We were very impressed with the cleanliness as soon as we entered the condo. Location is excellent for walking to downtown, and local restaurants and coffee shop. Hosts are fabulous with very quick response to every question. If I had one suggestion, it would be to refurbish the laundry area. Loved our stay!

We stayed for 4 weeks. So lots of time. This is excellent for 2 people. The description is accurate. It's comfortable, well appointed. Check in, admin were all handled quickly and efficiently. Location is ideal..It's like a sweet spot which connects easily to water/coast on three sides, walking, golf, pubs and gardens. The weather was a bit mixed, but the flowers were spectacular. We will return

We stayed for 4 weeks. So lots of time. This is excellent for 2 people. The description is accurate. It's comfortable, well appointed. Check in, admin were all handled quickly and efficiently. Location is ideal..It's like a sweet spot which connects easily to water/coast on three sides, walking, golf, pubs and gardens. The weather was a bit mixed, but the flowers were spectacular. We will return

Kitchen very well stocked with appliances, dishes and utensils. Bed very comfortable, however the living room badly needs the chesterfield replaced and a decent chair to sit in. On the whole a solid B+ rating. Ron Nurse

Kitchen very well stocked with appliances, dishes and utensils. Bed very comfortable, however the living room badly needs the chesterfield replaced and a decent chair to sit in. On the whole a solid B+ rating. Ron Nurse

I've been at Fernwood House for one month. The apartment is spacious and well-equipped with anything you may need. I enjoyed the neighbourhood, public transportation are just 1/2 min walking. I would surely come back to Neil.

We stayed for 2 months. Just as others have said, the apartment was nicely laid out, nice artwork and design. Quiet neighbourhood and handy for exploring all of Victoria and beyond. Neil was a great communicator and fixed and problems (which was few). Ted next door is a great help always there if you have issues, and keeps the grounds clean and tidy.

We stayed for 2 months. Just as others have said, the apartment was nicely laid out, nice artwork and design. Quiet neighbourhood and handy for exploring all of Victoria and beyond. Neil was a great communicator and fixed and problems (which was few). Ted next door is a great help always there if you have issues, and keeps the grounds clean and tidy.

This place was awesome! Neil and Heidi were so helpful and replied quickly to answer our questions! We moved in with a lot of stuff and the rental had room to store it all! Great visit:)! Kitchen had all the amenities we needed and the neighbourhood was amazing!

This place was awesome! Neil and Heidi were so helpful and replied quickly to answer our questions! We moved in with a lot of stuff and the rental had room to store it all! Great visit:)! Kitchen had all the amenities we needed and the neighbourhood was amazing!

Basement suite that has been made livable. Cement painted white with very hot base board heaters to try keep it warm. I had a small plastic bad from the Gap touch the heater - small part 2in x4 in melted onto the baseboard - got charged for a bran new heater on my credit card. In stead of .50 cents of white paint. Not impressed!

Basement suite that has been made livable. Cement painted white with very hot base board heaters to try keep it warm. I had a small plastic bag from the Gap touch the heater - small part 2in x4 in melted onto the baseboard - got charged for a bran new heater on my credit card. In stead of a little bit of white paint. Not impressed!

The unit was exactly as pictured, amenities were great., especially loved the comfy bed & fireplace. Whether you have a car or not, the location is ideal for walking in the neighbourhood & public transportation is within steps. Communication with our host was always fast & friendly.

The unit was exactly as pictured, amenities were great., especially loved the comfy bed & fireplace. Whether you have a car or not, the location is ideal for walking in the neighbourhood & public transportation is within steps. Communication with our host was always fast & friendly.

We are so happy to hereFeeling like home quiet And our communication with the owners It good .I recomend this please for family or friends is close to everything .Is perfect place to stay .

We are so happy to here Feeling like home quiet And our communication with the owners It good .I recomend this please for family or friends is close to everything . Is perfect place to stay .

We enjoyed the neighbourhood! Missed LittleJune’s cafe after the virus shut them down hope they are back up and running next year

Had a great stay - walking distance to downtown. Would highly recommend.

Property is a nice size for 2. Quiet location and friendly neighbors in the rest of the building. Suite is on the north facing side so a bit dreary on cloudy days. Could use a nice narrow upright dresser in the bedroom. The one described as a small one is no more really than just a utility hall type cabinet. Very tiny. Vacuum cleaner was heavy and awkward. Kitchen needed more linens, cutlery and cooking utensils. Overall value for the price.

Neil&Heidi are Pros + are very welcoming as well as helpful:) We love Fernwood & the apartment is chic, clean, comfortable, & within walking distance to food, entertainment, & shopping. We Highly Recommend this Lovely Property & will return next summer!

