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Victoria BC Vacation Rental on the Gorge Waterway Vacation Rental ID#186835
Welcome to the fittest city in Canada according to our national census bureau.We provide for your environmentally sustainable and healthy vacation.1913 Arts & Crafts Bungalow, garden apartment rental acommodation in a house looking over park /ocean - the beautiful Gorge Waterway - frequented by the Harbour Ferries (see Ferries website below). Self-catering up to two double bedrooms and a pullout couch. Hypoallergenic bedding. New, full kitchen and bathroomNo Air Conditioning necessary -your room is wafted by clean, crisp sea breezes even on the hottest day of the year.Wireless
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Vacation rental Type: Apartment/Condo
Sleeps: 5 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 5 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1
Wireless Internet access,
DVD Player,
Utensils,
Stove - Electric,
Refrigerator,
Microwave,
Front of house in April
Plum blossoms in the front garden March 7
Front garden early April looking West late afternoon
Bright pink rhododendron front of house late May
Rhododendron in the garden near suite entrance end of March
Garden from the suite entrance, early April
Magnolia blossoms above suite entance in west garden April/May
Back of house during poppy season(end of May, start of June) with suite's French doors in view
Back deck and garden in July with daisies and lilies in bloom
Tennis court in park three houses away, first & 2nd houses in background
Dock in park in summer behind house with Selkirk Trestle over Gorge Waters on Galloping Goose Trail
Harbour ferry off dock in park April
Gorge Waterway from park
Bedroom 1 - toward South
Bedroom 1 - toward common room/kitchen and water (North) thru french doors
Bedroom 2 - towards South
Bedroom 2 - toward water (North) mid autumn
Full Bathroom - completely brand new, shower/tub & window seen in mirror
Common kitchen c/w fridge, stove, microwave, table, pantry, sink, entertainment syst + patio access.
Daffodils at the garden gate April
Cherry blossoms, early April, front garden
Back garden in July
flowers, back garden early April
Random flowers in the garden March 7, 2007
Feb.-paddle 2km - 1 of 2 reversing falls in Canada
Feb - Gorge waterway at reversing falls
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... internetLevel entry plus French doors to back patio, floor to ceiling windows, bright, airy, clean, new.Each bedroom contains a bureau, wardrobe, desk, double bed and other storage facilities.Our linens are dried in Victoria's clean sunshine whenever possible (mid-March-mid Oct). They smell like heaven!
Beautiful sunsets.
Located in safe, scenic, quiet neighbourhood with many heritage houses and easy access to all city amenities yet a sanctuary away from the noisy downtown, the smell of exhaust fumes and the dusty city:
Eight minutes to downtown and Empress Hotel/Parliament Buildings by car or air-conditioned city double decker bus one block from your doorstep, 8 min by bike, a 20-30 minute scenic walk with ocean views or more if you elect leisurely cruise by harbour ferry;
http://www.victoriaharbourferry.com/
http://www.victoriaharbourferry.com/ballet.html
http://www.victoriaharbourferry.com/how-to-reach.html
Borders a city park on the Gorge Waterway with many amenities such as tennis courts, dock, new basketball court and community YM/YWCA; (We have equipment).
Full shopping (including groceries) within 7 blocks.
Folk music coffee cafe 1.5 blocks
Three minutes through park to renowned Galloping Goose-TransCanada regional trailand Selkirk Trestle: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bcpaterson/476775664/
http://www.crd.bc.ca/parks/lochside/index.htm;
http://www.crd.bc.ca/parks/documents/galloping_goose_lochside_brochure.pdf
Three blocks to bike/kayak rental -- http://members.shaw.ca/switchbridgetours/ ;
Three minutes drive (1.6 km/ 1 mile)) to nearest golf course (Gorge Vale)
http://www.gorgevalegolf.com/
http://www.gorgevalegolf.com/GV_Open_2007_poster.pdf
http://www.gorgevalegolf.com/tour.htm
15 minute stroll across the Selkirk Trestle (nonmotorized access only bridge) to the nearest fitness centre; www.gorgefitness.com. This is the nonprofit fitness centre serving Canada's Olympic Rowing Team and the neighborhood. It has floor to ceiling windows looking over the Selkirk waters on the Gorge Waterway above the Gorge Rowing and Paddling Centre
http://www.gorowandpaddle.org/media/gallery.php?count=0&table_id=15&&light=2&draw_column=2:3:2
(http://www.gorowandpaddle.org/centres/gorge.php).
