Close to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$536
NZ$536
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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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.
Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly.
Located in the marina district of a quiet executive neighbourhood, this waterfront 1,600sq ft, 2 bedroom tidal oceanfront fully self contained 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 (additional charge of $125 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 ocean 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
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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. Visit our Sidney travel guide
Is Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. 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.?
As of 16 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. on 13 Apr 2026 start from NZ$536, 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.
How much is parking at Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and Resthaven Park. Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Shoal Harbour Bird Sanctuary are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Private large up to 3 bedrooms waterfront suite,pet friendly. Reviews
Reviews
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great communication with host. absolutely wonderful setting in a very safe neighbourhood. close to ferry and airport. very quiet, no noise from freeway, ferry or airplanes.
Our host, Scott, was always quick to respond to all questions or requests from our first communication. The house worked great for our grown family of five, son-in-law and new grandson. We had all four rooms with very comfortable beds. The queen room in main area has a beautiful water view and the two King suites were perfect for providing privacy, including their own bathrooms. The covered deck overlooking the water was cozy with comfortable chairs. Great for morning coffee and birdwatching. Location was also a plus as near the airport and easy to go on day trips. Loved our stay.
Delightful place to stay and worked out real well with the dogs. The deck was a very nice extended living space.
Kim L.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chelsea
29 Apr 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beautiful suite for four adults. Close to Sidney and to Victoria. Scott and Meredith were great hosts. Check in was very smooth. Suite was well equipped. We will be back.
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.
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.
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.
We thoroughly enjoyed sipping our morning tea while watching the variety of birds and changing shoreline .
This was a peaceful retreat to spend the holidays close to family.
The hosts were very friendly and the location near Sidney and the ferry was ideal.
The space itself was clean and beautiful. I would definitely recommend this property to a friend!
We had a rough start with a few issues but they were prompt on fixing things up, we grew to love this place and its space , Nature at your door step with beautiful evening skies , it was amazing . There are quite a few steps to deal with deal with and , other than that we loved it 😊not
Our place was very clean. Beds were very comfortable. The area was beautiful. Sat outside in the evenings with a nice glass of wine and coffee in the morning enjoying the birds and fresh air. Peaceful and quiet neighborhood. I would easily recommend this to anyone who wants to go to Victoria but doesn’t want to stay in the city. The Butchart Gardens were amazing. Butterfly museum was worth seeing, walking around Sidney and Victoria was beautiful. Thank you so much for making our yearly girls trip so amazing.
Dianna C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Jennifer
13 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really appreciated being able to bring our dog with us. We have family on Vancouver Island and are familiar with the location of the property, its proximity to Victoria, the ferry terminal and airport so we weren’t bothered by the sounds of traffic (vehicles, ferries, planes and helicopters). In retrospect, I would have paid better attention to the additional costs of this property (amounted to an additional night stay/non-refundable) but over all felt it was good value. I really recommend checking out Pacifica PaddleSports at Canoe Cove Marina near Swartz Bay. Helpful staff and a great location to see lots of local wildlife.
We had a fairly comfortable stay. We really enjoyed sitting out in the covered patio. Scott was great to deal with. It has a beautiful view. The only complaint was a noisy child running back and forth, dropping things and crying for an hour on our last night. We were woken up at 7 a.m. Sunday morning so we listened to that for 2 hours until we checked out. We would have liked a heads up about that! Otherwise, it was great.
We spent 10 days in Meredith and Scott's suite with three friends, working and adventuring. The location was perfect—close to the airport and ferry terminal, and with easy access to the highway for trips into downtown Victoria. The suite itself was spacious enough for everyone to have their own privacy, filled with natural light, and featured a large deck with a peaceful, scenic view. Communication with Meredith and Scott was excellent—they ensured we had everything we needed and made sure we felt comfortable throughout our stay. While we had seen reviews mentioning noise from the children upstairs, we found it wasn’t an issue; quiet hours were strictly observed, and the silence during that time was greatly appreciated. Overall, a perfect experience! We would happily come back.
Marine C.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
angela
8 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was the perfect property for us to stay in given our needs. The host is friendly and quick to respond to any questions. Some may not realize that B.C. recently changed regulations that the owner needs to be on the property so this set up was great as the main floor we used was large and provided great privacy as they were on the upper floor with seperate entrance. It was super close to everything that we wanted to explore throughout our five days and it allowed us to buy groceries and cook everything we needed to save some cash. The beds were super comfortable. I usually have hip pain when I sleep and I didn't the entire stay. It was fun to sit out on the deck and watch the sunsets and various birds that would come into the area. This would be hands down our first choice of property to stay at when we visit again.