Location! Large 3000 sq ft Open Concept Home Walking Distance to Harbor

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6260 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Victoria, BC

Government Street1 min walk
Victoria Harbour9 min walk
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal12 min walk
Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

The Maclure Residence is a unique heritage center hall, fully furnished, fully equipped main floor residence within a beautifully restored arts & crafts home.
The Maclure Residence offers huge principal rooms (separate living and dining rooms), 2 large bedrooms each having both a queen size and single bed, 3 large flat screen tvs, and a very large well equipped kitchen. There are gas fireplaces in the living & dining room area as well as one of the bedrooms. The residence has it's own private entrance, private bathroom, and is appointed with early Canadian antiques. It also comes with free wifi and free secure underground parking for one car, with street parking close by. This craftsman style home is located just minutes (2 blocks) away to Victoria's inner harbour, Parliament buildings, BC Museum, I-Max theater, The Empress Hotel, whale watching tour operators, and more. The Maclure Residence offers a dinning room capable of seating up to 10 people. Just across from this home is Beacon Hill park, the crown jewel in Victoria's parks. From Beacon Hill park you can walk to the ocean and beaches with a view of the Washington state mountains. From this home you can also quickly walk to all tour operators and bus depots, for visiting places like Butchart & the Butterfly gardens. The Maclure Residence also offers a queen size sofa bed in the main living room.
Samuel Maclure, one of Victoria's most famous architects, built this residence for the Mayor of Victoria, Mr. Robert Porter.
If your looking for a totally unique experience in one of Victoria's best locations, you will love staying at The Maclure Residence, at The Robert Porter Inn.

Property manager

Cindy Ross

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

The colourful back deck - used in Spring and summer as the outside dining area.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We really appreciate if guests remove their outdoor footwear while inside the home. The floors are all made of soft wood and marks are easily made.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Victoria

This holiday home is located in James Bay, a neighbourhood in Victoria, and is in the mountains and by the sea. Royal BC Museum is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre or Royal Athletic Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Victoria, BC

What's nearby

Government Street - 1 min walk
Royal BC Museum - 4 min walk
Victoria Harbour - 9 min walk
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk
Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal - 4 min drive

Getting around

Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

Willowstream Spa at the Empress - 6 min walk
Milestones - 8 min walk
Browns Socialhouse - 6 min walk
Q Restaurant at the Empress - 6 min walk
Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Location! Large 3000 sq ft Open Concept Home Walking Distance to Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Location! Large 3000 sq ft Open Concept Home Walking Distance to Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Location! Large 3000 sq ft Open Concept Home Walking Distance to Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Location! Large 3000 sq ft Open Concept Home Walking Distance to Harbor located?

Located in James Bay, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Government Street and Royal BC Museum. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Kevin H.

14 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Kevin

Super location but a bit noisy with lots of traffic on Superior. It needs AC and most windows were painted shut. Otherwise, fine.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabel H.

9 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Heritage House

We stayed 4 nights at this beautiful house located in the middle of historic Victoria. It was a beautifully decorated home. Our three generations were able to walk and explore and enjoy our surroundings.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Kyle W.

29 October 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Booking problems

The place is nice and great location. Had the place booked and have written confirmation of dates. Was forced to leave a full day earlier than booked as they doubled booked.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael d., Hilo Hawaii

29 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place

Phone the minute I stepped into this house it felt like a palace everything was wonderful I could easily live here the rest of my life

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terrell B.

26 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming rental in great location

We loved our stay! The location is fantastic, right in the heart of Victoria but the street it is on was very quiet. It felt very safe walking around at night. The rental itself was extremely spacious with lovely decor. The photos were accurate. The beds were very comfortable, as were the living room's couches. The kitchen was well stocked too. It is worth noting that there are rentals upstairs and downstairs. We heard a bit of noise through the ceiling, but it was nothing that bothered us. We were very happy with our stay and would highly recommend it to others.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Ross

Hi there. I'm Cindy and I've had a passion for both architecture and travel since I was a child. I always knew that creating interesting homes would be a big part of my life. I fell in love with The Robert Porter House the first time I walked into it. It makes me very happy that I can share this unique home with people from all over the world.
I hope you love Victoria and The Robert Porter Inn as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

A lovely retreat with an amazing James Bay location in the very heart of Victoria. This beautiful Heritage Home was designed in 1896 by locally famous architect Samuel Maclure. The home has been restored to its original splendor while adding many modern comforts such as heated tile floors, gas fireplaces, sunken patios and lovely gardens. Each suite has it's own private entrance and private 4 piece bath.
The city is at your doorstep. The home is a short walking distance to everything from Beacon Hill Park, the Royal British Columbia Museum, and National Geographic's IMAX theatre. The picturesque Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings, Empress hotel and shops & restaurants are just one block away.
We strive to offer our guests a private and quiet escape in the center of everything wonderful that Victoria has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location.
James Bay is one of the best areas in Victoria. Beacon Hill Park is right across the street from The Inn. It's our largest urban retreat with lovely ponds and incredible gardens. Visit the parks children's farm, where there's also a petting zoo. On the opposite side of the park you'll cross Dallas Rd to the beaches along the pacific ocean. Great for runners, cyclists, roller blading or simply walking along and enjoying the spectacular view. To enjoy a more local street scene, make your way to the Cook Street Village (a short 5 min drive away). Follow Southgate street to the Cook street shops, pubs, restaurants, markets and cafes. Less touristy than downtown Victoria, this area will be a pleasant surprise. For a larger selection of restaurants, bars and shops you can also walk to downtown Victoria. Either way, you won't be disappointed.

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