At Last Riverside Retreat | Shawnigan Lake, BC

About this property

Unplug. Exhale. Stay Awhile.

Welcome to At Last Riverside Retreat, a private off-grid escape surrounded by forest and tucked beside a peaceful river near Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island. Designed for families, groups, and anyone craving space to slow down, the property combines the freedom of rural living with modern comforts. Wake to the sound of the river, wander through the surrounding forest, spend afternoons outdoors, and gather under dark, star-filled skies at night. The main cabin offers plenty of room to settle in, while additional sleeping options, including a cozy bunkie, make the property especially well suited for larger family getaways. Kids have space to explore with play structures, a trampoline, ninja line, and acres of nature beyond the door. Despite the secluded setting, you don't have to completely disconnect. Fast Starlink Wi-Fi, filtered RO water, on-demand hot water, solar power with lithium battery storage, and a backup generator make this a comfortable introduction to modern off-grid living. Outside, enjoy the riverside terrace, hiking and exploring, a Blackstone grill, fresh eggs from the property's chickens, and evenings beneath skies with very little light pollution. A wood-fired sauna is also planned as the property continues to evolve.

Discover Shawnigan Lake

At Last Riverside Retreat gives you something increasingly difficult to find on southern Vancouver Island: real privacy and room to breathe without being completely disconnected from the surrounding communities. The property sits in a peaceful forested setting west of Shawnigan Lake, surrounded by nature and close to the Koksilah River area. There are no busy streets or city lights outside your window—just forest, wildlife, water, and dark skies.

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