I am one of the owners of these two vacation rental units - Located in the picturesque inner…read moreharbour of Victoria, B.C. Canada on Vancouver Island. We have two beautiful heritage-modern loft condo units that run full time as Victoria vacation rental properties. Stay within walking distance to everything you want to see and do in Victoria for a fraction of the cost of a hotel. "Where else can you walk to a castle, walk to a harbour, and experience a vibrant downtown all in one day?! Stay in Central Victoria's vacation rentals and you'll have a wonderful trip. Drive to Sooke. Eat at the Edge." - Jay & Irene Ekleberry - Madison, WI

Clean , Comfortable Cottages quite spacious for the amount paid. 130$ a night for a kitchen ,…read morewashroom, separate bedroom & living room. Wifi is included in the price as well as cable TV. The view is beautiful because it sits on an ocean front property. However, there is no daily housekeeping, so if you need new towels or other amenities it's on you to go to the office and get it yourself. There is a shopping center a short walk & drive away. Which includes a grocery store , pharmacy and other stores of the likes. Overall this was a great place to stay , the only downside is some of the elements on the stove and the oven are a bit wonky. Definitely would come back and stay again.

I stayed at Cottage Pirouette B&B for 13 nights in June 2015. Overall it was average, but I got a…read morecheap rate. If I had to pay full price, I would have rated this place lower than 3 stars. The B&B has 6 bedrooms. I spent my first week in the bedroom on the 1st floor near the front door. It wasn't too bad, but the King bed is really just two twins pushed together, so it's quite uncomfortable. This bedroom has it's own bathroom, which is nice, but the shower didn't work properly and you had both a shower and a bath at the same time, every time. The 2nd week I was put in two different bedrooms on the 2nd floor of the main house. It wasn't until I slept upstairs that I realized how incredibly loud and not private the downstairs room was! One of the 2nd floor rooms I had shared a bathroom, while the other had it's own bathroom. I actually liked the shared bathroom better as it was a decent size and the shower worked properly - plus you could stand up completely in the shower, something you were not able to do in the 2nd floor private bathroom! The 2nd floor rooms both had a couch - which was so much more comfortable than my 1st floor room which had only a wooden chair as an additional place to sit other than the bed. AND none of the common areas had couches, only wooden chairs. "Comfort" is not a word in their vocabulary!! The B&B had free WiFi, but it failed to work a couple times while I was there. Although when it was working it was fine. Breakfast is served at 8:30am, which meant that if you're not on a lazy vacation (which I wasn't) you were never around for breakfast. I stayed 13 nights and had the breakfast only 2 times while I was there. And while I could take coffee to go, there was never any food to go for breakfast, so i always ended up having to buy my own. Parking is (sort of) plentiful as not all guests had their own vehicles, and the driveway had two entrances. The backyard was nice, with lots of flowers and gardens, but because the owner was doing work back there, no one seemed to take advantage of that outdoor space. The front yard is nice too - but unfortunately there was no seating. The B&B is only a 5 minute walk to the shore and several parks, and a short drive to many other parks. There were several restaurants within driving distance, but in general the location is strictly residential, so there wasn't a lot within walking distance. It's about a 15 minute drive from downtown, longer by bus and obviously even longer by foot. Note that none of the rooms have a TV, and there are no TVs available in any of the common rooms. There is a small fridge the guests can use, but it's actually a wine fridge with the temperatures set wrong, so different shelves are different temperatures and the bottom shelf wasn't even cold. Food was not allowed in the rooms, which I thought was a rather silly rule considering guests were not pre-schoolers. Their website and guest book claim they have a hot tub, which no longer exists, but there is apparently a recreation centre not too far away. Overall, for the price I paid, it did it's job, but I would not stay there again. And I would definitely not recommend staying there at full price, especially in the main floor room. It does the job of a B&B you need only for sleep, but isn't a place you'd want to hang out at for longer than that.

I stayed at this B&B for 4 nights recently and each morning Lorraine made the best breakfasts…read more They were delicious and supported me as I started busy days. A beautiful room and a good location added to my stay.

