Beautiful fully equipped kitchen, granite and stainless throughout
Location: Victoria, Vancouver Island, The Islands, British Columbia, Canada (7min drive downtown, 25min to airport, 30min to BC ferry) View Map
Accommodations: Townhome, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Townhome
Come enjoy your stay in Victoria at our beautiful townhome, only 5 minute drive to downtown.
This 1600 sqft private waterfront accommodation features two balconies plus a stunning 700 sqft private patio with breathtaking views of downtown Victoria and the Gorge waterway. New granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring, plus two living areas off each bedroom, provides all the comforts of home.
This townhouse is perfect for a romantic getaway for two, family holiday or couples sharing their Victoria experience while still enjoying your own space and privacy. There is a very roomy unit, full laundry room, easy parking and the property sits on a parklike setting so the little ones can have a picnic and feed the ducks. With easy access to the Selkirk waterway and trails, you will find walking, biking, and kayaking right at your doorstep!
The upper floor has a full bathroom, the master bedroom has a king bed, very large walk in closet, private balcony and a lovely settee at the window. There is a bedroom on this level that has been set up as an entertainment room with a 42" flat screen TV, DVD player and desktop computer. This bedroom also has a full queen sofa bed, full dresser and closet. There is a queen bedroom located on the main floor off the living room next to the half bathroom.
Very easy access to a stop on the Victoria harbour ferry route and is on a great bus route. Within minites you can be wherever you want in the city or on your way to the numerous attractions all over the greater Victoria area.
This unique Victoria townhome is located waterfront on the Gorge Waterway. Parking is included and if you need another spot this can be arranged. It is about a 5-7 minute drive to the famed Victoria's Inner Harbour. We are also just a few minutes walk to the gorgeous Victorias Galloping Goose trail system which takes you all over the Greater Victoria Area. Walk, bike, rollerblade the trail or rent a kayak or canoe from Selkirk Waterway. You can also hop on the Victoria Harbour Ferry as there is a stop at the Selkirk station just a few minutes walk away. We are also situated in a nice spot which has easy access to not only downtown, but shopping and easy access to Butchart Gardens and the Island Highway.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Your own private front loading washer, dryer and full laundry room fully equipped. There is also an iron, ironing board and drying rack.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : High quality linens for the bath and shower in this fully loaded Victoria vacation rental. The owners have not held back any comforts of home!
- Off Street Parking : When renting you will have full access to parking right outside your door while vacationing in this Victoria rental.
- Beds
- King Bed : You will be able to view downtown Victoria while lying in bed! You may never want to leave your bed, unless it is to step onto your private balcony and have breakfast in the warm Victoria sun.
- Queen Bed : The queen bed is on the main level with a balcony right around the corner.
- Convertible Bed : High quality Sklar Pepplar pull-out queen sofa bed. This is actually a third bedroom which has been transformed into a office/TV room. Lots of privacy if you are having someone sleep here and lots of room for clothes in the full closet.
- Crib : Fold up play-pen and high chair provided
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Shaw cable is connected for two flat screen TV's one on each level of this Victoria vacation rental.
- DVD
- Video Library : You don't need to run out and rent a movie, as there is a wide selection waiting for you.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Enjoy cooking up your favorite dinner while working in a beautiful kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : The kitchen has all what you will need and then some. Blender, mixer, pots, pans, utensils and more.
- Refrigerator : The fridge is a large stainless steel exterior with a bottom mount freezer.
- Dishwasher : Stainless steel tall tub dishwasher will take care of all your mess.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio : This property boasts a 700 square foot patio overlooking downtown and the Selkirk Waterway. Gorgeous! There is a 6 seater patio table, lounger, sofa, table and chair.
- Balcony (2) : There are balconlys off the living room and the master bedroom. Both with lovely views.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : The property sits directly on the Gorge Waterway...yes, you can kayak downtown! 15 min walk to the harbour ferry dock and travel all over the city. There is also a park like setting at the front of the building that has a picnic table, landscaped grounds and a place to feed the ducks!
- Water View : This property is on the Gorge Waterway with easy access to the Selkirk where you can bike or kayak.
