Ocean View, Family Friendly Executive Home with Hot tub, Near Beach

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Kitchen with granite countertops. Large island with seating.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

9.6

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10307 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Gym

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Victoria, BC

University of Victoria5 min drive
Victoria Harbour16 min drive
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal17 min drive
Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy the wonderful ocean views of the Haro Straight and the American San Juan Islands. Whales can be viewed just off the coast from the house! Our house is in a quiet cul-de-sac in an area called Gordon Head, and is about 3km from the University of Victoria. Downtown Victoria is a 15 min drive away. Enjoy the hot tub in the beautiful back yard, which includes a lovely pond, deck, pergola, fruit trees, grape vines, vegetable and flower gardens. The house is a modern 3200 sq ft house, with four spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms. Take in the beautiful ocean views from the front deck off the kitchen, or relax on the private back deck while listening to the tranquil sounds of the pond.

PLEASE NOTE: All taxes (2% MRDT and 8% PST) have been included in our daily rate!

In addition to the two upstairs and two downstairs bedrooms, there is a comfy queen sized Ikea Click-Clack bed in the rec room downstairs.

Victoria is one of the most scenic visitor destinations in all of Canada. It is known as the City of Gardens and hosts the world famous Butchart Gardens. Southern Vancouver Island provides some of the finest outdoor recreation opportunities in the country including whale watching, golfing, hiking, cycling, fishing, sailing and kayaking. Downtown Victoria has a wide variety of visitor attractions which include the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, BC Museum, Empress Hotel, Beacon Hill Park, Bastion Square, China town and the Dallas Rd waterfront. Victoria was ranked the 2nd best small city in the world by Conde Naste magazine in 2017 and the 7th best overall!
Vancouver is a 90 minute ferry ride from Victoria. Whistler resort is 2 hours from Vancouver. You can take a passenger ferry from downtown Victoria to downtown Seattle, USA. and a car ferry from Downtown Victoria to Port Angeles USA.

Please google the following for more information about this lovely corner of Canada:
www.hellobc.com/victoria
www.tourismvictoria.com
Victoria Vacation Guide | Tourism Victoria
Tourism Victoria, BC, Canada - YouTube

Property manager

Betty Gnocato and Chris Nation

Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children need supervision at all times

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

VRBO is not collecting the provincial 8% PST nor the 2% accommodation tax. These amounts are already included in the base rate for you!

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Victoria

This holiday home is located in Saanich East, a neighbourhood in Victoria, and is in the mountains and near the beach. 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 Royal Athletic Park or Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Victoria, BC

What's nearby

University of Victoria - 5 min drive
Royal Jubilee Hospital - 11 min drive
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - 13 min drive
Victoria Harbour - 16 min drive
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive

Getting around

Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
‪1550's Pub Style Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Maude Hunter's Pub - ‬7 min drive
‪Township Coffee - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean View, Family Friendly Executive Home with Hot tub, Near Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View, Family Friendly Executive Home with Hot tub, Near Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View, Family Friendly Executive Home with Hot tub, Near Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View, Family Friendly Executive Home with Hot tub, Near Beach located?

Located in Saanich East, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Victoria, Mount Douglas Park and Cadboro Bay. Cedar Hill Golf Course and Royal Jubilee Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

23 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You won’t be sad you stayed here!

Perfect location. The view from front windows is incredible. Could have stayed there for hours just looking out. The home is in a nice quiet neighborhood and it’s a quick walk down to the water. The home was clean and had everything we needed for a perfect stay. Betty and Chris were lovely hosts, checked in to make sure things were going well. Their yard is immaculate too! If you are considering staying here you should! We are sure glad we did!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

14 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home, perfect location!

Beautiful home, packed with comfortable furnishings and lovely art. One block walk to walking along the water, ships can be seen from the front deck, gorgeous backyard is perfect for hot tub soaks or reading a book under the pergola next to a lovely small pond. Location made it easy for us to visit Chinatown, Empress Hotel, Fisherman’s Wharf, Butchart Gardens, and other local sites.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

15 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful ocean view home equipped with everything you need to have a wonderful stay

We loved our time at Betty and Chris's home. The view of the ocean was stunning and we walked the 5 minutes to the beach any chance we had! The kitchen was well equipped for our large group. The beds and bedding were comfortable and the bedrooms were spacious. We enjoyed the 2 decks which provided opportunity to catch the sun in the morning and afternoon. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great neighbourhood

Quiet, close-ish to downtown. Walking nearby. Has all the necessities plus more than you would need at the house.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

26 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent rental

I booked this for my son, daughter in law and their 4 children. Beautiful spacious home in an excellent quiet location near beach and park. Gracious hosts. Would definitely recommend this home to anyone. Will again book for my family to stay here if it’s available for their next visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Charles G.

