Sleeps | 5 |
Bedrooms | 2 |
Bathrooms | 1 |
Space | 1,000 sq ft |
Property type | estate |
Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
"For he on honey-dew hath fed and drunk the milk of Paradise" (Xanadu - a poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge)
Enjoy your luxurious, two bedroom or one bedroom private suite for less than the cost of a B&B. Our beautiful self contained suites are on a private 11 acre estate in the heart of the Cowichan Valley. You will overlook the dawn on SaltSpring Island, hear the eagles calling, and relax in your own piece of paradise.
Sit with a glass of local wine, ease into a recliner, watch unlimited Video on Demand movies.
Wander outside to meet the friendly bunnies, birds and deer. Enjoy the warmth of the outdoor fireplace. For fitness folks, there is a trampoline; for the rest of us, comfy lounge chairs.
Stroll down the tree lined driveway, and come to Arbutus Ridge Golf Course, whose entrance is truly just across the road. See how many golf balls you can find en route.
Enjoy world class gourmet dining at the many close by wineries, pubs and seaside eateries.
For your convenience, there is a front load washer and dryer, coffee and tea provided, and outdoor barbeque. All guests receive a complementary bottle of Xanadu Estate wine.
The Xanadu 1 Luxury Suite sleeps 5. It is a two bedroom suite with a queen bed, and three twin beds. Xanadu 1 comes fully equipped with a wall mounted flat screen TV, stereo, Apple TV, and Netflix. You have a beautiful kitchen, refrigerator, white cooktop, microwave, pantry, all white crockery and quality linens. Your spacious tiled bathroom has double sinks, a bathtub and a shower. This suite has a private entrance that opens out onto the garden area.
The Xanadu 2 Executive Suite has the same amenities as Xanadu 1. This lovely 2 bedroom suite comes with a real wood fireplace, has a King sized bed, a queen bed, and single bed. It has a private entrance with a private patio and walkout onto the garden area.
The Xanadu Escape is our newest LUXURY private large one bedroom house that sleeps 2 to 4. It is on its own private area of the property, set in the trees and has a large deck and private patio to relax and sunbathe on.
The Escape is fully equipped, has a lovely queen bedroom, fully equipped kitchen with Bosch appliances, dishwasher, and underfloor heating. You have a Luxury spa bathroom that looks out to your private woods, spacious living room and dining room, fireplace, and even a round picture window. The Escape comes with free wireless internet, cable TV, Netflix, and private parking. Your Escape house is bright, modern and beautiful!
The Xanadu Treehouse is about a three minute drive away and sleeps 2. It is a 'tiny' house, set in the trees. It has a compact fully equipped kitchen, and 4 piece tiled bathroom. There is free high speed wireless internet. There is a lovely deck to sit outside on that overlooks the Cowichan Valley. The Xanadu Treehouse has full access to all the amenities of Xanadu Estate. Xanadu Treehouse rents for $100.00 per night.
For those seeking to escape Winter; Xanadu Estate is in the Cowichan Valley, which means the WARMLANDS, the warmest part of Canada.
Long term rentals are welcome. Suitable for students and their families. Please contact Jane on 250 532 2100, and check out our xanaduestate website for more information.
I am a semi retired executive computer geek. I lived in Australia for many years, and now call Xanadu my home. I love travelling (49 countries so far), meeting new people, and sharing the beauty of the Cowichan Valley with guests. Come and enjoy paradise!
Jane Barton-Greig purchased this estate in 2006
Please view the website. There you will see more of the unique beauty of this property and of the Cowichan Valley. "Cowichan" means the Warmlands. We have the highest overall average temperatures in Canada. Come and escape winter and enjoy.
You can step outside your suite and see deer and eagles. Friendly bunnies will come up to you looking for a carrot. Relax in an outdoor swing, cook marshmallows on an outdoor fire. Enjoy a cup of tea or a glass of wine in your own private luxurious suite.
2 Wineries are within walking distance, and several more an easy drive away. There are many hiking trails and parks close by. There is a close by doggie park and pets are always welcome at Xanadu. There are many gourmet restaurants close by that feature fresh local produce and local specialties.
