Waterfront eco home. Snowbird Special rates Jan1- Mar30
Amazing southern exposure for maximum view of the water and Olympic Mountains. Hot tub to relax in plus all the luxuries of an open living space with infloor heating,fully equipped kitchen, airjet tub and shower in penthouse style master bedroom. there is an option of an airbed in the living room queen size for additional sleeping space if needed for children or teenagers or agile adults. Bedrooms only sleep 4. Offstreet parking for up to 2 medium size vehicles, tandem located close to galloping Goose walking/biking trail. Superb kayaking on Portage inlet which connects with the Gorge waterway and leads to the Inner Harbour and open ocean. Enjoy the sunset while sipping wine in your zerogravity chair. We are just minutes away from downtown Victoria. Pets welcome with strict rules for owner care. Owner lives in private basement suite accessed by a sideyard pathway by the dining area. Owner is very careful to maintain your privacy
Property manager
Caroline Haywood
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Gym
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets considered
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Start a load of towels on heavy duty extra rinse
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Victoria
Located in Victoria, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Royal BC Museum and Butchart Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Princess Louisa Inlet, or check out an event or a game at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Victoria, British Columbia
Getting around
Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 6 min drive
Browns Socialhouse - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min drive
Subway - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront eco home. Snowbird Special rates Jan1- Mar30 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Waterfront eco home. Snowbird Special rates Jan1- Mar30 ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront eco home. Snowbird Special rates Jan1- Mar30 ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront eco home. Snowbird Special rates Jan1- Mar30 located?
This family-friendly Victoria holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Craigflower Manor, Princess Louisa Inlet and Uptown Center. MayFair Shopping Centre and Gorge Vale Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay. The views from both levels of the Gorge are amazing. The home was very clean and well looked after, very spacious and there is lots of natural light due to the large windows at the back of the house on both levels. Nice back yard.
We rented Caroline's property to host our family Christmas celebration. The space was perfect for it! Caroline had decorated for Christmas with a lovely tree and even left some holiday baking for us.
This is a gorgeous property. We never left from the time we got there and we stayed 4 days. The home and property are extremely well taken care of and our host was very accessible for anything we needed
Would recommend this property
Donna W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
TIm K.
13 June 2018
Great location for our vacation.
This beautiful home on the water worked out great for our vacation in Victoria with our daughter, son in law and grandson.
We enjoyed our trip very much! The views of the gorge were amazing and the place had everything we needed. Caroline went above and beyond in making sure that we enjoyed our stay and that everything was provided for us!
Really enjoyed our stay here. Caroline is an excellent host and you can tell she cares about her guests. The place was very well equipped. Beautiful views. Should note there is a bit of noise from the nearby highway when outside, but really did not bother us. Very happy overall with the stay!
We loved our stay. There was a brief problem with the plumbing but the owner had it addressed by the next morning. Absolutely lovely location. Would definitely recommend.
This home is even better in person than the pictures can display. Wonderful view and a nice energy inside the house. A very relaxing place to rest and enjoy peace and quiet.
Spacious getaway with wonderful host and amenities. Beautiful view of the water indoors and out. Lovely flower garden. Close to ferry, kayaking and Butchart Gardens. Plan to visit again! Thank you.
Sue D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Bridgett W.
12 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Our stay
It was a great stay but wish owner would have told us the hot tub was broke before showing up. And given us a discount. We rented the place because it had a hot tub.
We had a wonderful time in Caroline 's house. She is a very nice and helpful host.
We very much enjoyed the garden and the view to the ocean. Near to the house, there was a bus station so we could visit Victoria very easily.
All in all, we loved our stay in this house.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this extremely well equipped home. The kitchen had everything you could need and the cut flowers from the owner’s garden throughout the house were a nice touch.The views of the inlet were just beautiful. We so enjoyed relaxing there after our trips into Victoria and between visits to Olympic NP and Mt Ranier NP. While in the area, Butchart Gardens is a must see.
The property was beautiful, the home was perfect, along with the fresh flowers everywhere and Caroline is a wonderful host. A piece of heaven! We would recommend her home if you want the best!!
Beautiful property with a beautiful garden and wonderful views of the water. The home is clean, quiet and comfortable with everything necessary for our stay. The location is about 20 minutes from downtown so close enough to activities and restaurants with the benefit of being removed from the noise and crowds when we wanted to be. I can’t imagine anyone being disappointed with a stay at this property.
Our stay was really wonderful. Caroline's home is as lovely as described. The views were amazing. We were there celebrating my birthday and Caroline even baked me a birthday cake! It was very tasty and special. Thank you Caroline!
Pictures don’t do this justice. This house is fantastic! The views of the inlet are amazing. The windows are huge and you can see water from basically the whole house. The smaller bedroom is still quite large and comfortable. Our toddler slept on a cot on the floor in there and we were still able to walk around him. The upstairs room is enormous. Both bathrooms were very nice. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. The sheets, towels, robes, were all very soft and cozy. This really is the best place we’ve ever stayed. I can’t think of a single thing I’d change.
We loved the house. Beautiful view. Fun in the hot tub. Exceptionally well provisioned kitchen! Caroline was available and helpful as needed.
Thank you!!
We couldn't have been better treated in this beautiful well appointed home! The lake & gardens surrounding house are stunning! Peaceful, quiet end of the road with birds & nature. Very convenient to Butchart Gardens, downtown Victoria & hop on bike trails. Fully equipped kitchen & bathrooms, very clean, huge sparkling windows with amazing views. We had a great 7 day visit.
Came out to Victoria for wedding and rented this lovey place on the lake. Very centrally located to communities both north and south of Saanich and so much room. Great view, wonderful deck and very comfortable house. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Loved all the hummingbirds in the garden. Pictures don’t do this place justice.
We've stayed in many vacation rentals and this one was one of our favorites. The house is perfect as was the location. We had plans to head up to Nanaimo on our last day, but opted to stick around and enjoy the peaceful view instead. We did run over to Floyds Diner in Langford (wonderful) and walked around Hatley Castle (The X-Mansion) before relaxing at home. Tub upstairs was fantastic and my husband enjoyed the hot tub. Got lucky with the weather too. Taste of Victoria was a treat. This house really is in the perfect location. Would be thrilled to come back.
Eva F.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
About the host
Hosted by Caroline Haywood
Why they chose this property
We bought this property for the view and waterfront. It was an old renovated cottage with minimal garden. We have transformed it into a delightful garden with an amazing new home designed and built by my son Trevor. You will find the setting peaceful and relaxing with access to all amenities within minutes. We welcome pets with sleeping kennels and responsible owners.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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