- Mountain View
- Monument View : The downtown lights of Victoria are spectacular in the evening from every window. You can also see the Parliment buildings, Empress hotel and the famous blue Johnston Street bridge.
- Communications
- Computer : Feel free to browse the internet while watching TV or get busy with any work you brought along with you.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : ************* FREE WIRELESS ***************
- Other Amenities
- This property has it's own entrance with parking right outside the front door.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
September 1,2011 - April 30, 2012 From $155/night ------- 3 night minimum
.. $1025/week .. $2800/month ..
May 1,2012 - September 30,2012 $195/nt -------------- 3 night minimum
.. $1340/week .. $5900/month ..
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Deluxe Townhome, 5 Min Drive to Inner Harbour, Great Views
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Victoria
We really like this property as it is one of four townhouses in a condominium complex. It is such a great vacation rental as it has it's own entrance so you have complete privacy, yet so much outide room to take advantage of, like a stroll to the front of the building which sits on the Gorge Waterway. A 15 min walk will take you to the Selkirk Waterway terminal to catch the harbour ferry, rent a kayak or just sit around drinking coffee and having lunch in one of the many retuarants. The property is located on Gorge Road in Victoria which is very close to downtown, yet has easy access to many of the local attractions that are outside downtown Victoria such as Butchart Gardens, the Butterfly Gardends, etc.
The Unique Benefits at this Townhome
The best part by far is the 700sq ft private patio. During the August long weekend the Snowbirds fly overtop the townhouse so close your drink will vibrate! You will also enjoy the roomy feel with over 1600sq ft of living space. Essentially, there are 3 bedrooms, but we have made one of the bedrooms into a TV/Computer room and it has a full size Queen Sklar Pepplar pull out sofa bed. The townhouse has never been 'lived in' so there is a very 'new' feel to it especially while cooking up a nice dinner in the brand new appliances and the granite countertops!
The Largest Mall in Victoria is located 1 mile away. www.mayfairshoppingcentre.com
Local shopping and sightseeing. Enjoy the Parliment Buildings, walk through the Victoria Empress Hotel or windowshop along Government Road. www.hellobc.com
Don't leave Victoria without seeing the world famous Butchart Gardens http://www.butchartgardens.com
From Tswassen your ferry docks in Swartz Bay terminal. http://www.bcferries.com/
An indoor tropical paradise, plus, - brightly coloured fish - tropical birds - hundreds of ornate plants, including an exquisite orchid display http://www.butterflygardens.com/
Victoria's West Shore is about 15 minutes south west of downtown Victoria and has a variety of special places. Hatley Castle, Fort Rodd Hill, Fisgard Lighthouse and the 3 km long beach at Esquimalt La
The Royal BC Museum Corporation is one of the foremost cultural institutions in the world. http://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
Craigdarroch Castle is a beautiful historic Victorian-era mansion, built in the 1890s by wealthy BC coal baron Robert Dunsmuir. It is now owned by the Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society and
Beacon Hill Park is located along the south shore of Victoria, British Columbia and the Juan de Fuca Strait. It has been a park belonging to the city of Victoria since 1882. A trust was then establish
Owner's Map of Victoria
Deidre and David are happy residents of Victoria, BC located on Southern Vancouver Island. They are so happy with it they decided to do a Victoria Vacation Rental so others could come and enjoy this fabulous city. Deidre has a background in the travel industry so can help you with all the logistics of getting to and from Victoria. As Deidre was born and raised in Victoria she also has a pretty good knowledge about Victoria and the surrounding area!!
Property Photos
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- Beautiful fully equipped kitchen, granite and stainless throughout - Townhome In Victoria With Waterway Views
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- Living Room seating for six - Townhome In Victoria With Waterway Views
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- Downtown view from the 700sq ft patio - Townhome In Victoria With Waterway Views
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- Dining room off kitchen sits six comfortably
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- Bathroom
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- Master Bedroom with king bed
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- 700 Sq ft private patio overlooking downtown Victoria
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- Queen bedroom with waterviews
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- TV and Computer room with a Sklar Pepplar queen sofa bed
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- Bike along the Selkirk Waterway
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- Main floor bathroom
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- Private entrance
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- From the walkway in front of the complex
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- Move into luxury with this walk-in closet off the king bedroom
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- Eat breakfast al fresco on one three private patios
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- Private laundry room equipped with all the necessities
Traveler Reviews (21)
Excellent Rental for Families!
