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Velkommen til vores legeplads nær Victoria på Vancouver Island.

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Overnatningsstedets område
Luftfoto
Udendørsområde
Overnatningsstedets område
Udendørsområde

Anmeldelser

9,6 ud af 10, Gæstefavorit
Blandt de bedst anmeldte overnatningssteder i dette område
4 soveværelser2 badeværelserPlads til 6 personer250.8 m2

Populære faciliteter

  • Pool
  • Boblebad
  • Køkken
  • Vaskemaskine
  • Tørretumbler
  • Aircondition

Udforsk området

Åbn kort
victoria, british columbia
  • Place, Starlight Stadium
    ‪13 min. gang‬
  • Place, Langford Lanes
    ‪16 min. gang‬
  • Place, Luxton Park
    ‪2 min. kørsel‬
  • Airport, Victoria, British Columbia (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Vandflyverbase)
    ‪20 min. kørsel‬

Værelser og sovepladser

4 soveværelser (6 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 2

1 queensize-seng

Soveværelse 3

1 queensize-seng

Soveværelse 4

1 queensize-seng

Soveværelse 5

1 enkeltseng

2 badeværelser

Badeværelse 1

Håndklæder til rådighed · Toilet · Kun brusekabine · Hårtørrer

Badeværelse 2

Håndklæder til rådighed · Badekar eller brusekabine · Badekar · Toilet · Hårtørrer

Områder

Terrasse eller gårdhave
Veranda eller hawaiiansk terrasse
Køkken
Tekøkken
Altan
Udendørs legeområde
Have
Spiseområde

Om overnatningsstedet

Velkommen til vores legeplads nær Victoria på Vancouver Island.

Waterlily Lane har de fire vigtigste ingredienser til en værdifuld ferie: beliggenhed, pris, utrolig udsigt over en privat søen og et behageligt hjem med let adgang til de omkringliggende aktiviteter. 'Waterlily' er det perfekte samlingssted for en ø-familiesammenføring eller lille gruppe-flugt.
BELIGGENHED . "Waterlily" er på den vestlige bred af Victoria, hovedstaden i British Columbia, med en unik historie og charme.

VI ER 10 minutter fra 3 forskellige golfbaner. Eller 20 minutter væk fra 2 seværdigheder i verdensklasse. Butcharts Gardens og Victorias indre havneområde. Der er 3 færgeterminaler i nærheden, og Victoria internationale lufthavn ligger 25 minutter væk. Strandene ved Stillehavet ligger kun en kort køretur væk, og Esquimalt Lagoon ligger 7 minutter væk gennem de velplejede græsplæner på det berømte Royal Roads University.

Vores hjem ved søen med det på kajen ligger mellem træer i en stille sø. Gå op ad havenstien gennem frugttræer og vindruer over det store soldæk og gennem franske døre til et vandrende split niveau 3 værelses hovedhus.
Waterlily er et renoveret 1950'ers originale søhus med store udgaver tilføjet 1970'erne og 2009.
Vores minimum natophold 4 i sommersæsonen - lejlighedsvis mindre, hvis du udfylder et hul i kalenderen. Vi prøver at imødekomme folk, så de passer til deres rejseplaner ... til et punkt.

Her er en liste over hvilke ekstraudstyr, vi leverer gratis:
* en 10 x 12 ft elektrisk motorpram til krydstogt i søen med - let at bruge Minn Kota elektriske trolling motorer.
* 2 kanoer, 2 kajakker, 2 sup-tavler og en sejlende jolle
* 6 cykler for at cykle den berømte Galloping Goose cykelsti (1 barn)
* I søpladsen og Taki Tiki Bar / omklædningsrum
* fiskestænger, tackle bokse
Vi er SAFE fra sengebugs, bidende insekter og indbrud.

Når hovedhuset er booket, booker vi ikke forskellige gæster i Lakeview-pakken for at sikre privatlivets fred for hovedhusets gæster, selvom enten Peter eller jeg muligvis har bopæl i en halvtliggende suite under dit ophold.

