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From Butchart To Beaches, Make Our Home Your Home Away From Home Year Round.

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Interior
Living area
Dining
Balcony
Private kitchen
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Saanichton, BC
  • Popular LocationVictoria Butterfly Gardens6 min drive
  • Popular LocationButchart Gardens8 min drive
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)9 min drive
  • Popular LocationSwartz Bay Ferry Terminal14 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

From Butchart To Beaches, Make Our Home Your Home Away From Home Year Round.

Our home is just outside Victoria, conveniently located between Victoria and Sidney, and close to the Victoria International Airport, BC Ferries at Swartz Bay and Washington State Ferries to Anacortes, Washington. We are on a peninsula which is semi-rural, in the midst of farmland, small villages, beaches and mountains. We are surrounded by lush flower gardens and hummingbirds almost year round. Fresh fruit and produce are plentiful from many gardens. One full level of our home plus a bedroom downstairs is included and includes a king bedroom, and 2 queen bedrooms, sunroom/office/double bedroom, new bathroom with all toiletries provided, kitchen/dining room equipped with all cooking supplies to meet your cooking needs plus coffee pot and coffee, a large living/TV room with cable TV and WIFI. A barbecue grill is available on a large deck as well.

New tennis courts with lights for evening play are two doors down, plus playground and forest hiking trails are just down the street. Bus stops are just across the street which connect us to all Victoria and area destinations in minutes, so a car is not a true necessity. If driving, Butchart Gardens is 5 minutes away, the airport and Sidney (with Washington State Ferries to Anacortes Washington) 10 minutes, BC Ferries at Swartz Bay 15 minutes and Victoria 20 minutes to downtown. Mountain trails and beaches on both sides of the peninsula are 5 to 10 minutes. Bike paths are accessible which connect us easily to both Sidney and Victoria.

The best kayaking is available just 5 minutes away in Brentwood Bay on Saanich Inlet and Todd Inlet, where you'll likely find starfish just under the surface, also a destination scuba spot nearby.
Panorama Recreation Center is 5 minutes away for everything from hockey, gym and racquet sports to pools and waterslides.

We welcome you to our home and know that you will be comfortable here.

Property manager

Frankie Boswell (Mrs)

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Front facing South
Weekly and Monthly discounts
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
9.6 out of 10, (57 reviews)
Weekly and Monthly discounts

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
No smoking or parties, and no guests without permission.

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
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

About the area

Saanichton

Located in Saanichton, this vacation home is by the sea. Travelers looking for local activities can try Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Royal BC Museum. Victoria Butterfly Gardens and Panorama Recreation Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and rock climbing.
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Map
Saanichton, BC

What's nearby

  • Panorama Recreation Centre - 6 min drive
  • Victoria Butterfly Gardens - 6 min drive
  • Butchart Gardens - 8 min drive
  • Port Sidney Marina - 10 min drive
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Tim Hortons - 9 min drive
  • Spinnakers on the Fly - 9 min drive
  • White Spot - 3 min drive
  • Sea Cider - 6 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Very good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stay
Great location for access to the Commonwealth Pool for the BC winter provincial swim meet. Frankie's home was a terrific base for the back & forth for the swim events. The kitchen had everything to make our meals prep very quick & easy. Thank you Frankie for your recommendations for groceries & bakeries.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M., Surrey BC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adventure with the grandkids
An adorable home. Boys really like the character of it and one really enjoyed the piano, trying to learn. The home was very comfortable and homey, quite liked our stay. Thank you Frankie, so enjoyed meeting you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L., Westport

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of room in a lovely home
We stayed 3 nights while sightseeing in and around Victoria. Very accommodating host to us and her gardens and plants are spectacular! Clean and roomy home with all the things you need while traveling. We all noticed how comfortable the beds are! Easy to get to with shops and coffee nearby. Lovely stay. Thanks Frankie!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cal N., Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
A wonderful home to stay in. Clean and comfortable, a home away from home. Beautiful decor and gardens. Very close and convenient to many amenities. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Frankie Boswell (Mrs)

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I am from the Georgia originally and have been in Canada 40 years. I love the outdoors and gardening. My four children are grown and married with 15 grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

Our property is very central to BC Ferries, Washington State Ferries, airport, and also just between Victoria and Sidney.
We are located near kayaking, water sports and boating, as well as climbing wall, tennis, and hiking trails.

What makes this property unique

Our space is sparkling clean and comfortable. It is also close to all amenities and activities locally.
There is a playground just down the road, a climbing wall around the corner, and beaches and mountains to explore closeby.

Languages:

English
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