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House and Garden near the Ocean and a Castle

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3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Spa
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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9.8

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10158 sq m

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  • Air conditioning
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  • Ocean view
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Victoria, BC
  • Popular LocationRoyal Roads University11 min walk
  • Popular LocationHatley Castle8 min drive
  • Popular LocationVictoria Clipper Ferry Terminal23 min drive
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)39 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.

House and Garden near the Ocean and a Castle

Place in a beautiful and serene Esquimalt Lagoon area in Victoria BC.
Partially lagoon view with a short walk to Hatley Castle, Royal Roads University and Esquimalt Lagoon.
Spend a day walking in the park and on the beach, visit Fort Rodd Hill or go to Victoria downtown - everything is a short stroll or short ( 5 - 30 min) drive away. Birding at Esquimalt Lagoon. Do not forget to look up too. You may sight a Belted Kingfisher sitting quietly on a branch and either stalking the shorelines or perched high in the evergreens, you may see a number of Great Blue Herons.

Comfortable place with fully equipped kitchen, spacious living room, comfortable high end beds and big patio. Stay connected with high speed WiFi. Enjoy your meals out on the patio, where you can smell the ocean.
The place we offer is the main (second) floor of a two story house. The second part of the house is occupied by me and my student tenant (2 people), so our part will be locked up and not available for guests as we live there. We offer 2 parking spots for our guests which are located in front of our house. We need access to our garage once in a while, so our driveway should be available for us. You can use our driveway from 9 pm to 10 am.
You will have access to:
Master bedroom with king bed and private bathroom.
Second bedroom with queen bed.
Connected two bedrooms with 2 queens,1 double bed.
Second bathroom.
Dear guests.
On the second floor you will have access to the large outdoor patio from the kitchen and connected bedrooms. The front garden and backyard are not available for guest use. However, you may help yourself to some blueberries growing from one of the bushes along our driveway.
Dear guests, please note, we called our house as "4 Bedroom House on the Lagoon". However, two bedrooms are connected (please see the pictures), most of our guests are family with children, and it is really convenient for them.

We have: spacious Fridge with bottom freezer, Range, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Toaster, Dishwasher and more. Seating for 6 plus available. Please let us know if you need additional dining tables and chairs. Kitchen use is welcome and please use some complementary foods if you like(we keep them fresh), but please clean up and tidy after each use. Washcloths, clean kitchen cloths and dish detergent are available for you.


You are welcome to use (or not use) some complimentary fresh food items we leave in the fridge and cupboards: coffee, tea, sugar, salt, oatmeal, quinoa, pasta, soup and other stuff. We keep them fresh and replenished when necessary. When we travel, and we come to our accommodation late, tired and hungry, we would be happy to have some. If you don’t want these items, just ignore them. We have plenty of room in our fridge and cupboards and they don’t take much space.

Laundry
No laundry.

First aid kit: in the kitchen cupboard, right to the microwave. Please let us know if you need anything specific (First aid kit) 2 days in advance of your arrival time.

Please book only if you agree with all below terms:

Dear Guests,

House Policies: Please treat our home the way you would treat your own home and leave it in clean condition.
- No outdoor footwear inside of the house. We offer a few (3 - 4) pair slippers which are washed after every use, and you are welcome to bring your own indoor footwear.
- No smoking inside of the house, patio, front yard or backyard. You are welcome to smoke outside of the front entrance – we will provide you with an ashtray, let us know in advance you would need one.
- We love pets, but no animals of any kind are permitted due to guests and bad hosts' allergies.
- No unpaid visitors. ($20 charge for additional guest /night). Please enter the correct number of guests (there is a security camera in the front yard).
- Quiet time is 9 PM. Please refrain from playing loud music after these hours.
- No partying or illicit drugs are permitted. STRICTLY.
- Parking is available in front of the house 24/7. 2 cars only.
- Also, we are maintaining (1st floor) and gardening sometimes, but do not worry your privacy is important to us.
- No food scraps in the garbage please.
- We expect double occupancy for each bed (two adults to each queen size bed). If you are planning on using additional beds please let us know in advance and they will be prepared at NO extra cost. Bedding will be provided only for the number of beds that you request.
Please do not violate any one of the house rules (above) because it will be grounds for immediate termination of the reservation without refund and without rights to leave review.
Sorry, we had a very bad experience, and VRBO strongly advised us to add it into our House rules.
Additional Fees: Additional fees may be added if policies are violated:
Please note we charge reasonable cleaning fees for the big space, but if the house is in very bad condition $200 to $400 CAD cleaning fee will be added. The cleaning fee will be determined by host or a professional cleaner.If the house is found to be excessively dirty for example: - outdoor footwear has been worn inside the house,- garbage is left around the house,- spills and stains are present,- gas stove is too dirty or oven is too dirty - fridge is too dirty,- pots and pans etc in the sink or dirty on countertop or wherever in the house,- excessive about of trash, stains the floor or dirtying the walls / furniture.If the house smells of smoke, or if cigarette butts are found in the house, patio, front or the backyard, a $200 CAD / per day fee will be added.

