*Contract workers + rowers welcome!* Nestled in the heart of the Cowichan Valley (Van Island's best kept secret) nature abounds at this bright, peaceful + centrally-located sanctuary. 5 min drive to Duncan’s adorable downtown + famous Saturday market, and 3 min walk down to beautiful Quamichan Lake to sip your coffee while eagle-watching, or catch the Canadian Olympic Rowing Team practicing. Included is a simple granola breakfast, to help power you up for your adventures! The space This bright, pet-free abode is a cozy 600sq ft, and is a separate downstairs suite with private back entrance and patio, in an older single family home on a spacious lot. Only your two quiet hosts live above. The suite features climate-controlled central heating and A/C to keep you warm in winter, and cool in the summer. The large master bedroom contains a dreamy pillow-top Queen bed, closet, dresser and private work station with flat screen monitor (bring your cables) and lightning-fast wifi. The living room couch opens into a comfy, new Queen IKEA futon with memory foam topper, which sleeps an additional 2: perfect for kids or groups traveling together. It also features a new flat screen TV with TelusPlus (Netflix, Prime, Disney, YouTube + cable TV). The kitchenette is well-stocked with full fridge/freezer, dish washer, toaster, large toaster oven, microwave, crock pot, coffee maker, kettle, small rice cooker, kitchen utensils, coffee, tea and basic pantry items. A simple granola, fruit and homemade yogurt breakfast is included for the first week of your stay! Lake Quamichan is our beautiful lake at the end of our street overflowing with wildlife, however, swimming is not allowed due to algae overgrowth. Paddling, electric boating and catch/release fishing are welcome, and there’s a beautiful new small-craft launch that makes entry easy. Please note: - This suite is small, simple, and well supplied: ideal for those here for the purpose of adventuring, remote working, and resting at the end of long days out. If you are looking for a luxury place to spend a lot of time inside, this may not be the right space for you. - There is no oven/stove in-suite for cooking bigger meals, however, the toaster oven is oversized (can cook a small chicken), and longer term guests are welcome to use our stove/oven upstairs once a week for meal prep if needed. - Parents be advised: While kids of all ages are always welcome, at this time baby equipment, toys and toddler-proofing of the suite or property is not offered. Guest access Guest access is through your own private entrance with keypad lock. Other things to note - Our cancellation policy is set to Firm, but if something unavoidable arises, please reach out and we may be able to negotiate. We try to be as accommodating as possible within our abilities. - There is no oven or stove in-suite, however, there is a microwave, large toaster oven, rice cooker and crock pot. Longer term guests are also welcome to use our stove/oven upstairs once a week for meal prep if needed. - Daily breakfast is provided for the first week of your stay (available for longer for an additional charge), and includes: - coffee - tea - milk (dairy or non dairy) - gluten-free granola - organic homemade yogurt - fruit We have many add-ons available, if arranged ahead of your arrival. Please ask us about: - locally-sourced, free range, seasonal and homemade breakfast options - bike rentals - hiking tours - Cowichan Valley farm stand tours (guest favourite) - local brewery, distillery and winery tours - other requests? Just ask! Registration Details Municipal registration number: 00108271 Provincial registration number: H368742464