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City Centre Secret Surprise. As low as $150.00 nite. Avail immediately

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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

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Victoria, BC
  • MayFair Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Uptown Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Government Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪9 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.

City Centre Secret Surprise. As low as $150.00 nite. Avail immediately


License 00043822
This Romantic getaway is a 5 minute walk to everything or a 3 minute drive to inner harbour. Newer home, 3 flat screen TVs & 4th at the hot tub. Shaw 500 internet, with blue Curve TV, amplifiers, cable, Blue tooth speakers for your cell phone music,. monitored 24/7 by ADT, new commercial sized laundry off kitchen. All stainless steel gas appliances under sunlit skylights. Separate shower & jacuzzi tub . (Both for two) . 2 Br 1 Ba, 1,100 sf. Air conditioned. Enjoy your breakfasts in a private garden under a Mediterranean styled vine covered grape arbour (You are the chef) or seat yourself in the sun at the covered outside bar in the secluded private lounging oarea with a private 2 person hot tub and sauna in the rear garden. Two private fern shaded swings will convert to private beds where you can spend your nights safely under the stars. . Very private unaccessible rear yard. (8-9 ft solid cedar fencing with 20 ft hedges. All centred in a safe warehouse area right in town. ( one block off Douglas.) Street is one block long and after 4:30 pm my pup chases balls on it , in the middle of the city.! Very quiet. Sleep soundly . Minutes walks to everything. Restaurants (dozen) , newest Uptown mall and food court. 10 minute walk( Walmart) , Tillicum mall: 15 minutes (6 cinemas), & largest Mayfair mall: 5 minutes. Canadian Legion and local pubs: A&W, Subway, Dennys. Tims, McDonalds , KFC, Wendy’s, red Lion, pizza shop all within 10 min walk or I will drive you and with a phone call, pick you up ( up to 10 pm ) or take a long walk (or bike )along the famous Galloping Goose Trail , (next door) where you can walk to Sooke or Sidney or until you are tired; then phone me and I will come and pick you up . Or, It’s only just a short 20 minute walk to a scenic waterfront pub style restaurant along the beautifully treed Galloping Goose Trail. Parking is off the street at your door; monitored on your phone. You really do Not need a car. 5 mins walk to bus. $2.50 bus fare takes you as far as Sydney or Sooke or $5.00 lets you ride all day. faster than your car. Retired Realtor (Estevan/Souris prairie boy) sometimes lives in separate suite. (You don't drink and drive in Victoria. First offence will cost you approx $4,300.00.) zero Tolerance here. Cab fare with tip $12.00 to inner harbour or 5 minutes by car. Also included are book shelves loaded with exceptional table top publications of rare and very interesting topics . You are not in a 'rental' unit here. You are in my home... minus my toothbrush. That's all I took when I moved out. Services with a smile, unmatched in Victoria at any price. Minimum stay 30 days with 50% discount
(Note: property has been directly booked from Jan 3 to Sep 30 2022 by one party )




1. Free pickup & return from Swartz Bay Ferry or YYJ airport or where ever necessary
2. Free drop off & pickup for your shopping trips etc. ( if I’m in town)
3. Maximum 15 minutes walking distance to all shopping and professional services you will ever need
4. My fully furnished home with every kitchen appliance, separate bedroom TVs (3), heating and air conditioning set to your personal temperature.. if I don’t have it, I’ll get it for you.
5. Priced far below competition with all the extra services supplied
6. When you are here, you are my only guests in residence
7. Play your own music on your phone with Blue Tooth speakers (just ask)
8. This home is cleaned by a one time military drill sargeant ... me
9. Very easy going congenial host.
9.5 high chair and play pen
10. People’s life stories are the most interesting. I would like to hear yours .

And please note…
VRBO is very greedy.I have never declined a booking contrary as shown. I can sleep 6 adults, or I can handle 1 small dog (15 lbs) and I do not do parties etc. It’s in my listings. If you call with 2 dogs or 8 adults etc my unit cannot handle that. VRBO call it a “decline” whereas the guest should have never tried to book. VRBO more interested in making money than keeping both guests and hosts comfortable .
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from MayFair Shopping Centre. An outdoor pool, a gym, and a water park are available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a jetted tub.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and a sauna
  • 14 minutes by foot from Government Street and a 4-minute drive from Royal BC Museum
This vacation home offers its guests a water park, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. A fitness center, a sauna, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Gary Brailsford.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • A hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking outside in garden areas. No warnings given

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Possible small trained dog.Damage deposit require

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: all ages

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 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
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.

City Centre Secret Surprise. As low as $150.00 nite. Avail immediately Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great stay!
Gary was great, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Andrea E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thinks of Everything
Gary is a very considerate hands on host. He thinks of everything that could possibly make your stay functional and comfortable. We arrived after 2 full days of travel to a fridge stocked with food to take us through a few days which was incredibly helpful and appreciated.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, friendly host.
The property is in a quiet neighborhood. The patio is awesome. The house is well stocked and clean. It truly has everything you need. I look forward to visiting here in the future.
Stayed 23 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central location
Very welcoming host, provided kitchen essentials coffee, fruit, bread, milk etc. for first day convenience. Short walk to the Gallopping Goose trail. Excellent stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ovidiu P.

Liked: Cleanliness
What do you want?
It was an important encounter with another person from the other side of the world. All I was really thinking of was how the time was going to pass with this person... Well... it passed way too fast. I wanted to spend much more time with her... She is a person that can never be forgotten. We were comfortable in this place. It has more than you really need. The jacuzzi was a very enjoyable part of the experience... Especially with the candles we lit around it...
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Andrea H.

Great location and beautiful place! Great walking score and close to everything!
Gary was a wonderful host to my Son and his wife, her brother and the baby. Very accommodating. Really nice that he let me in early to stock the fridge. He also provided basics in the fridge and coffee and many other amenities. We were however under the impression that it was a three bedroom as it says on the site, but two bedrooms worked out just fine. Gary should redo his post to be very clear what his clients are paying for. I would also suggest that the pull out sofa in the living room be replaced. Apparently it was very uncomfortable to sleep on. Overall it was a lovely place and we would come back again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018