Super Cozy Home Minutes From Everything
About the property
- House1400 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay3 nights
1400 Sq Ft Home With 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Sleeps 6 Very Comfortably
This incredibly cozy, inviting home is just one block from Sidney's main street (Beacon Avenue) and only six blocks from the ocean. The house is quiet and fully equipped to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. It provides the perfect opportunity to gather with family and friends for a shared getaway in a home setting where the beds are comfortable, the showers are warm and the living and dining rooms encourage conversation and relaxation.
The house is in great shape and is well cared for. You'll enjoy quality bedding and towels, cookware and furnishings. The open concept on the main floor offers lots of natural light and creates a warm inviting atmosphere. You'll rest easy and deeply on high-quality mattresses in all the bedrooms.
Use the house for a quiet, restful getaway or as the base for exploring all the wonderful attractions just outside the door. Sidney and the surrounding area have much to offer so every day can bring new adventures.
Traveling to and from Sidney is easy. The Victoria International Airport is 5 minutes away as are ferry terminals for US and BC destinations.
Owner
James Swiss
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within two days
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Dec 18, 2017
About James Swiss
We are Cari Chernichen and Jim Swiss of Calgary, Alberta Canada. We run a successful consulting business that focusses on worker safety and environmental protection. Our work has taken us around the world, but we are constantly drawn to Sidney. It has been our goal to live at least part time on Vancouver Island and to our good fortune, this house came available in early 2013. We jumped at the chance to own it and are thrilled to know it is there for us. It has become our oasis.
James Swiss purchased this House in 2013
Why James Swiss chose Sidney
Sidney has been a second home for Cari since the early 1970s. She watched it grow from a tiny fishing and retirement village to the bustling elegant vacation destination it is today. We both love spending as much time as we can in Sidney visiting family and friends who call it home. We have travelled to many places around the globe and have rented vacation properties through VRBO on several of those trips. We have always been more than pleasantly surprised with the accommodations we've found on VRBO and we look forward to sharing our VRBO rental with visitors from around the world.
What makes this House unique
We love walking and this lovely little house allows us to park our car in the garage and leave it there. Everything we need for day-to-day living is no more than a few blocks away. And if we just don't feel like venturing out the door, the house is so warm and cozy, we can lose ourselves for days in books, movies and home cooking.
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 21 queen
- Bedroom 31 queen
- Master bedroom1 queen
- Master bedroom is on main floor.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- Main floor powder roomtoilet
- Master Ensuite Bathroomtoilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower
Location Type
- Mountain ViewMajestic Mount Baker stands tall across the Georgia Strait - stroll down main street and it is sure to come into view.
- Ocean ViewMinutes from the front door enjoy ocean and mountain views.
- VillageSidney by the Sea is a lovely quaint and very walkable town with everything you need for a great vacation. It's very close to Victoria and other great Vancouver Island attractions too.
- WaterfrontIs only a 10 minute walk away.
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Iron & Board
- Clothes Dryer
- GarageOne Car Garage
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- FireplaceGas fireplace in living room
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- ParkingOn street parking in addition to garage
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- KitchenPrepare simple to gourmet meals. You'll find lots of counter space, cookware and utensils to work with.
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- DiningTable expands to accommodate 6 to 10 people
- Dining Room
- comfy seating for 10 people
Entertainment
- BooksA wide assortment of paperbacks for young readers and adults.
- GamesBoard games and puzzles
- Satellite / CableShaw Cable, Apple TV and Netflix
- Television
Outside
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
Attractions
- museums
- botanical garden
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- marina
- churches
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- synagogues
- winery tours
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- paddle boating
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- miniature golf
- beachcombing
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- roller blading
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- pier fishing
- deepsea fishing
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Notes
- This is a very quiet home just minutes from all of the quaint shops, restaurants and tourist attractions that Sidney, Victoria and the Island have to offer. There is a complete separate lower floor suite that is occupied by a full-time renter. Sound proofing between the units is exceptional.
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Location
Sidney by the Sea is a fantastic little town where you can wander at your own pace and enjoy all the gems it has to offer. Stroll down the main street (Beacon Avenue) and stop at one of the many friendly restaurants, cafes, galleries and shops. Take a water taxi across to Sidney Spit and enjoy a picnic on the beach. Book into kayaking and canoe tours or go whale watching. The waterfront around Sidney is great for beach combing and dog-walking. Plan day trips to Victoria, the Butchart Gardens or one of the many Gulf Islands. And when you're done for the day, come back to your cozy home-away-from home, cook a great meal, share your stories around the dinner table and enjoy a well-deserved rest. Then do it all over again the next day.
Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Cancellations. Written cancellations received more than 30 days prior to check in date will be eligible for up to a 90% refund of fees paid and will be calculated based on the Owner’s success in rebooking the unit for the same dates. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to check in date will be eligible for up to a 75% refund of fees paid and will be calculated based on the Owner’s success in rebooking the unit for the same dates.