I løbet af sommeren er reservationen med mindst ophold 4 nætter. (Pris uden for sæsonen er $ 350 fra oktober til april. Min. Ophold er 2 nætter. Længere ophold med omsættelige priser)

Bliv forbundet med trådløst internet overalt. Iphone-dockingstationer tilgængelige. Der er også en printer til rådighed for vores Royal Roads University-gæster.

Den bedste kødbutik på øen (Glenwood Meats) inden for 200 meters gang. Westshore Mall med en 5plex biograf 5 minutter væk med 3 store købmandsforretninger, Walmart, BC Gov super spiritus, restauranter.

AKTIVITETER
Dækket på 500 m² har en 'wow'-faktor med en 180 graders udsigt over Glen Lake plus en old school hot tub og den bedste Weber BBQ nogensinde lavet kaldet' The Vieuluxe. '

Den private skrånende søfronten kan prale af en Jimmy Buffet inspireret Taki Tiki Bar, en ildsted med en drivtræs sofa (brænde leveret), en krydstogtspram kaldet 'Dronningen', reb sving, 2 kanoer, sejlende jolle, 2 kajakker, fiskestænger, 2 stå op paddle boards til gæstebrug. Redningsveste, der passer til alderen 3-90 i dokkasse.

For småbørn / børn er der en stor park ved siden af med nyt legepladsapparat og en vandspilefunktion. Løb- og vandrestier forsvinder i bakkerne bag Waterlily. Grib 1 af 4 cykler og kør en cykel på den sikre, galopperende gås cykel-jernbanespor til 55 km bilfri bil, udpegede cykel / gå flade stier. Eller prøv en NEW Sooke Wilderness Trail, der klatrer op i bakkerne bag os og over en gammel jernbanestamme til Shawnigan Lake og videre. Det er nu en del af Trans Canada Trail-systemet, der forbinder Stillehavet med Atlanterhavet via rekreative (ingen biler) trail-system. Kort leveret.

Masser af dyreliv besøger ejendommen, du kan endda se vores bosiddende fisker 'Hemingway', en STOR blå hegre, der fanger fisk fra kajen. Eller indfødte skildpadder, der soler sig i en log ved siden af. Der er familierne af oter, som kan ses knasende på kræft, der ligger på ryggen i vandet. Og ofte er vaskebjørne forbi for at samle den modne frugt i løbet af sæsonen. Der bor flere skaldet ørne end over USA's grænse.

Bear Mtn Gym og Yoga center er 10 min kørsel op ad bakken. Den nye Y er i gåafstand - pool, fantastisk rørglas, yoga og gymnastiksal med stor vægt. 5-8 km løbestier, der er let tilgængelige til fods- eller cykelsti rundt i nærheden af Langford-søen.

Westhills Stadium hjem til det canadiske National Rugby hold er placeret på Glen Lake Road lige rundt om hjørnet og over søen fra os. Vi rabatter for rugbyspillere og fans på særlige begivenheder (jeg er rugbytræner).

**** INGEN FALSE ANMELDELSER HER *** anmeldelserne er ægte på min VRBO / Home and Away-side.

Sikkerhed BEMÆRK: Ring altid til ejeren og oprett en tale-til-stemmekontakt for at beskytte dig selv mod svindlere / phishere, der byttes på internetudlejningssider inklusive VRBO / Homeaway.
Jeg vil ALDRI bede dig om at sende penge via Western Union - vi gør ikke dumme.

Ansvarsfraskrivelse nr. 2 Du skal være over 25 år for at booke Waterlily.
Eller ledsaget af en voksen, der ved, hvordan man skal passe og respektere et dejligt hjem.

