Feel at home, a few blocks from downtown Sidney and beach
Snow birds and travelers who want a quiet self contained suite! Our spacious and completely outfitted guest accommodation will feel like home away from home. It's in a prime location within one block of the beach and the main street of the quaint town of Sidney. Our large studio suite contains new quality contemporary furniture and has a good quality sofa bed for one extra person if needed. You will love the new comfortable bed and recliner chair while you watch your 40 inch flat screen TV. The bed area is partitioned off with curtains if desired.
The full kitchen has everything you need but if you don't feel like cooking there are a variety of restaurants and coffee shops a short walk away. The suite has a full bathroom and includes a washer and dryer for your convenience. Our Arts and Crafts home is close to the Sidney-Anacortes ferry terminal, BC Ferries and the Victoria airport. The famous Butchart Gardens is close by and the beautiful city of Victoria is within a short drive or bus ride. You will be welcome to enjoy our small garden patio if you wish, some steps to the suite entrance are required. You will love this self contained, self catered, private guest suite that is a comfortable vacation home perfect for short or longer stays.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number H023862183, 00004333
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Sidney
Located in Sidney, this apartment is near a water park and by the sea. Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Victoria Distillers are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Butchart Gardens and Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop. Panorama Recreation Centre and Victoria Butterfly Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Victoria Distillers - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Mary Winspear Centre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Port Sidney Marina - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min walk
Tim Hortons - 7 min walk
Maple Palace 2.0 - 4 min drive
Dairy Queen - 7 min walk
Mary's Bleue Moon Cafe - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Feel at home, a few blocks from downtown Sidney and beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Feel at home, a few blocks from downtown Sidney and beach?
As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Feel at home, a few blocks from downtown Sidney and beach on 24 September 2026 start from NZ$101, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Feel at home, a few blocks from downtown Sidney and beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Feel at home, a few blocks from downtown Sidney and beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Feel at home, a few blocks from downtown Sidney and beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Feel at home, a few blocks from downtown Sidney and beach located?
Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop and Iroquois Park. Sidney Museum and Archives and Sidney Fishing Pier are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
It was a excellent place to stay for our needs.
Right in town, close to the water and shops of Sidney.
Owners were easy to talk too and helpful with local knowledge
Jim K.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Thank you for your kind review and thank you for staying with us and leaving our suite in such great shape
Although there were some cleanliness issues left over from a previous tenant when we first arrived they were quickly solved and Tony was so easy to talk to and open to solutions. The apartment is larger than we expected and had everything we needed. Great position for accessing all Sidney has to offer.
A great spot! The suite is clean, really well equipped and beautifully located near the waterfront and all the shops and cafés of Sidney. Tony and Sandy give you your privacy but are easily reached and happy to help with anything you may need. I'd love to stay again and hope they have space when I'm next in Sidney.
Jude O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Maggie M.
16 June 2016
Perfect stay
The apartment is nicely furnished and decorated and very well thought out. We enjoyed the garden, the easy walk to downtown and the quiet of the area. It is a beautiful place and our hosts were great. Sandy even placed a bouquet of flowers in the apartment for us because it was our anniversary. We will return and gladly recommend it to others.
Maggie M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
We are pleased that you enjoyed your anniversary get away and what our suite and Sidney has to offer. thank you
Suite has everything one needs to enjoy a stay sans voiture in the heart of Sidney. Too bad so few Canadian neighborhoods are equally walkable!
Valdis G.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Valdis G.
15 May 2016
Everything anyone could want in a guest suite.
The suite was extremely comfortable. The owners clearly have the comfort of guest in mind as they provide hooks for rain gear and spare unbrellas by the door, a comforter for napping, ample linens, a well equipped kitchen, and a shoe wrack and hooks near a heater for drying. It's these small things, in combination with proximity to shopping and the seaside, that make this guest suite stand out. I would definitely stay here again.
Valdis G.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in Sidney and thank you for noticing the small things that help made your stay enjoyable and comfortable. We want our guests to consider the guest suite a home away from home. Hopefully we will see you again soon.
A great bright, quiet studio, larger than photos. Excellent directions; easy to locate address. Super clean. Everything you need for a long stay: fully equipped kitchen, very comfortable bed & pillows, lots of hot water, hair dryer, iron & ironing board. Excellent wifi, dependable and easy to access. Superb location: easy walk to main street, seaside, supermarkets, restaurants, coffee shops, banks, transportation. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Shirley O.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2024
Thank you so much for your very kind review. We enjoyed having you stay in our suite and will hope to see you back
Sure enjoyed staying at the suite. It was clean & comfortable. Wonderful spot for walks along the ocean. Close to all coffee shops, restaurants, shopping & grocery stores. Tony & Sandy were always helpful with any questions or things we needed. Couldn’t of asked for better hosts. We will be back.
