Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family!

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Dryer

Washer

Fireplace

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Explore the area

North Saanich, BC

Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea8 min drive
Port Sidney Marina8 min drive
Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)9 min drive
Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal12 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Relax back in our large, cosy guesthouse that’s big enough for the whole family, and supplied with all the amenities, including heat/air conditioning, washer/dryer, large tv, and wifi; to name a few. Large decks overlook duck ponds and pastures of grazing cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens and turkeys. The view from the deck over neighbouring farms is second to none. The area is well know for its diverse bird population- from Owls and eagles, to herons and sparrows. A bird-lovers paradise.
Our home is the perfect escape from the city, yet 5 min from the airport, ferries, and Town of Sidney - a charming seaside town with everything from breweries, fine restaurants, museums, and cinemas, to great shopping!
We are a 10 min walk to the Pat Bay beach. We have amazing hiking trails.
Perhaps one of the most breath taking aspects of our area is the The Gulf Islands National Park. You can access some of these Islands by ferry, or we can arrange a private boat charter upon request.

Property manager

Tess Town

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Welcome to FireThorn Manor. 1433sq.ft. of comfort with everything you need.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We don't ask for much, just that you treat our property as if it were your own. No parties and loud noise late into the night.

Please keep pets off beds, sofas and chairs. Do not leave your pet unattended in the guesthouse. Leash your pet outside due to livestock free ranging

Walking the farm is by request - simply for the safety of you and our animals. Electric fences might be active, or nesting birds could get spooked

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sidney

This holiday home is located in Sidney. Mary Winspear Centre and Sidney Museum and Archives are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Victoria Distillers. Butchart Gardens and Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

North Saanich, BC

What's nearby

Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea - 8 min drive
Port Sidney Marina - 8 min drive
Panorama Recreation Centre - 9 min drive
Sidney-Washington State Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive
Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 12 min drive

Getting around

Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 12 min drive
Lands End Cafe - 11 min drive
Charles Dickens Pub - 6 min drive
Tim Hortons - 6 min drive
Spinnakers on the Fly - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family! located?

Situated in Sidney, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Resthaven Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and Shoal Harbour Bird Sanctuary are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

William

25 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very nice barn house and people. Tidy and clean rooms. Beautiful farm view and lovely animals. There is even a picnic basket ready for you. Most important thing - pet friendly - our dog loves here. It is not far from Sydney and the sea side, pretty convinient for grocery. My family and friends enjoyed the stay here.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy M.

7 May 2024

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

Great Place

Home was just as advertised. Very clean and easy to find. Hostess was excellent. I recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

6 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This accomodation is very private located in a separate building. It is very comfortable and many extras are provided. It has a complete kitchen with nearly everything needed for an extended stay. It is delightful in its farm setting, and close to Sydney as well as Victoria. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen Y.

30 March 2024

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

Lovely setting

We really enjoyed our time here. Beds were comfy and linens were lovely. Lots of added touches, such as dog amenities, extra toothbrushes, coffee and cream, etc. it was very cozy and comfortable. Thanks so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

25 March 2024

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

Wonderful!

Loved the stay. Tess thought of everything. The space is light and airy, big and comfortable. The vintage turkeys amusing with their gobbles. The willow tree in the inlet was so sweet and we enjoyed the sound of the rain on the metal roof.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tess Town

Hi! I'm Tess. I love to travel, and have been using short-term rentals as a preferred method of travel for years, and that gave me the idea to become a host myself. Plus, my property is a touch of heaven, and I want to share the beauty of it with other, like-minded people.
At home I am a believer in the importance of good quality food, integrity in farming practices, sustainability, and spending time daily with the people (and animals) that I love.
My family and I love to be on the ocean. It is a huge passion of ours, and great family time. We enjoy fishing, prawning, and crabbing. We are so fortunate to have the Gulf Islands National Park as our ocean playground and we love to explore hiking trails, cuisine, beaches and bays, and historical sites on all the different islands.

Why they chose this property

My family and I have lived, and raised our children on this farm for over 15 years. We love the lifestyle, and the serenity of it. It is not unusual to see horses trotting down the road, or donkey's out for a walk.
Owls and Eagles are residents, as are many varieties of hawks and herons. It is an area very well known to bird-lovers. There have been sightings of rare birds here that can plug the street like Justin Bieber visiting. Ha ha!
We love the neighbourhood because it is our secret little hidden piece of heaven. We feel so fortunate to be able to listen to the birds singing while we have coffee on our deck and watch our baby pigs, or cows, or lambs graze the fields. I think that we live our lives in a more balanced ratio of 50:50 time spent indoor to outdoor. Something that a lot of people don't have the ability to do. Farm-life has gives me the opportunity to nourish my family in so many ways than just good food in their bellies.

What makes this property unique

We are unique because we are a farm in the middle of the city. We are so fortunate to be able to raise our own food, and be fairly self-sustaining, yet have everything from shops, to beaches, to hiking, to museums, to cinemas right in our back yard. There are not a lot of places that you can have the serenity and beauty of country life, and all the amenities you could need, and more, 5 min away.