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Spacious, private waterfront suite in bird sanctuary acreage, pet friendly

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View from wooden waterside walkway
View from patio
water view of acreage
Geometric dome w/ teak day lounger & Adirondack chairs, available upon request.
Patio seating overlooking natural acreage bird sanctuary and waterfront

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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North Saanich, BC
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mary Winspear Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Port Sidney Marina
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Fold-down double sofa

1 Double Futon

King Bedroom with Forest view over Patio

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom with Harbour view

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom with partial view

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Livingroom Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious, private waterfront suite in bird sanctuary acreage, pet friendly

Located in the marina district of a quiet executive neighbourhood, this waterfront 1,600sq ft, 2 bedroom tidal oceanfront suite overlooks a national migratory bird estuary and is a great base for seeing all of the attractions of the peninsula and Victoria.
As you enter through your private entrance, there is a spacious living area with 42” cable and wifi TV. The garden queen bedroom is on the left. From there you pass the ocean view queen bedroom onto the open design kitchen, dining area, bathroom and second TV area that overlooks a private 600’ covered patio with views into the 1/2 acre woodlands and onto views of the waterfront. We provide linens, towels, soaps, shampoos and some teas and coffee.

There is an option for an 3rd bedroom off the suite included with 5th or 6th guest (additional charge of $75 per night 4 guests or under). This unit also has a second bathroom and sitting living room with views.

Shops and restaurants in Sidney is less than a 5 minute car ride or walk thru the National Park, nature parks and flat trails to town. Major attractions are close including Butchard Gardens. Sidney is known for great events and shows including Thursday night street summer markets, Weekend concerts on the beach, glass beach and the many independent shops. Minutes from the BC ferry, USA ferry and Victoria airport.

Please talk to us about bringing your pet as we welcome the whole gang!

Scott, Meredith and the boys welcome you to come and relax and enjoy the island from the Tsehum harbour.

Property manager

Scotty Henderson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please advise of pet to be approved.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number H207473246

About the area

Sidney

Located in Sidney, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and John Dean Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Butchart Gardens and Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop. Panorama Recreation Centre and Victoria Butterfly Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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North Saanich, BC

What's nearby

  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mary Winspear Centre - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Victoria Distillers - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Port Sidney Marina - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Sidney-Washington State Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lands End Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Travelodge by Wyndham Victoria Airport Sidney - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious, private waterfront suite in bird sanctuary acreage, pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious, private waterfront suite in bird sanctuary acreage, pet friendly?

As of 27 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious, private waterfront suite in bird sanctuary acreage, pet friendly on 11 May 2025 start from NZ$576.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Spacious, private waterfront suite in bird sanctuary acreage, pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious, private waterfront suite in bird sanctuary acreage, pet friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious, private waterfront suite in bird sanctuary acreage, pet friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. Resthaven Park and Shoal Harbour Bird Sanctuary are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jason B.

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

Reunion

All went well with our stay. We enjoyed the patio looking out on the bird sanctuary.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

An Oasis near the Sea

Whether you enjoy bird watching, (the blue herons nesting) cycling, golfing, hiking or just enjoying the oceanside walks, this location is incredible. Close to Sidney and the ferries and also drivable to anywhere on the Island. We stayed for an entire month! We had family visitors on two occasions. In fact, we booked the third bedroom for one stay and had lots of room for all of us. Highly recommend it! We hope to return sometime.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

miranda d.

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

Beautiful location

Beautiful location, close to both nature and downtown Sydney at the same time. The extra bedroom has its own entrance. This was nice to have when having people that may want a bit more privacy or that have a different wake/bedtime than the group. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Stuck between homes

Property was great fit our needs perfectly, had everything we needed and easily accessible location.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl C.

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

Island stay

We enjoyed our stay in the area and were happy with the amount of space we had. But the foot traffic overhead was quite loud. The igloo outside looked fun, but it was too dirty to use. There were clothes left behind from prior guests and a lot of dust under the beds. The hosts were great and easy to communicate with. Everything worked well and the rest of the place was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Christmas in Sidney

Beautiful suite for four adults. Close to Sidney and to Victoria. Scott and Meredith were great hosts. Check in was very smooth. Suite was well equipped. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Awesome place to stay.

