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Enjoy the waterway action at your doorstep

Master bedroom with black out blinds included

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Wonderful

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Gym
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Parking available

Explore the area

Victoria, British Columbia

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
‪12 min walk‬
Victoria Harbour
‪14 min walk‬
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
‪16 min walk‬
Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy the waterway action at your doorstep

Please note that effective May 1, 2024, the BC Government has set the minimum stay for rentals in British Columbia at 90 days. If you see the option to book a shorter stay, be aware that some platforms display this to show the breakdown of the monthly rate for this property. Also, note that the rates you see are based on 12-month stays, but we also offer rates for various other lengths of stay. Send us an email or a message via Checkedinvictoria, and we will respond with rates based on your preferred length of stay and details.

For the exact location, please search the address: 456 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC

This is one of a kind in Victoria, part of the building is a heritage from 1891, and then the front half of the building is brand new in 2016. This unit has a lovely curved shape to it with views of the waterway and the bridge out of every window. You will be kept busy people-watching and checking out the boats sailing by. There are queen beds in each room, and also a lovely memory foam Lazy-Boy sofa sleeper in the living room for the extra guests. The common area included with this unit is a lovely kitchen/meeting room and an outside BBQ patio area with views from the Parliament buildings to the open ocean. If you are looking for a downtown feel, this would be a great choice.

Parking: Above-ground parking is included in the monthly rental at no additional cost. Most parking spots are made for a standard-size vehicle, so if you have a non-standard vehicle, please let us know to ensure parking will suit your vehicle.

Cleaning: There is a one-time cleaning fee of $375 that will be added at the time of booking. After every 30 days, there is a 3-hour mid-stay cleaning that will be added to each monthly invoice for $180.00. We also offer bi-weekly or weekly cleaning, which can also be arranged on an hourly basis based on your needs.

We hope your stay is so great that you come back and see us next time! If this unit is booked, check out our other units, and hopefully, we can find something for you. Don't forget that we are a Canadian company, and you may be seeing our rates converted to USD. On the last page before you confirm, you can see the cost breakdown, and it will show you both Canadian and USD rates. We accept direct payments with all the major credit cards except for Amex.

Important notes:
All our properties have a $500 bylaw fine for smoking within the unit and the building. This includes vaping and marijuana.

There will be important check-in details sent to you from CheckedIn Victoria Inc before your arrival, where you will receive detailed information on your property.

Cancellation policy:
We never know when something may happen, so we always recommend you purchase trip cancellation insurance. Once you confirm your reservation, it is still refundable, less a $175 administrative fee, up until you are 30 days before travel. Once you are within 30 days of travel, your reservation becomes 100% nonrefundable. If you are booking a multi-month stay, there will be no administrative fee for changes, and note that you will be required to give 30-day notice of your departure date in writing.

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Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Gym

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

No smoking

Minimum age to rent is 25

Pets are not allowed

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Victoria

Located in Downtown Victoria, a neighbourhood in Victoria, this condo is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Royal BC Museum and Butchart Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Victoria Bug Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Victoria, British Columbia

What's nearby

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Royal BC Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Victoria Harbour - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
British Columbia Parliament Building - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

‪Whistle Buoy Brewing Co - ‬4 min walk
‪Hey Happy - ‬2 min walk
‪Don Mee Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
‪Il Terrazzo - ‬3 min walk
‪Swans Brewpub - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the waterway action at your doorstep pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the waterway action at your doorstep?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the waterway action at your doorstep?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the waterway action at your doorstep located?

This family-friendly Victoria condo building is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Pacific Rim College, Royal BC Museum and Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John S.

25 Jul, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Victoria stay ever

We loved the convenience of being on the first floor -- we were able to store our rented bikes overnight on the balcony. Just right for two couples.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Lalitha M.

29 Jan, 2018

Modern condo in a prime location

The Condo is good sized for family of four, very close to all the major downtown sites in Victoria, including shopping and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay here during the Christmas holidays. The building is an old hotel Janion completely renovated with modern amenities. The rooms are very clean and neat. The kitchen is stocked well enough to with good quality kitchenware. We could prepare complete meals, plenty for a family of 4. They have some basic cooking ingredients like salt, sugar. The washer dryer were also conveniently inside the apartment with sufficiently good detergent to clean our laundry. The wifi worked well and reliably. They also provided login for wifi access in public places through their internet provider which was a bonus as our phones did not have a Canadian data plan. There are many restaurants within walking distance and the living room has a folder with all the information you would need about local contact, taxi service. BEing walking distance from many of the downtown sites and next to Chinatown, we found plenty to do without having to rent a car. The common patio area on the top floor is a nice place for a lunch or coffee with a wonderful view of downtown Victoria. There is no microwave inside the room but you can use the one in the public. The shared fitness room is lightly equipped. Remember to take a towel and your own drink. Deidre was very helpful with all the tips and responsive to our questions. The condo is maintained well to make the stay comfortable. Two things travelers should be aware of - The apartment is below street level and right next to Johnson St bridge. The glass windows are sound proof (even with the road construction crew it was not very loud) but there are limitations on privacy. - The requirements are for the travelers to pick up keys from another office several blocks away, which is not exactly convenient when you have arrive with luggage. WE had taken the Victoria Clipper and selected the condo since it was relatively close to the terminal. We requested Diedre and she accommodated to hand us the keys near the apartment.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Nicole S.