If you have a complaint about any aspect of the amenities, cleanliness or overall condition, please reach out to us within the first 2 hours after check in. Upon addressing this complaint you're authorizing us to come into the property and to solve the problem up to the standards that you require.
If you have any concerns or issues arise, do not hesitate to contact us in the first 2 hours of check in.
If you are not satisfied with the cleanliness of the house, we will send a cleaner to amend the issue.
For other concerns, we can appear at the house to assist you.
We hope you enjoy your stay in Victoria and we will be happy to assist in providing you with an excellent experience.

Dear Guests with children, We offer our listing for infants (under 2 years) and children (2–12 years). However, you will take all responsibility for your children, so before you book please check all pictures of our listing, and let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Also, please let us know via VRBO message thread if you need anything else to keep your children safe.

Early Check in
If you would like to come for an early check in (7am - noon), you can book the previous day for 50% of the cost depending on availability. Before 7 am, please book a previous date.
There is a $50 rush cleaning fee per hour for early check in (noon - 4pm).

Late check out:
$50 Late check out fee (after 11:10 am), if not authorized.

Property manager

Liza

Languages

English, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee grinder
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Guests will take all responsibility for childrens.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Seniors-only community
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 first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

House Garden Ocean Castle Victoria
House Garden Ocean Castle
Garden Ocean Castle Victoria
Garden Ocean Castle
House Garden by the Ocean a Castle
House By The Ocean A Victoria
House and Garden by the Ocean and a Castle Victoria
House and Garden by the Ocean and a Castle Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Victoria

This vacation home is located in Victoria. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Royal BC Museum and Butchart Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre or Royal Athletic Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Royal Roads University - 11 min walk
  • Hatley Castle - 8 min drive
  • Victoria Harbour - 22 min drive
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 23 min drive
  • Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪328 Taphouse + Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boston Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House and Garden near the Ocean and a Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House and Garden near the Ocean and a Castle?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at House and Garden near the Ocean and a Castle?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House and Garden near the Ocean and a Castle located?

Situated in Victoria, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Esquimalt Lagoon and Royal Roads University. Hatley Castle and Hatley Park National Historic Site are also within 2 mi (3 km).

House and Garden near the Ocean and a Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Micah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean comfortable house
Our two families enjoyed staying at this house. It was clean and a good layout with all the kids being in the larger room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

HYUNJUNG

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

June W.

