You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Spacious and modern new construction with lots of room for the family.
This property is an entire one level house with 3 full bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The house is fully furnished and includes all the bedding and towels required for any duration of stay. Relax in the living room and watch a movie or play video games together with the PS4. Local cable is included for sports fans. The dining room has a full size dining room table with room for 6. In the fully equipped kitchen you have beautiful quartz counters and stainless steel appliances along with a wide selection of all the utensils and tools required to prepare meals. There is a selection of basic spices and cooking supplies included. You will also find a Keurig machine with an ample supply of coffee pods and a variety of specialty teas. There is a full sized washer and dryer with a good supply of detergent pods and dryer sheets for all of your laundry needs. There are two mini split heat pump units in the house which easily manage the temperature year round and provide air conditioning in the summer. The back yard is a fully fenced space and it can be accessed from the side yard as well as from the primary bedroom. The driveway can easily accommodate 2 cars and there is also parking on the street if needed as well.
The house is located in a subdivision of new homes with many young families. I would ask guests to be respectful of our neighbours and remember that Nature's Backyard is a no smoking property and that the quiet hours of 10 pm to 7 am please be respected.
Normal check in time is 4pm but early check in may be an option depending on the calendar. Please contact me ahead of time if you would like early check in and we will try our best to accommodate your needs. The schedule of our cleaning service may make this difficult as they are responsible for more than one property.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Butchart Gardens. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Onsite recreation includes a playground
15 minutes by car from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and 14 minutes from Butchart Gardens
Property manager
Michael
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Video games
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1,536 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22
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 are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
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 H636785152
Spacious and modern new construction with lots of room for the family. Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Ross D.
20 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quite Nice
Nice size house with 3 large bedrooms. Master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with the 2nd bathroom down the hallway. Kitchen has all you need and the dining table as well as the living room easily accommodates 5-6 adults. Washer & dryer worked well. Neighborhood is 7 years old but has no sidewalks and only 2 gas stations and McDonalds are within walking distance. Check-in / out was easy. Had no reason to contact the host while staying there for 7 days in March of 2025.
Ross D.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bernie W.
13 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place!
Spacious and comfortable. Highly recommend this property.
Bernie W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
Kiwon L.
11 Dec 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location but dirty
The house was a new construction and is located conveniently near the highway but surprisingly dirty. Found some gooey stuff with hair stuck in it on the freezer shelf and crumpled receipt and a candy wrapper on the nightstand from the previous visitor. Very surprised to see how dirty it was but the only answer I heard from the owner was that he would contact his cleaner. No correction during my three day stay. the coffee machine was also broken. Plenty of kitchen gadgets and bathroom stuff though.
Kiwon L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Jason W.
11 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good Family Rental
Well equipped house with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Beds are really nice. Would book again.
Jason W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shona P.
8 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot, very well equipped!
Everything we needed, the toys were an added bonus! Thank you.
Shona P.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Liz H.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet pet-friendly modern home
Spacious, well-equipped, comfortable, attractive little house.
Liz H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
emmy j.
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Comfortable house.
Perfect location for the airport and gardens and onto Victoria. We had a great time chilling here in the evenings after exploring all day.
emmy j.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Terrence H.
6 Oct 2024
Convenient Location
The location worked well for the four of us for our 2 night stay. We enjoyed the whole house rental. There was no welcome package or book to explain how things worked or what they expectedly at check out.
Terrence H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christine C.
1 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
Michael’s house was perfect for our needs. The home was comfortable, well equipped, and conveniently located.
Christine C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eileen S., Marinette, WI
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Oh Canada
Very nicely set up. Great communication. Enjoyed the stay. Would recommend!
Eileen S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Karen L.
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable
Michael was great host responded quickly to questions....our only concern was 5 older women and only 4 bath towels could use more linens and fridge could have.been cleaner. It would help of a guest info book available with how things worked...cleanimg expectations when we left and info on area. That said overall comfortable and pleasant.
Karen L.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lynda B.
4 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for the island and UVic
Enjoyed the ease and access to the ferry and exploring the locations and beaches en route to UVic - thanks for making this trip so easy and memorable.
Lynda B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Renee C., Yellowknife, NT Canada
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Visit
Beautiful space; great host very clean & comfortable
Renee C.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
robin b.
30 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great host communication
Great location and response time was always very quick! Close to everything we wanted to see!
robin b.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robin C.
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely new & modern home
Excellent stay in this modern home, perfect size for families, with all amenities needed available for use. Located in quiet area with easy access to all major attractions and local towns for restaurants, shops, etc. Nice place to land after a busy day of activities! Communication with host was A++. Highly recommend.
Robin C.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
C.M. D.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Canadian Get Away
Great place to stay, would not hesitate to book again.
C.M. D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kris B.
20 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay.
The house is spacious and comfortable, and in a quiet neighborhood.
Kris B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Candice S.
17 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay with pets
We stayed for five nights while attending a dog show. The home was roomy, fully stocked kitchen, super comfortable.
Candice S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
12 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We had a great stay at Michael’s place. There was lots of room for 6 of us (plus 2 dogs) and the house had everything we needed.
Michael was very responsive and we even met some of the lovely neighbours. Would definitely stay again!
Jennifer M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer K.
26 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed
Property was exactly what we needed for our family. Very comfortable, nicely decorated home in a quiet location. Host Michael was easy to communicate with and would stay again as well as recommend to other travelers.
Jennifer K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dilon H.
9 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great space
Very clean and the home was beautiful. Thanks Mike