Nøgleord: Victoria, Vancouver Island, Butcharts, hovedbygning ved søen 3 Brm, separat vognpakke, have med frugttræer, stort dæk med udsigt og dock, fiskeri og sejlsport, golf i nærheden, indkøbscenter og kyststrand. Lakefront. familiesammenføring,

Tilføj datoer for priser

Faciliteter

Pool
Køkken
Vaskemaskine
Tørretumbler
Aircondition
Motionscenter

Lignende overnatningssteder

Husregler

Indtjekning efter kl. 15.00
Minimumsalder for lejere: 32
Udtjekning inden kl. 10.30
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Børn

Børn i alderen 0-17 år er tilladt
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Begivenheder

Tilladte arrangementer: familiesammenkomster
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Kæledyr

Kæledyr er ikke tilladt
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Rygning

Rygning er ikke tilladt
Only outside. Never inside.

Udtjekningsinstruktioner

Værten kræver, at du gør følgende, inden du tjekker ud:
Start opvaskemaskinen
Tag sengetøjet af brugte senge, og saml brugte håndklæder
Fjern personlige genstande, fjern resterende mad og drikkevarer, og tag skraldet ud
Sluk lyset, og lås dørene
Hvis du ikke udfører disse, kan det resultere i en negativ anmeldelse fra værten.
Only two cars can park on the property. Additional parking is 30 meters away along a neighbours fence. Cars ignoring the signs will be towed.
waterlily is our home not a motel/hotel with lots of staff - so do your own dishes, strip your own bed - we will do the laundry and cleaning.
Take re-cycling and garbage to the bins out front by parking area. Make sure you leave the lakefront tidy for the next guest.

Vigtige oplysninger

Godt at vide

Dette overnatningssted administreres af en privat vært (en person, der ikke udlejer som virksomhed eller erhverv). EUs forbrugerlov, herunder fortrydelsesret, gælder ikke for din reservation. Din reservation er dog dækket af din private værts afbestillingsregler.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Fester og events (inkl. familiesammenkomster) er tilladt på stedet. Maks. antal deltagere: 10
Værten har angivet, at der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet
Værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker, førstehjælpskasse og lås med dødbolt
Dette overnatningssted har udendørsområder såsom altaner, balkoner eller terrasser, der muligvis ikke er egnede for børn. Hvis du har spørgsmål, anbefaler vi, at du kontakter overnatningsstedet inden ankomst for at bekræfte, at de har et passende værelse til dig
Overnatningsstedets registreringsnummer H759656541

Vi bør nævne

Det anbefales at have en bil for at komme til og fra dette overnatningssted

Om området

Victoria

Denne feriebolig befinder sig på stranden i Victoria. Butchart Gardens er en populær seværdigheder, du kan se. Hvis oplevelser derimod ligger højt på listen, kan du deltage i Victoria Harbour og Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Rejser du med børn? Overvej at tage dem med til Langford Lanes, eller deltag i et event eller en sportbegivnehed i Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Oplevelser som kajakroning og windsurfing giver gode muligheder for at komme ud på eller i det omgivende vand, eller du kan tage på eventyr ved at afprøve vandring og økoture i nærheden.
Kort
victoria, british columbia

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Starlight Stadium - 13 min. gang - 1.2 km
  • Langford Lanes - 16 min. gang - 1.4 km
  • Luxton Park - 2 min. kørsel - 1.4 km
  • Sheringham Distillery - 3 min. kørsel - 2.7 km
  • Cineplex Odeon Westshore Cinemas - 4 min. kørsel - 2.6 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Victoria, British Columbia (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Vandflyverbase) - 24 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • ‪Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen - ‬4 min. kørsel
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min. kørsel
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min. kørsel
  • ‪Bucky's Tap House - ‬13 min. gang
  • ‪White Spot - ‬3 min. kørsel

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Har Velkommen til vores legeplads nær Victoria på Vancouver Island. en pool?

Ja, dette overnatningssted har en pool.

Er Velkommen til vores legeplads nær Victoria på Vancouver Island. et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Nej, kæledyr er ikke tilladt på dette overnatningssted.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos Velkommen til vores legeplads nær Victoria på Vancouver Island.?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på Velkommen til vores legeplads nær Victoria på Vancouver Island.?

Indtjekning starter kl. 15.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Velkommen til vores legeplads nær Victoria på Vancouver Island.?

