Historic Home. Classic Charm, Inclusive++,Gardens *Annual Long Term Rate 90 Day+

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
9.2 / 10.0
Outstanding(95 Ratings)

House in Sidney

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more

About this house rental

The beautiful 1914 Master Craftsman's Orchard House has undergone a complete renovation bringing back its classic charm with modern appeals in the heart of downtown Sidney, Our location and amenities make us the perfect fit when traveling to Vancouver Island for business or pleasure. Minutes away from the Victoria International Airport and main ferry terminals, servicing mainland Vancouver, the Gulf Islands and the Washington State Anacortes ferry. Sidney's specialized shops, restaurants and award winning attractions are just steps from our door Victoria and all its attractions are only a scenic 25-minute drive and world famous Butchart Gardens is only 15 minutes away. Easy walk to parks and beaches. Enjoy the spacious gardens and patios, hot tub under the trees, breakfast on the front porch, dinner in the charming dining room or cozy up by the fire in the fine wood detailed living room. The stocked kitchen has been redone in a classic farm house fashion with all new appliances from the gas range, over-sized fridge.(some teas, coffee & spices provided). A sun-room offers an enjoyable breakfast nook. Free 4G WiFi, tv cable and parking for 2.

Orchard House has 2 bedrooms offering lush linens, high quality pillows and Stearns & Foster queen beds. The main floor has 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms with towels and amenities provided.
This is a unique getaway experience, with old world charm but requires guests to be respectful of her age and history and care taken with stained glass windows, doors, and fixtures. Washer/dryeru located in the basement. There is a basement and loft that are rented separately and have no access to house or facilities shown.

Close to all of the best of Sidney by the Sea. Sidney offers the best in a getaway that Victoria has to offer. Downtown restaurants, coffee bars & shopping are 2 blocks away. The seashore promenade (3 blocks away) offers 3 km waterfront Oceanside walk. Butchart Gardens & Victoria Butterfly World are a 15 minute car ride through the country farms, Sea Cider & Victoria Distillers tastings 5 minutes, Sidney Marina gateway to the Gulf Islands is 5 blocks, BC Ferries & Victoria Airport are under 5 km (3m) away, (please do note Sidney does have airplane noise to 10pm), Washington Ferry is 1 block away. There is a athletic park, kids play & splash park, basketball, skateboard & tennis, lawn bowling within 1 block. The Lockside Trail offers biking along the coast to Victoria by bike (1 block) and Victoria is a short 20 minute car ride away.

Saanich Chamber of Commerce Members

History of the Property:
The Orchard House is part of the founding history of Sidney, BC. It was completed over a 3 year period from 1911-1914. It was the original home to Roy Brethour, who was one of 5 sons given each 100 acres by his Irish settler father, Samuel. The fine Craftsman woodwork and flooring was completed by his brother Edgar, who was a major contractor in Vancouver at the time with a company called Snider & Brethour Construction. The Orchard House is on title just by name at city hall. The home has been used for the last 50 years to supplement a hotel and later as a B&B. It has been featured in films and in home and garden commercials in the 1990s.

Top Things to do Around Sidney:
• Take a stroll along the waterfront promenade visiting the beaches, parks & seawall
• Visit the quaint shops, award-winning restaurants, cafes & bakeries along Beacon Avenue
• Sea Cider, maker in orchard of fabulous ciders, 5 minute drive
• Lavender Gardens & Goat Farm, 5 minute drive by Highway 17
• Butchart Gardens, a short 20 minute drive through the country farms
• Butterfly World, 15 minutes from Orchard House
• Shaw Center for the Salish Sea Aquarium along the waterfront
• Victoria Distillers on the waterfront, 10 minute walk from Orchard H
• BC Aviation Museum located by Victoria Airport
• Passenger ferry ride from pier to Sidney Spit beaches and BC Parks
• Go whale watching, rent kayaks & paddle boards or sailing at Pier
• Bike the Lockside trail to see the Mitchell’s farm & on to large pigs
• Visit Victoria Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings, Fairmont Empress & pubs along Government Street
• Take the BC Ferry to Ganges on Salt Spring Island
• Take a winery tour in Saanich peninsula, Church & State Winery
• Take in one of the many events in Sidney all year round or a concert at Mary Winspear Center, 1 block
* Play sand volleyball or tennis, basketball, lawn bowling, kids splash park & play area, lawn fields or skateboard park, 1 block from Orchard House
• Visitor Center is located Beacon Avenue and 7th Avenue, 2 blocks from Orchard House

