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Oceanfront suite. stunning views, magnificant gardens , a tranquil retreat

Oceanfront suite. stunning views, magnificant gardens , a tranquil retreat

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Perched on a point of land.  The views are spectacular
Lake
Views south to Olympic Mountains
Front off House
Stately arbutus trees

Overview of Oceanfront suite. stunning views, magnificant gardens , a tranquil retreat

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 793 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Check out the area

Victoria, British columbia
  • Popular LocationHatley Castle9 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Roads University9 min drive
  • Popular LocationGovernment Street10 min drive
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Oceanfront suite. stunning views, magnificant gardens , a tranquil retreat

The suite is located in our primary residence. It has a fully separate entrance. We are following all BC Health suggestions and recommendation for cleaning and sanitizing between guests. Please note that we will be leaving a minimum of 24 hrs between all guests

Chimera is something so fabulous it cant really exist. But it does here in Victoria. A quiet retreat from the pressures of life, a place to be close to nature, tranquil and unhurried , it is situated on a point of land reaching out into Esquimalt harbour on an estate that has to be seen to be believed. Nestled off a spacious deck at the waters edge is a 2 bedroom suite with private entrance . The suite is the lower floor of a large house and is a walk out suite with lots of windows and natural light. . The newly renovated kitchen provides everything you need to enjoy local produce and the comfortable light and spacious living/dining makes life easy. The bedrooms are provided with fine linen and plenty of storage and offer one queen sized bed in bedroom 1 and a queen sized bed and one twin bed in bedroom 2. The sofa opens out to provide more sleeping accommodation with a large queen sized bed. The 2 bathrooms (one ensuite the other a 2 way bathroom offering ensuite from Bedroom 2) are well appointed with luxury soaps and supplies, shower, vanity and toilet. There is an in suite laundry with washer and dryer.

The large deck reaches out from the suite to the water and provides a wonderful place to sit and soak up the sun. There is a barbeque and dining facilities on the deck. To one side is our 84 ft private dock so if you want to arrive by boat ask us about moorage or bring your kayaks ( or use our 2 sit upon kayaks or large inflatable boat- life jackets provided) and use the dock to launch and explore the waters around Cole Island, a 1857 Royal Navy building, originally for storing ammunition. The soft pink bricks of the old building glow in the sun and provide many photo opportunities.

Enjoy the local wildlife, magnificent blue herons, mink, otters, seals, swans, geese and eagles. Go crab fishing off the dock. On the other side of the property is Tovey Cove a small secluded beach with a access a few minutes walk away. The shallow water means that it warms quickly. Esquimalt Harbour is a busy working harbour and there is always something to see, with boats going in and out , canoes, kayaks, paddleboarders, divers and fishermen.
View Royal is a small community within 15 minutes of downtown and has a large supermarket, medical facilities, liquor stores and restaurants. Victoria General Hospital is a few minutes away. The Galloping Goose is a wonderful bike and hiking trail which goes from downtown Victoria , through View Royal and onto Metchosin, and Sooke . It is 60 kms long and you can get onto it within about 2 kms from the house. Bring your bikes. Thetis Lake is a wonderful hiking trail and great place for a walk It is only 1.5 kms away.

Property manager

Jean McKay
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
No weddings or big events. Friends welcome

Pets

No pets allowed
I have 2 dogs on property. They dont always share

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not inside suite
This is not a party house. The owners live onsite. Please be considerate about noise.
The house sleeps 7; 2 queens, 1 single, and 1 queen sofa bed. No extra guest permitted. Portable cot available for babies
Only 1 car can be parked on property. On-street parking available for other vehicles

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No weddings or big events. Friends welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Victoria

Located in Victoria, this apartment is on the waterfront. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Traveling with kids? Consider Sooke Salmon Charters and Princess Louisa Inlet. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Camosun College - Interurban Campus - 8 min drive
  • MayFair Shopping Centre - 8 min drive
  • Hatley Castle - 9 min drive
  • Royal Roads University - 9 min drive
  • Government Street - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Tim Hortons - 6 min drive
  • 328 Taphouse + Grill - 6 min drive
  • Boston Pizza - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Staff & service

4.7/5

Amenities

5/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Inside accommodation was clean, cozy with essentials all there, like sugar in the cupboard, cozy beds with pillows, dressing gowns and even slippers. Outside patio and view absolutely breathtaking, and hosts Jean and John were over the top warm and accommodating. Two lovely dogs that like to come and visit topped it all off. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys a quiet piece of paradise
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/5 Good

Pam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
clean and exactly as listed and photographed plenty of room for all 7 of us. Host kindly adjusted our check out time thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot, great stay!
Great location for getting around to both clients and tourist spots…including pubs! Beautiful shoreline locale was awesome even with cloudy/rainy weather. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

Terrance C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Very helpful owners. We stayed 3 nights with our family members. There were lots of onsite activities available, but we were out all day so were unable to take advantage of them.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/5 Good

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
This is a lovely, spacious and well situated home in Victoria. Our family enjoyed every bit of it! The master bedroom definitely needs a new bed but other than that our stay was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jean McKay

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Jean McKay has lived in Victoria for 28 years after spending time in UK and Australia. After traveling the world and seeing many wonderful places she chose to make Victoria her home.

Why they chose this property

Jean fell in love with the property the moment she first set foot on it almost 10 years ago. Over the past 10 years she has completely rebuilt and renovated the old house . Jean feels that she has a responsibility to take care of and protect the grounds with their old stately arbutus trees for future generations. She is privileged to get to live here but never takes it for granted.

What makes this property unique

Sitting on the porch, gazing through the graceful twisted trunks of aged arbutus trees, watching the sparkling water and the light shining in from all sides. Watch to see how many seal creatures and birds you can spot. Did you see the seals, otters, mink, raccoons, blue heron, eagles ? Enjoy the spectacular gardens and views showcasing the Olympic Mountains and breathing in all that fabulous fresh air bring a sense of peace and oneness with the natural world. Come here for a holiday and find a world you may have forgotten still exists.

Languages:

English

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