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90+ nights: Oaklands 8: stylish ambience & easy access to amenities

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Exterior
A pleasant spot to watch the world go by ... it's a walker's neighbourhood.
When we travel, we miss out spice rack! Olive oil, basil, etc. gets you started
Your home away from home includes a Bosch washer & dryer-with a starter supply
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Government Street

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Victoria, BC
  • Place, Government Street
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lower Johnson Street
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Victoria

Oaklands, a neighbourhood in Victoria, is home to this apartment. Butchart Gardens 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 Royal Athletic Park or Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • Government Street - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lower Johnson Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Chinatown - 10 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Craigdarroch Castle - 10 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Fantastico - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Romeo's Place - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KAPPO Marta - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪5th Street Bar & Wood Fired Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Alysa's Pho And Banh Mi - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 90+ nights: Oaklands 8: stylish ambience & easy access to amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 90+ nights: Oaklands 8: stylish ambience & easy access to amenities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 90+ nights: Oaklands 8: stylish ambience & easy access to amenities?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 90+ nights: Oaklands 8: stylish ambience & easy access to amenities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 90+ nights: Oaklands 8: stylish ambience & easy access to amenities located?

Located in Oaklands, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Royal Athletic Park and Government Street. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect neighbourhood spot

I loved this little apartment! It has everything I needed and the location is perfect. Very lovely neighbourhood and the hosts were very communicative and helpful. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 39 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2023
Thanks, Aviva, happy travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oaklands rise

Beautiful with a warm welcome . Quiet and clean.
Stayed 93 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2024
Thanks Darlene -- We enjoyed hosting you & meeting you both -- glad that the new reg for stays over 90 days fits at least sometime -- hope we can welcome you back for another stint at RJH. Meanwhile, stay cool in the interior! Cheers-- John & Rob
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

comfy refuge

This was the perfect place for us to stay while we spent most of our days with our new baby grandson. A nice 20 minute walk through this quiet residential neighborhood brought us to their apartment, and coming home to this uncluttered pretty space was truly a gift. I even walked to downtown Victoria to the movie theater one day. No need for a car here. We'd love to come back.
Stayed 64 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2024
Thanks Marge - looking forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Victoria Gem

This spot was an ideal location for me. The location was in a more established area of Victoria. It had a fridge, freezer, washer, dryer, microwave in the rental unit. I had chosen to use the Victoria transit as my main mode of transportation. It was handy to access the transit connections. The suite was spotless when I checked in. If I had any questions, my host responded promptly by text or in person if needed. I would highly recommend it to my family, friends & coworkers to stay at. I intend to use it again when I do a long stay holiday in Victoria in future.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2023
Ila, it was a pleasure to welcome you, thanks for leaving everything ship shape - 5 start review to you! We look forward to a future visit and hope that might be in garden season when we can enjoy a tea or libation together in our "hidden" gardens. All the best from Rob and me, John
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cozy weekend away!

My boyfriend and I stayed in this cozy retreat for a weekend getaway from the city of Vancouver. John was quite hospitable and very informative from the first e-mail on. He greeted us even though we arrived late and provided us with absolutely everything we needed and more! We highly recommend this unit for those looking for a serene, comfortable, and relaxing environment. The design is very modern and impressive. You can tell a lot of careful detail was taken into consideration when staying here. It is very clean and well-maintained. We were able to go kayaking at the harbour and enjoy the market square and local pubs during our stay. On the day we checked out, we had a tour of John and Rob's garden which was an added treat! Thanks for hosting us, John. Hope to return again soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2020
It was a pleasure to meet you both! Thanks for a super review - great to know you were able to experience so much of Victoria in a short stay with Oaklands 8 as the base. Hope to see you again - and all the best for the next stage of your career here in Canada!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

My month long stay at this property was excellent, very quiet and clean place, the hosts were helpful and always available, everything I needed was provided. I definitely recommend.
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2021
Thanks for your thoughtful words, Judy! It was a pleasure to meet you and Rob and I are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Stay well, we hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect space, beautiful gardens, gracious, welcoming host...beautiful art, comfy bed!

John is an artist! The communication was great, like family. The stay was very comfortable. Location convenient, beautiful & quiet neighbourhood. I would come back in a heart beat! Thank you very much for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2020
It was wonderful to welcome Teresa and meet her daughter, soon off to travel adventures of her own! One of the delights of welcoming guests to our short term rental is discovery of mutual interest--like art ;-) Thanks for the gift to remember you by! Keep creating--and safe, happy travels to M! John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This apartment was smart modern and compact.

