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Bright Studio In Old Town District. Everything At Your Doorstep.

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Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Mountain view
    Mountain view

Explore the area

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Victoria, BC
    Government Street
    1 min walk
    Chinatown
    5 min walk
    Victoria Conference Centre
    11 min walk
    Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    5 min walk

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Bright Studio In Old Town District. Everything At Your Doorstep.

The studio penthouse at the Morley Soda Factory, a three-story, nine-unit heritage building that was completely renovated and restored only eight years ago. Originally constructed in 1884, the building has been a flagship of the downtown core for 130 years – and you can now stay here and experience all the amazing things downtown Victoria has to offer.
This unique, top-floor studio penthouse in the heart of Old Town in downtown Victoria is an urban traveller’s dream. Walk out the door onto historic wood cobblestone streets and you’re literally steps away from the Lower Johnson shopping.
Being on the top floor, the space has lots of natural light, keeping the apartment bright and warm. It’s the perfect place to make your home base while exploring and you can easily duck back inside at any point during your day for a quick nap, or a snack, or just to take a break to relax with a great cup of local coffee on the terrace.

The Neighbourhood....
The historic character of the neighbourhood is what first attracted us to this property. The historic buildings and alleys connect you seamlessly to bustling streets with award winning restaurants, cocktail lounges, bars, pubs, coffee shops, yoga studios and boutique shops for clothes, apparel and more.

Our suite offers you a chance to be right in the centre of downtown while avoiding some of the more trying aspects of tourist traps and hotels. You’ll get a truly local experience, the local culture and community that bustles all around the area. Once you park your vehicle (if you have one) you are unlikely to need it again, as almost everything is within walking distance.

Getting around....
Our studio is centrally located in the heart of downtown and the Old Towne district. Bring your bike! Park your car and walk, or easily grab a cab or bus from right out front. Waddington Alley stretches between Yates Street and Johnson Street, two one-way streets going opposite directions that will bring you to the most amazing shops, restaurants, historic buildings and other community locations in Victoria.

The carefully designed studio – has all the amenities you could want for a short or long-term rental:

• Three-piece bathroom with fresh towels, shower/tub and all the fixings
• Terrace with bistro set overlooking the famous wooden cobblestones of Waddington Alley and onto Johnson Street
• Hair dryer and iron
• A wall-mounted flat screen TV, complete with Apple TV box + Netflix
• A Queen-sized bed, with fresh linens, individual hanging lamps and big pillows
• A complete kitchen loaded with all the dinnerware, cookware and glasses you could ever need; as well as a fridge, freezer, brand new oven, microwave, stovetop and a row of kitchen bar seats for socializing while you cook
• An elevator to help you lug those bags up to the top floor!

Other Features:

• The building has a very private rear courtyard garden for relaxing, if you so choose
• The most secure and inexpensive covered parking lot in town is less than 50 meters away
• The iconic Johnson Street Bridge can be seen from the terrace and is literally across the street – so you can take casual walks over the harbour to get a full view of the city
• All of Victoria’s best restaurants and bars are within walking distance
• Easy access to taxis for excursions that go a little further
• There are 6 great brew pubs within walking distance, two less than five minutes away

We love this little spot and our town and we look forward to providing a unique experience and comfy nest for your Victoria adventure. License #00039632

Property manager

Christian Barnard

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available

Similar properties

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

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
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

We should mention

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

About the area

Victoria

Located in Downtown Victoria, a neighbourhood in Victoria, this apartment is near the airport. Butchart Gardens is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out. Victoria Bug Zoo and Maritime Museum of British Columbia are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • Chinatown - 5 min walk
  • Royal BC Museum - 12 min walk
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 13 min walk
  • Victoria Harbour - 14 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Irish Times Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Leopold's Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finn's Harbour-Front Restaurant & Oyster Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saint Cecilia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Studio In Old Town District. Everything At Your Doorstep. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Bright Studio In Old Town District. Everything At Your Doorstep.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright Studio In Old Town District. Everything At Your Doorstep. located?

