From Butchart To Beaches, Make Our Home Your Home Away From Home Year Round.

4.8

Outstanding(78 Reviews)

House in Southern Gulf Islands

6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Our home is just outside Victoria, conveniently located between Victoria and Sidney, and close to the Victoria International Airport, BC Ferries at Swartz Bay and Washington State Ferries to Anacortes, Washington. We are on a peninsula which is semi-rural, in the midst of farmland, small villages, beaches and mountains. We are surrounded by lush flower gardens and hummingbirds almost year round. Fresh fruit and produce are plentiful from many gardens. One full level of our home plus a bedroom downstairs is included and includes a king bedroom, and 2 queen bedrooms, sunroom/office/double bedroom, new bathroom with all toiletries provided, kitchen/dining room equipped with all cooking supplies to meet your cooking needs plus coffee pot and coffee, a large living/TV room with cable TV and WIFI. A barbecue grill is available on a large deck as well.

New tennis courts with lights for evening play are two doors down, plus playground and forest hiking trails are just down the street. Bus stops are just across the street which connect us to all Victoria and area destinations in minutes, so a car is not a true necessity. If driving, Butchart Gardens is 5 minutes away, the airport and Sidney (with Washington State Ferries to Anacortes Washington) 10 minutes, BC Ferries at Swartz Bay 15 minutes and Victoria 20 minutes to downtown. Mountain trails and beaches on both sides of the peninsula are 5 to 10 minutes. Bike paths are accessible which connect us easily to both Sidney and Victoria.

The best kayaking is available just 5 minutes away in Brentwood Bay on Saanich Inlet and Todd Inlet, where you'll likely find starfish just under the surface, also a destination scuba spot nearby.
Panorama Recreation Center is 5 minutes away for everything from hockey, gym and racquet sports to pools and waterslides.

We welcome you to our home and know that you will be comfortable here.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Southern Gulf Islands

Nearby attractions

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

76.8 mi

From Butchart To Beaches, Make Our Home Your Home Away From Home Year Round.

4.8

Outstanding(78 Reviews)

House in Southern Gulf Islands

6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Southern Gulf Islands

Nearby attractions

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

76.8 mi

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(78 Reviews)

4.8

Jul 2024

Adorable and clean. Fully stocked and Great location. Frankie was easy to communicate with. We Would stay again. Loved the deep bath tub and comfortable beds.

4.8

May 2024

Lovely home, quiet semi-rural area, gracious host. No issues, and I would definitely stay again and recommend

4.8

May 2024

From start to finish, our stay at Frankie's property was amazing. The home is exactly as advertised and my kids are already asking when we can go back.

4.8

Apr 2024

Very good place to stay

4.8

Mar 2024

Great location for access to the Commonwealth Pool for the BC winter provincial swim meet. Frankie's home was a terrific base for the back & forth for the swim events. The kitchen had everything to make our meals prep very quick & easy. Thank you Frankie for your recommendations for groceries & bakeries.

4.8

Feb 2023

An adorable home. Boys really like the character of it and one really enjoyed the piano, trying to learn. The home was very comfortable and homey, quite liked our stay. Thank you Frankie, so enjoyed meeting you.

4.8

Sep 2022

House is in a residential area with owner staying below the guest VRBO living space. Nice deck out back with clear view of neighbors animals

4.8

Sep 2022

We stayed 3 nights while sightseeing in and around Victoria. Very accommodating host to us and her gardens and plants are spectacular! Clean and roomy home with all the things you need while traveling. We all noticed how comfortable the beds are! Easy to get to with shops and coffee nearby. Lovely stay. Thanks Frankie!

4.8

Aug 2022

Places to sit outdoors and visit or be alone to read or relax. Full kitchen and room to play board games. Comfortable beds. Host was very welcoming and helpful.

4.8

Jun 2022

Great getaway

Great getaway

A wonderful home to stay in. Clean and comfortable, a home away from home. Beautiful decor and gardens. Very close and convenient to many amenities. Would recommend to others.

4.8

Jun 2022

Great space - indoor and out

Great space - indoor and out

Frankie's place is unlike most vacation rentals because it feels like home. Super comfortable, bright, spacious and lacks for nothing. The one item it lacked was on our doorstep immediately. The gardens are spectacular and it was great watching the wildlife from hummingbirds to salamanders. Definitely a return visit on the calendar.

4.8

Jun 2022

We loved our stay in Sanichton. Frankie is an excellent hostess and we loved her cozy home and all the special touches. The beds are so comfortable and we would highly recommend.

4.8

May 2022

Both Frankie and her home made a get away with my Mom and sisters all the more special. The house was very homey, clean and comfortable and well stocked. Frankie went above and beyond with fresh cut flowers from her garden adorning the house and brought us doughnuts from a near by specialty bakery. She was very welcoming and personable. Would for sure book her house again the next time I'm in the area..

4.8

May 2022

Wonderful holiday

Wonderful holiday

We loved our stay in Sanichton. Frankie is an excellent hostess and we loved her cozy home and all the special touches. The beds are so comfortable and we would highly recommend.

4.8

May 2022

Home away from Home

Home away from Home

4.8

May 2022

Frankie's home was a really special place to stay for our holiday. All the amenities you could want in a great location. We really felt immediately we were in a welcoming home. Now our prime destination on the Island

4.8

Apr 2022

Wonderful home

Wonderful home

4.8

Apr 2022

Topnotch rental

Topnotch rental

Lovely home in a quiet neighborhood. House is spacious and was perfect for our family of 4. Good communication with the owner.We would definitely stay here again.