Three kilometres (1.9 miles) to Victoria's newest , clean municipal recreation centre which offers a lap pool, sauna, steam room, giant hot tub, wave pool and a full compliment of the latest in electronic exercise equipment @ $5.50 (CAN) for adults.http://www.esquimalt.ca/recreation/facilities/esquimalt_re.htm
15 minutes walk to indoor rock climbing wall (or you can choose to paddle)- one of only two in Greater Victoriahttp://www.urbancliffculture.com/
There is also a private day spa 7 blocks away - within easy walking distance.
Canoes, the quintessential Canadian watercraft, on property with lessons from provincially certified, highly experienced, instructor-owner or guided excursions available by canoe, bicycle or neighbourhood walking tours.
Salsa dancing every night reasonable walking distance just blocks away (plus lessons) http://www.cafecasablanca.ca/
The Owners - One has an extensive tourism background and education, served as Manager of an International Hostel, speaks three languages and has travelled and worked in many countries including in Zurich, New York and Toronto. He won an award for the highest marks in his class from the local tourism association while obtaining his tourism diploma in Ontario. He has also acted as Downtown Ambassador for Tourism Victoria. He is a nationally certified cycling instructor and has full provincial canoeing certification as well.The other owner was born in Victoria, is intimately familiar with the community and has travelled throughout the US and Europe.
We look forward to serving your needs in order to make your Victoria vacation the best ever!
Beautiful sunsets.
Located in safe, scenic, quiet neighbourhood with many heritage houses and easy access to all city amenities yet a sanctuary away from the noisy downtown, the smell of exhaust fumes and the dusty city:
Eight minutes to downtown and Empress Hotel/Parliament Buildings by car or air-conditioned city double decker bus one block from your doorstep, 8 min by bike, a 20-30 minute scenic walk with ocean views or more if you elect leisurely cruise by harbour ferry;
http://www.victoriaharbourferry.com/
http://www.victoriaharbourferry.com/ballet.html
http://www.victoriaharbourferry.com/how-to-reach.html
Borders a city park on the Gorge Waterway with many amenities such as tennis courts, dock, new basketball court and community YM/YWCA; (We have equipment).
Full shopping (including groceries) within 7 blocks.
Folk music coffee cafe 1.5 blocks
Three minutes through park to renowned Galloping Goose-TransCanada regional trailand Selkirk Trestle: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bcpaterson/476775664/
http://www.crd.bc.ca/parks/lochside/index.htm;
http://www.crd.bc.ca/parks/documents/galloping_goose_lochside_brochure.pdf
Three blocks to bike/kayak rental -- http://members.shaw.ca/switchbridgetours/ ;
Three minutes drive (1.6 km/ 1 mile)) to nearest golf course (Gorge Vale)
http://www.gorgevalegolf.com/
http://www.gorgevalegolf.com/GV_Open_2007_poster.pdf
http://www.gorgevalegolf.com/tour.htm
15 minute stroll across the Selkirk Trestle (nonmotorized access only bridge) to the nearest fitness centre; www.gorgefitness.com. This is the nonprofit fitness centre serving Canada's Olympic Rowing Team and the neighborhood. It has floor to ceiling windows looking over the Selkirk waters on the Gorge Waterway above the Gorge Rowing and Paddling Centre
http://www.gorowandpaddle.org/media/gallery.php?count=0&table_id=15&&light=2&draw_column=2:3:2
(http://www.gorowandpaddle.org/centres/gorge.php).
