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The Cottage and Castle

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A room with a fireplace, a wooden table, a purple sofa, and a window with a view of greenery. - The Cottage and Castle (Chemainus)
A kitchen with a dishwasher, a stove, and a sink. There is a window with stained glass and a wooden table with a chair. - The Cottage and Castle (Chemainus)
A spacious kitchen with a long wooden table and blue upholstered chairs, large windows, and a chandelier. - The Cottage and Castle (Chemainus)
A bedroom with a large bed, a vanity with a mirror, and a staircase leading to an upper level. - The Cottage and Castle (Chemainus)
A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a fireplace, a bench with towels, and a decorative wall. - The Cottage and Castle (Chemainus)
The Cottage and Castle provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a fireplace, and a view of the outside.

Comfort Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture.

Design Room

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A room with a fireplace, a wooden table, a purple sofa, and a window with a view of greenery.

Royal House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Chemainus is home to The Cottage and Castle. World's Largest Hockey Stick and Duncan Totem Poles are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chemainus Marina and Mount Brenton Golf Course. Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company and Cowichan Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Chemainus travel guide
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9909 Maple street, Chemainus, BC, V0R 1K1

What's nearby

  • Kinsmen Beach Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chemainus Marina
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chemainus Theatre
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mount Brenton Golf Course
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dairy Queen
    11 min drive
  • Brass Bell Pub
    13 min drive
  • McDonald's
    12 min drive
  • Saltair Pub
    5 min drive
  • Thetis Island Pub
    48 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CAD 25 per person

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

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  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: CAD 35

Late check-in fee: CAD 35 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 50.0 per stay

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 25 per person
  • Early check-in fee: CAD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: CAD 35 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM
  • Housekeeping fee: CAD 50 per week; may vary based on length of stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 50.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage and Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Cottage and Castle?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of CAD 35 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 6:00 PM– 9:00 PM for a fee of CAD 35.

What time is check-out at The Cottage and Castle?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage and Castle located?

Situated in Chemainus, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Kinsmen Beach Park, Waterwheel Park, and Chemainus Marina. Chemainus Valley Museum and Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Cottage and Castle Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough great things about this place. It’s a must! The rooms are comfortable & cozy. I haven’t stayed in the castle yet, that’ll be next! Love love love this place. I’ll recommend it to everyone. And right by the beach too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I have stayed at the Cottage and Castle once before and have both times been extremely satisfied with the friendliness and helpfulness of Christina (the host) Whatever questions we have had to ask, we get immediate assistance! Our room was incredibly clean and organized, the beds were comfortable and the style was very intricate. Absolutely no problems and no negative feedback to give! Thank you for the wonderful stay! We will soon be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Friendly host with beautiful cottage close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Delaney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot recommend this stay enough! It is so unique and beautiful. Location is perfect, the host is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the character of this place and the host was friendly and very accommodating with my early departure. The bed was very comfortable and the AC was a relief! I will absolutely stay here again. The garden was gorgeous and added ambiance to the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Christina and Miss Bigs Bunny are great hosts....very historic comfy cottage home. Clean and convenient to all things Chemainus. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing host and located very close to water front. Very friendly service… great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed was incredible. Slept great. Friendly owner, lovely spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot, very comfortable and Christina, the host, was very accommodating and gave lots of information about local events and facilities. Even better if there had been a bit more choice of food items for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is so charming with a lovely sitting room and a garden area. Christina made delicious gluten free banana bread for breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I can see the vision and the property itself is super cute with nice gardens and decor. The toiletries are of high quality and very nice but the basics could do with improvements. We had the garden room for 4 nights. We checked in late and were sent very clear instructions which was appreciated. Once in the room there was no overhead light but there was a light switch so we fumbled around in the dark looking for it. There were two bedside lamps but only one worked. The bathroom is a good size, the shower is good but a tad small and the bathroom vent is good but very loud. The bed was too soft offering no support. There were no curtains blocking out light or blinds on the main window meaning that if someone was in the garden by the pond they could see in. Seems like a pretty essential thing. We draped the blanket to block some light. The pond outside though cute had water pumped around all day and night so you could hear what seemed like a water fountain. It would be better if it was on a timer so it turned off at night as we found it disruptive to our sleep. I read many reviews that complain about the breakfast, it is continental which seems very common but it is an awkward experience. There is a limited amount of food which rarely seems to be replenished the following day and the breakfast attendant doesn’t engage much. A friendly hello or what you up to today would have made it a much less awkward experience. It’s a really nice town and fine for a quick stop perhaps.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was a very nicely kept older character home in a central location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

elke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a true Gem! Christina, our host was very welcoming. The room is charming. The house as well as the garden is unique and well maintained. I would return any time and recommend it to friends and family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter loved the property, the canopy bed and the room we stayed in. Service was excellent and hostess was attentive to our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

ALANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Clean, cozy & comfy bed. A Lovely jem steps from the water for watching the sun set & an easy short walk to restaurants & town. Miss Bugs Bunny was a sweetie🐶
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lothar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Very welcoming. Pleaseant atmosphere. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick. The grounds are nicely landscaped. The room was spacious. Sitting out on the front porch with a morning coffee was relaxing. The bed linens were soft, but the mattress needs to be replaced. It dipped into the middle and we placed pillows between us to keep comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

navjot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at the cottage and castle and had a wonderful experience. The location was convenient, and the room was comfortable. The host (Christina) was friendly and made us feel very welcome. Breakfast was delicious. Overall, it was a great stay, and I would definitely recommend it. --- Feel free to customize it with specific details from your stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The home was lovely, the on site manager was very nice. The reason for 2 stars, was due to a hard bed and last min discovery of a Wi Fi router right behind the bed, right by our heads. It was covered up by the closed curtain, so for 3 days we couldn't see it and didn't know it was their, till we were packing up and i pull the curtain back and their it was, inchs from my brain the whole time i slept for 3 nights, 😳. Its even in the instructions to never put these thing near a body, my head it still throbbing. Im not impressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint but Very clean. Very helpful hosts. Air con worked well. Our two bedded room, would have benefited with curtain or blinds for side window and also a coffee machine. Otherwise perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House was super cute great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

CHUN XIAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
you could ignore the breakfast as it looks like nothing served. not even the hot water for tea or coffee. no milk, egg, no bacon, no yogurt, only croissant and banana. the prices are over asked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Alla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place itself is very nice. But.. The owners have a large dog (pitbull? hound?) who has healthy protective instincts. The problem is that when guests enter the property (using door-lock code provided by the owners) and the owner is not in the living room area the dog acts on these protective instincts by greeting the guests growling and snarling. I was lucky it didn't go beyond that as I managed to quickly retreat outside. The owner was very apologetic, but...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026