Maple Bay, Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island

Canada - British Columbia - Maple Bay

Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,View of Cowichan Valley atop iconic Mt Prevost.
View of Cowichan Valley atop iconic Mt Prevost.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Our home, overlooking Quamichan Lake, Mt Prevost.
Our home, overlooking Quamichan Lake, Mt Prevost.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Our home in Mediterranean climate.
Our home in Mediterranean climate.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Private covered deck, with lake and mountain view.
Private covered deck, with lake and mountain view.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,New kitchen.
New kitchen.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Kitchen and dining area of suite.
Kitchen and dining area of suite.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Sparkling bathroom.
Sparkling bathroom.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Main queen bed.
Main queen bed.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Deer are almost daily visitors.
Deer are almost daily visitors.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Steps to private suite.
Steps to private suite.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Hike from your doorstep up Mt Tzouhalem
Hike from your doorstep up Mt Tzouhalem
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Maple Bay, a great beach and pub, too!
Maple Bay, a great beach and pub, too!
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,We have ocean kayaks for your enjoyment.
We have ocean kayaks for your enjoyment.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Cycle trails for all levels of experience.
Cycle trails for all levels of experience.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Live music all over the Cowichan Valley.
Live music all over the Cowichan Valley.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Maple Bay hike, overlooking Salt Spring Island.
Maple Bay hike, overlooking Salt Spring Island.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Stoney Hill park, as seen from Sansum Narrows.
Stoney Hill park, as seen from Sansum Narrows.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,View from Mt Prevost over Cowichan Valley.
View from Mt Prevost over Cowichan Valley.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,View from Mount Prevost over Cowichan Valley.
View from Mount Prevost over Cowichan Valley.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Hike from your doorstep up Mt Tzouhalem
Hike from your doorstep up Mt Tzouhalem
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Overlooking the Cowichan River estuary.
Overlooking the Cowichan River estuary.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,The Cowichan River warms up for summer swims.
The Cowichan River warms up for summer swims.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Kayaking in quaint community of Cowichan Bay.
Kayaking in quaint community of Cowichan Bay.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Avatar Grove in Port Renfrew, 2 hours away.
Avatar Grove in Port Renfrew, 2 hours away.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Port Renfrew on wild west coast, 2 hours away
Port Renfrew on wild west coast, 2 hours away
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Christie Falls, near Ladysmith, in winter.
Christie Falls, near Ladysmith, in winter.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Farmers' market every Saturday in Duncan
Farmers' market every Saturday in Duncan
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Cowichan Valley has a dozen wineries.
Cowichan Valley has a dozen wineries.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Cowichan Bay is 15 minutes away
Cowichan Bay is 15 minutes away
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Cowichan Bay.
Cowichan Bay.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Harbour Air flies from Vancouver to Maple Bay
Harbour Air flies from Vancouver to Maple Bay
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,Whale watching is a popular activity.
Whale watching is a popular activity.
Home exhange in,Canada,Maple Bay,House photos, home images
  • Sleeping capacity2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Weekend Home Exchange

Smoking Not Allowed

No Children Please

Use of Personal Car is preferred

We are looking for a home exchange in ...

Open to all dates Open to all destinations

Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

Newer home in prestigious "Properties At Maple Bay" in the Cowichan Valley. Enjoy lovely new suite with private access in lower level of two-storey home. Comes with full fridge, convection oven, microwave, skillet, BBQ, coffee maker. Private deck has commanding views of Quamichan Lake, Mount Prevost, and Cowichan Valley. 5-minute drive to Strait of Georgia on Pacific Ocean, with beaches, waterfront pubs and restaurants. Cowichan Valley is the hub of foodie culture on Vancouver Island, with a weekly farmer's market and a total of about 60 vineyards and boutique farms. Live outdoor music throughout summer. Hiking trails from your doorstep, bicycling, kayaking, whale watching. Old-growth trees nearby. Craft breweries. Easy drives to Tofino or Port Renfrew on the surf-swept west coast of Vancouver Island...and to Victoria, the BC capital. Minutes away from Gulf Islands ferry to Salt Spring Island. Included with suite are TV, Netflix, wifi, use of standard bicycles, pickup truck, and kayaks. (Truck not for use on BC Mainland). Harbour Air operates multiple daily float plane flights from Maple Bay to downtown Vancouver waterfront, and to Vancouver airport. BC Ferries terminal, linking Nanaimo to Vancouver, is only a 45-minute drive away. We have had 10 prior home exchanges, including Spain, Australia, and Rio de Janeiro. You will LOVE it here. NOTE: Lonely Planet named Vancouver Island one of the top 10 regions in the world to visit in 2022!

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Extensive Grounds
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • View
  • Privacy / Seclusion
  • Garden
  • Heating

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Extras

  • Use of bicycle(s)
  • Use of boat

Setting

  • Small Town or Village
  • Mountains

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

We are a five-minute drive from Maple Bay on the Strait of Georgia, next to the Gulf Islands. There are three waterfront pubs/restaurants in close proximity.

The commercial centre of Duncan is 10 minutes away.

The Cowichan Valley is a mecca for recreational opportunities, including hiking, cycling and kayaking, as well as foodie culture, with its Saturday market, boutique farms, and wineries. There are also numerous outdoor, live-music events throughout summer.

Outdoor Activities

  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Tennis
  • Hiking
  • Lake
  • River
  • Scuba Diving / Surfing

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Galleries
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Car Necessary

Attractions

Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

Please check our exchange preferences below

Conditions

  • No Children Please
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Plant Care Not Needed

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is preferred

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Weekend Home Exchange
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