The overall property is really comforting and relaxing. the Neighborhood is friendly and peaceful. I took walks to the organic grocery store and cafe about 6 blocks down. Parking for this unit was great (back yard) as street parking can be challenging in this part of town. also a Taxi ride down town is only about $10. I was easily able to complete my laundry when others weren't using it, everyone is fairly peaceful. For me, the only time it may have been loud was there was maybe a family staying above me and they banged around and might have had a basket ball at one point but other than that, everyone is pretty respectful and I doubt you'll hear much else and I'm pretty sound sensitive. Neil is really friendly and nice to work with, my the table needed a quick repair and he came by and fixed it in less than 5 minutes. He was also kind enough to let both my parents stay for a few days as they helped me adjust to Victoria. All utilities and appliances work great, the internet cut in and out at times but I never had a problem with work or recreation. The addition of Netflix and various entertainment options saved me a few times on rainy days! Also Willow beach and Gonzalas beach are about 10 and 12 minutes away by car.

Fernwood house is cozy, clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. We were very happy using it as our base to visit family nearby. The kitchen is well equipped, and there are nice cafes and a park close at hand. I would strongly recommend Fernwood House. We hope to return.

My husband and I wintered here from Jan 1 - Mar 30, 2019. The suite was nicely renovated, and was clean and well-equipped with pretty much everything we needed. The other residents were quiet and respectful - we had no noise/party issues at all. As noted in a previous review, we could hear footsteps from the suite above during the day/early evening (not at night), but they were not obtrusive. The bed and linens were very comfortable. We had a few instances of sporadic internet connection/speed issues, but they did not last long and were infrequent. The neighbourhood was lovely - a nice combination of older homes with families and converted rental properties. The neighbours next door were also quiet and the location was very convenient. We love to walk, so we walked pretty much anywhere we wanted to go (bus service was about a 2 minute walk as well, although we did not use it) - we shopped at Thrifty's Hillside or Fairway Quadra (15-20 mins) almost every day; the Fernwood Inn and Fernwood Pizza were favourites (10 mins); Koffi and the Little Local General Store (8 mins) were also great nearby places. There were also a couple of convenience stores within an 8-10 min walk. Downtown Victoria and Oak Bay were about 30 mins and Cook Street Village was about 40. We did rent a car for about 10 days twice to explore other parts of the city and Island, so we did any "big" grocery runs at that point. Checking in and out was very easy and Neil and Heidi were really helpful and easy to work with. We recommend Neil and Heidi's clean, cozy and convenient suite in this lovely established neighbourhood of Victoria as an excellent value vacation rental property.

Very quiet, cozy and modern...centrally located close to downtown....a perfect relaxing and healing environment...

This place is in a lovely neighbourhood. Its spotless and is recently renovated. Neil is very responsive and after a 3 week stay, I would happily return. Thank-You so much!

Neil and Heidi put a lot of thought into furnishing the unit to make a guest’s stay a delightful one. From the kitchen furnishings and supplies, the laundry supplies, and the closet storage down to the clothes hangers provided, I really appreciate what you both have done to make my stay a delightful one. The unit is well prepared for guests. The location, let me list the pluses. One plus - close to downtown in a nice residential area. Two pluses - there are two local convenience stores right around the corner and across from each other, about a 5-10 minute walk from the unit. Three pluses - the local coffee shop, next to one of the stores, is where everyone gathers for company and coffee. Four pluses - there is a pizza place and a restaurant down the street, about a 15 minute walk from the unit. Five pluses - the bus stop to downtown is just steps away from the unit. Again, thank you Neil and Heidi for a most delightful stay. I hope to stay again in the future! Sincerely, Carole in Unit #1

This was our first VRBO and I think it must be one of the best. It was clean and nicely decorated . There were a seating options outside to enjoy the pleasant July weather. We enjoyed our walk to the beach . It was a wonderful place to stay. It was just my husband and I this time, but I will recommend this place to my friends and family.

We liked the unit and the area, overall we had a great stay. We didn't however like the cold water- pay as you go laundry, or the noise transfer from the upper unit. It alone would keep us from returning.

My wife and I stayed in Victoria while visiting family and really enjoyed our stay at Fernwood House. We loved how the place is presented and decorated and felt at home. We had all the comforts we needed from the comfy bed to the convenient location to shops and a great cup of coffee, we're looking forward to our next stay. Thanks again for the great accommodation! Andrew and Selina

I had a wonderful experience staying at the Fernwood House. The accommodation was clean and very cozy/comfortable. The suite was freshly renovated, including a nice kitchen and bathroom. The location was close to my work (~10 minute walk to Royal Jubilee Hospital), and additional amenities and restaurants are nearby as well. Easy to get to Douglas St to take the ferry. Buses are within walking distance to reach downtown. I appreciated Neil's hospitality and organization. I would easily recommend this suite to anyone seeking a comfortable place to stay in a convenient part of Victoria.

We had friends visiting us in Victoria but didn’t have enough space in our home. We booked them into Suite 1 at Fernwood House just after Neil and Heidi completed renovating the suite. All the finishes and furnishings are new and very comfortable. The fireplace is fantastic and the kitchen is really well equipped and with all new appliances and accessories. We wouldn’t hesitate to have friends stay here again.