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Character Stay across Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, video games
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Victoria, BC
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Victoria7 min drive
  • Popular LocationVictoria Harbour9 min drive
  • Popular LocationVictoria Clipper Ferry Terminal10 min drive
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)19 min drive

Space details

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 12
278 sq m
Bedroom 1
    Bedroom 2
      1 queen bed
    Bedroom 3
      Bedroom 4
        1 queen bed
      Bedroom 5
        1 twin/single bed
      Common area
        1 twin/single bed
      Bathroom 1
        Bathtub/shower combo
      Bathroom 2
        No shower or bathtub

      Room options

      About the area

      Victoria

      Saanich East stay.With a stay at this Saanich East vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lochside Regional Trail and 2 miles (3 km) of Uptown Center. Princess Louisa Inlet and MayFair Shopping Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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      What's nearby

      • Chinatown - 7 min drive
      • University of Victoria - 7 min drive
      • Victoria Harbour - 9 min drive
      • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive
      • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 11 min drive

      Getting around

      • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 16 min drive

      Restaurants

      • McDonald's - 3 min drive
      • Browns Socialhouse - 3 min drive
      • Tim Hortons - 17 min walk
      • Tim Hortons - 18 min walk
      • Starbucks - 15 min walk

      About this property

      Entire place

      You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

      Character Stay across Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary

      Character Stay across Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary
      House Video Tour: https://youtu.be/XqseWmblWiY
      The best of what Victoria's character home charm and modern west coast living style has to offer. A beautifully updated 5 bedroom, 3 full bath Character home that is centrally located between downtown, ferries, and YYJ airport yet tucked away in the blissfully quiet neighborhood of Swan Lake with stunning views! With a nature reserve across the street, there is no shortage of beautiful wildlife including humming birds, deer, and bunnies; leaving one feeling at home in a true nature sanctuary. There is also a lower seperate legal home (not a suite) which offers two bedrooms and a full 4 piece bath which can also be rented for larger groups if needed.

      Property manager

      Gerry Etcheverry

      Languages

      English

      Property amenities

      Beach

      • Beach towels

      Internet

      • Free WiFi

      Parking and transportation

      • Onsite parking

      Kitchen

      • Refrigerator
      • Stovetop
      • Microwave
      • Oven
      • Dishwasher
      • Kitchen island
      • Lobster/crab pot
      • Electric kettle
      • Coffee/tea maker

      Dining

      • Dining table

      Bedrooms

      • 5 bedrooms
      • Bed sheets provided

      Bathrooms

      • 3 bathrooms
      • Bathtub or shower
      • Jetted bathtub
      • Shampoo
      • Towels provided
      • Toilet paper
      • Soap
      • Hair dryer

      Living spaces

      • Fireplace
      • Living room
      • Dining room

      Entertainment

      • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
      • Video games

      Outdoor areas

      • Balcony
      • Barbecue grill
      • Garden
      • Outdoor furniture
      • Firepit

      Laundry

      • Washing machine and dryer
      • Near laundromat

      Comfort

      • Air conditioning
      • Heating

      Pets

      • No pets allowed

      Suitability/Accessibility

      • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
      • Area rugs in public areas
      • Handrails in stairways
      • Hardwood flooring in public areas
      • No elevators
      • 6 stairs to reach property
      • Tile flooring in public areas
      • Visual alarms in hallways
      • Well-lit path to entrance
      • Smoke-free property

      Services and conveniences

      • Iron/ironing board

      Location highlights

      • On the lake

      Safety features

      • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
      • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
      • Fire extinguisher
      • First aid kit
      • Deadbolt lock

      General

      • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
      • Composting
      • Recycling
      • Double-glazed windows
      • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
      • Unit size: 2992.4 sq ft (278 sq m)

      Policies

      Check-in

      Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
      Contactless check-in available
      Minimum check-in age: 25

      Check-out

      Check-out before 11:00 AM
      Contactless check-out available

      Special check-in instructions

      You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

      Pets

      • No pets allowed

      Children and extra beds

      • Children are welcome.

      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
      Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
      This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
      Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
      Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
      Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
      This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
      Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
      A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
      Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
        This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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      Character Stay Across Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary Victoria

      Character Stay across Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary Reviews

      Reviews

      9.8

      Exceptional

      Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 50 reviews" "
      Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 50 reviews" "
      Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
      Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
      Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews" "

      10/10

      Cleanliness

      2.0/10

      Amenities

      2.0/10

      Property conditions & facilities

      2.0/10

      Eco-friendliness

      Reviews

      10/10 Excellent

      David K.

      Liked: Cleanliness
      Very cosy and spacious
      Our 2 families enjoyed our stay at Gerry’s lovely property. Obviously it is a wee way from downtown but downtown is an easy Uber. Would recommend if you have a big group as lots of space.
      Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

      10/10 Excellent

      Kirstin G.

