8/10 Good
Kelvin H.
30 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Kelvin H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Explore the area
North Saanich, BC
- Mary Winspear Centre6 min drive
- Port Sidney Marina8 min drive
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal12 min drive
- Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)9 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
Garden
About this property
Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family!
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, which is warm and swimmable in the summer, and has the most amazing sunsets anytime of year.
We are surrounded by amazing hiking trails and parks.
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.
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, which is warm and swimmable in the summer, and has the most amazing sunsets anytime of year.
We are surrounded by amazing hiking trails and parks.
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
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 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
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number H510036807
About the area
Sidney
Sidney is home to this holiday home. 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
- Mary Winspear Centre - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
- Victoria Distillers - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
- Port Sidney Marina - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
- Butchart Gardens - 20 min drive - 15.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 12 min drive
- Lands End Cafe - 11 min drive
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Tim Hortons - 9 min drive
- Spinnakers on the Fly - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Kelvin H.
12 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Kelvin H.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christopher C.
9 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous and cozy country retreat
Christopher C.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Annette
3 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Annette
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sue
12 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a lovely stay, highly recommend.
Sue
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meryl O.
24 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shirt and sweet stay
Meryl O.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin B.
19 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome and relaxing
Benjamin B.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meredith K.
27 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, comfortable stay
Meredith K.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gordon T.
16 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short and sweet
Gordon T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
William
9 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
William
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
William
25 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
William
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Roy M.
7 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Roy M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Dan
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jen Y.
30 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely setting
Jen Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
25 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Jennifer S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mac C.
10 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our needs.
Mac C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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.
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.
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.
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