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Taste The View: A dream view of the mountains and lake

Taste The View: A dream view of the mountains and lake

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Property grounds
Left side of our house is a stone walkway that leads directly to the suite
Hydrangea path. 😊 Karen has 18 hydrangeas on the property!
Right side of house Is a wooden staircase also leading down to the suite
Right side of house has wooden staircase leading down to the suite.

Overview of Taste The View: A dream view of the mountains and lake

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Duncan, BC
  • Popular LocationMaple Bay Marina7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSaltspring Marina54 min drive
  • Popular LocationGanges Marina54 min drive
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second bedroom (additional fee of $100 per night

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Taste The View: A dream view of the mountains and lake

Centrally located between Victoria and Nanaimo, we are minutes from the ocean near beautiful Maple Bay, and situated on Mount Tzouhalem which has some of the best mountain biking and hiking trails on the island. This new suite has a private 500 so ft outdoor patio area and natural gas BBQ. It is a one of a kind find.

Whether it’s swimming in the ocean, whale watching or renting a kayak, our close proximity to the ocean will ensure you will never be bored. If water is not your thing, walk out the door and across the street to enjoy hiking or biking trails from beginner to expert level. Or perhaps take a short drive to one of the fantastic 4+ star rated golf courses near by. We are surrounded by BC’s finest wineries, markets, live entertainment, shopping and a vast array of restaurants for every taste and budget. Whether you are here for an event or a vacation, we have it all.

Built almost 700 feet up with panoramic views of mountains and Lake Quamichan, this very private walk out ground level space with a private entrance has one or two bedrooms available. Please note the second bedroom is an additional cost of $100 per night. (Note: if you require only one bedroom, the second one will not be rented to anyone else during your stay). Located in the lower level of our new custom home, the full above ground walk out has scenic views and breathtaking sunsets.

The suite includes a full bathroom with a rainfall shower, hair dryer, fluffy towels and all the toiletries you might need. We have a fully equipped kitchen area with an apartment size fridge, microwave, coffee maker, double hotplate, Breville convection toaster oven, blender, toaster, milk frother and more.

The large main bedroom has a comfortable king size bed and a television with Netflix, Prime, HBO, Crave and a cable package plus the most amazing morning views to wake up to. The second bedroom has a comfortable queen size pillow top bed with another amazing view and a walkout to the deck. Both bedrooms have large closets and plenty of storage in the form of cabinets and armoires. In this almost 900 SF suite there is a large private family room with comfortable leather recliner chairs, a leather recliner couch, a 46 inch TV with cable, Netflix, Prime, HBO, Crave and unlimited high speed internet access.

When you arrive you will be greeted with a bottle of wine, a loaf of fresh baked bread and home made preserves from local picked fruit.

The nightly rate is for one bedroom and two people. If you wish to book the second room, there is an additional $100 fee per night. We have a maximum capacity of four adults per night. Property is not suitable for young children or pets.

During the last two years, there has been a new subdivision being built in the many acres of land behind our home. There may be construction on these homes during your stay but they are respectful to work within normal work hours and trying to keep noise to a minimum.We look forward to having you visit us and stay in the place we love to call home.

Property manager

Karen Evers
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
No small children under the age of 10.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed on the property
Local government taxes apply
Minimum 2 night stay

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duncan

Located in Duncan, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. The Raptors and Mount Tzuhalem Ecological Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cowichan Aquatic Centre and Cowichan Wooden Boat Society. Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre and Teafarm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Duncan, BC

What's nearby

  • Hand of Man Museum - 5 min drive
  • Maple Bay Marina - 7 min drive
  • The Raptors - 9 min drive
  • Saltspring Marina - 54 min drive
  • Ganges Marina - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Original Joe's - 9 min drive
  • Small Block Brewery - 11 min drive
  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Tim Hortons - 10 min drive
  • Tim Hortons - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Taste The View: A dream view of the mountains and lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Taste The View: A dream view of the mountains and lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Taste The View: A dream view of the mountains and lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Taste The View: A dream view of the mountains and lake located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mount Tzuhalem Ecological Reserve, Maple Bay Marina and Hand of Man Museum. Duncan Visitor Centre and Chances Cowichan are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

julie j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
superb stay
We have stayed in many accommodation through out USA and Canada but the furnishings and hospitality here were superb. Spotlessly clean and a fabulous view. Karen was always on hand with information and delicious treats, thank you. I highly recommend a stay here you wont be disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

A beautiful well equipped high end property in a location with fantastic views
This is a lovely place to stay. There were three adults in our group but the property can accommodate four people comfortably. Karen and John were fantastic hosts we were greeted with freshly baked bread and a bottle of red wine. We were also spoilt with home baked cookies during our stay. There is a BBQ for guest use and a beautiful outdoor area where you can sit and enjoy the fantastic views down the valley and over the lake to the mountains. The premises are close to mountain trails and Maple Bay which is really worth a visit. We woke up one morning with deer in the garden and an Eagle perched in a tree nearby the location and the premises compliment each other perfectly. The premises are spotlessly clean. There is everything there that you need to start you off, tea, coffee homemade marmalade etc. We stayed for two weeks we will definitely visit again next year and would recommend these premises to anyone who appreciates quality.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing and tranquil!
I was drawn to stay here and now I know why! Karen and John are lovely people! We came to celebrate our 30th Anniversary and some work for me as well. We were surprised with wine, champagne, a beautiful card, homemade bread and other goodies! They went above and beyond! The king bed is so comfortable too!! Amazing views and beautiful lanai! We definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every little detail
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The hosts have thought of everything - from chocolates beside the bed to comfy blankets for lounging to extra toothbrushes to puzzle books. We were all very comfortable, and we very much appreciated the homemade bread, bottle of wine, and munchies! A perfect experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian R., Union, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning and impeccable place to stay! Karen and John were wonderful hosts!
We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay at “Taste The View”. It surpassed our expectations and Karen and John were wonderful hosts, very kind and thoughtful. Everything we could have imagined was stocked in the kitchen and lovely touches in every room. The Anniversary card, Prosecco, fresh loaf of bread, snacks and beautiful vase of Hydrangeas was an unexpected surprise and so greatly appreciated. When I mentioned I wasn’t able to grow any zucchini this year, one magically appeared for us from their garden. Thank you! This is our first VRBO stay and Karen and John have spoiled us as I don’t think we’ll ever be able to top this. We are looking forward to another stay at “Taste The View” in the future. Sharon and Ian
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Evers

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Originally from Ontario Canada, we moved to Vancouver Island almost two years ago where we designed and built our dream home.

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