Sure, owning a lake house sounds like a dream come true. Stepping out to sip a coffee before your morning dip. Pouring a glass of B.C. wine as your local prawns come off the grill, with the sunset shimmering off the still lake water. But you know what tops that? Having a lake house… In the middle of the lake!
That dream can be all yours, thanks to a private island up for sale on Vancouver Island’s picturesque Cowichan Lake. Named “Island 7,” this is one of only a handful of private islands on the lake. This 2.25-acre sanctuary offers not just land, but a fully realized, turn-key retreat, blending natural beauty with West Coast style and thoughtful off-grid living, listed at $1,495,000.
Surrounded entirely by accessible, low-bank walk-on waterfront and flaunting mature trees and the privacy they provide, the island provides an immediate sense of seclusion while offering stunning lake and mountain views. Built in 2006, the centrepiece is a meticulously designed, 2172 sq ft West Coast style home featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
It maximizes the views with high windows, vaulted ceilings, and a large great room, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The home includes a functional kitchen, a cozy fireplace providing wood heat, expansive decks for enjoying the serene environment, a lower-level workshop, and a separate generator shed. Accessibility is straightforward via a comprehensively rebuilt dock system and breakwater, updated in 2025.
Beyond the idyllic setting on the “quiet” end of the lake, practicality hasn’t been overlooked. The island features well-designed, simple-to-manage off-grid systems, including an engineered septic system, ensuring comfort and convenience. It also benefits from cell service, allowing for connectivity when desired. So this property is far from roughing it – It’s a functional, exceedingly private, and ready-to-enjoy recreational retreat offering a unique chance to own a personal slice of island paradise on one of Vancouver Island’s most desirable lakes.
For more info and inquires, visit uniqueproperties.ca