Liked: Cleanliness
10 Stars!
From the moment we made the reservation to the time we departed we were so impressed with absolutely everything. Liza and her husband were very helpful and accommodating. The home was immaculate and the kitchen well stocked. We took a 30 second stroll to the water’s edge. The neighborhood was quiet. It’s an easy 30 min drive to downtown Victoria. We’d definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marie & Kasper M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Hatley Castle
Choose this property as we were attending a wedding at the Castle and was easy to get to the venue. Lisa was very helpful with the checkin process and the house is adequately equipped with kitchen appliances and dishes etc. Enjoyed our short vacy..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home on the Bay!
My family had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property on the Esquimalt Bay. My 15 year old daughter loved the back room, and we had a curtain between our beds, nice. My sister loved the middle room. My parents (80s) loved the main bedroom and separate en suite bathroom. My dad, who has stair challenges, was able to go up and down the stairs once a day by taking his time and using the steady rail. The house is SO clean, and we had all of the kitchen items we needed. Liza and Alex were so friendly and helpful and responsive. Thank you for the wonderful family week, 15-82 years old! Delightful, fresh air, easy walk to the bay and a view from the bay of Hatley Castle. We enjoyed having a quiet place to stay about 30 minutes from Victoria. Just watch out for afternoon traffic returning from Victoria to Colwood. The Royal Bay Bakery up the road from the house is fabulous!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilson l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
We are a young family with 3 kids under 6y/o. We are very happy with the Liza’s place. She is easy to communicate with and responds quite quickly. Liza was very accommodating for our family during the time there. The room and bed situation worked out perfectly for us. Location is great as well. You can see the lagoon and ocean right from the kitchen. You can walk 1 minute to get to the water. There’s a nearby beach and castle which are good attractions as well. If we return to Victoria, we would more than happily rebook here. Thanks Liza!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sasha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Colwood Sept 15-18
Liza & Alex (Sasha) were so responsive and helpful. The property was really comfortable and clean. Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home away from home
Checkin and stay was easy and comfortable. Owners were very kind and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tilo D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casual nice and welcome stay.
Appartement: Bed rooms where big and nice Only two bath rooms Very clean Beautiful attitude of the host Great outside large balcony Big clean kitchen with everything you need Location: A little far from Victoria But nice location to visit castle , beach and near by lake! Overall we really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and clean house
This house was perfect for our group of 6 people. The place was spacious and clean, and the location was a brief walk to the water. Liza was very communicative throughout our stay and was very thorough when we were checking in. The kitchen had basics like oil, salt, etc. in addition to all cookware we needed. We enjoyed Thetis Lake Regional Park, a 15 minute drive from the house, in addition to Butchart Gardens and Downtown Victoria. Liza gave some great recommendations for things to do around the area as well. Overall lovely experience at this house and would highly recommend for another group!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dayna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a family attending RRU convocation
This lovely home was the perfect getaway for us to stay at the weekend of my convocation from Royal Roads University, which is located just across the lagoon. There was more than enough room for my 3 children and elderly parents, and in addition to each having their own bedroom space, there is a lovely and very well-stocked kitchen. It is very clean, and the check in / check out process was smooth. I requested an early check-in and the hosts were able to make this happen, and in addition to ensuring all our needs were met they provided us with suggestions for high quality local restaurants. A perfect home away from home! A warm thank you to the hosts for. providing this lovely vacation spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Colwood
Amazing secluded location in Colwood, 25minutes from Victoria, BC. Close to local attractions and amazing northwest island nature. The property is clean and was big enough to accommodate 3 families (5 adults, 3 kids and a baby). The kitchen is fully equipped and specious with open concept, with beautiful second floor deck amazing for morning coffee and dinners. The property owners are really hospitable, and communicating without delay to answer all the questions. We had great time staying there. Thank you Liza and Alex.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valeriia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good place, will recommend
We had a few wonderful days in this house. Liza and Alex met us in person to show us around the home and ask if we needed anything. They were very friendly, so the communication process went well. When we arrived, the weather had changed, so Liza offered us extra blankets and paid attention to the heating system. She also gave us some helpful tips on what to visit and how to get to all of these sights. We rented the second floor, which definitely had enough space for four adults and two teenagers. The bedrooms were far apart and the house had two full bathrooms, living room and kitchen. Everything was clean and tidy as on the pictures. The living room was large and convenient for our big company. Our teenage boys were happy to discover Netflix TV and good Wi-Fi there! We found all the necessary equipment and even more in the kitchen. For example, we did not expect free coffee, tea, olive oil, etc. In addition, we had access to a wide balcony with comfortable seating and a table. We liked the location of the house because of the quiet neighborhood and the beautiful view of the lagoon. It was also quite close to Hatley Castle and Fort Rodd Hill that we wanted to visit. Thank you, Liza and Alex!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric c.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice and quiet location
It has enough room for all of us, we had a great time staying at this location. It will be better were there one more bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, clean and comfortable
The house was extremely clean, spacious, and well equipped, located in a quiet neighbourhood. The hosts were gracious and responded quickly to all our questions.

10/10 Excellent

Simrat pal s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay was nice!
TV is not working And pls provide paper towel in kitchen! Thnx
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Robert B., Chateauguay Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Location, Colwood
The place was immaculate. Check in process was done in person. Lots of walk to and drive to attractions. Check out was easy, but access to a garbage bin was not available. Also the washer and dryer should be made available with out fee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of space
Roomy and beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home away from home
They place was very clean, quiet neighborhood. Great location near the lagoon. Owners were friendly and helpful. Would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

COLIN W., Canmore, AB. Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness
Large apartment, quiet area.
This apartment is on the 2nd floor above an unused ground level unit. The apartment is very large containing 4 sizeable bedrooms with 1 king, 2 queen, and 1 double beds + an extra bed in the 4th bedroom. 1 separate main bathroom and one bathroom en-suite to the king bedroom. This accommodation would suit multiple occupancy, particularly a three generation family, parents, children and grandparents. The bedrooms are sufficiently remote from each other to allow teenage children some privacy. The master bedroom also contains a crib and items for baby or toddlers, including a guard for the top of the stairs. The main area is open plan with sitting area, dining area with facilities for 8 each. There is an open plan kitchen looking out onto the dining area. The outside wall of the sitting/dining/kitchen has extensive fenestration that makes for a very bright and airy feel and it faces East so does not get too hot on sunny days. Heating is by gas hot air ducting. Hot water seems adequate, we never ran out. TV is connected to Netflix and others. While we were there cable was not offered, though we did not miss it. WiFi is provided and was very strong. The property is at the end of a cul de sac and is very quiet and private. There is access to the shore of the Esquimalt Lagoon a few meters away.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in quiet neighborhood
Stayed here for a couple of nights with another family. Home was comfortable for adults and kids. Easy to get into and out of the City of sight-seeing. Owners were communicative and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M., Maple Ridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Hatley Hideaway
This was a pleasant stay. The owners were very nice and helpful. We have 5 children and there was enough room for all of us.

10/10 Excellent

Dana T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is in a great location in a very quiet neighbour hood.
Very good and would stay again

10/10 Excellent

JuLiette N.

Liked: Cleanliness
A clean place next to the lake
This is a very clean house and the location is great. It's not exactly on the water, but that's just a walk away. It's tucked in a nice neighborhood and great if you're looking for a peaceful getaway. The upstairs balcony is a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cozy coastal house
A good location, clean, cozy, great communication by owners
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019