Close by there is trendy shopping, outdoor markets and whale watching. The beautiful, clean Shawnigan Lake is close by for swimming, and the ocean is within walking distance. Fishing is available in Cowichan Bay off the pier, or you can rent a boat. Come and play at Arbutus Ridge Golf course which is just across the road. Arbutus Ridge Indoor tennis dome, dining room, and driving range is also just across the road.
The Cowichan Valley is a unique and beautiful part of Canada. Come and enjoy Paradise!
The average winter temperature is 6 to 8 degrees, the days are mild and you can be outside every day. Come and escape the winter at Xanadu.
Great hostess, fabulous place, spotless and comfortable furniture and its well stocked. Quiet. The only down for me was that it was a bit far from Victoria, but I enjoyed staying there regardless.
The four of us enjoyed relaxing in the a suite. We were able to cook, eat out side on the private patio and enjoy our Victiria wine.
We had a very nice stay in one of the Xanadu suites. It was a very spacious, nice suite. The kitchen was well appointed--really the whole suite is! On top of having a very nice little apartment, the grounds are so beautiful and relaxing. Jane is very nice and helpful. The location is so nice we would have been happy to sit outside and enjoy the grounds, sounds of ducks overhead and views, but we were busy visiting relatives. I would highly recommend Xanadu if you are looking for a place that will provide additional amenities beyond a standard hotel along with a nice get-away location.
Overall I would rate this a good place to stay. Rooms were nice and beds were comfortable. Kitchen is functional, but note there is only a hot plate and toaster oven for making simple meals. Host was very nice. Much much better than a hotel room. I can easily recommend the Xanadu Estate for someone looking to stay near Victoria.
We toured Butchart Gardens (definite yes) and the Royal British Museum (pretty good also) in Victoria. Also bring swim suits as there are beaches to the north on the east side of Vancouver Island that can make for good swimming and wading.
Rooms were clean and the property was well maintained. Owner provided good customer service.
Xanadu Estate was perfect for our (2 adults and 12 year-old son) accommodation on Vancouver Island. The place was very clean and well maintained. It was a really nice touch for the owner to provide a bottle of wine upon our arrival. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped with necessary utensils and cooking pots. There was a two-burner hot plate, toaster oven, and a full-size refrigerator.
We used this location as our headquarters for exploring Vancouver Island. It is about 30 - 40 minutes from Victoria, 10 minutes from Duncan and 4 hours from Tofino. It is an hour drive from the Swartz Bay ferry dock. We visited Victoria (twice), Chemainus (check out the murals and the Twisted Sisters Tea Room), Tofino (great Whale Watching, check out Tacofino for good eats), Butchart Gardens (amazing!).
There is a well stocked grocery store about 10 minutes away in Mill Bay - Deloume Road (there is a Timmy's, McDonalds, two gas stations and banking at this location as well).
After a busy day sightseeing it was so nice to come back to a quiet relaxing place to put up our feet.
We would definitely recommend this place to our friends and family!
we were lucky enough to stay with jane for 2 months at xanadu and loved it,jane is a really kind and welcoming host.The location is just right and really peaceful.
great facilities and wonderful surroundings,loved watching the eagles and hummingbirds
[not forgetting bun buns]
Just the place to unwind and relax
highly recommended!!!
Xanadu Estate is in the Cowichan Valley, which means 'the warmlands'. The highest annual temperatures in Canada ensures year round outdoor pleasures. Come and sample our local wineries, abundant local produce and excellent restaurants. Enjoy the quaintness of seaside villages, see eagles soar and enjoy the magnificent beauty of the surrounding countryside, mountains and ocean.
Refundable damage deposit | $39.48 |
Cleaning | $35.53 |
Pet Fee | $35.53 |
Rates include ALL fees and taxes.
The rate is $145.00 per night for Double Occupancy and NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR UP TO 3 children.
Additional Adults over the age of 18 are $25.00 per night each.
Pets are welcome, and are only $45.00 per stay.
The suite is non smoking.
Please contact us for rates on stays longer than one month.
The owner can not accept Credit Cards