I enjoyed the quiet neighbourhood and nice yards surrounding this house. My one bedroom apartment was tiny but perfect while I staYed for a week while visiting my husband at Royal Jubilee Hospital. The kitchen and bath had touches of convenience that were very nice, such as plastic wrap and a canister of tea bags, a starter pack of laundry supplies, and shampoo. They even left fresh flowers and some baked goodies on the kitchen table. I appreciated Johns welcoming demeanour and his willingness to help out. The apartment was spotless and filled with little personal touches and bits of art that made it feel homey. I would definitely recommend Oakland’s 8 and plan to come again when we are in town.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

I would highly recommend to anyone!!

My wife and I came to Victoria to attend the Highland Games. We enjoyed our stay here very much! John was very helpful and extremely friendly. The unit was very homey and clean and the neighborhood was very quiet. If I return to Victoria I will definitely be staying here again. The front and rear gardens are very beautiful as well!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stylish, Compact and Cosy

My daughter and I spent four nights at Oaklands 8 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The bed was comfortable and the pull out couch was top notch. The kitchen had everything we needed and all of the finishes in the suite (bathroom and kitchen) were first class and new. The view through the front window out into a lovely garden was awesome. Fernwood is a great neighbourhood and we took advantage of the local pub, fish and chips shop and the lovely walking opportunities. We split our time between UVic and downtown and both were only minutes away by car but it's a good location for almost any activity. The back garden was breathtaking and I lucked into an awesome tour by our host John!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful apartment set in fantastic gardens

We had a fantastic stay here. Lovely appointed apartment with everything you need. Lovely quiet area to stay in but has shops and restaurants within easy walking distance. Easy walk to Downtown. We walked to see everything we wanted. Nice not to be in the car. The owners are fantastic and so helpful. I have no hesitation in recommending this as a great place to stay. When we return I will be staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Best experience so far

This has been our best home away stay so far. Recently renovated and designed by the owners with exquisite taste and attention to every detail, the apartment is very comfortable and peaceful, as are the beautiful surroundings. John and Rob are very friendly, helpful and easy to reach and communicate with. Highly recommended!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2020
Thanks for the review, Patrick! It was such a pleasure to find occasion to chat with you both, several times during the 5 days you were here. Interesting explorations of civics across the country were timely (my presentation to City Hall went well ;-) All the best- hope our paths may cross again one day. Meanwhile, happy travels!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Garden Apartment

We had an amazing vacation experience. John and Rob are excellent hosts. John met us upon arrival, and graciously gave us a tour of their beautiful garden. The apartment was immaculate, beautifully decorated and well stocked. The location was perfect for our needs. It’s a very short drive to downtown attractions and close to local parks /public gardens. We tried several nearby restaurants John recommended, and they were all wonderful. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2020
Thanks so much, Karen! It was our pleasure to welcome you! It's always good to hear that guests enjoy our neighbourhood--Victoria city council is caught up in the aspirations of a couple of councillors and influence by hoteliers who are trying to shut down short-stays like Oaklands 8. I'm collecting insights into what guests enjoy beyond the "tourist zone", so your comments are much appreciated! All the best, happy triathlet-ing! John
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comfort and Tranquility

Who needs Butchart Gardens when you have John and Rob's place? Beautiful with everything you need in this cozy apartment and a gorgeous garden to wander through and relax in. The bed is very comfortable as is the fold out single, if you need it. My cousin stayed a night while I was there for the week visiting my sister in the hospital and she wants to buy one for her place. Fernwood is a lovely neighbourhood with lots of little places of intrigue within walking distance. I was on foot/bus and I found I could reach both the hospital (Victoria General by bus) and downtown very easily. Downtown is a short bus ride, but I also walked there. John and Rob are excellent hosts. They made me feel very welcome and provided me with maps and information on where to go and how to get there. I would not hesitate to recommend this place and look forward to returning when I next visit Victoria.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2020
Hi Sherry! Thanks so much for your comments--it was truly a pleasure to host you. BTW, we're actually in Oaklands, but as you can see from the Fernwood Strolls book, everybody thinks we're in Fernwood! Lucky to be only a short stroll from there, and the Quadra Village, and Hillside Ctr--just love the centrality of our lesser known neighbourhood--and maybe that's why it is so peaceful, eh? Our secret ;-) Thanks, too, for the very thoughtful libation--on the cards for tonight--Rob and I hope to welcome you again one day. Meanwhile, happy Spring!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for our visit.

