Beautiful modern heritage home in the heart of Victoria

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6204.4 sq m

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Parking available
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Victoria, BC

Government Street
‪3 min walk‬
Victoria Harbour
‪10 min walk‬
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
‪13 min walk‬
Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

**Please note that our property is available for rentals that are a minimum of 30 days or more. Thank you.**

Our house is close to beautiful downtown Victoria. We are only a 10 minute walk from the inner harbour and Beacon Hill park and are close to the ocean, Fisherman's Wharf and many of Victoria's major attractions. You'll love our place because it is among the nicest completely refurbished heritage homes in Victoria's premier historical neighbourhood. The unit for rent is both the main and upper floor of the house - about 2300 square feet. Enjoy the horse drawn carriages passing by on the street. Our place is good for couples, business travellers, and families.

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Chris

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Victoria

James Bay, a neighbourhood in Victoria, is home to this holiday home. Butchart Gardens is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre or Royal Athletic Park.

Victoria, BC

What's nearby

Government Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
British Columbia Parliament Building - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Victoria Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Royal BC Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪Beacon Drive in Ltd - ‬10 min walk
‪Milestones - ‬10 min walk
‪Q Restaurant at the Empress - ‬8 min walk
‪Tea at the Empress - ‬9 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful modern heritage home in the heart of Victoria pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful modern heritage home in the heart of Victoria?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful modern heritage home in the heart of Victoria?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful modern heritage home in the heart of Victoria located?

Located in James Bay, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Government Street and Victoria Harbour. Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

11 April 2025

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

Wonderful House

This is an excellent property - responsive landlord, well appointed and excellent location - Mary

Stayed 150 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

31 August 2024

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

Great location

Very comfortable. Great sun room.

Stayed 61 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kingsley F.

1 May 2024

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

Great location, facility’s and host.

We enjoyed our stay in James Bay. The location is a five minute walk from inner harbour and downtown and a 10 minute to the ocean. This property is a 110 year gem with some modern upgrades but still has the feeling of a historical home. Not to mention the great host who welcomed us and made us feel right at home.

Stayed 37 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna F., Davis, California, United States

9 August 2023

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

Beautiful Victoria

Cute craftsman style historic bungalow. Plenty of room for a family. Ideally located on a quiet street yet highly walkable to everything. We very much enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 42 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

24 June 2023

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

superb

Beautiful house in excellent walking proximity (2 blocks) to Harbor and legislative building. Most highly recommended

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

11 November 2022

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

Perfect walking location

Located in James Bay, behind the Legislative buildings within walking distance of downtown, Beacon Hill Park and Cook Street Village. Wonderful kitchen, front and back decks and fabulous tv and reading sunroom so time spent here is as enjoyable as your days out.

Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerry S.

31 January 2023

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

Fabulous!

This is the best VRBO we have ever rented. The unit is beautifully furnished and very comfortable. It is fully stocked with necessities including a spice rack. The location is wonderful with grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops and other services within walking distance. The parliament building, harbor and museum are an easy walk. The owner is charming and was extremely helpful. Little problems were taken care of promptly and cheerfully. We would go back in a minute!

Stayed 90 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H., Calgary

26 September 2022

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

Lovely Refurbished 1909 Home in James Bay

We had the loveliest time in this centrally located home in James Bay. There’s really no need for a car here as absolutely everything you could possibly want is a short walk away! Groceries, restaurants, Victoria Harbour and Beacon Hill Park are mere blocks away! But if you do have a car, there is plenty of driveway space to park it. We arrived to a welcome package of bagels, OJ and butter and a bottle of wine! What a lovely touch! You will be hard pressed to find anything wrong with this home! And if you are like us, it will be hard to leave! Thank you Mike and Chris for everything!

Stayed 34 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Franklin K., Scottsdale, Arizona

19 September 2023

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

Exceptional Location and Hospitality

There are many qualities for evaluating a vacation rental: location, quality of unit, communication with host, service, size, comfort, cleanliness, attractiveness of interiors. Very few merit five stars in all these factors. This one does. The location,a quiet street a couple of blocks behind the Parliament, is exceptionally convenient to Victoria’s major tourist areas. You can walk to everything. The property is a beautifully modernized historic building, including a large new kitchen. The hospitality level is above and beyond: the welcome package included coffee, tea, bagels, milk, orange juice, cereal, and more. Chris responded really quickly to all messages. His friendly dad, who lives below the rental, helped out with any questions and was never intrusive. Could not recommend more highly. The author of this review had over 25 years of senior management experience in the resort industry. We have done literally years of vacation rentals in seven countries, including six summers on Vancouver Island.

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seneca C., Phoenix, Arizona USA

1 August 2022

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

Never disappoints

I’ve stayed in this lovely home on 3 separate occasions and every time has been exceptional! The home is nicely appointed with modern amenities but still retains its old world charm. It’s so perfectly located to all the best spots to walk to and the owner provided a touching arrival gift of kitchen basics and fresh juice and bagels. Fresh flowers also greeted us! The back patio is an oasis and the back tv room is a bright cozy corner to relax in with a great view of the giant weeping willow in the back yard. The summer heat does make the upstairs a little toasty but the main ground floor stayed nice and cool. I will definitely want to stay here again!

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

1 August 2019

Awesome place , close to the great JameyBay and Victoria vibe

Beautiful place, very clean. Great location. So nice to have flowers, a bottle of wine, coffee and bagels to start us off. Chris and Mike were so very accommodating and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend. We had a fantastic stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

10 August 2018

Best Stay Ever!