4.8

Mar 2022

Frankie was an amazing host! The property was beautiful and clean and the house is beautiful. Perfect for a family to bring the kids, it felt like a home away from home. Thanks so much Frankie!!! We will be back again

4.8

Mar 2022

Amazing property close to Victoria

Amazing property close to Victoria

4.8

Mar 2022

Great time in Frankie’s lovely home, tons of space for the kids and nice park down the street, thoroughly enjoyed our stay, definitely recommend.

4.8

Mar 2022

Spring break

Spring break

Great time in Frankie’s lovely home, tons of space for the kids and nice park down the street, thoroughly enjoyed our stay, definitely recommend.

4.8

Feb 2022

The house is spacious and comfortable. Stayed for 3 nights to explore Victoria and the surrounding area.

4.8

Feb 2022

Comfortable home

Comfortable home

The house is spacious and comfortable. Stayed for 3 nights to explore Victoria and the surrounding area.

4.8

Dec 2021

Frankie was very kind and really communicated everything we needed to know for a super visit.

4.8

Dec 2021

First rate accommodation

First rate accommodation

Frankie was very kind and really communicated everything we needed to know for a super visit.

4.8

Nov 2021

Staying at this lodging felt much like staying at one’s aunt’s house. It is a little cluttered with personal photos, keepsakes, and sayings. But it is quite clean, comfortable, and spacious, with many towels and kitchen utensils. The common areas are comfortable with separate seating areas should people want to spread out. The house is conveniently located: Butchart Gardens, a variety of parks with walking trails, Sidney, Victoria, the Airport, and ferries are all closely accessible by car. Be aware, this lodging requires full payment in advance; the only VRBO reservation where I’ve encountered this thus far. We were disappointed that neither fire wood nor detergent were provided during our stay.

4.8

Oct 2021

Enjoyable Stay

Enjoyable Stay

4.8

Sep 2021

We came back to the same spot as last year. It us so cozy and welcoming. Well set up for younger children and walking distance to a great park and neat trails. We were not disappointed at all. My grandson calls it my borrowed house. Thank you again. We will be back.

4.8

Sep 2021

Excellent return visit

Excellent return visit

4.8

Aug 2021

Excellent stay

Excellent stay

Frankie greeted us and made us feel at home. The property was exactly as promoted The stay was perfect.

4.8

Aug 2021

Great property! Excellent location, beautiful garden and very clean. Everything we needed and lots of space for our family of 2 adults and 4 kids. We hope to be back soon!

4.8

Aug 2021

Perfect!

Perfect!

Great property! Excellent location, beautiful garden and very clean. Everything we needed and lots of space for our family of 2 adults and 4 kids. We hope to be back soon!

4.8

Aug 2021

Frankie was a wonderful host. She told us about the Sydney bakery which was soooo wonderful that I may have gained a few extra pounds. This location is quiet and nice. Close to the ferry, lakes and beaches. The home was great, very clean and awesome for a family.

4.8

Aug 2021

Island Treasure

Island Treasure

Frankie is a warm and welcoming woman who has a gorgeous home. Anything and everything that you need and want is available in her beautifully designed and decorated home, deck and garden. Everywhere you turn and look is another delightful sight! I can’t say enough about how perfect our stay was. Celebrated my mom’s 80th in style and comfort. Frankie had great recommendations for day trips and activities and provided a beach blanket and water shoes to boot! We had so many choices about where to comfortably sit or lay and read for hours after our kayaking and hiking day! The amenities are all new and work well (small and large appliances). I wish I could post pictures of the soothing, spa like features of this incredible B&B on the peninsula. Be sure & look for the hummingbird nest adorning the window sill in the kitchen! 💜 We WILL be back! Our new beloved home away from home.

4.8

Aug 2021

Lovely home in rural area

Lovely home in rural area

Our family of 6 stayed for a week. Lots of room for us to relax and spread out, indoors and outdoors. Frankie is a very warm, friendly and helpful host. Home is in a quiet neighborhood with a great park, playground and ravine just a short walk away. Easy location to drive to different destinations on the island. We would stay here again!

4.8

Aug 2021

This property was an absolute gem made better by the host. The house is as pictured and very comfortable. The house was very clean and well appointed and having fresh flowers about the place made it magical. The host is very welcoming and showed a real interest in us enjoying our time in her community giving us tips on where to go and what to check out. It was a great experience and I very much recommend to anyone looking to stay in Saanich.

4.8

Aug 2021

Great Home Base

Great Home Base

4.8

Jul 2021

Beautiful stay on the Island

Beautiful stay on the Island

4.8

Jul 2021

Great communication with Ms. Boswell, property location is great

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Southern Gulf Islands?

The average price for a rental in Southern Gulf Islands is $225 per night. This rental is $185 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at From Butchart To Beaches, Make Our Home Your Home Away From Home Year Round.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is From Butchart To Beaches, Make Our Home Your Home Away From Home Year Round. pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at From Butchart To Beaches, Make Our Home Your Home Away From Home Year Round.?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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From Butchart To Beaches, Make Our Home Your Home Away From Home Year Round.

House in Southern Gulf Islands

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Southern Gulf Islands

Nearby attractions

From Butchart To Beaches, Make Our Home Your Home Away From Home Year Round.

House in Southern Gulf Islands

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Southern Gulf Islands

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Southern Gulf Islands?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is From Butchart To Beaches, Make Our Home Your Home Away From Home Year Round. pet friendly?

What amenities are available at From Butchart To Beaches, Make Our Home Your Home Away From Home Year Round.?

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