Udtjekning er kl. 10.30.

Hvor ligger Velkommen til vores legeplads nær Victoria på Vancouver Island.?

Dette feriested i Victoria ligger på stranden, kun 1,2 km fra Langford Lanes og 4,4 km fra Royal Roads University. Derudover ligger Olympic View Golf Club og Juan de Fuca Golf Course ca. 10 km derfra.

Anmeldelser

9,6

Enestående

Anmeldelser vises i kronologisk rækkefølge og har gennemgået en modificerings- og verificeringsproces, medmindre andet er angivet.
Få mere at videÅbner i et nyt vindue
Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 76 af i alt 98 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 21 af i alt 98 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 1 af i alt 98 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 4 − Dårligt. 0 af i alt 98 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 0 af i alt 98 anmeldelser

9,2/10

Rengøring

10/10

Indtjekning

10/10

Kommunikation

10/10

Området

9,4/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

8/10 Godt

Kevin B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
This was a beautiful location in Langford. The portion of the house we stayed in was large and spacious. Our host, who lived on site, was very informative and knowledgeable about the area. Would recommend this to anyone looking to be close to Victoria but in a peaceful setting.
Overnattede 7 nætter i september 2025

10/10 Fremragende

Christina K.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
This property was spectacular. The lake setting, the house, the deck, the barge... all just made for a serene, beautiful, and relaxing girls trip. So quiet and both sunrise and sunset were amazing.Downtown Victoria was only a 15 minute drive away and we very much enjoyed our time there.
Overnattede 5 nætter i september 2025

10/10 Fremragende

Janet M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
This is a gorgeous property with amazing view of the lake, super fun barge and tiki bar. We all loved the swimming. You could have a wedding or other celebration in the well-kept yard with all the extras. We had a small plumbing problem but were very satisfied with the timeliness of the tap repair. Our host was wonderful! Great place for the whole family!
Overnattede 10 nætter i august 2025

10/10 Fremragende

pfsh7 ..

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
a beautiful spot and great host. No issues at all. We were 6 adults and the bedrooms and bathrooms and kitchen were great. House worked good for someone with mobility issues. The lake was so awesome. Parking was easy. Amenities nearby were great.
Overnattede 5 nætter i august 2025

10/10 Fremragende

Christine F.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Wonderful area ! Great food nearby ! Great walking trails nearby. Had a boat ride and enjoyed the area. excellent communication with host. Hopefully get to come back next year.
Overnattede 5 nætter i juli 2025

10/10 Fremragende

anneloes l.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

A little paradise on Vancouver Island

Imagine: You arrive at Waterlily and expect a tour around the house. Instead the host invites the whole family to join him on the floating deck for a tour around the lake! Brilliant! Although the house was perfect, this place is all about the garden, the lake, the fruittrees and the swimming. It’s a little paradise on Vancouver Island! The host is the best host ever, modest and at the same time very helpful. We live in Europe, but if we ever come back we would certainly visit this wonderful place in Langford again!
Overnattede 5 nætter i juli 2025

10/10 Fremragende

Mark V.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Better than advertised. Great location. Great lake to relax at with the kids. All around great time. Very knowledgeable host who shared some of his favorite spots to visit as well as places to eat.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2025

8/10 Godt

June P.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Waterlilly Lane stay

We enjoyed our stay at Waterlily Lane Cottage. The house was perfect for our family with plenty of room, ample equipped kitchen, bedding, towels etc. Plenty of outdoor activities to keep us busy. Would have been good to have noted the large amount of water weeds making swimming uncomfortable, having to use water floatation to get out on the lake far enough to swim. The rope swing and barge were a huge hit. Having the fire pit was a fun night time activity. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you Richard.
Overnattede 3 nætter i juni 2025

10/10 Fremragende

Jason B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Perfect Spot

This was a perfect spot for us. The neighborhood is quiet but yet close to downtown Victoria. Hiking abounds, some just a couple of miles away. The house was just as advertised and accommodated our needs in everyway. The dock and "barge" are a delightful bonus.
Overnattede 6 nætter i juni 2025