      Liked: Cleanliness
      Amazing experience
      Gerry was absolutely amazing and was so helpful during our stay! He made us feel so welcome and provided all the extra perks to make our visit memorable and comfortable. We definitely will be returning again
      Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

      10/10 Excellent

      MARLIS H., Cabri, Saskatchewan, Canada

      Liked: Cleanliness
      Family Gathering
      Our family of 6 adults and 2 teenagers stayed in this beautiful home for three nights in November. It is easily one of the nicest VRBO rentals we have ever had and is as beautiful and as spacious as the photos shown in the listing. It was a cool, rainy weekend, so we didn't use the deck or yard but it would be lovely to sit out there in the summer. The host, Gerry, met us upon arrival, to give instructions and information which was very helpful. We also knew he was close by should any problems arise, (which there were none!) There are some rules, but he takes great pride in this property and it shows. The house is located in a quiet area, near a nature preserve, where we went for our family photo session. It is only about a 15-20 minute drive to any of the attractions we wanted to see in Victoria. Airport 20 minutes away. The house was exceptionally clean, beautifully decorated with attention to detail. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes, glasses, appliances, condiments, spices and so on. We didn't cook any big meals, but everything you would need is there. The beds were comfortable with great quality bedding. I would definitely rent this property again if we go back to Victoria and recommend it to anyone. A +5 star rating for sure.
      Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

      10/10 Excellent

      Terry B., Austin, TX

      Liked: Cleanliness
      Perfect Vancouver area home
      We had 3 couples staying for one week. The location was perfect for getting into Vancouver and nearby places, while not being in a high density area. The kitchen was well appointed. The beds were comfortable. We enjoyed breakfast every morning on the back deck. Gerry was quick to address a couple of small issues we had. Recommend this home.
      Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

      2/10 Terrible

      Lesley

      Travelled with family
      Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
      The house in this rental has another basement unit renting out, we were asked not make any noise after 11pm, don’t think this is kids friendly house. The check in process felt overbearing and during it, Gerry made a few remarks, like some India guest get his oven dirty and some Filipino guest took away his olive oil bottle, that made us feel uneasy. Without any prior notice, one of his workers walked into the backyard, where we were having dinner, to start watering the plants and violating our privacy. The checkout process was very unpleasant with the owner accusing us of ruining his dining table with ‘Chinese characters’ as we were a Chinese group. The markings on the table didn’t look new and after attempting to dispute them with Gerry, we were given a $600 incidental charge for something that we didn’t cause and was told that Gerry would be wanting more incidental charges to replace the table entirely. Gerry just simply believes his “well trained” cleaner will check every inch of the house every time the guest leave, just like he said he told the worker not watering the plants while guest inside, but the worker still showed up. We would NOT recommend this house to anyone. If you do stay, we strongly recommend you take detailed photos and videos of everything when you check-in and before you check-out to prevent you from running into a similar experience like ours.

      10/10 Excellent

      LaJune E.

      Liked: Cleanliness
      The Ensz's
      It was great! Thanks!
      Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

      10/10 Excellent

      Patricia, Banff

      Liked: Cleanliness
      A wonderful vacation stay
      Our 3 generation family of 10 just completed a most enjoyable stay in this beautiful property. This lovely home is located in a quiet area, close to major attractions and services. We loved our early mornings on the large deck surrounded by a beautiful garden filled with hummingbirds and butterflies. After busy days of sightseeing we would again gather on the deck to laugh and share our adventures of the day. The home is as pictured; beautiful, spotless, very comfortable. The dream kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to create interesting meals. The large dining room table accommodates 10 diners, and also provides a wonderful spot for games. We appreciated our host, Gerry who was attentive without being intrusive. If we needed anything we would send a text and he would respond quickly. He dropped off what we asked for at the front door. He did the yard work while we were away from the property. He was generous in answering questions and providing information when we asked. We all loved this home and it’s location. If we can get everyone together again we wouldn’t even look for a different property, we would book this house.
      Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

      10/10 Excellent

      Matt F.

      Liked: Cleanliness
      Beautiful home in fantastic place
      My family stayed here for several days and it was a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and well-taken care of. There is space to sit on the deck and play outside in the grass. There is a large kitchen/living room area for everyone to spend time together but there are also several rooms where everyone can spread out if they would like. Everything you need is pretty much there. The inside of the house is immaculate and updated. The outside is beautifully landscaped. It is near a nature sanctuary which is nice to walk around in the morning or evening. There are many bike trails near by and a gym with a great pool for kids. Downtown Victoria is only 3 to 4 miles away so that is not a bad drive. The owner, Gerry, takes a lot of pride in the work he has done on his home and wants his visitors to have the best time possible. I enjoyed meeting him and I appreciated his hospitality. This was a wonderful house. We had 9 people stay and it was perfect for us.
      Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

      10/10 Excellent

      Erika C.

      Liked: Cleanliness
      Memorable
      I am not always the most confident when booking a stay for a group: its a lot of responsibility! So, when my sister got to Gerry’s ahead of me and texted, “It’s amazing!”, I breathed a sigh of relief. Everything was attended to: neat as pin, superb communication, incredibly well stocked cupboards, room to congregate but with space for those who wanted to retreat, beautiful surroundings, attention to interior design, and easy to follow instructions. I can’t thank Gerry enough for his kind hospitality and would certainly stay here again….and again.
      Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

      10/10 Excellent

      William F.

      Liked: Cleanliness
      Great for a group of eight
      This is a very nice large house with a large deck that worked well for our group for two nights. It is on a quiet street but only two blocks from an arterial. I recommend it and would stay there again.
      Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023