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Private large up to 4 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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North Saanich, BC
  • Place, Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mary Winspear Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Sidney Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Private large up to 4 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates

Located in the marina district of a quiet executive neighbourhood, this waterfront 1,600sq ft, 2 bedroom tidal oceanfront fully self contained suite overlooks a very secluded national migratory bird estuary all from your covered deck and is a great base for seeing all of the attractions of the peninsula and Victoria. There is an option for an 3rd and 4 king bedroom suites included with 5th/6th/8th guest (additional charge of $95 per night 4 guests or under per room). Additional cleaning charge of $50.

As you enter through your private entrance, there is a spacious living area with 42” cable and wifi TV. The garden queen bedroom is on the left. From there you pass the ocean view queen bedroom onto the open design kitchen, dining area, bathroom and second TV area that overlooks a private 600’ covered patio with views into the 1/2 acre woodlands and onto views of the waterfront. We provide linens, towels, soaps, shampoos and some teas and coffee.

Shops and restaurants in Sidney is less than a 5 minute car ride or walk thru the National Park, nature parks and flat trails to town. Major attractions are close including Butchard Gardens. Sidney is known for great events and shows including Thursday night street summer markets, Weekend concerts on the beach, glass beach and the many independent shops. Minutes from the BC ferry, USA ferry and Victoria airport.

Please talk to us about bringing your pet as we welcome the whole gang!

Scott and the boys welcome you to come and relax and enjoy the island from the Tsehum harbour.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. Laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 7 minutes by foot from Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and a 4-minute drive from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet approval is required. Inquire if more than one

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number H549074476

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Private large up to 4 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our host, Scott, was always quick to respond to all questions or requests from our first communication. The house worked great for our grown family of five, son-in-law and new grandson. We had all four rooms with very comfortable beds. The queen room in main area has a beautiful water view and the two King suites were perfect for providing privacy, including their own bathrooms. The covered deck overlooking the water was cozy with comfortable chairs. Great for morning coffee and birdwatching. Location was also a plus as near the airport and easy to go on day trips. Loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine C., Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
The proximity to the ferry and town center was perfect. The birding was awesome. Many varieties. Beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The place is nice enough but there was an issue with the bed and the host was unresponsive so we had to cut our trip short
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was quiet and very comfortable. Our host Scott was helpfull and answered any questions quickly. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie Z.

Host was responsive
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

e f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very attentive hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our host was very accomodating and quick to respond to our messages. The property was in a great location for us. We enjoyed the stay, the house was nice and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

j h.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, spacious suite (we took the additional room due to the size of our party) - more than enough space for us all and the property had everything we needed. Check in and out was very easy, Scotty was responsive and accommodating. The location is ideal for exploring the local Sidney area, lots of to see and do, we would come back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks for the stay. As advertised. Very spacious and great amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben L., Vancouver, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet relaxed home close to lagoon and ferry terminal

We enjoyed this property for 2 weeks in June-July, including the Canada day holiday. Large covered deck overlooking tidal lagoon is very relaxing. Enjoyed the Canada Day events in Sidney and riding bikes to Swartz Bay ferries for day trips. We may well return next summer. If we go again we would check tide table ahead of time for afternoon paddleboarding. Interior of property comfortable.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place.

Nice place. Our timing was off as the tide was out whenever we wanted to sit on the dock. Not a cooks kitchen but all
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nature and proximity

Overall the stay was wonderful. We had nature, space, proximity to Sidney and we where next to the ferry terminal. The VRBO was spacious, clean, and was located in a beautiful neighborhood. We got to see many birds all around.The reason why I did not give it the full 5 stars was because one night seemed to have been a party night at the stay. I was unable to sleep. It killed the nature vibe and quietness that we were expecting. We thought that by 10pm the noise was going to stop but it didn't.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen K., Bloomington, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate M., Naperville, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Visit

This was a perfect retreat for our mostly adult family to spend quality time together. There was enough space to spread out for privacy and to come together for cooking and family meals. The
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

james b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birders spot.

Enjoyed our stay at location very easy ferry access highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness

6 guests for Ironman stay

Scott's. place had lots of space and different areas for our larger group to hang out, relax and converse. We loved the patio. Location was very close to the ferry and about 20 minutes north or race start. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was spacious, relaxing, and had a beautiful view. There are many spaces to relax outside and enjoy. The bedrooms were comfortable and quiet, with a ton of natural light. Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reunion

All went well with our stay. We enjoyed the patio looking out on the bird sanctuary.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness

An Oasis near the Sea

Whether you enjoy bird watching, (the blue herons nesting) cycling, golfing, hiking or just enjoying the oceanside walks, this location is incredible. Close to Sidney and the ferries and also drivable to anywhere on the Island. We stayed for an entire month! We had family visitors on two occasions. In fact, we booked the third bedroom for one stay and had lots of room for all of us. Highly recommend it! We hope to return sometime.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Island stay

We enjoyed our stay in the area and were happy with the amount of space we had. But the foot traffic overhead was quite loud. The igloo outside looked fun, but it was too dirty to use. There were clothes left behind from prior guests and a lot of dust under the beds. The hosts were great and easy to communicate with. Everything worked well and the rest of the place was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

miranda d., whitehorse

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Beautiful location, close to both nature and downtown Sydney at the same time. The extra bedroom has its own entrance. This was nice to have when having people that may want a bit more privacy or that have a different wake/bedtime than the group. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stuck between homes

Property was great fit our needs perfectly, had everything we needed and easily accessible location.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas in Sidney

Beautiful suite for four adults. Close to Sidney and to Victoria. Scott and Meredith were great hosts. Check in was very smooth. Suite was well equipped. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024