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Heart of Cook st. Village Character House. Walk to ocean, downtown, Beacon Hill

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Exterior
Exterior
Toddler bed conversion
Infant crib conversion
Room
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Victoria, BC
  • Popular LocationRoyal BC Museum17 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Harbour3 min drive
  • Popular LocationVictoria Clipper Ferry Terminal4 min drive
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2: Main Level

2 Single Bunk Beds

Downstairs Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Heart of Cook st. Village Character House. Walk to ocean, downtown, Beacon Hill

This character house has an updated kitchen with new, stainless steel appliances, Gas Range, and granite countertops. Douglas Fir Hardwood floors are found throughout the upper floor. Two of the bedrooms are located on the main floor: The master will sleep 2 and the 2nd bedroom has a bunk bed (sleeps 2). There are two additional bedrooms in the basement, as well as an optional crib if needed. The downstairs bedrooms contain a queen bed in one room and two queen beds in the other. The 2nd bathroom with a shower is downstairs too. The house has a fantastic open concept with flow from kitchen through to the dining and living room and can host up to 10 guests. There are sliding glass doors that open from the kitchen to a 350 sq ft back deck with a barbecue. As you walk out the front door you are 6 houses away from the heart of Victoria's favourite local hot spot: Cook Street Village. Primastrada stone-fired pizza, Coffee shops, Grocery Stores, The Beagle Pub and much more. You are a 10-minute stroll to downtown or to the ocean. This home is ideal for families or couples. You have access to all of the amenities that a home can provide and more.

Property manager

Shane Pask

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Street View (Huge Property Adjacent to a Park)
Idyllic family home in the desirable neighbourhood of Uplands (Oak Bay)
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
9.0 out of 10, (16 reviews)
Idyllic family home in the desirable neighbourhood of Uplands (Oak Bay)

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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
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
Property Registration Number 00036839

About the area

Victoria

Located in Victoria, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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 natural beauty can explore Butchart Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Royal BC Museum, or check out an event or a game at 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

  • Government Street - 15 min walk
  • Royal BC Museum - 17 min walk
  • Victoria Harbour - 3 min drive
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive
  • Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Old Spaghetti Factory - 16 min walk
  • Beagle Pub - 3 min walk
  • Smiths Pub - 17 min walk
  • J & J Wonton Noodle House - 16 min walk
  • Bear & Joey - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of Cook st. Village Character House. Walk to ocean, downtown, Beacon Hill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of Cook st. Village Character House. Walk to ocean, downtown, Beacon Hill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Cook st. Village Character House. Walk to ocean, downtown, Beacon Hill?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Cook st. Village Character House. Walk to ocean, downtown, Beacon Hill located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cook Street Village, Victoria Harbour and Royal BC Museum. Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family close to downtown
Our family of 6 enjoyed this lovely two story home located within a 10 minute walk to downtown Victoria. The property and house was very clean with all included amenities. The neighbourhood was quiet, safe, and very close to a couple small grocery stores, restaurants, and beacon hill park, which was awesome. We had a great stay! As others have mentioned, the upstairs floor in the house is on the creaky side (which is to be expected in an older home) and the downstairs area including the bedrooms has a very low ceiling. We made it work and the place was great! We would definitely stay here again if given the chance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Getaway
We were a group of 7 women who have been friends since grade school and now in our mid 50s. We had a fantastic stay at this location, there was enough room for all of us. The location is perfect. We walked everywhere, Cook St Village, downtown, the Wharf, the beach, the Moss St Market, and two of us went for a morning run along Dallas. Shane was extremely helpful with all of our questions and had great recommendations for places to eat. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location, beautiful home
Our stay at this lovely house just off Cook Street was perfect. The house was clean, bright and welcoming and the kids in my family enjoyed the excellent toys in the living room. The location could not be better with great access to shops and restaurants on Cook Street, and an easy walk to Beacon Hill Park and downtown Victoria. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Catherine W., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
This property is not for everybody
We stay in vacation rental homes several times per year and have a fairly good perspective. This home was clean, we appreciated the toys, friendly neighbours, and an interesting location in Victoria. However we found some of the descriptions and photos weren't representative. We needed a 4 bedroom home and the bunkbed we were told would work for our young ones was unsafe without a guard rail, therefore we were basically reduced to 3 bedrooms. The 2 bedrooms in the basement are a challenge for anyone much over 5 feet. Also there is a very low ventilation system that has to be ducked under constantly, one of the 5'9" adults misjudged with painful results. We realized after several days the home wasn't going to work for us so asked Shane if we could have a refund for the remainder, hoping to find something else last minute. He said his reviews were all 5 stars and vrbo doesn't require him to. We decided just to make the best of things to minimize the stress as we were on holiday. There were also other things we found more inconvenient than unsafe such as no cable TV to watch the world news as we like, very creaky wood floors which work better than an alarm clock, and a cramped kitchen. Any one or two of which probably wouldn't have been an issue had we not been dealing with the other more important problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a perfect location!
Wow, we’re so happy that we chose Shane’s family home this year for our annual visit to beautiful Victoria. This immaculate house is spacious, well laid out, comfortable and has everything you need for a great stay. Wonderful kitchen; large deck with BBQ, table and lots of chairs; large dining area; big living room; 4 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms; toys, games, books. And the location is fantastic! A safe and quiet neighbourhood where everyone is so friendly; our family of 6 from the Prairies enjoyed strolling the tree lined streets trying to identify plants, butterflies and bees. We walked downtown, loved exploring Cook St. with its pubs and markets, walked to Beacon Hill Park, visited Moss St. Market. Shane is a great host, very responsive and kind; he helped us out when our airline decided to disrupt our travel plans. I would certainly recommend this property for a family’s stay in Victoria-I know we definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shane Pask

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We are a family of 4. I teach French Immersion at our local school, my wife is a personal trainer here in Fairfield. We have two lovely kids: Lola and Wake. We are an active, adventurous fam who loves to camp the whole summer long!

Why they chose this property

Best neighbourhood in Victoria: safe, close to Beacon Hill, the Ocean, and downtown. You won't find another property that combines family living with this location. We have a crib, high chair, toys, and tonnes of amenities in our home since it is our main residence. You'll find ALL the comforts of home. Best of all, we can accommodate up to 10 people!

What makes this property unique

Children friendly home with crib, high chairs and toys. We even have cruiser bikes, scooters and a wagon for the littles! Close to everything.

Languages:

English, French
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