Family Lakehouse on Elk Lake, 2 acre private estate, Sleeps 10, BBQ, Pets OK !

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10241.5 sq m

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Victoria, BC

Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
‪12 min walk‬
Elk Lake
‪12 min walk‬
Cordova Bay Golf Course
‪3 min drive‬
Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This large, private lakehouse sits directly on Elk Lake, with 2 acre private estate, lawns and forest, with 50 ' to Elk Lake waterfront, activity trails, beaches and water sports - perfect for families, weddings and reunions w/ hiking, running, swimming for athletes, Triathletes, outdoor and water sports new stand-up paddle 2x (SUP) boards and lake floaters, included. Extensive private lawns and forest, BBQs, gazebo. Pet (dog and cat) friendly! The Lake House sits on a large, sun drenched private estate with endless lawns and evergreen forest, w/ direct private access to gorgeous Elk Lake and beaches, w/ parks, running and dog trails, endless fresh water swimming, sunbathing, SUP paddle boarding, sailing, waterskiing, fishing, biking, and birdwatching - all only 50 ft away by magical forest trail - a perfect for family reunions/BBQ's, large corporate events and weddings or romantic runaway. Two acres private lawns w/ mature trees and green lawns, surrounded by lush evergreen tree forest. South facing lawns and decks w/ views of lake. The Lake House has large country kitchen, 4 BR 2 full BA, newly renovated, w/ hardwood floors, large living room, dining room, media room, sun room, rec room, decks, BBQ, fire pit and gazebo. Fully stocked kitchen w/ two fridges, stove, microwave, coffee and bread maker. Bathrooms fully stocked with towels and soap. 4 large bedrooms with new Queen size beds, new mattresses, bed linens and sheets. High speed fibre optic internet, TV and Telus home security. Unlimited secure parking/ pad for RV, motorhomes, boats and trailers. Private driveway and access. 20 min drive from BC Ferries, 15 minutes from Victoria and Victoria (YYJ) airport, Butchart Gardens, wineries, and 1 min off Highway 17, Patricia Bay Highway at Sayward Rd (at Petro Canada Gas Station) For your security, motion alert cameras are located in the car garage, the driveway and front doorbell.

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Jonathan R.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must be under adult supervision outside

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All guests and the exact number of guests must be registered, in advance, on VRBO platform.

House is on septic tank - no foreign objects in drains.

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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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Victoria

Located in Victoria, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Government Street. Butchart Gardens and Victoria Butterfly Gardens are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.

Victoria, BC

What's nearby

Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Elk Lake - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Cordova Bay Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Camosun College - Interurban Campus - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
Butchart Gardens - 11 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
‪The Lakes Grillhouse n' Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Floyd’s Diner - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Lakehouse on Elk Lake, 2 acre private estate, Sleeps 10, BBQ, Pets OK ! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Family Lakehouse on Elk Lake, 2 acre private estate, Sleeps 10, BBQ, Pets OK !?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Lakehouse on Elk Lake, 2 acre private estate, Sleeps 10, BBQ, Pets OK !?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Family Lakehouse on Elk Lake, 2 acre private estate, Sleeps 10, BBQ, Pets OK ! located?

Situated in Victoria, this golf holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park and Elk Lake. Cordova Bay Golf Course and Royal Oak Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

13 May 2025

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

Wedding Garden Party

Very large property with manicured lawns perfect for our outdoor garden party. The house has many updated top quality appliances and electronics and easily accommodates 10 guests for sleeping and dining. The outdoor loungers, fire pit and dining area were great.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith H.

29 April 2025

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice location, many other issues

Weak orientation, cameras were not disclosed. When we got there the kitchen fridge & freezer were full of owners food, no room for ours. We were told we could use it (disgusting) because she didn’t want to move it. Pantry & cupboard full of owners food. It was partially moved to sunroom fridge that was supposed to be empty. See in pics what it looked like. We booked for event assuming we could use both fridges. Closets were full of owners items, lived out of suitcase like a hotel for 5 days. It was not clean, booked for event and had to clean all outdoor furniture and request a fire pit that was listed. They set up a propane pit, we were not made aware before we got there. It was not clean compared to all the other Vrbos we stayed in. We cleaned it. Laundry was left in washer. Picture show issues. The posting is from favourable angles and are old.