17 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Our Home away from Home

We were very pleased with the accommodation. Location was in a quiet neighbourhood with a view to the ocean and central to many of the Island attractions. On the downside we were unable to reach the owners on two occasions by email.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olive O.

23 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding party and Gr

We were delighted with the home. It felt like home from home. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen and living are were great. We cooked most meals in the house as the family had allergies. Having all the condiments in the kitchen was great. I would highly recommend this lovely home. Olive.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis C.

7 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House in Victoria

Amazing! is just a small way to describe this place, the location was perfect. We enjoyed the mornings looking at the ocean, wildlife walking around the front porch! Great way to start your day and enjoy a cup of coffee. The kitchen has everything you need to cook, very well equipped. Plenty of space for our group, we stayed for 5 days and where able to drive around the whole island. Would definitely recommend anyone to stay at this location, the host was always responsive to our needs.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trang N., Edmonton

27 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Place

Betty and Chris’s place is beautiful. We enjoyed the Ocean view from the kitchen, dinning area and outdoor deck in the morning and continued to soak in the sun in the evening from the backyard in the very well kept garden and pond. It was home away from home with all the amenities. The Glencoe Cove is a 10 min walk away to access the ocean for a stroll. Chris and Betty has a great book collection so no need to pack your own which I very much enjoyed with our amazing welcome bottle of wine.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lois R.

22 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Lovely spacious and well equipped property in a beautiful and peaceful area. Lots of wildlife with Hummingbirds and deer to watch from the house. Easy access to get out and about to visit the sights around Victoria. Some of the gadgets (kettle & front door locking mechanism in particular) took a bit of getting used to especially after a long flight. We managed everything after a few false starts but some additional instructions would be great to make it that little bit easier. We found the heating system a little on the noisy side but then again it’s very different to what we’re used to at home! All in all we had a lovely stay visiting family and exploring Victoria. Thank you

Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D., Kelowna, BC Canada

16 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house to enjoy and relax!

We had a great week here! On arrival Betty and Chris had left a bottle of wine and welcome card for us. So many nice touches that didn’t go unnoticed. Check in was easy and house was better than we expected! The hot tub was so nice to sink into after exploring in the rain. The house is well set up for groups as we were never in each other’s space and there were many areas to lounge and visit comfortably. The ocean view from the front deck was enjoyed each morning over coffee. Most days we even saw deer roaming around the neighborhood. The hosts definitely have green thumbs that were apparent from many beautiful plants and trees throughout the back yard. A very relaxing and enjoyable stay! Thank you for having us, wish we didn’t have to leave!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

AB Star E.

11 Oct 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We enjoyed the space

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helena W.

23 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent experience

We stayed six nights. The neighbourhoods is quiet and ocean view is great. A lot of space. We had a great time there.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and gardens

We had a lovely time in this beautiful house with our extended family- for 6 adults and 3 kids there was more than enough space. The location was nicely close to many beaches and parks, while still convenient for day trips downtown or to the west coast (though a car is pretty necessary). The gardens were pretty amazing- kids very much enjoyed feeding the fish and splashing in the hot tub. The house furnishings were very nice as well, though perhaps too nice for us with 3 kids in tow!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah P.

8 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Chris and Betty’s. They were amazing hosts and their place offered everything that we could possibly need in a home away from home! Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

19 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect! Just perfect!!

Beautiful property. Obviously well cared for and loved, so an easy place to feel at home and enjoy your stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

18 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay

We loved staying at this property. Above expectations in all aspects. The write up was well detailed. The owners called to check on us as well. Every member of the family would highly recommend this house.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice V.

16 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was perfect. Great location, beautiful home. Will definitely be back.

The house has amazing views of the ocean and is a short walk to the ocean. We rented bikes and it was very easy to get on trails from where we were. Very well equipped house and beyond clean.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina M.

3 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

The house was spacious and a great find. Great location and wonderful views. Had everything we needed and we really had a great time staying with family. Super quiet neighborhood which brought out all of the deer's!

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

29 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was fabulous

Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leiah L., Calgary

19 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Really great property. Close to Gyro Beach, Glenco Cove, amount Douglas and only 20 minutes to downtown. We enjoyed the hot tub and fruit trees in the backyard and our party of 10 felt very comfortable in the large home. Definitely would recommend this property. The owners were easy to work with and seem very nice.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

11 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family gathering

We had a wonderful stay at Chris and Betty's. The house and property is beautiful and the wild life was amazing. We had many laughs with the family. We completed a puzzle and played many games. We will definitely be back. Chris and Betty are wonderful hosts.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Betty Gnocato and Chris Nation

Chris is a retired lawyer and Betty is a retired Math teacher. We have 5 children between the two of us, but have recently become empty nester's. We are now enjoying our time traveling!