Renovated character home with mortgage helper in the lakeside community of Youbou. This 2-bedroom main level plus 1-bedroom lower suite offers charm, comfort, and income potential. The main floor features a bright kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast nook, updated bath, laminate floors, and a cozy woodstove framed by a river rock chimney. The lower suite has its own entrance, laundry, and warm, inviting layout — ideal for guests or rental income. Outdoor living shines with multiple deck spaces for entertaining, a vaulted covered deck with hot tub area, and a timber-frame firepit space overlooking the lake. Updates include siding, vinyl windows, recent roof, fencing, and retaining walls. Parking is generous with space for four vehicles at the front, plus RV or boat parking at the rear. Steps from Arbutus Park for swimming and lake access, and just over an hour to Victoria. Move-in ready, peaceful, and practical - this is lakeside living done right!