Sandy and Tony have created a wonderful, comfortable guest apartment with absolutely everything you need for short or longer stay in beautiful Sidney!! The location is perfect for relaxing strolls along the seawall or visiting local shops, restaurants, museums etc. And it's only a short drive into Victoria. Communication was prompt and our hosts were accommodating with every request. We hate to leave!!
Barbara K.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2022
Thanks so much for your very kind review. You were great guests and left our suite immaculate!
I truly enjoyed my stay in the lovely and comfortable studio apartment! The amenities were exceptional and the host was welcoming and accommodating. They made my stay a pleasure and provided a terrific home base from which to conduct family business and spend quality time with my loved ones.
A huge thank you to Tony and Sandy for a wonderful stay. I will highly recommend this property to friends and family and plan to book it for my next visit to Sidney.
Grateful,
Vance
Vance A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
Thank you Vance for your great review
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jan M.
4 January 2013
Sweet little Suite!
This was one sweet little suite in Sidney, BC! I stayed there over the Christmas holidays and it was really a great experience. It started with the home backed sweets that the owners left for me and the TV turned on to the 'fire log' channel! It is new, clean and a great design and use of space. It is three blocks from main street and well situated. It was warm and comfortable and the owners were great to deal with. I would definitely stay there again if I was back in Sidney.
Jan M.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Sidney is a great place to spend the holidays even if there is a bit of rain! We are pleased it worked out well for you. Sandy and Tony
Archival
10/10 Excellent
joan k.
28 February 2014
Joan
This is a wonderful place to stay. It has everything in the suite that one needs and the description and pictures shown were entirely accurate. The suite was excellently maintained and very clean. Sandra and Tony were excellent hosts and made sure we had everything we needed. The bonus was the suite's location as once here we didn't really need the car unless one wanted to go farther afield than Sydney. The bus to Victoria and the ferry is easily accessible. Thanks so much for an enjoyable stay!
joan k.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
We were so happy you enjoyed the Sidney area and we hope you come again in the near future to explore some more as there is a lot to see and do in the area.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Feryl H.
19 September 2012
Charming and quiet
Our time here was very restful and calming. The suite was fresh, nicely decorated and quite charming. The bed was extremely comfortable. Our hosts went out of their way to help with anything that they could such as tips on sights, providing us with maps and ferry information. They were ever so kind to print us up a map for the best way back to the mainland and then to SeaTac airport. Sydney is a wonderful quiet and charming village with everything within easy walking distance. You will have a wonderful time!
Feryl H.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
We are glad you enjoyed out town of Sidney and you had a chance to explore the surrounding area as well. Very ambitious! We hope you will return soon to explore more of beautiful Vancouver Island.
We were in Sidney for a family wedding and decided to extend our holiday for a few more days. We were very happy with this choice as it had everything we needed and was very comfortable. It is a basement suite however there was lots of light and the cooler space was appreciated during the hot summer days. Our son also joined us for 2 nights and used the sofa hide-a-bed. We'd highly recommend this property to others.
We booked this studio suite for a whole month, it was very clean and had everything that we needed, full well equipped Kitchen, very nice bathroom, very comfortable queen bed with great bedding and Towels. There were even bath robes.
It is a basement suite so some stairs to go down to get there but separate entrance and private. There was a good parking place for our car on the driveway. Excellent location in the middle of Sidney most places (shopping, restaurants, coffee shops etc.) are within walking distance and only a block an a half to the seaside.
Very close to Victoria Airport and only 10 minutes to the ferry terminal. Tony and Sandy were great to deal with and we would definitely go back if we go to Sidney again.
Ron P.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2021
Ron and Christine were excellent guests. They were quiet and considerate, left our suite exceptionally clean and tidy and we’d be very happy to host them again
About the host
Hosted by Sandy and Tony
We are a partly retired couple with grown children. We lived in this area for many years where we raised our children and now are happy to share our suite with you. Sandy works as a home based travel agent so is available to help with travel plans and suggestions. We enjoy meeting our lovely guests and sharing our beautiful town and island.
Why they chose this property
Our home has a self contained suite that is perfect as a base to the Victoria area. The town of Sidney is becoming very desirable do to its many restaurants, shops and activities.
What makes this property unique
Being close to the ocean and the lovely walking trail by the beach is a bonus. Explore the new Ocean Discovery Center and visit many top quality shops and services within walking distance. We even have a small friendly movie theatre in our town that shows first run movies and cultural events! We are located on a residential street so you will become part of our local neighbourhood. You are only a short drive from top quality visitor attractions like world renownd Butchart Gardens and the fabulous BC Museum of Natural History. If you like hiking, we are near many beautiful nature trails for your enjoyment, there is something for everyone! We will assist you in finding activities that will make your stay memorable. You will love the mild coastal weather of Sidney by the Sea!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests