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Beautiful Victoria Location In James Bay, A Short Walk To The Ocean And Downtown

Beautiful Victoria Location In James Bay, A Short Walk To The Ocean And Downtown

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Living room
View of dining area and kitchen from living room
Chaise lounge in living room
Dining area
King size bed with new soft shag carpeting.

Overview of Beautiful Victoria Location In James Bay, A Short Walk To The Ocean And Downtown

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 284 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Victoria, BC
  • Popular LocationVictoria Harbour6 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Clipper Ferry Terminal7 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Cruise Ship Terminal12 min walk
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Victoria Location In James Bay, A Short Walk To The Ocean And Downtown

The City of Victoria has advised that we do not require a business license as we rent or home swap our principal residence while we are traveling, for a month minimum and less than 6 months of the year. Their policy states:

Short-term rental hosts will be required to display a valid business licence number on their listing, where a business licence is required by a local government.

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Warmly decorated, approx. 900 sq.ft. condo available for longer term rentals (1 month minimum, 6 month maximum). Located in historic James Bay, Victoria's most desirable downtown neighbourhood, this quiet, comfortable and homey suite is a walkable distance to downtown Victoria and to the ocean shore (approx. 3 blocks in 3 directions!).

When we're not living on our boat in the summer or traveling south in our RV in the winter, this condo is our home. We love the area! Everything is so close... shopping, restaurants, live music, cozy pubs and coffee shops and of course, the ocean!

Appliances include a fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher and microwave. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, silverware, pots and pans, baking dishes, toaster, electric kettle, coffee maker, and much more. Various pantry staples, such as cooking oils and spices are supplied as are unscented laundry soap and dryer sheets.

Two new soft large shag rugs have been added to the dining and living areas in March 2021.

The master bedroom has an extremely comfortable, king size bed with luxurious cotton bedding. New soft shag carpeting as of March 2021.

Amenities include:
- 55” flat screen Smart TV with digital HD cable in living room and Netflix guest account
- TV with cable in bedroom
- Cozy electric fireplace
- Extremely comfortable double reclining leather sofa
- Dining table with four padded, wide seat chairs
- Wireless high-speed internet
- Thick 100% cotton towels
- Hair dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Bistro set on the patio
- Walk-in shower with built in seat (no tub)

There is ample street parking and with bus service around the corner, all major tourist attractions outside of the downtown core are easily accessible.

Sorry, no pets. Non smokers only, and guests must be over 40 years old.

Property manager

Norm Smith

Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Fireplace
Oceanside Suite in James Bay - 5 Minute Walk to Shopping - 1km to Inner harbour
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
5.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
Oceanside Suite in James Bay - 5 Minute Walk to Shopping - 1km to Inner harbour

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 40
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only
Not suitable for children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Victoria

Located in Victoria, this condo is in the city centre. Royal BC Museum is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out. 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.
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Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • Victoria Harbour - 6 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk
  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 8 min walk
  • Government Street - 8 min walk
  • Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • Willowstream Spa at the Empress - 12 min walk
  • Milestones - 12 min walk
  • Q Restaurant at the Empress - 11 min walk
  • Barb's Fish & Chips - 8 min walk
  • Starbucks - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Victoria Location In James Bay, A Short Walk To The Ocean And Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Victoria Location In James Bay, A Short Walk To The Ocean And Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Victoria Location In James Bay, A Short Walk To The Ocean And Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Victoria Location In James Bay, A Short Walk To The Ocean And Downtown located?

Located in James Bay, this condo is within a 10-minute walk of Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Victoria Fisherman's Wharf and Government Street are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Curtiss B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
James Bay, Victoria, BC
My husband and I spent a month in this James Bay apartment. Great location. Close to ocean, harbours, parks, restaurants, grocery stores, liquor store. Hosts very accommodating during our booking process and during our stay. They were immediately available every time we had any questions. Highly recommended and we would stay here again. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myrna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location in James Bay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay of 30 days. The apartment was clean, well equipped and within walking distance of Victoria attractions. Norm and Shena were always easy to contact if we had questions. Would highly recommend this VRBO. M & D Cox
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location location location. Everything wonderful about Victoria only a short walk away!
Great place everything ( ocean, Beacon park, restarants, groceries, downtown) just a short walk away. Hosts were great!
Stayed 89 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie T., Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was fantastic!
This property is exactly how it’s advertised. Warm and welcoming, private patio, walking distance to everything. Loved how close it is to Dallas beach path, birds nest bakery, beacon hill park and so much more James bay and downtown must sees. Well equipped apartment and lovely hosts. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John & Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good vacation.
Very good. Very nice place and good hosts. Overall it made our stay in Victoria a most pleasant stay.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Norm Smith

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We are retired from the municipal and provincial governments and spend most of our leisure time traveling and boating. We love this city and love sharing it with our guests. Norm plays a 12 string guitar and harmonica and enjoys playing professionally around Victoria and the Gulf Islands.

Why they chose this property

This is a quiet building in a quiet neighborhood, close to downtown and the ocean which makes this the best place to be in Victoria. We love living here and know you will enjoy your stay!

What makes this property unique

Most vacation rentals we’ve been to have absolutely no pantry items so we’ve had to buy items like sugar, salt, cooking oils and spices that come in larger quantities than we need when traveling. So we decided to supply these items for our guests! You should have most everything you need! All we ask is that if you finish an item, replace it with equal quality.
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