This home is everything, and more, as advertised. Well appointed, thoroughly equipped, and very comfortable residence near everything you want to see in town. Located 5-10 minutes walk from Victoria’s main attractions, yet in a quiet and lovely neighborhood, this home invites drinks on the deck, quiet afternoon naps, and privacy for multiple guests. We loved our stay and hope to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie L.

20 May 2018

A charming bungalow in a perfect location.

My friends and I wanted to see Butchart Gardens in the spring, and this was the perfect place to stay. Bright and clean and lovely and walking distance to the harbor, grocery store, and restaurants. We were welcomed with bagels in the refrigerator and fresh flowers and wine on the counter. Michael was friendly and hospitable, and we couldn't have had a nicer time in his lovely home.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Darin J.

6 February 2018

Beautiful home

Beautiful home. Very clean and you can’t beat the location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne H.

16 January 2018

A beautiful house in a lovely old neighborhood. Close to everything

The house was immaculate and beautifully appointed. It was spacious - we were an east coast family coming for a big west coast celebration with our family here We could have friends and family over. We cooked and worked and enjoyed the house every moment. Its a close walk to downtown, to yoga and to shopping Everyone wanted to know how we had found it luck. The luck of VRBO

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F., Victoria, BC

21 November 2017

Very clean and beautiful house!

You know you've picked the right place the moment you step inside. Every detail is taken care of, and the home itself is beautiful, from its Craftsman-style bones to the impeccable furnishings. Everything has been renovated, and the kitchen and bathrooms are lovely. We had such a good time.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

BRENDA C.

14 October 2017

Beautiful Heritage Home

Fantastic location in James Bay within walking distance of parks,waterfront,restaurants,grocery store... Very spacious layout which provided 3 large bedrooms, well appointed kitchen and lots of living space. Appreciated the off the street parking. If the weather and our schedule had allowed, we would have enjoyed using the barbecue and back deck. Our only concern is that we might be spoiled for other rentals!! Hope to return some day!!

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W., Boca Raton, Fl

25 August 2017

Excellent place to stay.

The house was immaculate and had everything you could possibly need. It was recently updated and beautifully done. Beds are very comfortable. No TV's in bedrooms. It is in a great location. It's about a 5 minute drive to the ferry and an 8 to 10 minute walk to town. The neighborhood is very quiet. Great property!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ginny P.

22 August 2017

If you need a place in this area, stay here!

I've rented many times through vrbo and airbnb and this is one of the very best experiences I've had. We were able to walk to the Parliament and harbor in about 15 minutes. The house was immaculate and very comfortable. We really appreciated all the extras such as the flowers that greeted us, the bottle of wine, the bagels, and the popping corn. If I visit again, I will definitely stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jake E., Kearney, NE

15 August 2017

Very Impressive!

It is a beautiful house and has all the amenities that you would need. Hosts were very friendly and offered ideas for restaurants and things to do in the area. We will definitely consider staying here again when we return.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., The Woodlands, TX

1 August 2017

Wonderful Stay - Beautiful Home

Home is 'as advertised' -- a beautiful heritage home on a lovely street in the heart of Victoria. Hosts are exceptional: kind, attentive, responsive and very nice folks. This is a very high quality home - great renovation, very large (easily accommodated my family of 5), nice updates to kitchen and bath, plus great deck off the kitchen for breakfast/dinner outside. The upstairs is a great area for kids with a separate living space and tv. Grocery, pharmacy and neighborhood restaurants are a short walk. The inner harbor and its attractions are also a short walk. We did not need a car for days that we did not drive up-island. For kids, beacon hill park and fisherman's wharf are also a short walk. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

13 May 2017

Wonderful property, great location.

This property is perfect for a family vacation, or for an extended business trip. The home is spacious, with all the modern amenities one needs. There is enough room to have your own space for those travelling together that may not want to spend every waking moment with one another. The property is located on a quiet residential street, located a short walk from the inner harbor, downtown core, and the tourism and shopping districts. There is a small neighborhood center less than 5 minutes walk away with a grocery store, pharmacy restaurants, and several other amenities. Chris, was very responsive to our emails. It is the perfect balance between quiet getaway and convenient location. Our family will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

21 January 2017

A Beautiful House in a Great Location

Our stay over the Christmas holidays here was great. The house is very well stocked, spacious, and comfortable. There was enough room to have a family Christmas dinner for 7 people. Everything in the house worked well and was very well maintained. The location is very convenient to downtown, Beacon Hill park, and amenities.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

4 October 2016

Lovely house in a great neighborhood, very close to attractions

The house is beautiful, spacious and comfortable. We stayed with another family and the kids loved having the upstairs to use as a separate play area while the adults relaxed downstairs. A sunny, stocked kitchen made breakfasts and dinners a delight, while the deck and yard provided a quiet retreat. Everything was well appointed and the location is quite convenient. You can walk to the Inner Harbour, Beacon Hill Park or the grocery store in a matter of minutes. The description is spot-on and Chris gave us all the info we needed, no hassle. All-in-all, a great vacation experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Noemi E., Seattle, WA

29 September 2016

Perfect for a family getaway!

Our family enjoyed a few days at Chris's house in Victoria. It was beautifully furnished and updated. Our hosts Mike and Joyce were gracious hosts and the place was immaculate. There was plenty to see without getting in your car. We highly recommend this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Main Floor

Upstairs Bathroom

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