10/10 Fremragende

Simon P.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Fantastic place

We’ve had a great stay in this lakefront house. Beautiful views, quiet location, clean house with all the supplies we needed in the kitchen and bath. Richard is a great host, very friendly, always available to reach out to us if needed. We had a super fun time on the lake using paddle boards, the barge, making fire - a truly unique experience.
Overnattede 4 nætter i juni 2025

10/10 Fremragende

Kobchai P.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great stay

Beautiful property by the lake. Rochard is a great host. Lots of fun and relaxing activities
Overnattede 5 nætter i maj 2025

10/10 Fremragende

Chris H F.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Super Chill

Lots of room for our group of 6. Had everything we needed. Fantastic spaces both inside and out to mingle and chill. Awesome grounds, decks and docks. Really great privacy while having all the conveniences of stores and restaurants close by. Spotless. Rich welcomed us warmly and walked us through the property
Overnattede 5 nætter i september 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Cassandra K.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Perfect Location!

We had a wonderful week at this location. The lake was lovely and it was nice to use the barge to go for a float. The host was very responsive to messages and very accommodating!
Overnattede 6 nætter i august 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Karen M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Nice place and lovely views

Very comfortable and well equipped. Enjoyed the lake but didn't attempt the barge as days were rainy and windy. Owner very accommodating.
Overnattede 6 nætter i august 2024

8/10 Godt

Todd R.

Synes godt om: Indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great Location

We recently stayed at this lakefront property for 5 days with a group of 5. The location is fantastic, offering beautiful views of the lake from the house and yard. The private dock and lake access make it easy to enjoy the water at any time. We only used the electric motor 'party barge' (which was very easy to use) and canoe a couple of times but if we had stayed longer with better weather, I am sure we would have used them more. The property's proximity to Victoria’s attractions made our outings easy and we also made use of the nearby YMCA & walking paths. Shopping and restaurants are within a couple of km of the house and it was very convenient to pop out and get groceries or whatever we needed. Important points to note: The property is shared with other tenants in two attached suites, which didn't really affect our privacy, but we could hear the upstairs tenants at night. The property is older and shows signs of needing some TLC. Additionally, the house is currently on the real estate market (as of Aug 2024), and there was a scheduled showing during our stay. The owner was able to accommodate us and book the showing around our schedule. Overall, the location, private dock, and lake access are the best features of this property.
Overnattede 5 nætter i august 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Overnattede 9 nætter i juli 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Lisa R.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Beautiful spot

Relaxing and private location. We enjoyed the lake view from patio and covered dock with party barge. Owners were very helpful and gave us some great recommendations on places to see. Fans and portable air conditioner were supplied for the hot weather. Comfy beds and cozy house.
Overnattede 5 nætter i juli 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Leith L.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Perfect end of summer for us

We all loved our stay. It suited our needs perfectly- adults and teens. A wonderful end of summer treat for everyone in the family. The host couldn’t have been more gracious about showing us around, accommodating our needs- making us feel at home and welcome.
Overnattede 5 nætter i august 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Denise T.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Wonderful stay at Waterlily lane!

We had such a great stay at Waterlily lane! Richard and Peter are great hosts and went out of their way to ensure we had access to all the amenities and water toys. Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, huge deck and clean and comfortable home. Our family had a blast and we hope to return next summer! Highly recommend and thanks again Richard and Peter.
Overnattede 4 nætter i august 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Rich S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great property! Would return!

