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Modern Carriage House on 5 Wooded Acres

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 477 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Modern Carriage House on 5 Wooded Acres

The modern Carriage House sleeps four comfortably. There is a queen Bed in the master and two singles in the second bedroom. A full stainless steal kitchen is ready for Gourmet meals with fresh BC fruit and vegetables bought from the farmers markets or sea food bought directly from the fisherman's boat. A wood burning stove in the living space is wonderful to cozy up to in the evenings and enjoy a glass of wine or a good book. A covered balcony over looking the beautiful property is the perfect place for your morning coffee and evening cocktail . Sitting on the deck down at the pond you may see an abundance of wildlife. Deer, fish, blue heron, bald eagles, mink, and numerous feather friends have been spotted many times. Certain times of the year the pond is nice to swim in . If you are up for a challenging hike, the property backs onto a lush undisturbed forested area with a beautiful creek. You may be able to make the short hike up the stream to the small water fall, but you are going to get wet.

Property manager

Tara & Jamie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please smoke outside of the unit only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 830 sq ft (77 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be supervised at all times

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Modern Carriage House 5 Wooded Acres Mill Bay
Modern Carriage 5 Wooded Acres Mill Bay
Modern Carriage 5 Wooded Acres
Morn Carriage 5 Wood Acres Mi
Modern Carriage House on 5 Wooded Acres Mill Bay
Modern Carriage House on 5 Wooded Acres Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

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Mill Bay, BC

What's nearby

  • Merridale Estate Cidery - 3 min drive
  • Brentwood College School - 4 min drive
  • Mill Bay Centre - 5 min drive
  • Mill Bay Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 59 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Westcoast Fish n Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cobblestone Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Swan Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Carriage House on 5 Wooded Acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Carriage House on 5 Wooded Acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Carriage House on 5 Wooded Acres?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Carriage House on 5 Wooded Acres located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Merridale Estate Cidery, Mill Bay Centre, and Brentwood College School. Shawnigan Lake Museum and Old Mill Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Modern Carriage House on 5 Wooded Acres Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a beautiful place, peaceful & serene Tara (owner) is just Lovely I will definitely be back 💜
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm & Cozy
One of our favorite places to stay! We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

George K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Early August Stay
We had a lovely visit. Good value here - will be back if it remains that way.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn E.

Kind hosts and beautiful space!
We had a great weekend at the Carriage house. The space is very nice and newly renovated. Tara and Jamie went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pierre Q., Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and clean
This location was central to all the sites we were interested in. Lots of deer nosing about. Property was clean and nicely appointed. Owners were very approachable and always helpful. The layout was spacious. Plus, BC folks are very friendly!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back!
Absolutely loved our stay at Cedar Hollows. Felt right at home from the moment we arrived. We were travelling with our toddler (3) and baby (8months), and it was perfect for us! Tara was ways quick to respond and a fantastic host. The property is beautiful and our toddler loved watching the goats and having a wander around the pond every day. Kitchen was incredibly well equipped with everything we needed and super cozy beds. 100% recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

cozy comfort
Thanks so much for our wonderful stay. The house was well out-fitted and the beds so comfortable! Such a lovely spot, and so convenient to both Mill Bay and Shawnigan Lake. Both Tessa and I really enjoyed our time there - cooking up a storm and admiring your horse and goat! Thanks again. Nicola

8/10 Good

Jesse H., Lake Country

Felt like home. Very quiet, peaceful country side.
Jamie and Tara are great hosts and made it feel like home. We enjoyed the very well equipped carriage house, and woodstove. The farm was quiet, and the scenery was beautiful. Enjoyed watching the wildlife stroll through, and the farm animals. We loved how close the parks and beaches were from their place. If the carriage house is well equipped then in our opinion we felt that the mattress could use an upgrade.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jyoti P.

