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Super Cozy Home Minutes From Everything
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Space | 1,400 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
Overview
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.
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 Vancouver Island
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
Sidney House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1400 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 6
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- pets considered
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- Mountain View ...
- Ocean View ...
- Village ...
- Waterfront ...
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace ...
- Garage ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Room
- seating for 10 people
- 2 Bathrooms,
- 1 Half Bath
-
Main floor powder room -
toilet
Master Ensuite Bathroom - toilet , combination tub/shower
Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
-
Bedroom 2 -
1 queen
Bedroom 3 - 1 queen
Master bedroom - 1 queen
- Master bedroom is on main floor.
- Books ...
- Games ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Television
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- synagogues
- winery tours
- zoo
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- miniature golf
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- pier fishing
- roller blading
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(40 traveler reviews)
Amazing Happy Place
We absolutely loved our stay. The home is truly a "Happy Place". Extremely well appointed, great location, very clean, comfortable beds and linens. We virtually walked everywhere, and would be happy to recommend it to our friends and family. We will definitely be back, hopefully soon.
Dave and Donna
A home away from home
Well-equipped, comfortable, close to shopping and harbour. Be prepared to park away from the front of the house. It would seem that Sidney lacks bylaws for excessive noise created by motorcycles and pickup trucks
We may return to the area . . .
Fantastic holiday at "Our Happy Place"
Such a warm & welcoming place to stay, we felt at home right away. The house is so well set up and everything we needed was provided. Soft sheets, luxurious towels, all the kitchen utensils you could need, not to mention such beautiful surroundings. Cari & Jim were fabulous and made sure we had everything we needed...including fresh cut flowers and some local produce and chocolates!
We started off the days with a glorious walk down to the water and along the walkways, heading home along Beacon Street with some fun window shopping. Whether it was a 60 km cycle trip, a beach combing day, or just relaxing in the sunny outdoor lounge area in the back yard with a good book - this was the perfect place to stay. Thanks Jim & Cari!!
Great host, location and books
Stayed in Sydney to explore the area with our small kids. The owners were very friendly and accommodated all our requests. The house met all our needs and had easy access to the town and main roads. Definitely recommend to others.
Practically perfect in every way
Beautiful home in great location. Clean, comfortable. Owners were welcoming and responsive. Home equipped with everything needed for a pleasant stay. Tried some of the owners' recommended activities and they turned out to be highlights of our trip. I've no reservation in recommending this rental.
Sweet place
Really liked the location....close to grocer, shops, restaurants and the sea.....the House is wonderful.....quiet neighborhood, cozy living area to gather with family, bright, cheerful and well equipped kitchen/dining area, beds were firm and the linens were very nice, great w/d, read part of Janice Joplin bio......really liked Sidney and area.........the House is wonderful.......would like to come back......thanks, Jim and Cari.......fresh flowers were lovely, chocolate excellent.....did not make use of the phone too much but would next time.....Ann Cumpton......
Map
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.
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $222.87 |
| Damage Deposit | $405.22 |
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.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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