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Private large up to 4 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Patio seating overlooking natural acreage bird sanctuary and waterfront
View from patio
water view of acreage
Second dining and living area with doors opening onto covered patio
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
  • Place, Mary Winspear Centre
  • Place, Port Sidney Marina
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Fold-down double sofa

1 Double Futon

King Bedroom with Forest view over Patio living/bath

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom with Harbour view

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom with partial view

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3 with garden suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

King Suite Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Livingroom Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private large up to 4 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates

Located in the marina district of a quiet executive neighbourhood, this waterfront 1,600sq ft, 2 bedroom tidal oceanfront fully self contained suite overlooks a very secluded national migratory bird estuary all from your covered deck and is a great base for seeing all of the attractions of the peninsula and Victoria. There is an option for an 3rd and 4 king bedroom suites included with 5th/6th/8th guest (additional charge of $95 per night 4 guests or under per room). Additional cleaning charge of $50.

As you enter through your private entrance, there is a spacious living area with 42” cable and wifi TV. The garden queen bedroom is on the left. From there you pass the ocean view queen bedroom onto the open design kitchen, dining area, bathroom and second TV area that overlooks a private 600’ covered patio with views into the 1/2 acre woodlands and onto views of the waterfront. We provide linens, towels, soaps, shampoos and some teas and coffee.

Shops and restaurants in Sidney is less than a 5 minute car ride or walk thru the National Park, nature parks and flat trails to town. Major attractions are close including Butchard Gardens. Sidney is known for great events and shows including Thursday night street summer markets, Weekend concerts on the beach, glass beach and the many independent shops. Minutes from the BC ferry, USA ferry and Victoria airport.

Please talk to us about bringing your pet as we welcome the whole gang!

Scott and the boys welcome you to come and relax and enjoy the island from the Tsehum harbour.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pet approval is required. Inquire if more than one
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number H549074476

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Sidney

Located in Sidney, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and John Dean Provincial Park, while Mary Winspear Centre and Sidney Museum and Archives are cultural highlights. Butchart Gardens and Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
North Saanich, BC

What's nearby

  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mary Winspear Centre - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Sidney Skate Park - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Port Sidney Marina - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Butchart Gardens - 19 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lands End Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Serious Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fish O Chips - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private large up to 4 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Private large up to 4 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private large up to 4 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private large up to 4 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. Resthaven Park and Shoal Harbour Bird Sanctuary are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was quiet and very comfortable. Our host Scott was helpfull and answered any questions quickly. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was very accomodating and quick to respond to our messages. The property was in a great location for us. We enjoyed the stay, the house was nice and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin P.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location
The place is nice enough but there was an issue with the bed and the host was unresponsive so we had to cut our trip short
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to stay.

Delightful place to stay and worked out real well with the dogs. The deck was a very nice extended living space.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick weekend getaway

Beautiful location close to the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was spacious, relaxing, and had a beautiful view. There are many spaces to relax outside and enjoy. The bedrooms were comfortable and quiet, with a ton of natural light. Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet relaxed home close to lagoon and ferry terminal

We enjoyed this property for 2 weeks in June-July, including the Canada day holiday. Large covered deck overlooking tidal lagoon is very relaxing. Enjoyed the Canada Day events in Sidney and riding bikes to Swartz Bay ferries for day trips. We may well return next summer. If we go again we would check tide table ahead of time for afternoon paddleboarding. Interior of property comfortable.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tsehum review

Great location, comfortable lodging and helpful landlord!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rayne Alexandra J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Stay In Sidney

Fantastic in every way
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island stay

We enjoyed our stay in the area and were happy with the amount of space we had. But the foot traffic overhead was quite loud. The igloo outside looked fun, but it was too dirty to use. There were clothes left behind from prior guests and a lot of dust under the beds. The hosts were great and easy to communicate with. Everything worked well and the rest of the place was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bright and spacious

Peaceful location, very spacious and great beds! It was too cold to sit out on the covered deck in early March but lots of windows to enjoy watching the many birds. Easy access to walking trails and nearby Sidney offers all amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent

Great location, superb accommodation and very friendly hosts. We stayed 9 days in late January, the weather was okay but, it was still relaxing to sit on the covered deck and watch and listen to all the different birds. The home is right on the water, yet still close to all amenities. Highly recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely setting

The area is beautiful. We enjoyed sitting on the deck in the morning and listening to the birds. The owner was very easy to communicate with. We had everything we needed including space heaters for the storm that happened during our stay. Very dramatic!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was the perfect property for us to stay in given our needs. The host is friendly and quick to respond to any questions. Some may not realize that B.C. recently changed regulations that the owner needs to be on the property so this set up was great as the main floor we used was large and provided great privacy as they were on the upper floor with seperate entrance. It was super close to everything that we wanted to explore throughout our five days and it allowed us to buy groceries and cook everything we needed to save some cash. The beds were super comfortable. I usually have hip pain when I sleep and I didn't the entire stay. It was fun to sit out on the deck and watch the sunsets and various birds that would come into the area. This would be hands down our first choice of property to stay at when we visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our s6ay in Scott's two bedroom suite. He was vary accommodating and communicativeThe suite had everything we required provided an excellent view from the deck and is well locared.I would recommend to anyone.David
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host, Scott, was always quick to respond to all questions or requests from our first communication. The house worked great for our grown family of five, son-in-law and new grandson. We had all four rooms with very comfortable beds. The queen room in main area has a beautiful water view and the two King suites were perfect for providing privacy, including their own bathrooms. The covered deck overlooking the water was cozy with comfortable chairs. Great for morning coffee and birdwatching. Location was also a plus as near the airport and easy to go on day trips. Loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The proximity to the ferry and town center was perfect. The birding was awesome. Many varieties. Beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was responsive
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

e f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very attentive hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, spacious suite (we took the additional room due to the size of our party) - more than enough space for us all and the property had everything we needed. Check in and out was very easy, Scotty was responsive and accommodating. The location is ideal for exploring the local Sidney area, lots of to see and do, we would come back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for the stay. As advertised. Very spacious and great amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place.

Nice place. Our timing was off as the tide was out whenever we wanted to sit on the dock. Not a cooks kitchen but all
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nature and proximity

Overall the stay was wonderful. We had nature, space, proximity to Sidney and we where next to the ferry terminal. The VRBO was spacious, clean, and was located in a beautiful neighborhood. We got to see many birds all around.The reason why I did not give it the full 5 stars was because one night seemed to have been a party night at the stay. I was unable to sleep. It killed the nature vibe and quietness that we were expecting. We thought that by 10pm the noise was going to stop but it didn't.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Visit

This was a perfect retreat for our mostly adult family to spend quality time together. There was enough space to spread out for privacy and to come together for cooking and family meals. The
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

james b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birders spot.

Enjoyed our stay at location very easy ferry access highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Scotty Henderson

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From Manitoba and Vancouver, we both have been in hospitality previously and have remained advid travellers having done several world trips. Safety and cleanliness are top priorities that we share from our travels and try to remain unobstructive yet available for our guests.

Why they chose this property

This property gives a sanctity with nature and space to explore. There is a full covered deck to listen to the birds and watch the tides come and go over the grassy plains. The beds are hotel quality and the suite provides most of the comforts of home hopefully with a few new touches. Shops and restaurants in Sidney is less than a 5 minute car ride or walk thru the National Park, parks and flat trails to town.

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