16 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Cyclists Beware: No safe bike storage!

The space is beautiful! For those that need all three beds, be aware that there are privacy blinds in both of the bedrooms, but not in the living room. So the third bed is very visible, and there are bright lights from the bridge shining in all night long. The biggest challenge (for us) was the property manager. - Be prepared for a massive amount of material to review, incl a 22-page prop details doc - Hidden in the docs is a clause that was not in the VRBO details: "No bicycles are allowed inside the unit at anytime." This was a huge deal for us, as we were on a bike tour, and needed somewhere safe to store our bikes at night (since Victoria is notorious for bike theft). - I brought up our predicament with the PM, and not only did they not assume any responsibility for the missing info, but their response was unprofessional and defensive, "...it’s standard practice in Victoria that bikes are not allowed in any unit. Not just ours. If you have done this before it’s likely it just didn’t get noticed." The implication is that they are not responsible for posting this since it's "standard practice" for the area, but how would a tourist know this? But also, this is simply not true. We stayed in 2 other places in Victoria in the last 6 months and they not only did they know about our bikes, but helped accommodate them. - PM referred us to a third party bike storage, which was great, but left us down an additional $180 and we didn't have access to our bikes from 7pm-9am.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ian S., Bedford, Nova Scotia

6 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We were excited to visit Victoria. The location of the apartment was convenient. Finding a spot to get our luggage into the facility was difficult when we arrived. You cannot park outside to unload; you have to park at a lot across the street and carry your luggage to the building. Once inside there had been a flood and there were dryers all over the hallway. This was disappointing as it would have been nice if the host had let us know. The apartment was fine, a bit small but overall good. The beds were just ok, not that comfortable. Lots of windows to look at the harbour however, when the blinds were up, people walking by can see you very clearly.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James F.

26 Jul, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect location

The perfection location to explore, bike and paddle around Victoria. This European style condo is very comfortable and efficient, but is a little noisy given the proximity to the new bridge. The nearby restaurant scene is amazing. We will be back again soon and definitely stay here if it is available.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa V.

17 Jun, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We enjoyed our stay at lookout point! Clean place with plenty of space and great location!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry P., USA

4 May, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2022 Victoria stay

All was well. Heather was very helpful. Wondering why the wall bed was not supposed to be stowed. We did not need that room for a bed but needed it to store luggage.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C K.

14 Apr, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good listing

Great location, easy access to amenities. We would recommend this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gloria B.

29 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Fabulous!!

We came with daughter and her family .. and found the accommodation just awesome in terms of cleanliness, location and view!! It was outfitted nicely with basic daily needs in kitchen and laundry! We were within walking distance to major attractions and enjoyed the lovely daily view of the sunny skies, blue sparkling water and the variety of water vessels going by continually. Although right near a walkway the blinds worked adequately for privacy and sleep. We couldn’t have wished for a more perfect accommodation!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

16 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo, well kept and very clean. Perfect location to take in all Victoria has to offer!

A great place to spend a vacation in Victoria!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Misty M.

3 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Heartbeat of the city

Convenient location. Loud if windows left open or no fan on. Otherwise I like the building rooftop patio for great bbq and views!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Twyla V.

12 Jul, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Great location! Need better parking.

The location was fabulous and the unit was great. Very clean and well organized. It was glorious to sip coffee in the morning and watch the water. We even got to see the drawbridge go up! The fact that the keys are located blocks away is very inconvenient. The biggest drawback is the parking. It is way too far away from the unit. Getting the luggage to and from the unit was an onerous process. This is NOT explained in the listing. The distant parking and even more distant key lockbox made the checkout process a nightmare. Fortunately, the location was so great we didn’t need to access our vehicle during our stay and could walk everywhere.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dale D.

18 Oct, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

Perfect location, and endless entertainment outside our windows!!.....wonderful!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Keith H.

15 Sept, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Holidays

good experience

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael, New Westminster

18 Jul, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

It was a lovely suite in a very convenient location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jyeh G.

