History Legalization

Celebrating 70 years at our family cabin on Bowen Island

In 1954 our Eaglecliff cabin was purchased by Auntie Jerry and Uncle Willy Luft. This year we celebrate being on Bowen for 70 years and three generations. We have years of memories with family and friends frolicking and having a blast at the now, Lazy Bowen Hideaway. To learn more about the 70 year history of our family cabin read our blog post here: https://www.bowenislandaccommodations... If you would like to make memories at the Lazy Bowen Hideaway head to our website to make your reservation: https://www.bowenislandaccommodations... Or call 604 -800-1486 Love to have you, Jan

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History Legalization

The Value of Historical Family Cabins on Bowen Island

We share the government's concern for making housing affordable. However, we find it heartbreaking that family cabins may be forced into becoming long-term rentals. For many of us, short-term renting helps us cover the rising costs of owning a family cabin, which includes taxes and other living expenses. The thought of selling our cabin because we can no longer afford it makes us reminisce about the good old days of vacationing on Bowen with our family.

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Are Bowen Island Vacation Rentals Now Illegal

Are you aware of the new British Columbia Short-Term Rental ban that may eliminate Bowen Island stand-alone vacation homes? The good news is that currently, this law doesn't apply to Bowen Island due to its population being under 10,000 people. However, there's a possibility that the Bowen Island Municipality may opt into the Provincial-wide law, potentially ending short-term rentals of our vacation homes.

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