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Shady Shores Beach Resort


6695 West Island Highway, Bowser, British Columbia V0R 1G0 , Canada

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88% of travelers recommend
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars
CedarNanaimo   1 contribution
Nanaimo
Feb 16, 2010 | Trip type: Friends getaway

For a big group (12) was perfect..alot of room ,hot tub was great beautiful patio and beach...only thing I would comment on would be for a big group better pots and pans to cook with ..2 small fry pans doesn't cut it for a big group..but otherwise nice cabin... more

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5 of 5 stars
iiko27   1 contribution
vancouver
Sep 27, 2009 | Trip type: Family

This review is my opinion and is objective based on my experiences. This resort was a very nice place to stay at. I must say from the name at first, I was taken back as the name was "shady", but I ensure you there is nothing shady about this place as we were more than pleased with our stay. The... more

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shady01, owner

We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us but wish that you had advised us of your concern over the parking while you were here. We do have an alternative parking lot that you could have put your vehicle in and your view would not have been obstructed. We strive to attend to all our customers concerns if...

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5 of 5 stars
Arrowland   1 contribution
Williams Lake
Sep 3, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

we had planned on going on a honeymoon and heard qualicum was beautiful so we found shady shores loved the pictures of the room (honeymoon suite) and the view, we were sold. we had got there very late our first night ,sitting on the private patio and listening to the ocean was very relaxing after a long drive. the room... more

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5 of 5 stars
spikeAlberta   4 contributions
alberta
Aug 20, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

From the day we arrived, we felt very welcomed. All the rooms were very clean and modern, included fireplace, kitchen two bedrooms, bathroom. The cottage was right on the beach, with beautiful views. The owner made sure we had everything we needed. The price for the emenities we had was reasonable. more

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5 of 5 stars
sportsguybill   1 contribution
alberta
Aug 5, 2009 | Trip type: Family

A great place. Shady Shores is a quiet, unassuming retreat tucked along the eastern shores of Vancouver Island overlooking the ocean. Carolyn, the owner operates 6 Villas which are modern and very well kept each capable of sleeping 4 comfortably and 6 with a pullout in the living room. Each villa has a kitchenette, dining area, private outdoor picnic area... more

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5 of 5 stars
Lucy051051   1 contribution
Clinton, BC
Jan 29, 2008

I happened to be looking for a fall getaway weekend, nothing too expensive, but something relaxing, and I came accross this place while surfing the internet. After I looked up "Bowser" on a map, I thought it sounded like it would be a nice, quiet place to relax for a weekend away from my busy city life. When I drove... more

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5 of 5 stars
TrickieDickie   1 contribution
Vancouver, BC
Aug 31, 2007

Every year I take my grandson on a vacation; he is now 13 and it is getting a little more difficult to find something that will entertain him. This year I decided to take him up Vancouver Island to Qualicum Beach where I spent my family vacations every year as a child doing a lot of beachcombing and salmon fishing.... more

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5 of 5 stars
battybabes   1 contribution
Langley.B.C.
Aug 13, 2007

Shady Shore Resort was a god send for my mother & myself as we had both been recovering from Cancer each.We were looking for a place that would be peaceful & calm as our lives had been crazy the last few years.When we got to Shady Shore Resort we just fell in love with the place & found the people... more

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1 of 5 stars
viewer25   1 contribution
Bend,oregon
Aug 2, 2007 | Trip type: Family
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I found Shady Shores on the internet..and the photos and info on the website looked very good and the place very inviting. I spoke directly to the proprietor ,Carolyn Graeme by phone(3 separate times) from my home in Oregon and she sounded very pleasant and told me the" executive suite" I reserved had a wonderful ocean view etc. My daughter,son-in-law... more

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PrincessTsunami, owner

I have just been advised of this sites existence by a valued customer, whom expressed her concern over a review she stumbled across. In the hospitality industry, we strive to make everyone have the best time them can , so that they will reflect upon a positive, memorable experience for years to come . This is not always possible, as...

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6695 West Island Highway, Bowser, British Columbia V0R 1G0 , Canada
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