Ideal location in quiet area.close to hospital and downtown.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2020
Thanks, Rob. It was a pleasure to meet you both--so glad you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate how well you cared for the place--leaving everything ship shape! Pat's note was especially appreciated--feels good to know we're hitting the right marks ;-) Hope to see you again--meanwhile, happy travels! John
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Location great and accomodation perfect

Location was perfect for what we wanted. Close enough to walk into town but well within a residential neighborhood. Rode our bikes to the ocean within minutes. In our 7 days we only drove the vehicle twice. Everything we needed was supplied and we would not hesitate to return. Especially enjoyed the hospitality and friendship of John and Rob.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Clean, well designed, tasteful, good range of appliances and storage.

John and Rob couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. The apartment was easy to find and lived up to the description on the website. There were plenty of maps and leaflets to help us choose where to go and what to visit. The Internet connection was consistently good and all the appliances worked reliably. The garden was beautiful and the local area very pretty. We Would have no hesitation in recommending the apartments or the area.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Urban Hideaway

What a pleasant surprise upon arrival to feel suddenly that you were in a calm, green, luscious street but still within proximity to all amenities. Rob & John have truly created a lovely space to take in Victoria, with everything you could ever need & more. The space is spacious, inviting & beautifully decorated with the feel of your own little apartment. We were two women travellers who utilized the comfortable double bed in the bedroom & the love seat in the living room that converted to a single bed. Unfortunately we didn't have the pleasure to meet Rob but John is a wonderful host with a wealth of knowledge of the city & surroundings who was extremely helpful with our questions. If you have the time & opportunity it is well worth it to take a tour of the gardens! We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location!

This unit was perfect for my husband and me during our stay in Victoria. The location was fantastic, the unit was clean and comfortable, and we received wonderful restaurant recommendations from the host! We are very glad we decided to stay here and hope to return one day!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Everything we hoped it would be!

John and Rob were the perfect hosts and very accommodating especially with our late arrival to Oaklands8. The unit and decor were well appointed for the size. Fernwood is a hidden gem in Victoria, easy to find and very convenient for shopping, coffee shops and eateries. We were disappointed that we did not have enough time in our schedule to fully explore their lovely gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2020
Thanks for a great review--we enjoyed our brief chats and are delighted to hear that you were able to explore a bit--next time, the gardens for sure!
Archival

8/10 Good

Cozy, quaint and compact!

A beautiful little apartment, clean and had all amenities. John and Rob were wonderful hosts, accommodating, courteous and warm. Although smaller than we expected, it was complete and centrally located with ample parking in a beautiful neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2020
Thanks for your review, Denis, it was a pleasure to welcome you!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

It was really great! Such a designer delight, very well done by John.

John was really great and welcoming when we arrived. He even was gracious enough to drive us to the grocery store. This was very helpful as we were tired from the flights. We were provided with tips on were to eat and things to see, and the unit had a heated floor which was something we had never experienced before. Very nice area to explore. Good bus service. Best pull out bed we have ever seen. Very comfortable. The bed in the bedroom was great as well. This is usually a tough thing to find for bad backs and aging bodies. Very pleased and would definitely recommend it to everyone. Thank you John.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2020
It was a pleasure to meet you both--and you left the place spotless (that is SO appreciated ;-) The gardens are coming to beautiful life right now--I hope one day we can share them with you...meanwhile, happy travels!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

perfect holiday retreat

My husband and I stayed in this lovely unit over Xmas for 2 weeks. The unit was spotless and extremely well equipped for our stay. John and Rob were the perfect hosts and couldn't have been more helpful. With our son, daughter-in-law and new grandson living next door it made for a perfect holiday. I would highly recommend this unit to anyone.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2020
Thanks for the review - much appreciated. We were so pleased to welcome you both for such a very special visit. Happy travels!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Believe the reviews!

This is a fantastic place to stay. It is spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated and in a lovely neighbourhood. The owners are kind and helpful and have thought of everything.I was totally comfortable in the apartment. Looking forward to a return trip.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2020
Thanks for your kind words, Kerri-Rose, it was a pleasure to host you--we look forward to your return! Rob and I have been so inspired by the experience of meeting great people such as yourself that we're now working on a second property--a mid-century retreat soon to be listed on HomeAway (lots of fun in the process). Best, John & Rob
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely, Peaceful Suite

This lovely, peaceful suite was ideal for our visit to Victoria. It is beautifully appointed with everything necessary for a visit. John and Rob were friendly and informative about the area. John pointed us toward some great restaurants within walking distance. Ask to see the beautiful garden. We would be very happy to visit again.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2020
Thanks for your review! It was a pleasure to meet you and your family, K! Glad you enjoyed the area--and the gardens. We enjoyed sharing some interesting conversations and hope we might entice you back to Victoria soon--perhaps off season when Mt. Washington (up island) serves up Canada's best snow! Meanwhile, have a great summer. All the best to you, S and Q. John & Rob
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