Pantry full of owners food. No room for our food, left in coolers

Door missing, we’re not told there were renovations

Bedroom closet full of owners items, lived out of suitcase

2 fridges in add, this was the one in sunroom. Full of owners food

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

23 March 2025

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

Great location

Nice property in a great spot. Well equipped and loved that we could bring our dogs. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane G.

30 September 2024

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

Great Hub for Golf weekend

Beautiful, quiet, central location, awesome amenities...we only wish we had left a day open to simply enjoy the property and Elk Lake! Fantastic spot that we would book again! Thank, Jonathan, for a great stay...you've got a fantastic property!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

PJ L.

5 September 2024

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

Family Wedding/Reunion

Great home for a large family group to gather and entertain others. (With hosts agreement) Well equipped kitchen, grill, dishes and glassware for a large group. The outdoor patio and grass area were perfect for entertaining and games. Access to the lake and use of the paddleboards was appreciated, on a warm summer weekend.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Curtis D.

21 August 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

6 August 2024

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

Welcoming paradise

This place is close enough to the city for convenience, but makes you feel like you’re in the countryside so you can relax and have fun with your friends without the busyness of the city. If it’s available, grab it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

4 August 2024

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

beautiful and comfortable lake house

We loved our Time at Jonathan's lake house. We loved that it was located a little bit outside of Victoria proper but still very easy to access all restaurants, shops and sightseeing opportunities. Jonathan met us at the Home to give us a quick walk-through of the property which we found to be very helpful. my daughter and I enjoyed running around the lake trail in the morning, which is just literally in the backyard. My husband was able to use one of Jonathan's paddle boards and go for a morning paddle. We love to come back to this wonderful home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

30 July 2024

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

Large home on a 2acre lot with lake access

This was a great home for our family vacation. The location was excellent, and the large lot with access to Elk Lake provided us with something for everyone. The house had all the amenities we needed and comfortably accommodated all 7 of us. The host was very thorough and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Linnea C.

2 July 2024

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

Tranquil lake house

Comfortable lake house with a big backyard. We watched a baby deer frolicking in the grass one morning. In the backyard there is a trail directly to the lake. All the amenities you need for fun getaway

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Florian P.

19 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Memorial

Private Clean and easily accessible.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linlin Z.

26 March 2024

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

Daughter’s hockey trip

We book the lake house for our daughter’s provincial hockey tournament during March break weekend. Everyone just loves the place, big yard which is excellent for my two frenchies. They don’t get that big space to run around at home. My son and husband definitely enjoyed the wood stove. Very quiet neighborhood, but very easy to access to everywhere. The house is very clean, when we arrived, owner of the house Jonathan showed his hospitality and he showed us around, he is super friendly! Very positive experience, we are even start to plan come back again! Yeah!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

3 January 2024

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

Corporate getaway

Accommodating with having a corporate event at the location after other plans fell through a week prior!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

31 December 2023

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

Fabulous family gathering

We rented this VRBO as a place for our family of seven adults to stay and host another 20 extended family members for a family celebration. This place was absolutely perfect. The grounds are lovely and our dogs didn’t want to leave. The place was so clean and cozy - even decorated for the holidays! There is everything you could need for a peaceful, enjoyable get together. If we are ever in need of a larger group place to stay in Victoria we will absolutely stay here. A real find!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

27 December 2023

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

Karen D

We stayed at the lake house over Christmas. Jonathon met us at the house when we checked in, gave us all the details we needed. The house was clean, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. The log fire was a treat and kept the whole house cosy. The grounds are very well kept and a great place for our dog to run around. The walk along the lake trail was beautiful and so easy to access! We especially appreciated the Christmas tree and decorations, made it a perfect place to relax with our family over the holidays. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this VRBO, thanks so much 😊

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frontier M.

