Magical Farm Villa with Heated Salt Water Pool

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Miscellaneous
TV, fireplace, stereo, offices
TV, fireplace, stereo, offices

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Duncan, BC
  • The Raptors
    3 min drive
  • BC Forest Discovery Centre
    5 min drive
  • Hand of Man Museum
    8 min drive
  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base)
    10 min drive

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About the area

Westholme

When you stay at this farm stay in North Cowichan, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of The Raptors and BC Forest Discovery Centre. .This farm stay is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Teafarm and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Duncan Meadows Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • The Raptors - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • BC Forest Discovery Centre - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Hand of Man Museum - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Maple Bay Marina - 11 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Neko Ramen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Magical Farm Villa with Heated Salt Water Pool

Come slow down and savour life. This 5500 sq.ft. charming farm house offers an oasis of natural beauty in the heart of Vancouver Island's Cowichan Valley. Nestled amongst a forest of breezy pines on 74 acres of active farmland, this home boasts a beautiful great room with sun drenched pool areas and cozy covered verandas. Perfect for a gathering with some of your favourite people or for a retreat of your fancy. This space is all about playing with nature & creating lasting memories.

Wake up to the deer outside your window or say hello to the goats and horse next door. Go for a walk around our private lake and see if you can spot our resident otter. Grab a couple herbs from the garden and enjoy a good meal with your favourite people. Or take a stroll and see what you see! Can you spot the Kiwi tree?

Our home is well stocked with thoughtful touches to make your time here special. The space has 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3 fire places, a kitchen for the cook in you, outdoor grill, stand alone dining room, great room, media room, games room, heated salt water pool, outdoor fire place, 3 covered verandas and a colourful inner garden walk with ponded waterfall. Our 6th room is currently setup as an office with a desk, computer monitor and a double sized pullout sofa for a total accommodation of 12 people. We have a house wide stereo system that lets you connect to your favourite tunes, a pool & poker table for those later night hangs and a cozy theatre room for your favourite flicks. Or grab a yoga mat and get your stretch on near the pool - soak in the rays and take in the beauty that surrounds you.

Guests will have full access to the house with the exception of the garage, mechanical room and laundry room, though the laundry room can be made available for use upon request. Guests are welcome (and encouraged!) to explore the loop in the general vicinity of the home which includes a backyard area, a 2 acre lake, ample treed and walking areas with views of the surrounding hills, pastures and the animals. We will upon request do a tour of our farm which includes, blueberry field, garlic field, large greenhouse, chickens, horses & cows. We would request a signed waiver for the tour.

The Cowichan Valley is Canada's only Maritime Mediterranean Climatic Zone and is home to the warmest year round temperatures in the country. Explore the cute coast towns, local artisans, markets, wineries, golf courses, delicious restaurants and world renowned mountain biking that all live here. Our home is centrally located 45 from Nanaimo and Victoria alike and only 15 minutes from the Harbour Air float plane dock with direct access from YVR and downtown Vancouver. Hop on the ferry to Salt Spring for the day or get into the woods for a scenic hike. If you crave the waves like we do, Jordan River and Sombrio are less than 2 hours away.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination featuring a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This farm stay also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Marke

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness centre
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Jetted bath
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Office
  • Private pool

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Magical Farm Villa with Heated Salt Water Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peg D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place for a family vacation
With one son living in North Carolina and the other in Japan, we're always looking for places in between to have a family vacation. This filled the bill perfectly. Plenty of space and bedrooms, and a well-equipped kitchen, but we spent as much time as we could outdoors--with many different seating arrangements to choose from. And there's so much to do in the area! We barely scratched the surface.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness
August long weekend
Had a great time staying at Marke’s place for the long weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The name is accurate, it was a Magical Farm Villa!
We had a birthday gathering with friends and family over 4 days in September. This was a rare occasion where the photos did not do justice to the place - it was beautiful. The kitchen was very well stocked, and it was so lovely to have ample room for us to gather together or spread out when we needed space. The fireplace was so cozy, the games room & pool added activity space, and the location was just beautiful. The morning sunlight across the misty farm fields was gorgeous. Our host was available and responsive. He was on site to water plants, so was handy if we had any questions. We walked 30 minutes to Emmandare Vineyard for a wine tasting, which was also delightful. One group went to the Raptors Centre, which was a hit with the 8-year-old. So much to do in the area, and amenities are close by if needed. Would happily book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanaska A., Nanaimo, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Multi Family Gathering
This beautiful home was perfect for our recent May long weekend gathering. We were three families with kids ranging from 10-13 and there were enough rooms and beds for everyone. Everyone commented on their great sleep in the comfortable beds and soft linens. The house and exterior living space is more than spacious and we never felt on top of one another. The heated pool was an absolute hit with kids and adults alike as was the recreation area in the basement. We enjoyed some walks along the country road the house is situated on and also got out for some mountain biking at nearby mountains. You feel like you are tucked away from the rest of the world on this gorgeous property but when we needed to run out to grab something from the store we were moments away from everything we needed. Unfortunately the heat pump broke down just before our arrival but with the cross wind breeze coming through all open windows no one seemed to mind. The hosts were lovely and accommodating with any requests and were available close by if we needed anything. This is not your typical house rental, and it’s obvious that this is the hosts home that is very well tended to with love and care. Everyone loved our stay - our only complaint is we couldn’t stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Judy F., St.Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
The Family Farm experience
This is a great place for family to come together. The pool even at this time of year was warm. The Billards table was a real favorite with each challenging the other all evening long. The kitchen was a dream to cook our large turkey dinner and pumpkin pies and the dining room looked so lovely when set up. I brought a number of family decorations for the table but the home truly has everything you might need for full enjoyment.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022