The Vines
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About the home
The garden path leads you through the vine-covered arbor to your private furnished patio with gas BBQ. Enter the suite through double french doors into a fully-equipped kitchen, complete with coffee, tea, sugar and spices - and "welcome" bottle of wine. The comfortably furnished living room is equipped with a large screen TV with DVD player and surround-sound system, and WiFi for your laptop computer. The large (13'x26') bedroom, with a comfy queen-sized bed, opens into a furnished sunroom with access to the garden and a view to the ponds. Help yourself to the take-a-book/leave-a-book library.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 3, 1 bedroom |
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| Nearest beach: | Shawnigan Lake, 2km |
| Will consider: | House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 family bathroom, Solarium / Roof terrace |
| Furniture: | Double beds (1), Cots (2), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Childrens pool, Shared garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details outdoors:
Steps from your private patio lead to the main deck where you can relax in the hot tub under a canopy of stars after exploring the majesty of Vancouver Island!
Further details
Our home is strictly non-smoking, but you are welcome to smoke on your patio.
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The British Columbia region
Vancouver Island is British Columbia's jewel in the Pacific! While some regions of Canada are shovelling snow, Vancouver Islanders are counting flowers!
We are located in The Cowichan Valley in south central Vancouver Island, just north of Victoria. Inspiring vistas of valleys and vineyards, forests and farmland, sparkling lakes and crystal-clear rivers abound in this picturesque region. The many lakes and rivers offer good freshwater fishing, canoeing and boating, while the surrounding countryside is a haven for hikers, bikers, photographers and sightseers.
The Cowichan Valley, known as "The Warmland", is quickly earning a reputation for fine wine production, with several local vineyards offering wine tasting.
The Vancouver Island / Cobble Hill area
Our peaceful country retreat in Cobble Hill is a 5-minute drive to both full shopping facilities in the seaside town of Mill Bay and the sparkling waters of Shawnigan Lake. There are fabulous restaurants very close by.
The picturesque seaside community of Chemainus, known as "The Little Town That Did", has attracted visitors from around the world to view one of the world's largest outdoor art galleries. Over 30 murals, depicting real people and life in earlier years, can be seen on the walls of businesses either on foot or by horse-drawn carriage.
Saltspring Island, with its large artist community, is a short and beautiful ferry ride away. The Saturday Market during the summer is not to be missed!
Golf courses abound on Vancouver Island, with several right here in the Cowichan Valley - two just 15 minutes away!
Take a short ride on the Mill Bay Ferry to Brentwood Bay and the World-famous Butchart Gardens. Saturday evenings in the summer offer a fantastic fireworks display. Take a picnic and enjoy both the gardens and the evening spectacle!
Victoria is a 40 minute drive by way of the Malahat with spectacular views of the Gulf Islands and past Goldstream Park.
Cycling: The Galloping Goose Trail offers miles of cycling right to the Victoria waterfront. Lunch outdoors with fabulous Inner Harbour, ocean or mountain views, then cycle Beach Drive along the waterfront.
Hiking: World-renowned West Coast Trail, Juan de Fuca Trail, Strathcona Park, Botanical Beach, French Beach, Sombrio Beach -- the list is huge!
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Victoria International Airport: 40 km |
| Railway: | Shawnigan Lake: 2 km |
| Ferry: | Swartz Bay: 50 km |
Fly to Victoria International Airport and rent a car - we're less than an hour away.
Fly to Vancouver International Airport, rent a car and take the beautiful scenic ferry route to Vancouver Island.
Activities near Vancouver Island
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for The Vines
We can't recall staying at any facility in a very long time where it was so quiet, giving us restful sleeps on a most comfortable bed. We really appreciated and were impressed with the welcome bottle of wine and the basic supplies that were left to get us started ie. coffee, sugar, etc." Mr & Mrs. Hill, Alberta
"Thank you for being so accommodating - we had the greatest time! The best part was the deck, bbq and hot tub - we really enjoyed being able to use the bbq!" T. Taylor, NWT, Canada
"We have enjoyed being in your suite for the past month. We were very comfortable and the location has worked well. We have appreciated your kindness and friendliness." Mr. & Mrs. Allan, Ontario
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Canadian $ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 3 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low season (Nov thru Apr) | 1 Nov 11 | 1 May 12 | CA$ 375 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid-season (May) | 1 May 12 | 1 Jun 12 | CA$ 425 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High season (Jun/Jul/Aug) | 1 Jun 12 | 1 Sep 12 | CA$ 475 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid-season (Sept/Oct) | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Nov 12 | CA$ 425 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
* There are NO additional fees for tax, cleaning, or utilities.
* We offer special Monthly and Seasonal rates, as well as discounts for stays longer than 2 weeks.
* Payment is preferred in Canadian dollars with a 25% non-refundable deposit at time of reservation, with full payment due 1 month before rental period.
* We will do all we can to assist you in planning a memorable holiday to our fabulous area of the world!
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 7 years listed You are contacting Keith Digby
Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United States and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2004. This apartment has so far received 0 reviews.  |
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