Guest: Donelle O.
Date of Stay: 01/13/12
Review Submitted: 01/17/12
My husband, myself, our 3 1/2 yr old daughter, our 1 1/2 yr old son, and my sister in law made the trip up to Victoria for my father in law's 79th birthday. Finding a place that was big enough for all of us and reasonably priced was the priority. This rental had it all. The price was fabulous...You would be hard pressed to find something this nice for the price. The townhome was clean and well maintained. It is excellent for families with small children as it has a pack n play (we brought our own, but nice to know it was available), a high chair and even gates for the stairs, which was a bonus. The rooms were nice and good sized. The laundry room is huge with an open carpeted storage area that we used as kind of a 4th bedroom for our son in the pack n play. There are three nice patio/balcony areas that would be excellent to use in the summer. All in all, this place was perfect for our family. It is close to downtown and has a nice view as well. We will definitely stay here again and would not hesitate to recommend it to friends/family.
Owner response:Thanks for the comments Donelle and look forward to your next visit!
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Not all it was cracked up to be!
Guest: Edmonton Travellers
(Edmonton)
Date of Stay: 08/08/11
Review Submitted: 10/04/11
My wife, daughter and I flew from Edmonton to Comox airport for an August vacation with my parents. We had booked this vacation rental well in advance and were quite excited about a little 3 day 2 night vacation in Victoria. This was not the first time we had used VRBO and had amazing experiences - which we in turn conveyed to my parents (first time VRBO users). Our initial impression of this condo unit was that it was spacious, looked exactly as it was advertised and would certainly suit our needs. The unit came complete with a play pen for our 19 month old to sleep in and a high chair for her to eat in. We couldn't have asked for more from a unit in a getaway location like Victoria. However, as we set out to prepare dinner the first evening we discovered that the counters, stove top (and front) and pots/pans and dishes/glasses required significant cleaning before we dared begin. The grease was caked on these items and came as quite a shock. The next day my daughter was playing with my wife and I in the 2nd floor office/den while my parents continued their morning slumber. As she was playing with her toys on the carpet we suddenly noticed a huge clump of hair in her hand that she was attempting to eat (from which she acquired from the deep pile shag-like rug). It was apparent from the dirty socks on our feet, the smeared mirrors, dirty windows and dirty socks from walking about the house that this unit was not cleaned before our arrival. Something we were looking very forward to... was having a dream like dinner and wine on the outdoor deck. Upon surveying the deck we quickly discovered that most of the wicker furniture in the photos were now broken, the umbrella was not on the deck or anywhere inside the unit and the ambience creating plants that were present in the photos were dead (in the plant pots) and leaning against the railing quite a distance away. It was apparent that the amazing dinner with a somewhat obstructed view of downtown was not going to be a reality either. More disappointment!!! We contacted the owner of this unit via email and shared our feelings with her. She replied and informed us that her unit was not a hotel and therefore would not be as clean as many would hope. If we were looking for something like that we were in the wrong price-point. She offered to refund us the cleaning fee and take another $100 off the charged amount for the rental.
Owner response:We appreciate all comments from our guests, positive and negative. This is our first negative comment and we have taken it seriously enough to terminate our previous cleaning contractor and bring on someone new. It is our goal that every guest have a 5 out of 5 vacation experience, as is reflected in all other comments we have received. Unfortunately we were away ourselves during this guests stay and were unable to come and meet with these guests to try to solve any issues they may have had at the time, as would be our reaction to any guest expressing unhappiness during their stay. While we do not dispute that there may have been some deficiencies in the cleanliness of the unit, we believe there has been a communication breakdown with these guests if they got the impression that we felt the unit did not have to be as clean as a hotel room. A big reason why we stay in VRBO properties and not hotels is that generally VRBO properties are in fact much cleaner and better maintained than hotel properties. It is very important to us that our own properties reflect that high standard. As this guest noted we did provide significant compensation and as we noted above it did lead directly to our going in a new direction with cleaning staff. The comments we have received since this guests stay, and before for that matter, have been very, very good, and we feel this is a very good indication of just how isolated an incident this was for us. We always appreciate an opportunity to get better. Thanks for your comment.
