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info@aeracabins.comGUEST SERVICES
Tailored to Your Stay
A stay at Aera can be as effortless as you want it to be. From private chefs to in-cabin massage, our team arranges every detail, before you arrive and while you are here.
Private Catering & Chefs
From wood-fired feasts on the deck to plated dinners at the long table, we arrange private chefs and catering built around your group and the season.
In-Cabin Massage & Wellness
Registered massage therapists, private yoga sessions, and wellness treatments, brought to your cabin, timed around your day on the lake.
Pre-Arrival Provisioning
Arrive to a stocked kitchen, chilled champagne, firewood ready, and your favourites in the fridge, send us a list and it is waiting when you walk in.
Property Setup & Styling
Flowers on the table, a proposal staged on the dock, a birthday ready to unfold, tell us the occasion and we set the scene before you arrive.
Excursions & Adventures
Boat charters on Cowichan Lake, wine tours through the valley, guided hikes, and paddling, planned and booked so you only have to show up.
Luxury Concierge
One point of contact for everything before and during your stay, transportation, reservations, special requests, and anything we have not thought of yet.
Tell us your dates and what you have in mind, we'll take it from there. Planning a wedding or retreat? See our events page.
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We'll Take It From Here
Questions about a stay, an event, or the property? Send a note and it goes straight to our guest services inbox, the same team that manages every booking. We reply by email, usually within a day.
ABOUT AERA CABINS
Aera Cabins is a sanctuary where the wilderness is the true luxury. Set against the raw Douglas fir forests meeting the still lake water, our three A-frame cabins offer a quiet refuge from the noise of the city.
Whether you're seeking solitary reflection, romantic connection, or a gathered celebration under the open sky, Aera is a place designed to ground you.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common Questions
Where is Aera Cabins located?
Aera Cabins is at 9466 Creekside Drive in Youbou, British Columbia, on the north shore of Cowichan Lake on Vancouver Island, about 15 minutes west of the town of Lake Cowichan.
How do I get to Aera Cabins from Victoria?
From Victoria, take the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) north to Duncan (about 1 hour), turn west onto Highway 18 toward Lake Cowichan, then follow Youbou Road along the north shore of the lake to Creekside Drive. Total drive time is about 1 hour 45 minutes.
What is the nearest airport to Aera Cabins?
Nanaimo Airport (YCD) is the closest at roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by car. Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is about 1 hour 45 minutes away. From Vancouver (YVR), allow about 4 hours including a BC Ferries crossing.
How many people can stay at Aera Cabins?
The full property sleeps up to 30 guests across three A-frame cabins: the 7-bedroom lakefront Main Cabin (sleeps 16+) and two 3-bedroom cabins. The entire 2.4-acre property can be booked for private events, weddings, corporate retreats, reunions, and celebrations, hosting up to 50 guests for day events.
How do I book a stay at Aera Cabins?
Book directly at aeracabins.guestybookings.com, or email info@aeracabins.com for events, group bookings, partnerships, or press.
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
Guests consistently mention thoughtful details, from stocked kitchens and crisp linens to the lake views, hot tubs, and space to settle in.
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