Victoria in August

Guest: velumone (Fort Worth, Texas, US)
Date of Stay: 08/07/08 Review Submitted: 08/20/08

We just returned from Buena Vista and hated to leave. The building is brand new and the condo was very clean when we arrived. The west side faces the harbor with a great view. The sound of the Seagulls and the cruise ship horns is very relaxing. we were also pleased with the amenities. We arrived to find nice whole bean coffee with sugar and cream. A blender, which was nice since we make health shakes for breakfast, an ironing board, and of course the washer and dryer. The location is right on the edge of where you want to be and within easy walking distance to inner harbor and everything in between. There was a bus line within half a block and three rental car companies also within walking distance.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Beautiful Condo in Great Location

Guest: Judy (Toronto, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 07/13/11 Review Submitted: 07/26/11

Beautiful condo in great location. Minutes from the main streets. What you see in the pictures is exactly what you get. Everything was within walking distance (ie. chinatown, shopping, souvenir and gift shops,restaurants, the waterfront, etc). Great places to eat included John's Place for Breakfast (right across the parking lot), Don Mee for Dim Sum (10 min walk), Ric's Steak and Seafood (20 min walk), and of course, Barb's Fish and Chips (20-30 min walk) to the waterfront. No need for a car, unless you are sightsighting at other parts of the island. We travelled to Sooke on a daily basis (30 min) and drove to Tofino to see the surfers (6 hours one way), but great views of the snow-capped mountains and trees. Would recommend to any traveller. Hated to leave as well.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Vacation

Guest: Jan (Arizona)
Date of Stay: 06/13/11 Review Submitted: 06/21/11

What you see is what you get....a beautiful, clean condo. Walking distance to many great restaurants and activities. Victoria is amazing. It was perfect place to stay for our family. The owner and his agent were very helpful and very easy to deal with. Thank you for your hospitality.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Buena Vista Penthouse

Guest: lw (Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/18/11 Review Submitted: 05/24/11

The condo is beautiful, quiet and is very comfortable. It was easy to walk to cafes, shops and buses. We were quite pleased. Views from every window (and there are many!) were lovely.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car.

Beautiful Buena Vista!

Guest: miss K (Calgary Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/08/11 Review Submitted: 05/19/11

We had just stayed at this Condo for a week in May 2011 and were sad to leave it behind. There are so many great things about this place that it would be almost impossible to dissapoint. The suite is exceptionally clean and decorated with modern taste and has a comfortable feel. We very much appreciated the gourmet kitchen since travelling with a small child makes nutritious home cooking difficult to have in hotels. The view over looking the harbour was stunning and a great way to start the day and end the night. The building is well secured and in a great location. It was walking distance to shops and restaurants which was perfect since we didn't have to rent a car to get around. There is a washer/dryer stacker in the unit which was very useful and it was stocked with detergent & all cleaning necessities for the place. This suite has everything you would want to have for it to be an enjoyable vacation. I highly recommend Buena Vista to anyone visiting victoria. Thank you again Arnold for your understanding and kindness! And thank you Polo for your patience and warm hospitality. We would love to come back again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Great condo/Great Location

Guest: Lea Matyuska (Thunder Bay)
Date of Stay: 05/01/11 Review Submitted: 05/13/11

A beautiful condo with top of the line furniture and appliances. Immaculately clean and well maintained. Rarely used a vehicle. Handy to everything. Would highly recommend this unit!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+.

Location Location Location

Guest: Juli (Morgan Hill,Ca)
Date of Stay: 04/23/11 Review Submitted: 05/02/11

We stayed in this property for 8 nights and the location is excellent, it's a 5 to 10 minute walk to the inner harbor and all the sites and sounds of the city. The view is fabulous, I loved watching the float planes land in the inner harbor from the living room windows. The property was clean and well maintained and having laundry on site is a plus. The reserved underground parking is wonderful as parking can be a problem (like most cities). We really didnt drive our car unless we were going on an adventure out of town. I hope to visit Victoria again and will definately try to stay here on a future visit. Thanks for sharing your home with us. Juli

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

Great location, clean, and new

Guest: Maciek (Ottawa, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11 Review Submitted: 04/25/11

We stayed at Buena Vista in April 2011, and were pleased to find an excellent home away from home. Leopoldo very kindly showed us around. The apartment is exactly as it appears in the photos. The rooms are tastefully decorated, appliances and other furniture are brand new, and everything was spotless. The wireless Internet connection and parking spot allow seamless transition to a 'home' environment. The location is very good, being on the edge of the downtown core and 10 minutes walk from most downtown sights. There is a rather dilapidated motel on the same street, but otherwise the location was pleasant. We are a family with small children and having a kitchen and larger living space than a hotel was highly beneficial. We had a wonderful time at Buena Vista.

Owner response:Thank you! We couldn't do the VRBO rentals without Polo and Nancy. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Arnold and Gail Troy and Sarah

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Visiting Victoria from the Maritimes

Guest: The Halifax Four (Halifax Nova Scotia Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/14/11 Review Submitted: 03/07/11

We recently stayed here the last two weeks of February. It was a fantastic value and was just like the pictures shown. The owner was very accommodating and was a good sport about waiting for our flights from the east. The property was well kept and our children loved the view, balcony and eating at the breakfast bar in the morning. The location was awesome and our young kids loved walking around in the local area. The local area had plenty of great places to shop, eat and enjoy a cup of coffee.The security of the building was very good and the under ground parking was very accessible. A fantastic place to stay and we hope to return for another stay.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.

Great Spot

Guest: San Juan Islander (Friday Harbor, Washington)
Date of Stay: 12/27/10 Review Submitted: 01/10/11

We enjoyed a three night stay just after Christmas. Located off the main streets yet convenient to everything, the condo and building are perfectly located, modernly furnished and well appointed. You can just park your car in the secure parking garage and walk to everything. It was perfect for our stay and we hope to do it again. It's a shame that the Washington State Ferry System might reduce service to Sidney to just the summer months; since Victoria is so much fun during the holidays we try to come every year.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.