I really, really wanted to like Burnt Bridge Lodge. I was looking for a scenic, quiet, clean,…read morecomfortable place to stay. The online description & photos of Burnt Bridge Lodge were lovely, & owner Kirstin Mann seemed personable, so I pre-paid for five nights. We left after just one night. While the surrounding forest is beautiful, Kirstin's property is ...junky. Not an inspiring view. The little apartment is cute, like in the photos. What the photos don't show is the clutter of garage-sale knickknacks & furniture; the need for a thorough deep-cleaning (pet hair, dust, grease); & the pervasive smell of soup or curry or something, along with a whiff of cat. After we left, I had to wash all of our clothes to get the smell out. The central heating wasn't working when we arrived, so Kirstin gave us a space heater to use. However, to run the space heater (or wash dishes, take a shower, or do laundry) one must go outside to turn on an incredibly loud generator. Kirstin asks that guests run the generator only two hours per day. So we ran the space heater for a (loud) while, ate dinner wearing our coats, & went to bed early. The bed in the upstairs loft was comfortable, but the pillows were awful. There were plenty of overhead lights in the apartment, but no decent reading lights. There was a buzzing electrical outlet in the kitchen that I couldn't ignore or figure out how to fix, so I put in earplugs to sleep. Kirstin has a friendly dog, but it barks. She said that while she has a bark-collar for the dog, she didn't have batteries for the collar, so she put the dog inside her downstairs apartment while she was away working a night shift. Unfortunately, in the morning, any time we raised our voices above a whisper, the dog started barking. The final straw was opening the gas-powered, old refrigerator in the morning & finding that our week's worth of groceries - lots of meat, dairy & eggs -- were lukewarm. We packed up & left. In communicating with Kirstin by phone & e-mail, she feels that some of these problems could have been solved by calling her at work. (In itself a little challenging as there's no land line & cell phone coverage is spotty.) My feeling is that the onus shouldn't be on guests, particularly when paying more than $100 per night, to troubleshoot one problem after another. I feel that basic things -- like central heating & a fridge cold enough to keep food safe -- should be worked out well before guests arrive. I really don't want to problem-solve, or deep-clean, or just make do when I'm on vacation, & particularly when paying a steep price to be there. Instead, I would highly recommend staying at the Oceanfront Suites on Cowichan Bay, which, like Lake Shawnigan, is a bit of a drive outside Duncan, but well worth the trip. The friendly & helpful front desk staff gave us a super-quiet studio with stunning floor-to-ceiling views of Cowichan Bay, a little beach & marina, & the mountains & sky beyond. Our studio had an efficient little kitchen & easy access to laundry facilities. The whole space was impeccably clean, comfortable, low-key & serene. It cost about $20 per night more than Burnt Bridge Lodge.

Had a fantastic time here with a group of 8 on a stag boys weekend. The setup and setting were…read moreexactly what we were looking for and as a host Kiki is terminally chill, she is the there if you need her but otherwise it is as if she is not there. Our interactions with her were relaxed and helpful. In terms of style, the cabin is exactly as described, "shabby-chic", if you're expecting glamour you're not going to enjoy this place (what the reviewer below is expecting). Rather it's a piece of forest paradise with a yard you can goof off in or play in with your kids. Many of the guys said this would be paradise for kids and young families. For a group of young adults looking for some fun, it is an isolated spot where you can let loose and you don't have to worry about ticking off neighbours. The yard is perfect, enclosed by trees all around but large enough to play field style games like jackpot or beersbie. There's a great sitting spot with patio furniture for while you're bbq-ing as well. Also although the yard is in that shabby chic style, the inside is nicely renovated and well thought-out for a group of our size. Kiki has many thoughtful items around the kitchen that she provides (off hand I'm remembering a giant pitcher, mini cereals, dixie cups etc) --she has thought of so much. The place is clean, organized, has tons of extra towels and bedding, and a fully ready to go kitchen. Further, all appliances worked perfectly and a bonus for those fretting about being out of cell service is there is a landline phone for any calls you might need to make. The surrounding area is amazing, the river spot was originally just a bonus to the place but we went down there and had one of the best moments with my buddies I have ever experienced. The river is picturesque, clear and deep. We loved it. Getting down to the river is easy as Kiki has a trail setup (it's steep but safe) that allows for easy access and well worthwhile (only 3 mins from the house). All in all I have to say if you have a friend or friends who want something away from the Vegas/Whistler kind of bachelor party or even just a cabin trip with the boys or gals do not hesitate to try this. When I have another opportunity to do something of this nature I will go back in a heartbeat.

We had a very nice stay during September 2017 in the Heathergate Cottage. We were very warm…read morewelcomed to a very nice and clean place. The owner is very friendly and helpful. You arrive and find a full fridge, from which you will do your breakfast next day. The cottage is close to the fisherman's wharf, from were you can take a boat taxi to the city centre, or you just walk a couple of minutes. Clear recommendation for a stay in this B&B.

Our trip was great. We had great sea weather meaning calm. The temp was in the 60's. The sun was…read moreout. We went on a day when the cruise ships were not in port. We saw sea lions, two humpbacks, and the T13 orca pod. So, we got pretty lucky from a wildlife perspective. The captain, first mate, and naturalists were nice, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and just fun. Bottomline, this is what you are paying for. Hopefully, you see whales but the company cannot control the wildlife. The idea is to have a good time regardless of what nature has to throw at you. For reference, the boat ride takes a lot longer than the actual viewing so the crew being entertaining is more important. We had a great time.

Ryan was a great host - we had very smooth water. He was in communication with other boats so had…read moreideas where to see whales. Humpbacks right away feeding and a great sighting of an orca pod (T108). Got to see "spy hopping" behavior and how fast they travel. Be sure to wear sunscreen and sunglasses!

Vancouver Island Passenger Tours is the best way to get around Victoria, B.C. Canada. They have…read morecustom packages to fit everyone's needs from short city tours to private wine tours and group bookings to Mount Washington.Very professional and courteous.

We have been using Victoria Prime for the past four years and find their services exceptional, and…read moretheir properties clean, spacious, well maintained and well situated, close to all amenities. We have experienced no major issues during our stays. And minor problems have been resolved quickly and with little or no impact on our stays. Bravo to Ted and his team! We are looking forward to using their services again in the near future.

Service was great! All the information they gave was accurate. They were very helpful. We stayed in…read morea new building in downtown. We will certainly use this company in future again.