Come getaway at the Orchard House in beautiful Sidney by Sea.

Amenities

Pool
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden

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Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0
Outstanding(95 Ratings)
6.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
Old home, needs some work, especially in bathroom. But stay was fine
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
Great character property in a really good location. Easy driving to Butchart and the Butterfly pavilion. Lots of good restaurants in walking distance and a good supermarket. Bus into Victoria was a breeze.
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
Beautiful heritage home in the perfect location. Close to the sea, walking to town, everywhere! Great place!
10.0 / 10.0
May 2024
The home was comfortable and beautiful with so many interesting pieces inside to explore. We loved that it was walking distance to the many lovely shops and restaurants of Sidney!
10.0 / 10.0
May 2024
Beautiful historic home, the beds were really comfortable. It was neat and clean and very welcoming. Walking distance to the water and downtown. The chairs in the dining room and the sofas in the living room are kinda uncomfortable to sit on. Otherwise we had a wonderful stay.
8.0 / 10.0
May 2024
All great except Hot Tub should be fixed so it can be used ortaken off listing. Historic home is clean, central, roomy and full if character.
10.0 / 10.0
Apr 2024
The home is a lovely character home. Based on previous reviews we knew the dining room chairs were not comfortable. It will be nice when they are replaced, as they definitely were hard to sit on, but the dining room is so nice to be in, we made them work. We were disappointed that for three adults. we would only get to use two of the bedrooms. After contacting the host we were able to get access to the second floor, but at an additional cost of $75/night. It was worth it, as we each had our own room and bathroom. If you are sensitive to a musty smell, be cautious, as the home when you first come in does have a smell. The second floor was worse, and I needed to stay away. We had good communication with the host, including getting more coffee, as there was not much supplied, initially. Paul, who lives downstairs in the basement, was nice to talk too. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. It is a beautiful old home.
8.0 / 10.0
Apr 2024
We loved our stay at the Orchard House. It had plenty of room for our group of 4 + the family dog. We were able to prepare a full Easter dinner as the kitchen was fully equipped. Overall it was comfortable and cozy with charming heritage touches. The house is in a very quiet neighborhood and is only a couple of blocks from the seawall and downtown Sidney. Airplanes do fly directly overhead but this did not affect us negatively.The hot tub was just a warm temperature. The host did try to solve the issue while we were there but the temperature didn't seem to warm up. The dining chairs and livingroom furniture are beautiful but have lost their padding. This affects the comfort in those areas. The listing was confusing with respect to needing all 4 bedrooms. The listed price is for the bedrooms on the main floor only. There are extra charges for each of the two bedrooms upstairs. There is someone living in the basement suite. He was quiet, nonintrusive, and friendly. The host was very responsive and accomodating. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Sidney?

The average price for a rental in Sidney is £102 per night. This rental is £30 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Home. Classic Charm, Inclusive++,Gardens *Annual Long Term Rate 90 Day+. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Historic Home. Classic Charm, Inclusive++,Gardens *Annual Long Term Rate 90 Day+. Enjoy the water!

Is Historic Home. Classic Charm, Inclusive++,Gardens *Annual Long Term Rate 90 Day+ pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Historic Home. Classic Charm, Inclusive++,Gardens *Annual Long Term Rate 90 Day+?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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