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Seaside Family Home with a peaceful setting overlooking a sheltered bay

Seaside Family Home with a peaceful setting overlooking a sheltered bay

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Kingfisher - Courtesy of Ed Lucas

Overview of Seaside Family Home with a peaceful setting overlooking a sheltered bay

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 256 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Victoria, BC
  • Popular LocationOlympic View Golf Club9 min drive
  • Popular LocationVictoria Harbour25 min drive
  • Popular LocationVictoria Clipper Ferry Terminal27 min drive
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Seaside Family Home with a peaceful setting overlooking a sheltered bay

Hosts Bob & Jennifer are retired world travellers and enjoy welcoming guests from home and abroad. Salty's by the Sea is a recent, well planned addition to their family home of 50 years. Beyond our fully fenced gardens, there is easy access to the sea shore and our sheltered bay, where seals bask on rocks, eagles soar, ducks and birds come to play.

Our spacious 600 sq ft ground floor studio comes with a well equipped kitchenette, living area with queen sofa bed, a cosy queen bed area and bathroom with shower. Through the sliding doors to a fenced garden and area, our sea side garden is ready for your enjoyment under the gazebo and other sitting areas by the sea. Our mellow Bearded Collie, Fergus, invites your friendly dog to visit his back yard.

Our seaside home is 30 minutes from the airport and 45 minutes from the BC Ferries terminal. Full shopping amenities are nearby.

We provide our guests with starter basics for several breakfasts; milk, juice, coffee and tea; cereals, eggs, yogurt & bread.

Business # 00004311

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Property manager

Bob & Jennifer Burgis
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Woodlands Studio Hidden Gem
Pet-friendly
Microwave
Kitchen
10.0 out of 10, (22 reviews)
Woodlands Studio Hidden Gem

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
One dog under 60 lbs (28kg)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 00004311

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Metchosin

Located in Metchosin, this apartment is on the waterfront. Travelers looking for local activities can try Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Royal BC Museum. Langford Lanes and Princess Louisa Inlet are also worth visiting.
Map
Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • Royal Roads University - 7 min drive
  • Olympic View Golf Club - 9 min drive
  • Victoria Harbour - 25 min drive
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 27 min drive
  • Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Bucky Taphouse - 11 min drive
  • Tim Hortons - 11 min drive
  • Royal Bay Bakery - 6 min drive
  • Floyd's Diner - 11 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Restorative!
This property backs onto the ocean and is everything that I hoped it would be! From a protected little alcove I watched a river otter eating crab, great blue herons fishing and a bob of seals sunning themselves. The wildlife as the tide comes and goes is amazing-and so are these hosts! From offering a blanket to keep myself warm as I bird watched (they even have a pair of binoculars in the suite) to providing great advice about what to see and do in the area-they are superb hosts. I booked this as a retreat for myself and it was so much more-I left feeling refreshed and relaxed. One of the bonuses of this place is that it is only about 25 minutes from the Victorian waterfront-an easy drive to go for a seafood supper. I would give a higher rating if I could 7 out of 5-I would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean side
We totally enjoyed our stay at Salty's by the Sea! Being next to the ocean and watching the seals and otters; birds; hikes that were close by, made it all in all a great time. Having a little alcove (to buffer the sea breeze) to sit and take in the ocean was relaxing and calming. Bob and Jennifer made our stay comfortable right from the beginning, with some good and refreshments to tied us over until we could grocery shop. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A far better choice than commercial lodgings!
Why would anyone want to stay in a noisy, small hotel room, hearing all the guests clump along the hallways and traffic noise below. This 600 sq ft suite is fully equipped with the best ocean view in the area, and the pictures are real, taken right from the property. Witty's Lagoon, a large park with waterfalls and trails is right nearby. Nothing beats a quiet, restful stay and the hosts were great. We'll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don M., Kelowna, B.C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Salty's Seaside Get-Away
Absolutely lovely location on a quiet oceanside bay. Spent many hours watching the kingfishers and herons stalking fish, seals slumbering on the rocks and otters teaching their offspring to fish. For a change of pace we explored a stunning seaside park within walking distance meandering along the well-marked trails, relaxing on craggy rocks enjoying the view, shaded by beautiful arbutus trees. The lodging unit was very comfortable and had absolutely everything we needed. Not a far drive to Victoria for site-seeing and very close to the Galloping Goose biking/walking trails for some exercise. Excellent restaurant, pizza place and brew pub within a 10 minute drive. The hosts genuinely strive to make your stay comfortable and homey. They generously shared their garden with us (yummy fresh raspberries every day!) and allowed us the use of their gazebo sheltered viewpoint. Our dog fell in love with Fergus, their bouncy bearded collie ambassador. Thank you Fergus, Jennifer and Bob for sharing your little piece of paradise with us. We will definitely be returning! Don, Lori and Joey
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorri D., West Kelowna BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Very Special Place
My sister and I stayed at Bob and Jennifer's lovely suite for three nights. They were wonderful hosts who thought of everything to make our time special and easy. Everything was provided, including food and drinks for breakfast. The suite was perfect for us and in a great location near Langford where we were visiting family. I can not say enough about being able to stay in lovely Metchosin in a private cove on the ocean. The views were unbelievable- a photo perfect place. There were chairs to sit out and relax and enjoy the ocean and wildlife (lots of seals sunning themselves on the rocks each day). We are looking forward to returning to this special place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bob & Jennifer Burgis

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We are retired world travellers who appreciate the outdoors as well as enjoy the proximity and cultural events of a city. It is our pleasure to share our unique location with guests from near and far and share experiences & hear their stories.

Why they chose this property

It was inevitable that a member of the family would return to a family home that was purchased by the sea in 1972.

What makes this property unique

Located on Parry Bay, with a view of the Olympic Mountains in Washington State, the rural setting is second to none. As a waterfront acreage, the house has been substantially updated to ensure family members will continue to enjoy it for years to come.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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