Mile 77 Upper Cottage

THE SPACE

Beautiful and Peaceful. Your enjoyment of the Upper 1 bedroom Cottage as part of a 1 acre of this beautiful lakefront property. Nestled in the Youbou forest this cottage is tranquil and cozy at its best, from looking through the forested trees sitting by your outdoor firepit listening to the rumbling of a brook while relaxing in a outdoor tub or grilling on the large deck with spectacular lake views ,this is a destination of relaxation is for everyone! This property is of pure wildness bliss. We have a second cottage (lower beach cottage)also on the property which is on the beach front, the shared beach and wharf are also there for everyone’s enjoyment!

We live on site in a separate home on the property. We respect your privacy and space during your stay. We are available anytime!

GUESTS ACCESS

This property is 1 acre of pure wildness bliss. We have a second cottage (lower cottage) also on the property which is beautiful and private so maybe a family gathering. Rent both and enjoy a family gathering.

PETS

We are animal lovers so yes your furbaby (dogs/cat)are welcome with the exception that YOU pick up your poop and NO FURBABYS EVER ON furniture, beds, Chairs, couches! NEVER EVER LEAVE YOUR PET UNATTENDED this means no locking up in cottage while you go enjoy somewhere else THIS IS NOT OKAY !!!!! Pets panic/anxiety (believe me we hear it)and do severe damage !!!!!! Any damages by your fur baby you will be held responsible and it will be costly $$$$$$$$ It is 100% YOUR responsibility as the pet owner to be responsible!

Thank you for understanding

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Welcome to the small town of Youbou. The lakeside community of Youbou sits on the north shore of Cowichan Lake in Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley. “The Big Lake”, as Cowichan Lake is known by its native inhabitants, is over 30 km long, and one of the largest bodies of fresh water on Vancouver Island. ,Cowichan Lake is British Columbia's second-most pristine lake and Cowichan River is designated as a Heritage River. Today, features of the former mill town and second-largest community on Cowichan Lake, include a public beach at Arbutus Park and extensive recreational opportunities, including swimming, canoeing, kayaking, boating, fishing, and hiking. Other communities around Cowichan Lake include Alder Bay, Caycuse, Honeymoon Bay, Mesachie Lake, and Lake Cowichan.

Youbou has a small convenience store, gas station, excellent Bar/grill, original pin setters bowling alley and a public boat launch with many many trails and forest adventures

GETTING AROUND

Youbou is located on the north shore of Cowichan Lake in the Cowichan Valley, 24 miles (38 km) west of Duncan and a 25-minute drive west of the community of Lake Cowichan. Youbou is accessed via Highway 18, a 26-mile (42-km) paved highway connecting the town of Duncan on the east coast of Vancouver Island with the community of Youbou.

Arbutus Park is a peaceful park set in wonderful Arbutus trees. The half-hectare waterfront park offers a playground, a large sandy beach, and the Big Pool, a system of docks that creates a warm and protected freshwater pool for safe swimming. Amenities include a diving board, a slide from the dock, step ladders from the water, a bike lock-up, a first-aid building, and lifeguards on duty during the summer season.

Hiking is popular on Bald Mountain at Marble Bay. The trails are all well marked, and accessed via North Shore Road, Meade Creek Road, and Marble Bay Road.

Check In Check out Times

Check-In is available at 3:00 p.m.
Your Check-Out time is 11:00 a.m.
*Please note that the check-out time of 11am is very important for our cleaning crew to thoroughly clean for the next arriving guests.

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