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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$2,155
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wonderland Mansion @ Serenity Lodges

This is for groups or families that are open to exploring a whole new indoor space or as I like to call it, WONDERLAND!!!!

This home and property has a unique layout with an open concept. The main floor of the house has vaulted ceilings with skylights and includes the shared areas of the large kitchen, living room (with a fireplace), and main bathroom. Head downstairs into the large basement with its 14 ft ceiling to relax for a movie or games night, or go for a dip in the hot tub or koi pond. There are two (2) covered porches to read, meditate, or simply hang out, with several walk-in gardens around the grounds. Those looking for a place to meditate or do yoga will have plenty of options to choose from!
Pets are welcome for a small additional fee - please make sure to let us know if you are bringing your furry friends as we have two cats.
**NEWLY RENOVATED: We have updated photos December 2021 and added 2 new walls in two of the bedrooms with sound proof insulation (see below), making them fully private and quieter**

The Full House booking includes exclusive use of the entire house, including the three (3) separate bedrooms, the walk out basement with 2 additional queen size beds, exclusive use of the full house, and priority (upon request) for the hot tub area. You will have complete privacy for your group inside the entire house.

Closest food options:

Groceries: East Sooke Grocer is a 10 minute drive down the road. It has basic food and supplies.

Restaurant: 17 Mile Pub has great pub food and good drinks, with a liquor store next door. It is a 20 minute drive, make sure to have a designated driver!

Delivery: search “Andy the Pizzaman OR 2-for-1 Pizza Sooke” for food delivery to the house. This is the only delivery service available in the area at the moment, call 250-642-5451 when ordering.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 5 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Policies

Rules

Please don’t leave dirty dishes on check out, just load the dishwasher and put it on for the cleaners if you don't want to do them by hand =)
WARNING: open pond on premises. Supervision of all children under 18 is required at all times, use pond at own risk
Events/parties allowed

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number H576607041

About the area

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Sooke, BC

What's nearby

  • Sooke Harbour
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Park Heights Park
    4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Becher Bay Park
    8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Becher Bay Marina
    11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Pedder Bay Marina
    15 min drive - 14.2 km

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    22 min drive
  • McDonald's
    24 min drive
  • Sooke Brewing Co
    24 min drive
  • 17 Mile House Pub
    14 min drive
  • Serious Coffee
    24 min drive

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Wonderland Mansion @ Serenity Lodges Reviews

Reviews

Very good

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

7.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Matt A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great Country Living

We really enjoyed our time at this home. My wife and I and teenaged children enjoyed the quiet, private and quirky place. Candace was great at communicating with us, and worked hard to help resolve some concerns. Great place to stay and a really fun family time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Dolores N.

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

Peace and Quiet

If youre looking for peace and quiet, this is the place to go
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

We had a great experience renting this property for my friend’s 40th birthday celebration! I was a little worried because of the polarized reviews online, but everything was great! The house is open, airy and bright. It was perfect for a celebratory weekend away! Yes, there are rules for the property, as I expect there would be for most, but nothing over the top. It was really just about being respectful of the property and we had absolutely no problems! Candace and her partner were responsive and very friendly in all our communications leading up to and during our stay. They are clearly putting in the work to update this massive space, including a new shower, new paint and fireplace, and full walls on a couple of the bedrooms for those needing some extra privacy. The only suggestion I might offer would be to consider window coverings in the bathroom as part of planned updates. While it was so nice to see the outside from all angles throughout the house, we all agreed that we would feel more comfortable with window coverings in the bathroom, but that’s just us. This space is very eclectic, whimsical and quite charming for a fun weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron E.

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

Unique Rural, Relaxing Property

This may be the most unique place we have ever stayed in. The home is open and spacious yet has all sorts of nooks to explore. The grounds have several different places from the hot tub area, to the large kitchen pond, the fenced in garden area and an interesting and slightly bizarre tiki bar area that if refurbished could be great hangout. We came here to relax and do some hiking and were not disappointed. The property is in close proximity to East Sooke Park so there are lots of well marked trails close by. As an owner, Candace was very thorough in her communication and responded quickly to questions. If you're looking for a unique place to stay, this fits the bill.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Coralynn M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not wonderland, more like a less than ideal rabbit hole

Communication prior to arriving was not ideal. The house was not clean when we arrived • Beer bottles full of cigarette butts left on porch on no smoking property • Used cutlery left on outdoor table & used coffee cups left on back deck • Personal laundry (including underwear) left in machine • Uneaten & rotting food left in the fridge. Fridge/freezer were also full of personal items not leaving much room for our food • Surfaces not disinfected and floors were not clean • No notice home could potentially come with cats • Mice and ant problems; Dead mouse found in trap in drawers where cooking wear is stored, all cooking wear had to be recleaned and sanitized • One spare garbage bag and three rolls of toilet paper provided – Bring your own • Compost can by the sink near full upon arrival. Coffee ground box by sink half full, broken & spilling grounds • Paint & gear sitting out in the hallway • No shower curtains on showers (expectation you shower prior to hot tubbing) In terms of the space: • Amenities like fireplace not working (not informed until check in) • No $5000.00 dinning set that seats 12. We were provided with a glass & metal patio table and wooden chairs for 6, different than what is displayed in property photos. • BBQ partly rusted out and thick with grease • No outdoor or heated pool & you would not be able to swim in the pond as its full of algae and brown water, did not look fit for swimming • Please note: we were told after our stay that you can’t have drinks in the hot tub. Hot tub was dumped prior to our checkout time. • Many advertisements for hosts other businesses plastered through house including cleaning supplies and protein powders for purchase • Water spraying out of the back hose due to RV hook up, we took the initiative to attempt to fix to prevent damage to the property. Note theres an RV on the property that is being rented out in addition to the basement suite for 2. Mention of this is not listed on the VRBO property description. HUGE lack of transparency. Largest # in the RV was 5 (2 adults, 3 teens). Due to lack of transparency re: shared spaced, and not informing our party about the RV or its bookings, conflict arose with the other guests and a confrontation took place. Note explicitly: All outdoor property spaces are shared and may not be currently within health guidelines including but not limited to the hot tub. In our opinion the property description, photos and videos = misleading to current state
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantal P.

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

Unique property

Unique property in a cool location not far from main Sooke. If you’re up for a hike East Sooke park is beautiful. The house is beautiful with lots of amenities and a great hot tub. We were missing a few things and the owner was quick to respond to our requests. Would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021