16 Jan, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Place was as described. The check in process was excellent and Heather was very helpful. The place had all the amenities and a great location. Even had a microwave in the kitchen so no need to go to the common space to use it. Only thing to consider is it is extremely bright during the day in the living room. The bedrooms have blackout curtains, but the living room only has shades the sun shines through pretty brightly. Other than that, place wass great.

Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

DAN B.

18 Aug, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Loved the location and access to everything! Definitely recommend for s family.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

kali l.

7 Jul, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location in such a beautiful city! It was wonderful!

The check in process was so simple, and we appreciated the parking lot right next to the building. We had absolutely everything we needed within walking distance and visited several beautiful beaches and forests that were close by. We LOVED coming home to this modern, clean and beautiful home each evening. We loved cooking dinner in the rooftop kitchen one night, too. Would highly recommend this property, or any of the other properties with this company. We hope to come back soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Apr, 2019

Beautiful Condo in a great location ,

We enjoyed our stay at this very clean and comfortable condo ! The location is fantastic and we walked everywhere! The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were modern and bright! A great experience and we would definitely try to get this condo on our next trip to Victoria !

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jolayne T.

2 Oct, 2018

Building location is great, but condo location is not the best.

My husband and I stayed here 3 nights. Positives: Property is located downtown and is in walking distance to Chinatown, Victoria Harbor and many restaurants and bars. Heather with property management is helpful and accommodating. Comfortable bed and bedding. Kitchen was well stocked with pans and dishes. Washer and dryer. Netflix was a major bonus. Condo is clean, modern and new. Located by a busy drawbridge and pedestrian walkway- never a dull moment. Negatives: Located by a busy bridge. It will get old fast. Noise, people looking in, etc... No AC- that means when it’s hot you will need to open your windows. Teenagers smoking pot and partying on the weekend right below your open window sucks. You will have to pay to park offsite even though there’s a parking garage in the building. Second bedroom is too small for 2 adults with suitcases. Glass doors to the bathroom do not block out the light from the bedroom at night- very annoying. This was a great place for a couple of nights, but by night 3 I was ready to go to a hotel. We would not stay here again because the condo is by a bridge.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Jane P.

26 Sept, 2018

Disappointing

Building location good, but not location of unit; very noisy because it is level with the bridge. More importantly, the internet connection is not good. 2nd bedroom not good; hardly any space between the bed and wall. I scraped my leg many times and, therefore, moved to a hotel which meant spending much more money than intended on this trip. The good features were good washer and dryer, as well as a clean and well stocked kitchen.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Gerlinde V.

13 Sept, 2018

Pleasant place to stay

It was a very comfortable and new apartment, extremely well situated to walk everywhere and take a water taxi. We also had a good view of everybody crossing the bridge, which was funny at times. We choose a very good location. However there were also some other things going on under the bridge, some youth smoking and accompanied by rap music, which isn't our kind of music, so we had to close the window on a very nice balmy evening, unfortunately. We also noticed somebody selling pills on the esplanade and again they always have some rap music with them. That was the minor side of the stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

12 Sept, 2018

Very nice spot

Really enjoyed our stay. In an amazing location. Kinda weird how many people can stare into the apartment as they cross the bridge. But other than that it was an amazing place. Would definitely book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn F.

13 Aug, 2018

Wonderful accomodations

We were very happy with the information provided to stay in this unit. Very professionally completed information to explain how to obtain keys, where to park and the use of appliances in the unit. The view was lovely, even watching a family of 5 otters resting under the bridge, the water taxis and kayakers as well as the raising of the bridge to allow for barges and boats to travel. Very exciting and busy waterfront and foot traffic on the bridge which was great for people watching. The unit was very modern and gorgeous and the kitchen was very well equipped even though we did not have time to cook. The unit was perfect for our family and I recommend it for anyone seeking a newer, clean, safe and centrally located unit, within walking distance to many restaurants and the wharf and Iconic buildings.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Randy O.

8 Aug, 2018

Loved - would stay here again!!!

Wonderful location, well equipped condo. Great for a small family!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by CheckedIn Victoria Vacations

Why they chose this property

This is one of a kind in Victoria, part of the building is heritage from 1891 and then the front half of the building is brand new in 2016. We have one unit in each side so if you have a large group this would suite you nicely.

If you are looking for a downtown feel this would be a great choice. You do not need a car, but if you have one there is pay parking right next door.

This unit has a lovely curved shape to it with views of the waterway and the bridge out of every window. You will be kept busy people watching and checking out the boats sailing by.

What makes this property unique

Can't get much closer to the water than Lookout Point, it sits right next to the bridge walkway, so you have spectacular views of the kayakers and boats on this active waterway!