Beautiful!
Overnattede 5 nætter i august 2022

10/10 Fremragende

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Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Beautiful and welcoming home

House was very pretty, homey. The lake is also beautiful and the yard is lush.
Overnattede 5 nætter i august 2022

8/10 Godt

Katherine C.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Very clean, lots of amenities

This is a well laid out house and very clean. The dock has all the varieties of boats you could wish for. Both hosts also live in the house (over garage and below the house) so you see them daily -they are very respectful to give you space. Unfortunately one of the beaches on the lake was closed due to water quality but there’s another beach at the other end of the lake that was open and fantastic fun is had when anchoring off the bubbler. The hosts couldn’t have been more accommodating!
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Yen tsun L.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Perfect family reunion

Richard and Peter's property was perfect for our family reunion. They even accommodated our family with an extra suite. We were celebrating graduations and birthdays. The floating barge indeed was a highlight of our trip. Our teenagers were delighted with the canoes and paddle boards. From their beautiful garden to their well equip kitchen - don't hesitate. Book this place for your next perfect getaway.
Overnattede 5 nætter i juni 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Anne B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Lovely Lakefront property

Looks exactly as it does in the photos! Charming lakefront property, with barge to tour the lake! Hosts were often on site staying at their units and were happy to help in any way they could. Would definitely stay here again!
Overnattede 10 nætter i juni 2022

8/10 Godt

Gerry B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed

Great-ish

Hosts are fantastic, location and to do things unparcelled. My only complaint would be that I was under the impression I had rented a whole home when indeed there were two tenants in the same home broken up into suites. Overall we had a great time and the Barge was a blast. Thank you Richard and Peter.
Overnattede 7 nætter i marts 2022

Om værten

Vært: Richard Cook

Værtens profilbillede
Born in Australia and raised in BC, worked in New Zealand 20 years - I now work as teacher/counsellor in our local Saanich school district.

The property reflects my time spent sailing, travelling and living in New Zealand, Australia and the Caribbean. I enjoy hosting people and sharing the adventures to be had here on Vancouver Island..... be it great food, world class Salmon fishing spots or surf kayaking locations.

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My parents raised me to appreciate a good view and Waterlily sundeck has 180 degree view overlooking the lake and park.

Bald eagles nest in our giant fir trees, large Great Blue Heron fish from the same docks we do, otters crunch the crayfish while turtles bask in the sun on the cedar logs that form a water garden next door. It is not unusual to see a deer standing on hind legs to reach low hung fruit then stop on the lake path to watch us playing crib down at the firepit in the early evening during summer.

So much to do within easy reach from our home with good weather - not too hot and not too much rain. Very few biting insects. The only things that bite are the bass, trout and catfish in the lake.
You do feel a sense of calmness being so close to the heart of Victoria and it's sites. Best of both worlds 20 mins apart.

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Taking The Queen's barge out around the lake is worth price of admission. So much fun to cruise the lake with a floating deck equipped with palm trees. But during summer I like to walk down to the Taki Tiki and make a fresh cup of coffee in the early morning, sit silently on a couch by the glassy lake and just be. Maybe see a family of baby raccoons walk along the shoreline looking for breakfast. Or ducklings swim by. Or grab a yoga mat to do some stretches before diving into the lake for a warm water swim. The lake can get to 80f (24c) degrees (matching air temperature) on the surface during summer. When it gets too hot on the lake then you can retreat with a book or a beer to a hammock under shade by the numerous fruit trees..

There are 3 adult bikes ( Prefer an Ebike ask to arrange) to access the nearby by historic rail trail called the Galloping Goose at the south end of Glen Lake road. You can ride for 40 kms in either direction travelling on a protected bike path, shaded by forest for most of the time to visit neighbouring lakes or stop on the ocean and have lunch at Stickleback restaurant deck in Sooke.
Hiking/running trails are easy walk away from your front door in Goldstream Provincial park. Ask me about where to go mountain biking.

I am not a regular golfer but Bear Mtn, Royal Colwood and Olympic View are all within a real time 10 minute drive. And there are are 3 disc golf courses closely just ask to borrow a few discs from my collection. I play disc golf and there are 2 good courses near here and I have discs you can borrow. I built a course with student help at my school.

World class Salmon and Halbut fishing is an hours drive up the west coast. I charter a fishing guide boat every September with success (limit out on Halibut and Salmon).

Westhill's Rugby Stadium is the home of the Olympic Bronze medal 7's women team and now the training centre for our national teams. The field is literally at one end of our lake.

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