Feel at home, a few blocks from downtown Sidney and beach

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Your private entrance is accessed from the back garden of the property

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1 bathroomSleeps 355.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Free WiFi

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Sidney, BC

Mary Winspear Centre
‪8 min walk‬
Port Sidney Marina
‪8 min walk‬
Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
‪9 min drive‬
Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 0

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Snow birds and travelers who want a quiet self contained suite! Our spacious and completely outfitted guest accommodation will feel like home away from home. It's in a prime location within one block of the beach and the main street of the quaint town of Sidney. Our large studio suite contains new quality contemporary furniture and has a good quality sofa bed for one extra person if needed. You will love the new comfortable bed and recliner chair while you watch your 40 inch flat screen TV. The bed area is partitioned off with curtains if desired.

The full kitchen has everything you need but if you don't feel like cooking there are a variety of restaurants and coffee shops a short walk away. The suite has a full bathroom and includes a washer and dryer for your convenience. Our Arts and Crafts home is close to the Sidney-Anacortes ferry terminal, BC Ferries and the Victoria airport. The famous Butchart Gardens is close by and the beautiful city of Victoria is within a short drive or bus ride. You will be welcome to enjoy our small garden patio if you wish, some steps to the suite entrance are required.
You will love this self contained, self catered, private guest suite that is a comfortable vacation home perfect for short or longer stays.

Keywords: beach, Sidney, shops, town, modern, renovated, suite, self contained, airport, ferries, private, kitchen, washer dryer, clean, beautiful, quaint, cozy, walking

Property manager

Sandy and Tony

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Free WiFi

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Parking available

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Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 19

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Extra charge for additional person

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Property Registration Number H023862183, 00004333

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sidney

Located in Sidney, this apartment is by the sea. Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Sidney Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Butchart Gardens and Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop. Panorama Recreation Centre and Victoria Butterfly Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sidney, BC

What's nearby

Sidney-Washington State Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Victoria Distillers - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Mary Winspear Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Port Sidney Marina - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
‪Spinnakers on the Fly - ‬6 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min walk
‪Mary's Bleue Moon Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Feel at home, a few blocks from downtown Sidney and beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Feel at home, a few blocks from downtown Sidney and beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Feel at home, a few blocks from downtown Sidney and beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Feel at home, a few blocks from downtown Sidney and beach located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop, Sidney-Washington State Ferry Terminal and Iroquois Park. Sidney Museum and Archives and Sidney Fishing Pier are also within 10 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Roger and Donna I.

31 Mar 2025

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

Had a good time

Great place to stay for twoExcellent helpful hosts

Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger and Donna I.

4 Mar 2025

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

Had a great stay!

A wonderful place to stay. Suite is clean & very comfortable. Tony & Sandy are the best hosts.

Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

13 Apr 2025

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

Excellent Studio Suite

This studio suite has everything a single person or a couple need for a comfortable stay in Sidney By The Sea!

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette W.

8 Jan 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Although there were some cleanliness issues left over from a previous tenant when we first arrived they were quickly solved and Tony was so easy to talk to and open to solutions. The apartment is larger than we expected and had everything we needed. Great position for accessing all Sidney has to offer.

Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

23 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Loved staying here Sandy & Tony we’re so kind and amazing would highly recommend staying here and if we come back, we definitely stay here again

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger and Donna I.

24 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful!!

Enjoyed our time in Sidney. Everything was great. Tony & Sandy excellent hosts!!

Stayed 88 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

25 May 2024

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

Anniversary and Retirement Celebration

Hosts Sandy and Tony were wonderful. Suite lovely and location is convenient to shops, airport, BC Ferries. Will definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lois M.

29 July 2014

Nice accomodation

Great owners, location and the weather was perfect. I look forward to a return stay.

10/10 Excellent

Shirley O.

