We live in a quiet rural neighborhood, where you can enjoy the ocean and mountain views from our decks, and the forested walking trails throughout the area. Driving we are 15 minutes from the Victoria International Airport; 10 minutes from the BC Ferries.; 30 minutes from the city of Victoria; and 20 minutes from the Butchart Gardens. We are 15 minutes from the Town of Sidney where you can find all the amenities you might need.
The space
We have a single family 3 bedroom home, mainly on one level. We have a BBQ on the back patio for grilling and a hot tub on the deck outside the master to enjoy after a busy day of sightseeing.
Guest access
We usually park outside the back door (kitchen door) which has 5 steps from the driveway into the kitchen. Our three bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms are on this main floor along with the living areas (kitchen, living room, laundry, etc). We have a table tennis room, a half bathroom and access to the garage on the first floor. We have an electronic lock on the kitchen door with a numbered code which we will share with our exchange partners for access. We also have an actual key in a keybox on the back patio, again with a number we will share.
Notes
A car is necessary to enjoy the area and get groceries, etc. We are a non smoking family and ask that you please do not smoke in our home.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
City
Village
Beach
Water
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Golf
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
We are an area of parks and trails. We live on the Saanich Peninsula surrounded by the Salish Sea which you can view from our home. You will need a car to enjoy the area.
Getting to my home
You can fly into the Victoria International Airport (15 minutes away) and take a taxi or rent a car at the airport. If coming from Vancouver you can catch the BC Ferries (Tsawwassen ferry terminal to Swartz Bay 1 hour 35 minutes) and take a taxi from the terminal to our home (10 minutes). To get to the Tsawwassen terminal from the Vancouver Airport you can catch the city skytrain/bus or taxi or take a private bus to the ferries.
Nearest airport
Victoria International Airport 8.4 km
Getting around
A car is necessary.
Map of Approximate Location
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Feedback
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Leslie
Hi, We are a retired couple (68 and 67 years old) that have enjoyed exchanging homes in the past (pre-COVID), exploring Great Britain, Hawaii and Spain. We love travelling and exploring new places.
This year we are again off with my husband's over 60 soccer team and looking to add some time in Europe before and after meeting up with the team, May 14-29, 2025. Our son, daughter in law and 3 year old granddaughter will be travelling with us for the exchange in May 2025. Our other son may be travelling with us for the June 2025 exchange.
"Open to all Destinations. Prefer Portugal early May 2025 and Ireland early June 2025"
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