcony. BBQ, coffee machine, and a microwave are some of the amenities available. Free parking is permitted on the streets. However, do note that smoking is not permitted and guests are not allowed to host parties or events at the rental. The Airbnb apartment is close to restaurants, shops, cafes, the Blue Nose Marina kayak shop, and a small airport. The property is also situated a thirty-minute drive away from the beach.
Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, Canada
9.67 km (6.1 mi) from Kinsol TrestleTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the lower deck has bbq and small table a chairs view of lovely sailboats all aroundthe beds were comfy and being "unplugged" was a nice breaki love the view from the master bedthe beds were comfie the town went to sleep by 10:00 so quiet and peaceful to sleepit is cozy the beds are comfortable and we had a terrific quiet holidayCleanliness:
it was clean and comfortablethe place was very clean and prepared when we arrivedclean comfortable and warm we felt quite at homevery clean and comfortable beds made sleeping easyHost:
hosts were helpful and graciousken was a great host from beginning to endthe hosts are very friendly and communicativethe host nikki is very helpful and quick to communicatehe was very responsive whenever we reached out to himRead more reviewsLocation:
unique and beautiful location in cowichan baygreat location; lots of charactercute and cozy little placethis is a very cool place great location and a fantastic valuemy wife and i loved the house and location
8. House with great view of Cowichan Bay
Located in Cowichan Bay, the property offers space for three guests. The rental offers two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a living room. Hair dryer, washer, TV, dryer, air conditioner, heater, iron, and Wi-Fi are also available in the apartment. Car parking is available on the streets. Smoking is not allowed on the premises. The apartment is not suitable for pets or for children below 12 years. The rental is located close to shopping centers, theaters, swimming pool, restaurants, and hiking trails. The property is thirty-five minutes drive to Victoria, two hours drive to the Mt. Washington Alpine skiing resort, and few minutes by bus to Cobble Hill.
9.67 km (6.1 mi) from Kinsol Trestle
9. Houseboat on the Pacific Ocean
The houseboat is located on the Pacific Ocean and it can sleep two guests. The space on the boat has been sectioned into a bedroom, a shared kitchen, a bathroom, and a patio. Amenities provided include a BBQ, Wi-Fi connectivity, a dryer, a washer, an iron, a heater, and a hairdryer. Smoking is not permitted inside but you can smoke outside. Hosting of parties and events on the boat is not allowed. The property is not suitable for pets and infants under 2 years of age. The boat is docked a minute walk away from restaurants, pubs, grocery store, liquor shops, whale watching and kayaking centers. The bus stop is near the houseboat - just in front of the Pier 66 grocery store.
9.91 km (6.2 mi) from Kinsol Trestle
10. Cabin in Cowichan Bay
The cabin is in the fishing village of Cowichan Bay and it is suitable for five guests. The rental consists of two bedrooms, a living room with a sofa bed, a kitchen, and a bathroom. The property also offers a hairdryer, heater, and Wi-Fi connection. Smoking is not permitted and guests cannot host parties or events. The property is not suitable for pets. The Airbnb rental is forty-five minutes by car from Victoria and Nanaimo. A ten-minute drive will take you to Duncan. Shops and restaurants are also located nearby.
Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, Canada
9.27 km (5.8 mi) from Kinsol Trestle
11. Room in Cowichan Bay
The house is located in a quiet neighborhood in Cowichan Bay and it is suitable for up to four guests. The rental offers a bedroom, shared bathroom, kitchen, and dining area. Washer, dryer, Wi-Fi, heater, an indoor fireplace, a TV, and a hairdryer are also available at the property. Free parking is allowed on the premises. Smoking, parties, and events are prohibited. The property is not suitable for pets. The Airbnb rental is a five-minute walk to the village, restaurants, cafes, bakery and cheese shop. The house is few minutes by bus to Duncan and Victoria.
Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, Canada
9.47 km (5.9 mi) from Kinsol TrestleAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
her kitchen has amazing views also met the adorable cocothere was a beautiful view of the bay from the kitchen and living room which we enjoyedthe heater was on to have a warm room which was most welcome after a wet bike ridebeautiful views of the ocean and mountains from the living roomwe had a lovely stay in the downstairs roomCleanliness:
very nice house clean room comfy bedsa clean room to rest our head while we waited for the ferry the next morningerin has a very nice and clean homesuper friendly and relaxed atmosphere very cleanthe place is very clean and has a full kitchen which you are welcome to useHost:
erin was a lovely hosterin was a lovely hosterin was a wonderful hosterin was a great hosterin is a wonderful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and very affordablelocation was perfect for the islands folk festivalgreat location and warm receptionwe enjoyed the location and our staythe location of the house and the surroundings are great
12. Peaceful room in Cowichan Bay
The house is in a lively neighborhood in Cowichan Bay and the rental offers accommodation for two guests. The rental has a bedroom, shared bathroom, and a kitchen. Coffee maker, fridge, freezer, dryer, washer, heater, indoor fireplace, TV, and Wi-Fi are also available to guests. Free parking on the premises is made available to those traveling with cars. Smoking, parties, and events are not allowed at the rental. The property is not suitable for pets and children under 12 years of age. The Airbnb vacation home is a five-minute walk to the village, parks, shops, bakery, gallery, kayaking, and entertainment centers. The rental is few minutes by bus to Duncan, Nanaimo, and Victoria. Cowichan Bay is easily accessible from the house.
Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, Canada
9.48 km (5.9 mi) from Kinsol TrestleAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
she has a beautiful kitchen (cast iron pans ) and a little patio out frontroom was exactly as described and the views of the bay are spectacular erin was a delightful hostthe room was very comfortable and the house had wonderful views and deer in the yarda good clean room and a balcony with a beautiful viewthe view from the deck is incredible the room itself was very clean and the bed was comfyCleanliness:
erin's bedroom was clean and comfortablethe place was clean toothe house is clean and comfortableour stay was clean quiet and restfulthank you erin for the clean and quiet stayHost:
friendly hostshe was very helpful with her advice and directionserin is a nice hostthe hosts are very kindvery kind and helpful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location just a short walk to the villagebeautiful location overlooking cowichan baywonderful little spot close walk to the waterthe location is beautiful and there are many things to do in the cowichan bay arealow-cost cost accommodation in an excellent location
Cowichan Bay - a lovely holiday destination near the Cowichan River
The Cowichan Bay is a great place for those looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday. The region around Cowichan Bay also offers the opportunity to go hiking, biking, canoeing, and kayaking. There is also no need to worry about a place to stay as accommodations range from cozy cabins to hotels in Cowichan Bay. Start planning your trip today!
For those in search of diverse lodging choices, a short distance away you’ll find Duncan, where Airbnb vacation rentals provide a charming experience. Alternatively, if your quest extends to exceptional outdoor adventures and superb Airbnb vacation rentals, the town of Mill Bay awaits.
Frequently asked questions about best Airbnb vacation rentals in Cowichan Bay, Canada
History
Get Trip101 in your inbox
Unsubscribe in one click. See our Privacy Policy for more information on how we use your data
Create an account to