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Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family!

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Property grounds
Room
A living room with a loft-style ceiling, a fireplace, and a brown sofa.
A grassy area with picnic tables by a lake, clear skies, and distant mountains.
A modern loft apartment with a dining area, seating, and a kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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North Saanich, BC
  • Place, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Resthaven Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mary Winspear Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family!

Relax back in our large, cosy guesthouse that’s big enough for the whole family, and supplied with all the amenities, including heat/air conditioning, washer/dryer, large tv, and wifi; to name a few. Large decks overlook duck ponds and pastures of grazing cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens and turkeys. The view from the deck over neighbouring farms is second to none. The area is well know for its diverse bird population- from Owls and eagles, to herons and sparrows. A bird-lovers paradise.
Our home is the perfect escape from the city, yet 5 min from the airport, ferries, and Town of Sidney - a charming seaside town with everything from breweries, fine restaurants, museums, and cinemas, to great shopping!
We are a 10 min walk to the Pat Bay beach, which is warm and swimmable in the summer, and has the most amazing sunsets anytime of year.
We are surrounded by amazing hiking trails and parks.
Perhaps one of the most breath taking aspects of our area is the The Gulf Islands National Park. You can access some of these Islands by ferry, or we can arrange a private boat charter upon request.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please load and turn on the dishwasher. The pods for the dishwasher are located under the kitchen sink
Turn off any BASEBOARD heat that has been turned on. Do not turn off the heat/air con unit in the living room
Return the keys to the shelf beside the front door
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We don't ask for much, just that you treat our property as if it were your own. No parties and loud noise late into the night.
Please keep pets off beds, sofas and chairs. Do not leave your pet unattended in the guesthouse. Leash your pet outside due to livestock free ranging
Walking the farm is by request - simply for the safety of you and our animals. Electric fences might be active, or nesting birds could get spooked

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number H510036807, 1104
Property # 9908616
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

About the area

Sidney

Located in Sidney, this holiday home is near a water park. Mary Winspear Centre and Sidney Museum and Archives are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Victoria Distillers. Butchart Gardens and Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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North Saanich, BC

What's nearby

  • Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Resthaven Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mary Winspear Centre - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sidney Skatepark - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Port Sidney Marina - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lands End Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Maple Palace 2.0 - ‬5 min drive
  • McDonald's

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family!?

As of 22 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family! on 22 November 2026 start from NZ$1,061, 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 Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family! located?

Situated in Sidney, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Resthaven Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and Shoal Harbour Bird Sanctuary are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Tess Town

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Hi! I'm Tess. I love to travel, and have been using short-term rentals as a preferred method of travel for years, and that gave me the idea to become a host myself. Plus, my property is a touch of heaven, and I want to share the beauty of it with other, like-minded people.
At home I am a believer in the importance of good quality food, integrity in farming practices, sustainability, and spending time daily with the people (and animals) that I love.
My family and I love to be on the ocean. It is a huge passion of ours, and great family time. We enjoy fishing, prawning, and crabbing. We are so fortunate to have the Gulf Islands National Park as our ocean playground and we love to explore hiking trails, cuisine, beaches and bays, and historical sites on all the different islands.

Why they chose this property

My family and I have lived, and raised our children on this farm for over 15 years. We love the lifestyle, and the serenity of it. It is not unusual to see horses trotting down the road, or donkey's out for a walk.
Owls and Eagles are residents, as are many varieties of hawks and herons. It is an area very well known to bird-lovers. There have been sightings of rare birds here that can plug the street like Justin Bieber visiting. Ha ha!
We love the neighbourhood because it is our secret little hidden piece of heaven. We feel so fortunate to be able to listen to the birds singing while we have coffee on our deck and watch our baby pigs, or cows, or lambs graze the fields. I think that we live our lives in a more balanced ratio of 50:50 time spent indoor to outdoor. Something that a lot of people don't have the ability to do. Farm-life has gives me the opportunity to nourish my family in so many ways than just good food in their bellies.

What makes this property unique

We are unique because we are a farm in the middle of the city. We are so fortunate to be able to raise our own food, and be fairly self-sustaining, yet have everything from shops, to beaches, to hiking, to museums, to cinemas right in our back yard. There are not a lot of places that you can have the serenity and beauty of country life, and all the amenities you could need, and more, 5 min away.

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