Experience Life Like the Locals - Fully Upgraded, Downtown Living at it's Best! - Victoria

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Electric Fireplace for cool winter nights.

Newly upgraded kitchen in 2023, includes cabinetry, countertops, faucet.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer

Fireplace

Washer

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Victoria, BC

Chinatown2 min walk
Victoria Harbour15 min walk
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal18 min walk
Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)31 min drive

It was the perfect location for me, as I was staying in downtown Victoria for work. Thare are a ton of good little resta...

Maxime

Jul 11, 2022

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Experience Life Like the Locals - Fully Upgraded, Downtown Living at it's Best!

For those who love city life and want to experience living like the locals, this is the place to stay. Our condo is directly above Mountain Equipment Co-op and is located in a pedestrian friendly area of downtown Victoria. It is an easy walk to so many of Victoria’s vibrant tourist & local attractions. Our condo is a beautiful, fully upgraded one bedroom, one bath, close to Chinatown, the central business district, Market Square, transportation, shopping, restaurants, cafes, brew pubs, historic buildings, theatres and Victoria’s Famous Inner Harbour. Our favorite local hangouts are the Drake Eatery, just half a block away, Bean Around the World & Habit Coffee Shop, Varsha Indian Kitchen is across the street on Pandora and Bubby's Bakery is across the street on Government! Just one block away is the Gate of Harmonious Interest, the entrance to Canada’s oldest Chinatown, blocks to the Victoria Public Market and two blocks to the waterfront & the Victoria Harbour Ferry Stop! BL #00034819

Property manager

Tanya Hayes

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Victoria

This condo is located in Downtown Victoria, a neighbourhood in Victoria, and is near the airport and by the sea. Travellers looking for local activities can try Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Royal BC Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre or Royal Athletic Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Victoria, BC

What's nearby

Chinatown - 2 min walk
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - 9 min walk
Royal BC Museum - 13 min walk
Victoria Harbour - 15 min walk
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk

Getting around

Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Leopold's Tavern - ‬3 min walk
‪Whistle Buoy Brewing Co - ‬3 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
‪Virtuous Pie - ‬1 min walk
‪Bean Around the World - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience Life Like the Locals - Fully Upgraded, Downtown Living at it's Best! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Experience Life Like the Locals - Fully Upgraded, Downtown Living at it's Best! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience Life Like the Locals - Fully Upgraded, Downtown Living at it's Best! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience Life Like the Locals - Fully Upgraded, Downtown Living at it's Best! located?

Located in Downtown Victoria, this condo is within a 15-minute walk of Government Street, Victoria Harbour and Royal BC Museum. Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Maxime, St-Colomban, Canada

11 July 2022

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

Great downtown stay.

It was the perfect location for me, as I was staying in downtown Victoria for work. Thare are a ton of good little restaurants nearby. The place is clean and well decorated. The owner cares about the well-being of visitors and answered all my questions. I would rent the same place if I had to do it all over again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

5 July 2022

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

Perfect place and location!

This suite was incredible. The pictures don't do it justice. If you are traveling alone or with one other person, do not miss this place! you can walk everywhere downtown and so many amazing hikes are within a short drive. The suite has private, secure parking which was a bonus. We were going to be arriving late and Melissa mailed the keys to me in the States so that we could check in! She was so helpful and friendly during our entire stay. When we ended up having flight cancelation issues, she worked with us and made the check-out process just as simple. Everything about this place and the owner was really great! Thank you Melissa!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

William C., Dresden Ontario Canada

18 Apr 2022

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

Review of Metropolitan Suite

First of all, I would like to say that you folks run a A1 First Class Operation. From initial contact to the day I left, booking, communication, instructions, check in, check out were professional, precise and easy to follow. I really liked the fact that Melissa met me in person to check me in and out all aspects of the building and unit were explained at this time. some companies want you to drive around looking for a lock box to pick up keys to me this is not a good way of doing business The unit was as pictured kitchen was very well stocked, bed was comfortable and bathroom was a good size the goodies that you left were much appreciated. location was close to restaurants, shopping and harbor I will definitely stay in this unit again and certainly book with Rod and Melissa again

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauri T.

26 Oct 2018

The property is truly a little gem!

When we walked in we were pleasantly surprised to see how beautifully, and tastefully this condo had been decorated. It has a special vibe that we really loved. It was very clean, tidy, well organized, and well appointed. You couldn't ask for much better location either. We loved all of the great restaurants all around, and everything was just minutes away. Walking along the harbour front was a great way to both start and end the day. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who really wants to have an authentic taste of old Victoria and enjoy the city. We absolutley loved it! And our hosts, Rod & Melissa were amazing from the moment they met us in front of the unit, until the day we moved out, they were very kind, organized & profession, and constantly went out of their way to help us in so many ways, completely unrelated to this rental. Thank you Rod & Melissa, we would rent from you again in a heart beat!

About the host

Hosted by Tanya Hayes

We live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world but we also have a passion for travelling. When we are away exploring we'd like to share our fully equipped and newly upgraded space with other like minded travelers.

Why they chose this property

Our neighborhood is steps away from local cafes, restaurants, pubs, shopping, theatres, bookstores, and more....it is the ideal location for enjoying the best of downtown Victoria. Located just one block from the Gate of Harmonious Interest, the entrance to Canada’s oldest Chinatown, three blocks to the Victoria Public Market, three blocks from the Victoria Design District, two blocks to the waterfront, two blocks to Victoria Harbour Ferry Stop, adjacent to historic Old Town Victoria and five blocks to Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena. Let's not forget about Fan Tan Alley, Dragon Alley, Trounce Alley.....so many unique and iconic areas of Victoria will be at your fingertips when you stay in our condo!

What makes this property unique

We have fully upgraded our condo in 2023 with a brand new kitchen including all appliances, a brand new bathroom, including a walk-in shower, a brand new 50" Smart TV and so much more....Our condo is located in a unique heritage building with 11 foot ceilings and original fir beams! You will also be greeted in person upon your arrival!