28 Aug 2024

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

Superb property

A great bright, quiet studio, larger than photos. Excellent directions; easy to locate address. Super clean. Everything you need for a long stay: fully equipped kitchen, very comfortable bed & pillows, lots of hot water, hair dryer, iron & ironing board. Excellent wifi, dependable and easy to access. Superb location: easy walk to main street, seaside, supermarkets, restaurants, coffee shops, banks, transportation. Thanks for a wonderful stay.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D., Grande Prairie, AB

5 Oct 2023

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

Relaxed stay in Sidney

Its pretty nice to stay so close to all those restaurants and the water. Quiet street. Lovely.

Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

24 Mar 2022

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

Stay in Sidney

It was a excellent place to stay for our needs. Right in town, close to the water and shops of Sidney. Owners were easy to talk too and helpful with local knowledge

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valdis G.

25 Apr 2024

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

Awesome as Always

Suite has everything one needs to enjoy a stay sans voiture in the heart of Sidney. Too bad so few Canadian neighborhoods are equally walkable!

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jude O., Melbourne, Australia

30 June 2023

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

A delightful suite in a perfect location!

A great spot! The suite is clean, really well equipped and beautifully located near the waterfront and all the shops and cafés of Sidney. Tony and Sandy give you your privacy but are easily reached and happy to help with anything you may need. I'd love to stay again and hope they have space when I'm next in Sidney.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M., Vancouver, WA

16 June 2016

Perfect stay

The apartment is nicely furnished and decorated and very well thought out. We enjoyed the garden, the easy walk to downtown and the quiet of the area. It is a beautiful place and our hosts were great. Sandy even placed a bouquet of flowers in the apartment for us because it was our anniversary. We will return and gladly recommend it to others.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Roger and Donna I.

31 Mar 2023

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

Cozy Suite

Sure enjoyed staying at the suite. It was clean & comfortable. Wonderful spot for walks along the ocean. Close to all coffee shops, restaurants, shopping & grocery stores. Tony & Sandy were always helpful with any questions or things we needed. Couldn’t of asked for better hosts. We will be back.

Stayed 89 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valdis G.

3 May 2023

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

Awesome as Always

Suite has everything a person needs to live very comfortably without a car. Hosts have thought of practically everything.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Valdis G., Edmonton

15 May 2016

Everything anyone could want in a guest suite.

The suite was extremely comfortable. The owners clearly have the comfort of guest in mind as they provide hooks for rain gear and spare unbrellas by the door, a comforter for napping, ample linens, a well equipped kitchen, and a shoe wrack and hooks near a heater for drying. It's these small things, in combination with proximity to shopping and the seaside, that make this guest suite stand out. I would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K., Maces Bay, Canada

12 Mar 2022

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

Hidden Gem

Sandy and Tony have created a wonderful, comfortable guest apartment with absolutely everything you need for short or longer stay in beautiful Sidney!! The location is perfect for relaxing strolls along the seawall or visiting local shops, restaurants, museums etc. And it's only a short drive into Victoria. Communication was prompt and our hosts were accommodating with every request. We hate to leave!!

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vance A.

24 July 2023

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

Vance's Review of Lovely Property and Hosts

I truly enjoyed my stay in the lovely and comfortable studio apartment! The amenities were exceptional and the host was welcoming and accommodating. They made my stay a pleasure and provided a terrific home base from which to conduct family business and spend quality time with my loved ones. A huge thank you to Tony and Sandy for a wonderful stay. I will highly recommend this property to friends and family and plan to book it for my next visit to Sidney. Grateful, Vance

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan M., Calgary, AB, Canada

4 Jan 2013

Sweet little Suite!

This was one sweet little suite in Sidney, BC! I stayed there over the Christmas holidays and it was really a great experience. It started with the home backed sweets that the owners left for me and the TV turned on to the 'fire log' channel! It is new, clean and a great design and use of space. It is three blocks from main street and well situated. It was warm and comfortable and the owners were great to deal with. I would definitely stay there again if I was back in Sidney.