Located in Downtown Victoria, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Lower Johnson Street and Victoria Harbour. Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Week in Victoria
Is a wonderfully located and comfortable space although a washer/ dryer would have been nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Martina D., Ashcroft

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the Location
A cute and comfortable suite with lots to see all around the building. This is our second time staying here and when coming back to Victoria, we’ll be happy to stay again. Host is lovely and prompt with arriving when she says she will be there to meet.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Doreen D.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Waddington alley
Property was ok. Location was handy to downtown but a bit sketchy being near the Sally ann. Noisy in the evenings with restaurant parties and fracas in the alley. Areas were clean apart from the living room which needed wiping and vacumming. Couch needs shampooing. Kitchen was well stocked but awkward to use. Ok for a short stay but alonger stay would be tedious. Fridge was leaking. Building inside was quiet and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Good size, charming, great location. Lighting could be improved, more towels, only Netflix on tv. Bring ear plugs for street noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It’s a lovely place and a wonderful location close to everything in downtown Victoria. Parking is an issue. I love the cubbyhole storage. I might get one of those units for my own home. As a senior I found The tub a bit scary. A tub mat would be a good addition. Thanks for having both coffee and herbal tea.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Studio with character
Great studio. Clean, close to everything and has character
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Amenities
Great flexible host and nice location for a stay in Victoria
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harrison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WCT rest stop
Great place and location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meagan V., Delta BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
We enjoyed our stay, its so close to everything that we didn't need to bring our car. Beautiful spot, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
It was great to be able to just walk out our door and be steps away from the harbour as well as fun shops and great dining.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in downtown Victoria!
Excellent location, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars and the lovely inner harbour. Everything you need for a short term stay, comfy bed, nice living area, great kitchen with most of what you’d need to cook and eat. There is a bar in the courtyard below that is noisy on Friday/Saturday night until about midnight. Shutting the windows helps with the noise and there is a fan by the bed. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities
No food except a free continental breakfast. Shuttle to/from airport was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so happy in this lovely apartment.
Great location and well designed space. This flat has everything, Terrace was great. First time in Victoria and our first stay with VRBO - this will be a hard act to follow. I highly recommend this for ease to reach the beautiful centre of Victoria.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J., Dripping Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place in the middle of everything
Had a wonderful time! Yeah it’s a bit noisy, but to be expected in an active downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Gem in the Heart of Victoria
A gem of a place to stay in the heart of downtown Victoria. Top floor unit in the restored Morley Soda Factory, a heritage building was clean and cozy. Always love having a full kitchen when we travel so we have options; from making our own breakfasts to walking to the Inner Harbour to enjoy delicious food from the seaside eatery Red Fish Blue Fish to ordering take-out pizza from Famoso just across the way. Great communication with host. Easy check-in and check-out. As noted in the listing, secure, inexpensive covered parking lot is just steps away. Downtown location makes walking and exploring the city easy. In the evenings, we did hear music and talking from nearby restaurants/bars even with closed windows but it didn’t bother us. Just added to the downtown charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Excellent communication and ease with check ins and outs. Outstanding location, so close to everything and walkable. The kitchen is simple and had everything we needed for quick little breakfasts. The balcony was perfect for sitting together planning our next day, or chatting about the beautiful day we’d had. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat and Dale S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What the hell is this?
More clarity about the parking situation in the description would hav been nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent downtown location and very well equipped with everything you would need for your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Martina D., Ashcroft

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Parking???
It is a lovely place to stay and it would have been good to know ahead of time that no parking comes with the studio apartment. I had asked twice about being able to plug in our electric car and did not get a reply either time to my query. All other questions were answered promptly. We love the location and would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A wonderful stay in the heart of the action in a very walkable part of downtown Victoria. Quaint converted loft with a pleasant common area patio. The suite was well equipped and very nice to stay at for a few nights. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Space
Such a wonderful space and place. Second time staying here and we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Melia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfortable bed!
We loved our stay at the soda factory! Great location to everything downtown, (we were on foot the whole time). Bed was very comfortable! Great coffee! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A must stay!!!
If you come to Victoria, this is where you want to stay!! Well equipped, absolutely beautiful, and historical. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Christian Barnard

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Why they chose this property

I have been doing short term vacation rentals for 9 years now and have many fabulous reviews to show for our hard work. Place is spotlessly clean and we do everything ourselves so we are available to you when you need us.

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