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Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Close to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$495
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

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

Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates

Located in the marina district of a quiet executive neighbourhood, this waterfront 1,600sq ft, 2 bedroom tidal oceanfront suite overlooks a very secluded national migratory bird estuary all from your covered deck and is a great base for seeing all of the attractions of the peninsula and Victoria. There is an option for an 3rd king bedroom suite included with 5th/6th guest (additional charge of $95 per night 4 guests or under per room). Additional cleaning charge of $50.

As you enter through your private entrance, there is a spacious living area with 42” cable and wifi TV. The garden queen bedroom is on the left. From there you pass the ocean view queen bedroom onto the open design kitchen, dining area, bathroom and second TV area that overlooks a private 600’ covered patio with views into the 1/2 acre woodlands and onto views of the waterfront. We provide linens, towels, soaps, shampoos and some teas and coffee.

Shops and restaurants in Sidney is less than a 5 minute car ride or walk thru the National Park, nature parks and flat trails to town. Major attractions are close including Butchard Gardens. Sidney is known for great events and shows including Thursday night street summer markets, Weekend concerts on the beach, glass beach and the many independent shops. Minutes from the BC ferry, USA ferry and Victoria airport.

Please talk to us about bringing your pet as we welcome the whole gang!

Scott and the boys welcome you to come and relax and enjoy the island from the Tsehum harbour.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Pet approval is required. Inquire if more than one

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number H549074476

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Tidal Waters Sanctuary
Brand New Oceanside Private Suite

About the area

Located in Sidney, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and John Dean Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include 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.
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North Saanich, BC

What's nearby

  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mary Winspear Centre - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Port Sidney Marina - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sidney Fishing Pier - 10 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lands End Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fish O Chips - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates?

As of 9 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates on 7 Oct 2025 start from NZ$495.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. Resthaven Park and Shoal Harbour Bird Sanctuary are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. *Long Term Rates Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james b.

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

Birders spot.

Enjoyed our stay at location very easy ferry access highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Family Visit

This was a perfect retreat for our mostly adult family to spend quality time together. There was enough space to spread out for privacy and to come together for cooking and family meals. The
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jason B.

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

Reunion

All went well with our stay. We enjoyed the patio looking out on the bird sanctuary.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

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

6 guests for Ironman stay

Scott's. place had lots of space and different areas for our larger group to hang out, relax and converse. We loved the patio. Location was very close to the ferry and about 20 minutes north or race start. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was spacious, relaxing, and had a beautiful view. There are many spaces to relax outside and enjoy. The bedrooms were comfortable and quiet, with a ton of natural light. Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

miranda d.

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

Beautiful location

Beautiful location, close to both nature and downtown Sydney at the same time. The extra bedroom has its own entrance. This was nice to have when having people that may want a bit more privacy or that have a different wake/bedtime than the group. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

An Oasis near the Sea

Whether you enjoy bird watching, (the blue herons nesting) cycling, golfing, hiking or just enjoying the oceanside walks, this location is incredible. Close to Sidney and the ferries and also drivable to anywhere on the Island. We stayed for an entire month! We had family visitors on two occasions. In fact, we booked the third bedroom for one stay and had lots of room for all of us. Highly recommend it! We hope to return sometime.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Awesome place to stay.

Delightful place to stay and worked out real well with the dogs. The deck was a very nice extended living space.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl C.

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

Island stay

We enjoyed our stay in the area and were happy with the amount of space we had. But the foot traffic overhead was quite loud. The igloo outside looked fun, but it was too dirty to use. There were clothes left behind from prior guests and a lot of dust under the beds. The hosts were great and easy to communicate with. Everything worked well and the rest of the place was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

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

Great Getaway

Had a great holiday - quiet but close to everything. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quick weekend getaway

Beautiful location close to the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leo P.

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

Leo

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika T.

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

Great location for relaxing and recharging

I stayed here with my childhood friend for a girls weekend. The property was very clean and well maintained. Beautiful neighborhood and close to a lot of amenities. Scott and family were welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Beautiful and spacious

This is a sunny, unit with big open spaces. It was so peaceful, to just sit and look at the water and the birds. We had raccoons entertaining us one morning. Linen, mattresses and furniture were all lovely! I private space that I would recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

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

A beautiful location and great hosts. Would definitely come again.

One full week for the four of us. Lots of room to spread out. Great area for walks.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theo M.

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

Tsehum review

Great location, comfortable lodging and helpful landlord!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah N.

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

Close to airport!

Easy access from the airport. Beautiful windows, comfy beds and well-equipped! We had a lovely stay in the area. Thank-you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sepideh G.

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

Vacation home

Overall everything was great and we enjoyed our stay. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica N., North Vancouver

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

Peaceful getaway

It was a lovely place in a convenient and nice location. We enjoyed sitting on the spacious private deck listening to the many birds. The beds were comfortable and inviting. We look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rayne Alexandra J.

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

Our Stay In Sidney

Fantastic in every way
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

mary c., Toronto canada

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

Location location

Great location as a base to explore Vancouver island . The balcony is fantastic for bird watching . We saw hummingbirds!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christine P.

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

Lovely covered porch

The covered porch was lovely. And the home was in a beautiful neighborhood. However the living room had no windows and wasn’t very appealing to sit in.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia L.

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

Beautiful home.

The apartment was beautiful and well stocked with kitchen basics and a few extras. We really enjoyed our stay and will try to book a stay there again in the summer. Great bird watching and a lovely neighbourhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane P., Canterbury

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Relaxing hideaway close to ferry terminal and Sidney.

We spent an enjoyable and relaxing time in this well appointed property. Lovely deck for wildlife spotting. Attentive but not intrusive owners and friendly neighbours.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Magical little (BIG) VRBO.

Perfect rental for families and our fur babies. Huge living areas, and very nicely decorated. Scott and Meredith were very accommodating and ever so kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022