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City Centre Secret Surprise. Monthly rate $150/nite – Home 8736768 House

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 nights min stay

City Centre Secret Surprise. Monthly rate $150/nite – Home 8736768

  • House
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 6
  • 3 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 5 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

We are covid-19 conscious. Due to extended cleaning and disinfecting time required between guests stays,(upholstery, carpets, cupboards etc) our turn over time is two days . We are sorry but it is for your protection for a safe and happy stay.

This Romantic getaway is a 5 minute walk to everything or a 5 minute drive to inner harbour. Newer home, 3 flat screen TVs & 4th at the hot tub. (Outdoor pool) Fast 500 internet, 5.1 sound system, cable, crave, HBO Blue Tooth speakers (ask). 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. Monitored 24/7 by ADT . Playpen& high chair. Enjoy your breakfasts in a private garden under a vine covered grape arbour. (You are the chef) or seat yourself in the sun at the covered outside bar in the secluded private lounging area with a private 2 person hot tub (not a pool) and sauna. Two fern shaded swings will convert to beds where you can spend your nights under the stars. . Very private unaccessible rear yard. (8-9 ft solid cedar fencing). All centred in a safe area right in town. ( one block off Douglas.) Street is one block long and you can sleep on it after 4:30 pm... in the middle of the city.! Very quiet. Sleep soundly . Minutes walks to everything. Restaurants (dozen) , newest Uptown mall: 10 minute walk( Walmart) , Tillicum mall: 15 minutes (6 cinemas) & largest Mayfair mall: 5 minutes. Walk to Canadian Legion and local pubs: shopping? 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 (entrance 100 yards) where you can walk or bike to Sooke or Sidney or till you are tired; then call and I will 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. Watch the women practicing in their war canoes. Parking is off the street at your door . You don't really need a car. 5 mins walk to bus. $2.50 bus fare takes you as far as Sydney to Sooke (or 5.00 lets you ride all day.) We are centred around 4 warm lakes with beaches, concession stands, some with lawns to the water. There are 7 additional ocean beaches all within 5 kms with water temps just above freezing. Too cold? Rent a canoe, a horse, a scooter or motor cycle, visit the museum, Butchart gardens. Host is retired Realtor (Estevan boy) sometimes lives in lower separate suite. (You don't drink and drive in Victoria. First offence will cost you approx $4,300.00. Zero tolerance. Nightly Rate is for Couple and Children under 18. Extra adults $25/ea / nite. Queen Pullout plus 2 kids camp cots). Cab fare with tip $12.00 to inner harbour

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
    Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Private outdoor pool (heated)
  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Private garden
  • Swing set or jungle gym
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Solarium or roof terrace
  • Bicycles available
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Safe
  • Staffed property
  • Sauna
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Buses run everywhere every 2 or 3 mins. there are 2 different stops in a 5 minute walk . I am 100 yards from the famous Galloping Goose Trail where you can walk or bike from Sydney to Sooke (no cars) Walk till you are tired, then call me. I’ll pick you up. .Tours are available by local companies to see the city or take in Butchart Gardens approximately 20 kms away. Buses also run to YYJ airport and the BC Ferries Terminal including Sidney or Sooke for around $3.00. (Or buy a $5.00 bus pass for the day). If I am available (sometimes away) I would be more than happy to supply transportation to and from your local restaurants etc.Dont drink and drive in Victoria. Very costly as well. First offence $4300.00 minimum

Interaction with guest

Guests are left to set their own interaction with host. I will be available most of the time and look forward to interaction with them...tour guide or wine/ beer in the garden . the more communications the better. Anything I can do to better their stay, I will do, including local transportation services if required. ie pickups and drop offs for dinners out, museum trips, shopping etc. as well as an ear for any problems encountered during their stay. No car? I’ll take you shopping when and where possible or lend you mine. You do NOT need a car. Do NOT rent car at airport. Cheaper in city. Book way ahead. Shortage of rental cars . Currently with covid Suggest you are vaxed

Policies

Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($220.77) $300.00
Smoking
Yes, smoking allowed

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

Registered guests only unless previously approved with payable fees in advance $25.00/each additional adult after two.
Please no hard soles or high heels on hardwood.
Smoking allowed outside in the garden only. No warnings given.Please shower before using hot tub. Will look at small trained dog (15 lbs ) with separate damage deposit. Contact host first . Minimum stay 5 nites. 30 nites discount 50%. … 7 nites discount 25%

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About the owner

Gary B.
Calendar last updated:
28 Oct 2022
Years listed:
6
Based in:
Canada
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Languages spoken: English

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“Amazing!!!”

Reviewed 6 Aug 2020

Gary is not only a wonderful host but the house is a little oasis in Victoria. It is more than fully equipped and he makes every effort to make sure you are comfortable and happy. I can't recom… More

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“Fantastic Sta; All Our Expectations Met and/ or Exceeded”

Reviewed 19 Aug 2017

Gary is a gracious host - my wife and I enjoyed our stay very much. The location is close to the Victoria harbor (we walked there once for our exercise). The kitchen is stocked with all the amenitie… More

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How can I withdraw my booking request?

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How do I make changes to my booking?

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