Delightful place to stay and worked out real well with the dogs. The deck was a very nice extended living space.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika T.

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

Great location for relaxing and recharging

I stayed here with my childhood friend for a girls weekend. The property was very clean and well maintained. Beautiful neighborhood and close to a lot of amenities. Scott and family were welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo P.

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

Leo

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Beautiful and spacious

This is a sunny, unit with big open spaces. It was so peaceful, to just sit and look at the water and the birds. We had raccoons entertaining us one morning. Linen, mattresses and furniture were all lovely! I private space that I would recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian P.

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

Great place

Very Beautful place. Nice place to relax. The owners are awesome people and are very welcoming. We recommend this place.
Stayed 59 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quick weekend getaway

Beautiful location close to the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

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

Great Getaway

Had a great holiday - quiet but close to everything. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Bev G.

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

4.5 rating

Overall a very lovely property in a beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine S.

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

A hidden gem

We had a rough start with a few issues but they were prompt on fixing things up, we grew to love this place and its space , Nature at your door step with beautiful evening skies , it was amazing . There are quite a few steps to deal with deal with and , other than that we loved it 😊not
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location

Very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the large deck and the fact that it was close to Sidney town centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marine C.

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

Perfect experience

We spent 10 days in Meredith and Scott's suite with three friends, working and adventuring. The location was perfect—close to the airport and ferry terminal, and with easy access to the highway for trips into downtown Victoria. The suite itself was spacious enough for everyone to have their own privacy, filled with natural light, and featured a large deck with a peaceful, scenic view. Communication with Meredith and Scott was excellent—they ensured we had everything we needed and made sure we felt comfortable throughout our stay. While we had seen reviews mentioning noise from the children upstairs, we found it wasn’t an issue; quiet hours were strictly observed, and the silence during that time was greatly appreciated. Overall, a perfect experience! We would happily come back.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christine P.

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

Lovely covered porch

The covered porch was lovely. And the home was in a beautiful neighborhood. However the living room had no windows and wasn’t very appealing to sit in.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

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

A beautiful location and great hosts. Would definitely come again.

One full week for the four of us. Lots of room to spread out. Great area for walks.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theo M.

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

Tsehum review

Great location, comfortable lodging and helpful landlord!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really appreciated being able to bring our dog with us. We have family on Vancouver Island and are familiar with the location of the property, its proximity to Victoria, the ferry terminal and airport so we weren’t bothered by the sounds of traffic (vehicles, ferries, planes and helicopters). In retrospect, I would have paid better attention to the additional costs of this property (amounted to an additional night stay/non-refundable) but over all felt it was good value. I really recommend checking out Pacifica PaddleSports at Canoe Cove Marina near Swartz Bay. Helpful staff and a great location to see lots of local wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rayne Alexandra J.

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

Our Stay In Sidney

Fantastic in every way
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sepideh G.

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

Vacation home

Overall everything was great and we enjoyed our stay. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah N.

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

Close to airport!

Easy access from the airport. Beautiful windows, comfy beds and well-equipped! We had a lovely stay in the area. Thank-you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was the perfect property for us to stay in given our needs. The host is friendly and quick to respond to any questions. Some may not realize that B.C. recently changed regulations that the owner needs to be on the property so this set up was great as the main floor we used was large and provided great privacy as they were on the upper floor with seperate entrance. It was super close to everything that we wanted to explore throughout our five days and it allowed us to buy groceries and cook everything we needed to save some cash. The beds were super comfortable. I usually have hip pain when I sleep and I didn't the entire stay. It was fun to sit out on the deck and watch the sunsets and various birds that would come into the area. This would be hands down our first choice of property to stay at when we visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Scotty Henderson

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From Manitoba and Vancouver, we both have been in hospitality previously and have remained advid travellers having done several world trips. Safety and cleanliness are top priorities that we share from our travels and try to remain unobstructive yet available for our guests.

Why they chose this property

This property gives a sanctity with nature and space to explore. There is a full covered deck to listen to the birds and watch the tides come and go over the grassy plains. The beds are hotel quality and the suite provides most of the comforts of home hopefully with a few new touches. Shops and restaurants in Sidney is less than a 5 minute car ride or walk thru the National Park, parks and flat trails to town.

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English

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