Lakefront(partial) dock pool hot tub barrel rolled sauna gym bunk house fire pit

Nice facilities, pool was great. Cleanliness was an issue. We found bits of bacon under the sofas in the main room along with all sorts of dust and dirt which we vacuumed up. The grease under the range hood was considerable and we wiped that clean as best we could. We had some issues with plumbing and the septic field backing up and overflowing into the showers downstairs. Host had to get a plumber who said that bacon grease had clogged the drains and for us not to put bacon grease into the plumbing. We have stayed at many summer properties as a family and are VERY familiar with septic fields and how delicate they are and would NEVER dump bacon grease into any septic system, ever. The downstairs bedrooms were not air conditioned at were hot at night. We were requested to leave by 10AM (the listing said 11AM) which was a little uncomfortable for the gang. That said, the place was well laid out and amenities like the little gym, contained outdoor area, hot tub, and pool were great. Lots of dishes and plates and the LARGE refrigerator freezers were awesome. The view was nice, there was a little road noise with the odd harley going by but was generally not an issue. Having the little store so close was handy. Having two dishwashers was very useful!! Overall stay was good but would suggest a deep clean of the place. -Russell Kennedy, MD

This property had everything for a great stay - location, pool, sauna , hot tub, media room. It was clean and very well stocked. The property manager was lovely and responded to messages promptly! We can't wait to come back!

It was a great place to stay with kids of all ages. The pool was awesome for smaller kids and the pool deck was a nice play to hang out. We didn’t have the best weather so the heated pool was a life saver as was the super comfy den downstairs. Thanks for a great stay, would definitely come back

Perfect stay for our return to Vancouver Island. There were so many thoughtfully curated areas to rest and relax. Our favourite spot was the beautiful lighted fire pit at night. The children loved swimming in the pool and the loungers were the perfect place for the adults to unwind and take summer in. The house was very well stocked with dishes and towels. And the access to lake with dock provided us with great memories.

Our extended family of 9 had a great time staying here - lots of bedrooms, generous kitchen and dining area, the pool and hot tub were a hit every day, great TV room for movies and videogames for the older kids, younger kids had a great time at the beach across the street. The house is really nice. Just a really great spot for a getaway to Shawnigan.

So many amenities, it was great! Wood burning sauna was awesome, the gym and pool were also great! The lake was fun too! We brought our boat, and lots of fish in the lake too! We had a great time!

We fully enjoyed the accommodations. The owner was very prompt and responsive to the couple of issues we had. Unfortunately the housecleaners were met withpoor tenets prior to our stay and missed a couple things but nothing major.

Our family really enjoyed our stay here and its proximity to Victoria allowed us to host an Easter gathering with extended family. We appreciated the location and the added amenities such as hot tub, gym, and 4 kayaks. (Would be nice if the local bike shop would make bike rentals available - that was the only thing missing.) Very nicely decorated. The road out front is busy, but we were having too much fun to notice. Host was quick to respond to questions/issues. Thank you! P.S. The ad didn't mention it, but the cupboards/fridge had a good variety of spices/condiments, so wait to shop for any of that until after you arrive.

Our family lives on Vancouver Island and we have been doing local getaways for a week or so the last several years. This year we decided to try Shawnigan Lake area and we were not disappointed. The place is well equipped for large groups including a commercial size fridge and freezer, a large cooking area and large dining table. There is also plenty of room for large families both upstairs in the main area and downstairs in the den/theatre room. The theatre room has a huge TV and feels like your at the movies. The place also has a hot tub, wood fired sauna, pool, gym and private dock across the road. Everything was clean, organized and felt very welcoming. Also very cool furniture that are conversation pieces. We absolutely loved the place and it's the best place we've stayed at to date. Can't recommend enough. Thanks again April for making it a great stay.

Beautiful newly reno’d house with EVERY possible amenity. Extremely well stocked and highly responsive hosts. Amazing location across from a public beach and a private dock (complete with seating and four kayaks). Next door to bakery/convenience store and near a “rail trail” walking path into little town area (less than 10 minutes on foot). Quality furnishings and so much to do - the pool was fantastic for kids (heated with shallow, medium and deep levels) and the hot tub was great in the evenings. We didn’t even find the time to use the fire pit or the sauna, but the younger kids enjoyed the sand area and the adults got a couple workouts in at the little gym by the pool. The nearby (10 min drive) trestle walk was also a hit. Great family vacation spot!