Location: Victoria, Vancouver Island, The Islands, British Columbia, Canada
Accommodations: Condominium, Studio + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
This waterfront penthouse is located in the heart of downtown Victoria in the Mermaid building. On the waterfront of the harbour and the edge of the Gorge waterway, the Mermaid Building allows its guests to experience downtown Victoria, the Inner Harbour, the Gorge Waterway, the ocean, the upper part of the island and Vancouver, with ease.
Some of Victoria’s most popular restaurants surround the building, making it easy to have gourmet meals with out the worry of taxis or drinking and driving.
Within 100 meters, the Dayliner train starts its 300 Kilometre journey up the island every morning and returns the same day, stopping at many towns on the way. Take a Whale watching tour right outside the door. Or rent a kayak and glide through the harbour to the open ocean to discover the Pacific’s wild life. Or paddle up the Gorge waterway and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Salmon Fish with a charter or rent a power boat and just take it easy touring Victoria from the water’s perspective. If you have your own boat, there is moorage also right outside the door.
Just steps away, the harbour sea planes take passengers in a half hour flight to downtown Vancouver, offering great shopping on Robson street, Theatres, Stanley Park and more, and all in a day allowing one to return home for dinner.
The Mermaid neighbours Historic China Town with its many vegetable stores, restaurants and curio shops.
Romantic horse drawn carriages carry passengers through the inner harbour past the parliament buildings, the world famous Royal BC Museum, live entertainment, Underwater Sea Gardens, Omnimax Theatre, Miniature World, Double Decker sight seeing tours, and tour buses to the renowned Butchart Gardens.
Cycle, stroll, run, or even ride a horse on the picturesque Galloping Goose Trail. This multi-use trail, formerly a railway line, moves right beside the Mermaid Building, through urban, rural and wilderness scenery on its 55-kilometre journey from Victoria to Sooke. Whether you're commuting to work, meandering on a weekend afternoon or pacing yourself from Sidney to Sooke, the trail is yours to enjoy.
Catch the little Harbour Ferry stopping at the Mermaid and travel right up the Gorge waterway to Tillicum and down to the Empress.
The Suite sleeps four. There is a hide-a-bed queen and a queen bed. Nothing has been spared in furnishing this space. It is fully equipped with a 27 inch flat screen TV, stereo, DVD player, high speed internet and modem, microwave, dishwasher, stove, fridge, blender, toaster, coffee maker, washing machine and dryer. The kitchen is fully equipped. The bathroom has a claw foot tub, separate shower and pedastall sink.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
Apr-Sep .. $195/night .. $1100/week .. $2600/month.
Oct-Mar .. $140/night .. $ 900/week .. $2000/month.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Living room - Victoria Vacation
- Bedroom - Victoria Vacation
- City view from Living room and Bedroom - Victoria Vacation
- Wild West Coast about 40 minute drive
- Butchart Gardens
- PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS
- Whale watching tours
- Inner Harbour
- Johnson Street Bridge
- Dallas Road
- Oak Bay 15 minutes away
- Uplands Park
- Sailing around Vancouver Island
- Playing in Ocean around the islands
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #81611
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