Description
A rare chance to own a tiny retreat in Kinsol Cottages, your gateway to slow living along the Koksilah River. This small-footprint cottage features a sleeping loft, full bathroom, and a kitchen ready for your finishing touches (appliances not installed). An outdoor gas fireplace extends your living space and sets the scene for quiet evenings under the trees. Kinsol Cottages offers private access to a beautiful swimming hole on the Koksilah River, perfect for summer dips and peaceful mornings by the water. Across the street, the Cowichan Trail leads to endless forest roads for hiking, running, or biking, with the iconic Kinsol Trestle about a 1 km walk away. Set within a gated, family-oriented recreational community, this property is surrounded by year-round activities and is a short drive to the areas cafés, wineries, and restaurants. Occupancy is permitted for up to 26 weeks per year. This is a Co-op share sale; traditional mortgages are not available. Contact your Realtor today.
Property Details
| Property Type | Residential |
| Property Sub Type | Recreational |
| Listing ID | 1033243 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Shawnigan Lake |
| Area | Malahat & Area |
| Sub-Area | ML Shawnigan |
| Postal Code | V8H 2E4 |
| Property Taxes | $257.51 (2025) |
| Strata/Maintenance Fee | $180.00 / Monthly |
| Facing | Northwest |
| Water | Cooperative,Well: Drilled |
| Sewer | Septic System: Common |
| Heating | Baseboard,Electric |
| Exterior Features | Balcony/Deck,Balcony/Patio |
| Construction | Cement Fibre |
| Roof | Other |
| Foundation | Pillar/Post/Pier |
| Basement | None |
| Laundry | Common Area |
| Listed Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Ownership | Shares in Co-operative |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres |
Rooms
| Room | Level | Dimensions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Main level | 3-Piece | |
| Kitchen | Main level | 4 ft x 11 ft | |
| Living room | Main level | 7 ft x 8 ft | |
| Loft | Other | 7 ft x 11 ft | |
| Patio | Other | 7 ft x 12 ft | |
| Porch | Other | 5 ft x 12 ft |
Building Details
| Architectural Style | Cottage, Cabin |
| Heating | Baseboard heaters |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Stories | -1 |
Parking
| Type | Spaces |
|---|---|
| Open |
Additional Information
| Features | Park setting, Other, Gated community |
| Community | Pets Allowed With Restrictions, Family Oriented |
| Waterfront | Waterfront on river |
| Land Size | 1000 sqft |
| Land Access | Road access |
| Building Type | Recreational |
| Interior Size | 272 sqft |
| Transaction | For sale |