10/10 Excellent

Darryl L.

16 July 2023

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

Sidney Wedding

We were in Sidney for a family wedding and decided to extend our holiday for a few more days. We were very happy with this choice as it had everything we needed and was very comfortable. It is a basement suite however there was lots of light and the cooler space was appreciated during the hot summer days. Our son also joined us for 2 nights and used the sofa hide-a-bed. We'd highly recommend this property to others.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

joan k.

28 Feb 2014

Joan

This is a wonderful place to stay. It has everything in the suite that one needs and the description and pictures shown were entirely accurate. The suite was excellently maintained and very clean. Sandra and Tony were excellent hosts and made sure we had everything we needed. The bonus was the suite's location as once here we didn't really need the car unless one wanted to go farther afield than Sydney. The bus to Victoria and the ferry is easily accessible. Thanks so much for an enjoyable stay!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Feryl H., Colorado

19 Sept 2012

Charming and quiet

Our time here was very restful and calming. The suite was fresh, nicely decorated and quite charming. The bed was extremely comfortable. Our hosts went out of their way to help with anything that they could such as tips on sights, providing us with maps and ferry information. They were ever so kind to print us up a map for the best way back to the mainland and then to SeaTac airport. Sydney is a wonderful quiet and charming village with everything within easy walking distance. You will have a wonderful time!

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

26 Oct 2021

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

Lovely Basement Studio in Sidney

We booked this studio suite for a whole month, it was very clean and had everything that we needed, full well equipped Kitchen, very nice bathroom, very comfortable queen bed with great bedding and Towels. There were even bath robes. It is a basement suite so some stairs to go down to get there but separate entrance and private. There was a good parking place for our car on the driveway. Excellent location in the middle of Sidney most places (shopping, restaurants, coffee shops etc.) are within walking distance and only a block an a half to the seaside. Very close to Victoria Airport and only 10 minutes to the ferry terminal. Tony and Sandy were great to deal with and we would definitely go back if we go to Sidney again.

Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Bellevue, Washington

1 Feb 2021

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

Wonderful!

We have now stayed at 5 vrbo-type properties in the Sidney area in the past 4 months, and this was by far the best. It's in downtown Sidney, and within walking distance of the US ferry terminal. Tony is a great host - friendly, helpful and very responsive. The apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, a full bath, a very comfortable bed, and was honestly great value for money. For our next trip to Sidney, we will contact Tony first and hope we'll be able to stay here again. Even in January, btw, there's lots to do around here - walking, hiking and biking, oh and the choices for cider, beer and wine tasting (Farmer's Daughter or Deep Cove Winery for example) and food (The Chalet or Fickle Fig or Melinda's Biscotti for example) in Sidney are excellent. Sidney itself is a charming little town too, with lots of individual shops and very friendly locals. Can't wait to return!

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sandy and Tony

We are a partly retired couple with grown children. We lived in this area for many years where we raised our children and now are happy to share our suite with you. Sandy works as a home based travel agent so is available to help with travel plans and suggestions. We enjoy meeting our lovely guests and sharing our beautiful town and island.

Why they chose this property

Our home has a self contained suite that is perfect as a base to the Victoria area. The town of Sidney is becoming very desirable do to its many restaurants, shops and activities.

What makes this property unique

Being close to the ocean and the lovely walking trail by the beach is a bonus. Explore the new Ocean Discovery Center and visit many top quality shops and services within walking distance. We even have a small friendly movie theatre in our town that shows first run movies and cultural events! We are located on a residential street so you will become part of our local neighbourhood. You are only a short drive from top quality visitor attractions like world renownd Butchart Gardens and the fabulous BC Museum of Natural History. If you like hiking, we are near many beautiful nature trails for your enjoyment, there is something for everyone! We will assist you in finding activities that will make your stay memorable. You will love the mild coastal weather of Sidney by the Sea!

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