Three kilometres (1.9 miles) to Victoria's newest , clean municipal recreation centre which offers a lap pool, sauna, steam room, giant hot tub, wave pool and a full compliment of the latest in electronic exercise equipment @ $5.50 (CAN) for adults.http://www.esquimalt.ca/recreation/facilities/esquimalt_re.htm
15 minutes walk to indoor rock climbing wall (or you can choose to paddle)- one of only two in Greater Victoriahttp://www.urbancliffculture.com/
There is also a private day spa 7 blocks away - within easy walking distance.
Canoes, the quintessential Canadian watercraft, on property with lessons from provincially certified, highly experienced, instructor-owner or guided excursions available by canoe, bicycle or neighbourhood walking tours.
Salsa dancing every night reasonable walking distance just blocks away (plus lessons) http://www.cafecasablanca.ca/
The Owners - One has an extensive tourism background and education, served as Manager of an International Hostel, speaks three languages and has travelled and worked in many countries including in Zurich, New York and Toronto. He won an award for the highest marks in his class from the local tourism association while obtaining his tourism diploma in Ontario. He has also acted as Downtown Ambassador for Tourism Victoria. He is a nationally certified cycling instructor and has full provincial canoeing certification as well.The other owner was born in Victoria, is intimately familiar with the community and has travelled throughout the US and Europe.
We look forward to serving your needs in order to make your Victoria vacation the best ever!
Features & Amenities of Victoria BC Vacation Rental on the Gorge Waterway Vacation Rental
Wireless Internet access
DVD Player
Utensils
Stove - Electric
Refrigerator
Microwave
Full Kitchen
Coffee Maker
TV/VCR
Phone
Linens provided
High Speed Internet
CD Player
Cable/Satellite TV
sink
Full bathroom
StoveStacked Washer/dryer
Nearby Attractions of Victoria BC Vacation Rental on the Gorge Waterway Vacation Rental
Bicycling
Wildlife Viewing
Rock Climbing
Windsurfing
Swimming
Sailing
Parasailing
Fishing
Theaters / Cinemas
Tennis
Spa
Sightseeing
Shopping
Restaurants
Museums
Miniature golf
Golf
Fitness Center / Gym
Biking
Basketball
Ocean canoeing and kayaking from dock in park next door, plus access to Harbour Ferry toursGood quality tennis courts in park. Basketball court. Golf , rock climbing minutes away.
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Contact Information for Victoria BC Vacation Rental on the Gorge Waterway Vacation Rental
Contact Name:
Melanie A Perkins
Contact Phone:
250-381-1832
Please say "I found your listing at Rentalo.com" when calling to reserve this Property.
Victoria BC Vacation Rental on the Gorge Waterway Vacation Rental Payment Methods Accepted
Starting Rates:$79/nt(CAN) // $442/wk (CAN) // $950/mo (CAN) ˜ 2 nights minimum stayPrice above is per room. Maximum two people per room.Full rental fee due upon arrival by certified cheque, cash or money order.Fees are subject to upgrade in peak season
Deposit to be retained if premises not left in same condition as foundDeposit equals 30% of stay up to one month. Deposit refunded 14 days after departure.Certified Cheque or money order covering total of deposit must be received two weeks in advance - minimum - to ensure your reservation.
30% of deposit will be retained if cancellation occurs wthin four weeks of booking50% of deposit will be retained if cancellation occurs within two weeks of booking
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Deposits
Deposit to be retained if premises not left in same condition as foundDeposit equals 30% of stay up to one month. Deposit refunded 14 days after departure.Certified Cheque or money order covering total of deposit must be received two weeks in advance - minimum - to ensure your reservation.
Cancellation
30% of deposit will be retained if cancellation occurs wthin four weeks of booking50% of deposit will be retained if cancellation occurs within two weeks of booking
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