Vacation Rentals by Owner

Lovely Condo

Guest: Kristina (San Diego, California)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 07/25/11

My husband and I, and our two daughters stayed at the condo for five nights. The experience exceeded our expectations in every way. The owner was so gracious in helping me plan our vacation in Victoria, and upon arrival, the property manager was also delightful and wanted to help in every way that he could. The photographs of the condo are very nice, but the condo is much nicer than photographs are able to show. The view of the harbor is lovely at all times of the day and night, and the condo is beautifully appointed with lovely decor. Although we had a rental car, we never needed it in Victoria as the condo is within walking distance of everything. We used our car to travel up-island and to visit Buchart Gardens, but walked to all of the restaurants and museums downtown. I highly recommend this lovely condo and hope to stay there again sometime in the future.

Owner response:Hi Kristina, When our guests are happy, we are happy. This is your vacation, and we are delighted that our efforts and our manager's enabled you to more fully enjoy your Victoria escape. You live in such a terrific area yourselves in San Diego that we are pleased that Victoria so delighted you. We'd love to have the four of you return. Colleen and Don

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

Perfect cozy retreat!

Guest: Teena (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10 Review Submitted: 04/03/11

I spent a week in late November 2010, and it was the perfect apartment to keep warm during the snowstorm! Warm and cozy with the fireplace, and I could bundle up and walk to most of the places I wanted to go to. The parking space was a bonus, knowing I wouldn't have to worry about finding parking upon return after going out for the day. Francis, (who met me to show me around and give me keys) was extremely helpful and kind. Highly recommended, I hope to return for a visit again!

Owner response:Teena, your response to Victoria's surprise snow storm was very generous considering this is the one Canadian city that people usually journey to to avoid winter! You are certainly right about this condo's convenient location enabling you to walk everywhere in the downtown while still living at the edge of the harbour looking at sunset and the boats below. Please do come back when you can experience more moderate weather for which Victoria is known. Thank you for mentioning Francis who is always reliable and helpful with our guests.

Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing.

Guest: Kathleen & Joseph
Date of Stay: 11/08/09 Review Submitted: 11/07/09

Thank you for the lovely welcome and great place, we enjoyed ourselves in Victoria and the condo was very convenient to the college. We shared the champagne last night with our friends, the partners in the school, to celebrate the completion of this phase of the program. They all liked this place and hope to use it again. Hope we can visit again some time. Thanks for your warm welcome and thoughtful amenities.

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Guest: Sally & Neil
Date of Stay: 10/18/09 Review Submitted: 10/17/09

Firstly let me say what a lovely place you have in BC and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. My only disappointment was not getting to a supermarket and buy some of the lovely goodies available here and preparing them but it didn't happen - made for no dishes so that was a plus. We ate at Canoe which was very good. Breakfast at Willies was one of the nicest we had. Fish and chips up Haultain street also very good and great local atmosphere.

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Guest: Angela & Frank
Date of Stay: 10/07/09 Review Submitted: 10/06/09

We truly enjoyed our month away starting with our 10 day comfortable stay at your condo. Victoria was beautiful and we tried our best to see and do as much as possible. Per your recommendation we enjoyed the dramatic Butchart Gardens and Fireworks. Biking, walking the waterfront walks (we appreciated the splashes of color of the 100's of 'hanging baskets' & gardens). We were intrigued by the Tibet exhibit at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (we were in Tibet last year). We enjoyed our travels around the island: Sidney, Sooke, Duncan (Totem Pole tour) and Chemaninus Murals. Another favorite was the excellent presentation at the Centre of the Universe and its Observatory - The Parliment Tour was also well done. During the Holiday Weekend it was fun to see the 'Antique Boat' show and the Jazz/Music Fest. Our favorite eating establishments were: Dim Sum lunch at Don Mee's and sunsets at Spinnakers. We enjoyed our adventures but it was always welcoming to come home to our comfortable condo. The charming eclectic decor was so cozy and pleasing. We enjoyed drinking your 'Welcome' Champagne on the balcony...watching the sunset and rowers.

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Great Location

Guest: Anne and Dwayne, Edmonton
Date of Stay: 11/23/05 Review Submitted: 01/07/12

Your condo is beautiful, but your location is even better. We walked and biked the nearby trails along the water, went whale watching directly from the condo pier, walked to the float plane terminal to spend a day in Vancouver after an early morning 20 minute flight into that harbour, and walked to Via Rail to take the historic train up to Qualicum through gorgeous scenery for the day. We had an amazing time without needing a car. Thank you.

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Many Activities Available Here

Guest: Dianne and Richard, Toronto
Date of Stay: 09/13/05 Review Submitted: 01/07/12

Many thanks for this fabulous condo from where we have gone crabbing at the Sooke pier, swimming in the Pacific, to the Imax and to the excellent BC museum which has impressive displays.The proxomity to everything here has added to our enjoyment. You have a very special place here.

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Paradise

Guest: Ed and Lenaire, Denver, Colorado
Date of Stay: 07/08/05 Review Submitted: 01/07/12

Another wonderful week in paradise!No wonder we return annually.This is such a great place- we love it!

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We're Coming Back

Guest: Marco and family, Mexico
Date of Stay: 06/15/05 Review Submitted: 01/07/12

Our family had a wonderful time in Victoria, and a great part was due to having such a comfortable place to crash after long days of sight seeing. Thank you so much for all your help,and hospitality. If it were not for all the space and the lovely view, our vacation wouldn't have been half as fun. I look froward to us coming back to stay at the Mermaid.

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So Much to See

Guest: Sue and Larry, Denver, Colorado
Date of Stay: 05/01/05 Review Submitted: 01/07/12

Thank you for being such gracious hosts. We really enjoyed a huge variety of activities thanks to your suggestions-walking trails along the Galloping Goose and Lochside Trails, the gorgeous Songhees harbour walk,the floral beauty of Beacon Hill Park, and all along the cliffs above the Pacific on Dallas Road looking towards the mountain tops of Washington state. We enjoyed all of the restaurants you suggested that we tried plus others we added to your list for future guests. We will be back!

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Wonderful Time

Guest: Shannon and Tom, Kansas
Date of Stay: 09/08/04 Review Submitted: 01/07/12

What a wonderful time we've had in this beautiful city! Your condo, our home away from home,has been perfect. The personal interest you have shown in our comfort makes us feel special...you would make great friends! We have enjoyed all we've done here.

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Wonderful Time

Guest: Shannon and Tom, Kansas
Date of Stay: 09/08/04 Review Submitted: 01/07/12

What a wonderful time we've had in this beautiful city! Your condo, our home away from home,has been perfect. The personal interest you have shown in our comfort makes us feel special...you would make great friends! We have enjoyed all we've done here.

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So Much Better than a Hotel

Guest: Linda and Richard, Bel Air, California
Date of Stay: 08/07/04 Review Submitted: 01/07/12

This was our first visit to Victoria, and we truly enjoyed our 8 days here.Your condo is so beautifully furnished and appointed that it was like being in a lovely home rather than a claustrophobic hotel room. We loved seeing the water just outside every room and from the balcony, and being so close to the downtown that we didn't need a car.Thank you so much for your hospitality.

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