Well maintained, clean, and comfortable property!
This was a nice relaxing getaway for my 2 little girls, husband and myself. Pros: very clean, nice property, well located to explore Vancouver island towns, hot Tub, air conditioner, nice patio. Cons: Not much provided (oil, hand soap, laundry detergent, did not lend butter when we asked), very squeaky bed. Overall I would probably stay again but make note that unlike previous reviewers who said the kitchen was very well stocked and there were farm fresh eggs, we did not find this to be true but in fact found very little was provided when compared to other vacation rentals. We found one bar of soap when we arrived and had to request another so we weren't running it from the bath to the kitchen to the bathroom sink. Just remember you should bring everything you plan on using for the kitchen, bath or laundry or plan on buying it. This is a very clean and well maintained rental so that is the trade off! For me, being told we could not have the empty oil bottle filled because it's not provided and having to run to the store for little things was a bit of an annoyance and affected the feeling of hospitality. Asides from this, we did truly enjoy our time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place to stay
Very private and well stocked with everything you need, great location, wonderful hosts. The property is quite large and very well maintained, the hosts accommodated EV charging at no extra costs. The property is in a farm setting yet the air is very clean with no bugs at all or extra noises. Thank you for the hospitality, will come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R., OKOTOKS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family visit
Cedar Hollow was lovely. Cabin like with charming decorations and bedding. Close to family, shopping, vineyards and nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful accommodation in a stunning setting and location
We absolutely loved the apartment-beautifully decorated and warm and comfortable. The setting is beautiful-complete with a lovely pond. We woke up one morning to deer just outside the window! Tara is wonderful! We would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute & Cozy
We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property! Tara & Jamie were great hosts and we would definitely stay with them again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louis B., St Thomas Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A true oasis. Great property and great hosts.
Inside, the flat is modern, very comfortable and well appointed. Outside is a serene environment, perfect for strolls by the pond or to visit with the goats. The balcony, overlooking the garden and forest, is a perfect place to relax.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dianne U., LYNNWOOD WA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Place!
This place was excellent! The lodging was comfortable and felt like home away from home. The location is great as it’s out of the city but close enough to most locations on mid and South Island. The owners were great and the property is lovely. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Easy to find - quiet rural property. rope swing, tree fort, and goats&horse the highlights for our 12&9yo. New & spacious & comfortable accommodations.

10/10 Excellent

Regine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect starting point for daily tours in Cowichan area
Everything perfect: Friendly and helpful hosts, living on the same ground, many cute animals horse, sheep, goats and even wild- living deer with fawns strolling cross the lawn! Very nice and clean little house, perfect for two to four. Kitchen fully equipped, modern and complete! Nice comfortable beds and in the evening qiuet surrounding.

10/10 Excellent

Roger N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb
The carriage house was clean and spacious with all the amenities you could want. Lovely peaceful location with friendly hosts and life. Did want to leave. Rog and Sue. England
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

john d.

Cozy, nice setting
Quiet, close to shopping and eminities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

david d.

cozy and clean
we enjoyed our stay at the carriage house. my brother looked forward in stoking up the wood stove for that nice warmth on a winters day.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V., Smithers

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the carriage house!
Very comfortable accommodations and beautiful property! My daughters 7 and 8 had so much fun on the trampoline, the rope swing and petting the animals. Thanks Tara and Jamie for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

A perfect place for a relaxing vacation.
We found Cedar Hollow to be very charming and comfortable with everything we needed. The property was lovely and made for a very relaxed holiday. It was easy to find our way around and would love to visit again. We also want to thank Jamie for his recommendation on whale watching. We went to Ocean Ecoventure In Cowichan Bay and had a wonderful experience with a captain that was very knowledgeable who made it fun and educational.

10/10 Excellent

Chris C., Edmonton, Alberta

Great spot, perfect for our family of 4!
Cedar Hollow was such a fantastic spot for our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 teenagers) while we were in the Victoria/Cowichan area. The house was exactly as described and it was great to have a full kitchen, good sized bedrooms and a nice sitting area. We went all over the place in our 5 days in the area and everything was really easy to get to because of the location of the house - Victoria, Sooke, Langford, Cowichan, Salt Spring, etc...nothing was too far away. If we are ever back on the island and in the area, Cedar Hollow will definitely be our go to spot to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Desiree K., Vancouver, WA

Perfect escape from the city.
My family and I stayed in the Carriage house while attending a weeks worth of family wedding events in Saanich and Victoria. Although we were about 30-40 minutes away from our events, it was well worth the drive. The cottage was a perfect getaway from the busyness of Victoria and gave us something to look forward to at the end of our busy, wedding event filled days. The views were outstanding including thick woods, flowers, deer, horses and goats. The owners of the home did not engage with us unless we sought them out which made the rental feel even more private. The house was cool despite the hot summer climate and the deck was, by far, my favorite place to be; in the morning with my coffee and in the evening with my glass of wine. We will certainly consider this location again when we return to Canada.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018