5 September 2023

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

Great spot for a corporate retreat!

We had an amazing time at Jonathan's property for our corporate retreat this year. Jonathan was very communicative, friendly and accommodating. The space was very clean and the kitchen was useful for preparing snacks and meals. The forest on the property is beautiful, and having the lake so close was a great feature. Lots of parking and outdoor space. It is a ways from downtown, so we had a designated driver for one of the nights. There are stores a short drive away to get groceries etc.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

20 August 2023

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

Amazing location in Victoria

What a great place to stay! Close to Butchart Gardens, downtown Victoria and ferries, yet it feels quiet and secluded. The lake was so fun to swim in and the property was beautiful. We even saw deer right in the yard. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything thing we needed. There was plenty of space for our family of 6. Jonathan was quick to respond to messages and had great recommendations. We loved our stay here and hope to visit again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

11 August 2023

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

Beautiful Victoria stay

The property is beautiful with many areas for times of gathering or quiet spaces. The 6 miles trail around Elk lake is great. The deer visiting in the evening are a joy to watch.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lenora M.

10 July 2023

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

Great summer retreat space

We had a wonderful time at this property. We spent most of our time outside in the great seating areas. All the rooms worked very well for the four of us. We cooked our meals and the kitchen had everything you could need. The host gave us a great tour around at the beginning. For those who like walking, the Elk/Beaver trail is just at the end of the property. We spent part of one day driving around the Peninsula visiting farm stands and markets. A great place for a get-away - thanks Jonathan!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Melanie M.

11 June 2023

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Potential is there

After the Initial check in of the property(which is usually comfortable and easy), The owner insisted on meeting me at the property and showing me around. Even though it clearly states in the listing that no contact check-in, check out would happen. As a single lady with kids, it was a very unusual check in and made me feel really uncomfortable, especially when he blocked my path out of the kitchen. I was initially booked for 3 people(me and two kids) I ended up calling my sister to come stay with me for comfort and safety. There are no window coverings on of the bedrooms or bathrooms. There are several cameras throughout the property, 9 that we found, including sensors on all the doors. Some cameras facing inwards to the house and several facing an every angle of the property. Every move you make is accounted for and watched by the owner. No dishwashing soap, no laundry detergent, no garbage bags, dirty floors (we literally had to wash our feet twice the first day), musty smelling basement and bedding, crusty towels.Wifi was sufficient. Location of property was good, has lake access but is a pretty far walk through the wooded area and no beach unless you walk down the path to the Elk Lake park. Property definitely has potential, however it was not a comfortable experience for me. There was no welcome book or instructions on how to navigate the home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

7 June 2023

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

Perfect for a family gathering!

We booked the place to host my mom's 95th birthday party with all her children and grand-children. It was perfect for this. On one day we hosted a little celebration with family and friends joining for a little while. It worked really well for this. There were lots of various spaces for people to gather in both inside and outside. It was a short walk to the beach with easy access to walking trails. A large yard for playing games in. We pretty well lived outside and there was lots of spaces to sit and gather and lots to do! We are thinking of making it an annual event!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Leahan M.

17 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan R.

A Victoria native for 20 years - sports minded, w/ active adventure living !

Why they chose this property

Amazing country Lakehouse, sleeps up to 8-10 adults/children, on Elk Lake in forested private setting for families looking for getaway, active adults for water sports weekends on the lake, with lakeside BBQ's and wine on summer nights under black starry skies in romantic, private park setting w/ evergreen fir trees and magical forest setting.

What makes this property unique

4+ BR and 2BA large Lakeshore Country house, on large 2 acre private estate with all the water sports; direct access to Elk Lake, beaches, forests, running and biking trails, only 75 ft away thru magical forest trail to lakeshore and waterfront. South facing property with 16 hours sun in spring/summer. Late night BBQ, gazebo w/ country sky starlight, constellation searching and moon gazing with Spotting Scope.

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