Private Waterfront ~ Strand ~ Neue Küche ~ Storm Viewing ~ Herrliche Aussicht ~ Sonnig | Haus in Bowen Island

Enjoy the best of both worlds and stay at the WHOLE HOUSE, accommodating a group of eight or a couple seeking absolute privacy. Two kitchens. Two living areas. Twice the stunning ocean and mountain views, from indoor and outdoor living areas. The Whole House is undeniably one of the most unforgettable waterfront vacations on Bowen Island.
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AS OF NOMBER 1, 2024 _ 90 Day minimum rentals ONLY
BC Bill 35 has outlawed stand alone short term vacation rentals
Our FRIENDS and family will be using our property from November 1 forward.
90 day minimum rentals will be considered.
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Find our reviews on listing VRBO #284936 & VRBO #357305
Are you looking for an exceptionally private and romantic retreat? Book the Whole House—the entire home!—for just you and your sweetheart and have this beautiful stretch of scenic Bowen Island all to yourself.
An Inviting Waterfront cottage/duplex with Spectacular Southerly views perfect for family or friends ~ sleep up to 8 guests. When available, we COMBINE the rental of the Lazy Bowen Hideaway, the upper main floor with the ground floor, Lazy B Waterfront Suite, for your Family and friend gatherings. 2 to 8 guests maximum.
SLEEPS 6 GUESTS IN 3 QUEEN BEDS, & 1 FULL-SIZE SOFA BED
2 bathrooms
The Whole House = Lazy Bowen Hideaway plus the Lazy B Waterfront Suite is an inviting Medium High Bank Waterfront home/duplex with Spectacular southerly Views of the Coastal Mountains, Shipping Lanes, and Vancouver British Columbia.
The Whole House rental is a total of 1800 square feet of indoor living space and over 1000 square feet of outdoor decks.
Access between the Lazy Bowen Hideaway and the Lazy B Waterfront Suite is through a set of outside stairs.
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THE SEASONAL BASE RATE IS FOR 6 GUESTS. ADDITIONAL GUESTS* ARE $40 CAD PER PERSON PER NIGHT. Maximum occupancy of 8 guests. *children are counted as guests too.
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PRICING CAUTION ~ VRBO.com displays ALL Canadian properties in USD. Sorry, we know this is confusing for our International & Canadian Guests. To see the rates in your home currency: 1)change the currency drop down on the VRBO landing page. 2) scroll down to "rates," hit the currency drop down arrow and select your country's origin.
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BEACH ACCESS IS 1 MINUTE DOWN THE TRAIL with a summertime Swimming Dock.
PET/DOG (only) FRIENDLY
Dogs are $15 per dog per night plus taxes. Maximum 2. Please provide breed, age, & weight. See pet policy in rental agreement.
Enter the LAZY BOWEN HIDEAWAY to a breathtaking Ocean view through 30 feet of glass. Professionally Designed, 1800 square foot home has 3 Bedrooms with 2 Washrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, and multiple decks.
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AWD or 4WD REQUIRED TO PARK ON PROPERTY ~ NO EXCEPTIONS ~ SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE DETAILS
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The WHOLE HOUSE has *3 bedrooms, each with plush queen size beds, plus an upgraded Full-size sleeper sofa. Sleeps 8 guests.
BEDROOMS –
Hideaway bedroom #1 ~ The Spacious Seaside Bedroom has a NEW Stearns & Foster Plush Queen bed with Fine Linens, Flat Screen 40" TV and a Picturesque Ocean view.
Hideaway bedroom #2 ~ The Private Trailside Bedroom has a comfy Queen bed, Flat Screen TV, Sitting Room and Private deck with Ocean View. Another Stunning View is enjoyed from the sitting room opening out to the Private Deck equipped with chairs, perfect for your morning coffee.
The Waterfront Suite *bedroom #3 ~It sleeps up to four guests in a semi-private sleeping area with a plush queen bed and an optional twin bed, both gently partitioned from the living area by a quaint wood-burning stove. Awaken to the NEW wall of glass with a spectacular southerly Howe Sound view of the Coastal Mountains, ferry lanes, and Vancouver. The NEW view windows/sliders open out to the NEW private weather poof deck for your morning coffee or sunset viewpoint. *the Waterfront Suite bedroom does not have a door and is semi-private and partially open to the living room similar to a hotel room studio suite.
The Waterfront Suite BED #4 also offers a sleeper sofa with an upgraded full-size mattress that is located in the Waterfront Suite living room.
LIVING ROOMS: 2
With the multiple living spaces, you can gather together or find privacy.
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OCCUPANCY IS MONITORED - Please note that we monitor the occupancy of our property with exterior security cameras.
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The Large Hideaway living room, 27 x 27, has 3 separate sitting areas and easily accommodates 8 guests in the open floor plan.
• Watch the High Definition 55 INCH Smart TV with Cable connection.
• Netflix is available
• Relax and Read in one of our Comfort Zones
• Gaze out the Expansive Windows to view Eagles or Ferries going by.
• A large VHS Video library, Board games, and Puzzles are available for indoor activities.
The Waterfront Suite has a living room with seating for 4 guests. Our NEW view windows (2 six foot sliding glass doors) have opened up the entire room to more southerly sunshine, ocean views, and decks. Relax and enjoy the 42" flat screen TV with Roku Wi-Fi and cable connection, VCR, and DVD player. We also provide a library of VHS and DVD movies.
FREE WI-FI ~ To stay connected we have FREE High-Speed Wireless Internet.....the fastest available on Bowen Island.
TV & ENTERTAINMENT:
The property has 4 flat screen TVs all with cable connections. The Hideaway TV is a High Definition 55" Smart TV with a DVD and VHS player. We have a large collection of Classic VHS movies and some DVDs. The 2 Hideaway bedrooms each have flat screen TVs. The Suite living room has a 42" flat screen TV with Roku Wi-Fi connection, DVD and VHS players.
GAMES & PUZZLES are provided for rainy day family activities.
KITCHENS - 2
With the rental of the complete Lazy Bowen Hideaway plus the Lazy B Waterfront Suite, you will have 2 Efficient Kitchens......The Hideaway kitchen is an all-new Chef's kitchen, completely renovated as of December 2014: granite counters, ultra-quiet Bosch dishwasher, 2 convection ovens, microwave, filtered water and ice, and Stainless refrigerator.
The Waterfront Suite kitchen has NEW GRANITE counters and a NEW dishwasher… Plus, stove, oven, fridge, and microwave. Both are Well Equipped with all the necessary tools for your culinary creations: pots, pans, dinnerware, glassware, flatware and including a Family size skillet for morning pancakes….plus more.
DINING:
The Hideaway has a vintage dining table that will expand to seat 6 guests plus granite counter dining with 4 counter stools. Weather permitting we have Outdoor dining for 6 guests on the NEW waterfront dining deck.
The Waterfront Suite has granite counter dining for 4 guests. Weather permitting outdoor waterfront deck dining for 4 guests.
WASHROOMS - 2:
Both washrooms are water efficient with Lush Towels, Hairdryer, Shampoo & Conditioner. The Hideaway washroom has a Tub/shower. Both have bright LED lighting.
The NEW Waterfront Suite washroom was just renovated Spring 2014 with a walk in glass surround shower and pebble floor… New, Fresh, and Bright.
WASHER / DRYER -1 SET:
The Lazy Bowen Hideaway is conveniently equipped with a Washer and Dryer. The Waterfront Suite does not have a washer and dryer for guests use.
NEW CEDAR DECKS WITH NEARLY INVISIBLE STEEL RAILS AND MESH
The multiple south facing LARGE Decks for the Hideaway and the Waterfront Suite invites you to enjoy the Sound of the Waves washing the beach while connecting with Nature. The Waterfront Suite has a large covered, weatherproof deck for fresh air waterfront enjoyment rain or shine.
BBQ'S - 2:
The Hideaway has a family size Weber Propane BBQ on the NEW Dining deck. The Waterfront Suite has a smaller Weber propane BBQ. We provide some propane.
FREE On-property Parking is provided for AWD vehicles.
FREE parking is available for 2 wheel drive vehicles at the top of our driveway.
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AWD or 4WD REQUIRED TO PARK ON PROPERTY ~ NO EXCEPTIONS ~ ASK ABOUT THE DETAILS
Parking on the property requires driving a short distance on Cleator Road: it is steep in spots, it is made of loose gravel, and it has 3 tight turns. An all-wheel or 4-wheel drive vehicle the size of a Ford Explorer or smaller is required to drive Cleator Road. Or, you may choose to park your 2 wheel drive vehicle at the top of the road and take the 5-minute walk down to the cottage. Parking is free.
2WD VEHICLES ARE REQUIRED TO PARK AT THE TOP OF OUR DRIVEWAY ~ NO EXCEPTIONS
CLEATOR ROAD SHUTTLE: $40
For our 2-wheel drive guests…You may be interested in the assistance of our Shuttle Driver to help you with your luggage and groceries. With synchronization of your arrival and departure times, our Driver can meet you upon arrival at THE TOP OF OUR DRIVEWAY, Cleator Road and at check-out at the Lazy Bowen Hideaway to assist you with luggage and groceries down and then up Cleator Road. Please let us know if we can coordinate this service for you and your family. (This service is dependent on our driver’s availability and may not be available for all requests.) The $40 fee is round trip.
DO YOU HAVE PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS? Please inquire about more details.
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PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED BY JAN STEVENS DESIGN
The Hideaway / Waterfront Suite property benefits from your host/owner being a professional interior designer for over 37 years. Notice the Professional Designer touches including the Bowen Island photos for purchase decorating the walls.
The creative talent of Jan Stevens is also expressed in her framed Bowen Island photographs displayed

Private Waterfront ~ Strand ~ Neue Küche ~ Storm Viewing ~ Herrliche Aussicht ~ Sonnig is located in Bowen Island. Private Waterfront ~ Strand ~ Neue Küche ~ Storm Viewing ~ Herrliche Aussicht ~ Sonnig provides accommodation, featuring Parken, Aussicht, Sportliche Aktivitäten, among other amenities. This Haus features Parken, Aussicht, Sportliche Aktivitäten, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Private Waterfront ~ Strand ~ Neue Küche ~ Storm Viewing ~ Herrliche Aussicht ~ Sonnig has 3 Schlafzimmer , 2 Badezimmer, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Haus because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Haus, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Haus has a friendly neighborhood, and the Bowen Island has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Haus in Bowen Island, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.