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Victoria BC
Guest: Clayton
(Texas)
Date of Stay: 09/15/11
Review Submitted: 09/24/11
Had the most relaxing week! The town house was perfect, very clean, spacious, and great views with beautiful weather. We walked into downtown on the galloping goose trail daily. Just park your car and enjoy fresh air! As we walked the trail we picked blackberries off of the vines and fresh apples from the trees. If you just need to chill and relax this is the place! Deidre was very helpful in getting us set up at the last minute.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.
Stay in Beautiful Victoria
Guest: fly guy
(Medical Lake, WA)
Date of Stay: 09/01/11
Review Submitted: 09/08/11
My wife and I as well as our two sons and their wives spent the first week of Sept. at this townhome. It truly became a home for us after a busy day sightseeing. The home was spacious and very comfortable, and the location was so convenient for our day trips. We had a wonderful trip and thank you for making it all so easy.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great condo near downtown Victoria
Guest: Marnie
(Olympia, Washington)
Date of Stay: 08/27/11
Review Submitted: 09/07/11
We had a great stay at the condo. We were 4 adults and 2 young kids, and it accommodated us very comfortably, with the kids sharing the fold-out couch in the study. The location was very handy to downtown (though you'd need a car or could take a bus). Easy access to lovely walking/biking trails, and wonderful views across the water. I wouldn't necessarily recommend using the fold-out couch for adults as the mattress wasn't in fabulous shape, but it was absolutely fine for the kids. The owner was very communicative and helpful. Very happy with our stay there!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Exelent, recomended
Guest: Mikel gu
(Israel, kiriat motzkin)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11
Review Submitted: 05/17/11
Good location, good for families, kept in very good confitions, comfurtable, clean We like it very much
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
Clean, comfortable and easy
Guest: Justin Kace
(Portland)
Date of Stay: 04/22/11
Review Submitted: 04/29/11
I never write reviews but our family had such a great experience I had to share. My family and I just spent Easter long weekend in Victoria and given we were all coming from the four corners of the earth, it was so great to be able to meet in a home rather than a hotel. This was a great space, a great location and we even had amazing weather. I would recommend this property for anyone who is looking for a great Victoria home base but has a car to get you from point to point.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children.
Victoria vacation rental better than a hotel!
Guest: S Stopher
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Date of Stay: 04/05/11
Review Submitted: 04/10/11
Review #1413849 Highly Recommend Our family stayed in this condo during a spring break trip to Victoria. As a family of two adults and two teenagers, we had more than enough room. The condo is spacious and well appointed and mere minutes from the inner harbor. We appreciated the ability to be able to cook some of our meals and do laundry - all for less money than it would have cost to rent two hotel rooms. Although we didn't try it, there is a transit stop right out in front of the building. Deidre, the owner made the check-in and check-out process easy, and overall this was a great experience. I would definitely stay again on a return trip and would highly recommend to other travelers.
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Highly Recommend
Guest: SallyS
(Spokane, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/04/11
Review Submitted: 04/08/11
Our family stayed in this condo during a spring break trip to Victoria. As a family of two adults and two teenagers, we had more than enough room. The condo is spacious and well appointed and mere minutes from the inner harbor. We appreciated the ability to be able to cook some of our meals and do laundry - all for less money than it would have cost to rent two hotel rooms. Although we didn't try it, there is a transit stop right out in front of the building. Deidre, the owner made the check-in and check-out process easy, and overall this was a great experience. I would definitely stay again on a return trip and would highly recommend to other travelers.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Nice Townhome
Guest: Vacationer
(BC)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11
Review Submitted: 03/28/11
This townhome worked great for our week long stay. Clean, comfortable, good all around location. Would recommend to anyone looking for a nice place to stay in Victoria!
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