The Victoria BC Residence

vancouver island, british columbia
5 bedroom - 3 bath
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$1,000 per night (USD)
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Perks for the Parents

A beautifully-designed family home in the sought-after Oak Bay neighborhood, just a short walk from cafes, restaurants and beaches. It sleeps 13. This is a beautiful home for a multi-generational family to enjoy. Enjoy the spacious cook's kitchen and family sized dining area, as well as the large heated covered patio for warm days and nights, where you can all come together and spend time with loved ones after days out enjoying the beaches or the spectacular surrounding scenery of the island.

Why Kids Love it

Children of all ages will love this huge, welcoming house, with its high grass yard for playing lawn games and cozy porch for relaxing or playing on warmer days. It’s just a stroll from the beach, or they can explore the large park with a children's playground and tennis courts at the bottom of the street. There are some cute kid-friendly days out in Victoria (10 minutes’ drive), including a bug zoo, a dinosaur museum and seal-spotting on the coast.

Things to Know

Minimum stay: 2 weeks. Safety notes: there are many stairs and no stair gates. There is a small separate suite in the home that may or may not be occupied by a family member while guests are staying: guests will be given total privacy during a stay but the family are there to help out in any way if needed. Well-behaved pets are allowed at an extra cost - please check with the host when booking. There will be an extra cost per person for groups over 8 and up to 12 (max capacity- including infants). Each additional (guest over 8) will pay $35/night.Car rental is not essential as there is plenty to do on foot, but you’ll need a vehicle to explore the other parts of the island.

About the Location

The house is located in the prestigious neighbourhood of South Oak Bay, on one of the area’s prettiest streets. It feels much more like a country lane than a regular road, and it’s within walking distance to several beaches, Oak Bay Marina, as well as the best cafes, shops and restaurants - you’ll find everything you need on Oak Bay Avenue. It’s a 10-minute drive to downtown Victoria, where you’ll find heaps of tourist attractions, larger stores and the port for ferries down to Washington state. Victoria international airport is around half an hour north.

Accommodation Details

The house has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, set over 3 floors. At the heart of the home is a beautiful eat-in kitchen, with a high island plus a dining table and a large living room. Upstairs, there is a large primary bedroom, 2 children's double bedrooms, and a guest room with 2 single beds (which is ideal for grandparents, a nanny or an au pair). The large bright family bathroom has a bathtub and there’s a smaller bathroom with a tub/shower combo, plus a walk-in shower in the primary bathroom, and a laundry room, all located on the 2nd floor. A lovely office and a fifth bedroom/playroom are located on the top floor. This room has 5 single beds that can be configured in multiple ways for sleeping, lounging or watching a movie - great for older kids and teens.

Style Notes

Characterful and colorful. The host is an interior and fashion stylist, who works for Canadian House and Home Magazine (and styles many advertising campaigns for companies such as Aritzia, Lululemon and Microsoft just to name a few). They’ve chosen rich, warm tones to add depth to the space, framed by strong architectural features such as the large windows and brick fireplaces. We love the luxurious marble countertops in the kitchen, the historic architrave and the eclectic mix of furniture.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Baby Bath
  • Baby Monitor
  • Babysitter / Nanny
  • Backyard / Garden
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Bed Rails
  • Bicycles
  • Cabinet Locks
  • Changing Table
  • Chef / Catering
  • Children's Dinnerware
  • Corner Guards
  • DVD Library
  • DVD Player
  • Dishwasher
  • Elevator
  • Fireplace Guards
  • Game Console
  • High Chair
  • Housekeeper
  • Outlet Plugs
  • Parking
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Pool Gate
  • Stair Gates
  • Television
  • Toys / Children's Books
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Wifi
  • Window Guards
SLEEPS 13
1 king
2 full / double
7 twin / single
Payment policy
When a host accepts your booking, we will automatically charge your card 30% of the total cost of the stay on acceptance if the check in date is more than 6 weeks away. We will send you a balance payment reminder at 6 weeks before check in and you will be required to submit your payment to finalise your reservation. If a host accepts your booking and the check in date is 6 weeks away or less, we will charge your card 100% of the total cost of the stay on acceptance.
Cancellation policy
Super strict 60 days: If guests cancel at least 60 days before check-in, but after the 48-hour cancellation period, we’ll be paid 50% for all nights If they cancel less than 60 days before check-in, but after the 48-hour cancellation period, we’ll be paid 100% for all nights*
Jen E.
Member since April 03, 2021
Contact Host
I'm an Interior, lifestyle, fashion stylist and creative producer for advertising campaigns and magazines. We rent out our home from time to time. Please inquire if you are interested.

Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Known for its mild climate and thriving arts community, this island off the Pacific Coast of British Columbia is a nature haven, home to black bears and whale communities, as well as the bustling capital hub, Victoria.