Vacation Home Rentals in Victoria, Vancouver, Tofino, Whistler and Vancouver Island BC

Suite 304 at the Miraloma on the Cove invites you to a unique experience on Vancouver Island. Located just one mile north of downtown Sidney, the Miraloma overlooks the waters of Shoal Harbour. It is situated on the site that once was the Lieutenant-Governor's summer residence, and still retains the historic gardens where you can stroll through native flowers and plantings. Next door is the Latch Restaurant, the original Governor's house and now a fine dining establishment.

Miraloma 304 is on the top floor overlooking the harbour entrance, where boats sail by, to be enjoyed from the wrap-around balcony or from your private master bedroom. Accommodation is spacious at 1033 square feet, including a master bedroom with king bed and a guest bedroom with queen bed and living room with a double size hide-a-bed. The kitchenette is equipped with fridge, microwave-convection oven, dishes and utensils, dish washer and a washer and dryer. Each bedroom has a private full bathroom. For evening comfort there are two natural gas fireplaces and three televisions. The two bedroom-bathroom sets have separate interior doors for privacy. Parking is available in a secure underground area or the adjacent surface parking lot. Miraloma 304 is ideal for two couples or a family of four to six.

Activities are varied, from sedate to casual to adventurous. Outdoor enthusiasts can cycle or kayak,take in whale watching or ocean fishing, or perhaps charter a vessel from the nearby Van Isle Marina, just a five-minute walk away. The Saanich Peninsula is noted for produce farms, excellent golf courses, and Butchart Gardens for the botanical buffs. Back at the Miraloma, you can relax by day in the atrium for quiet conversation or reading by the large fireplace and then in the evening just soak away under the stars in the outside hot tub.

The town of Sidney by the Sea is noted for several tourist attractions. For example,it is Canada's Book town, sporting eight book stores for your browsing pleasure. If marine life is your interest, the Ocean Discovery Centre near the waterfront takes you on a submariners tour of local aquatic life or just wander along the waterfront walkway and enjoy the ongoing ocean activities, or take a harbour cruise. End your stroll at any of several restaurants and pubs, such as the Rumrunner Pub, frequented by the salty crowd from nearby Sidney Marina. When you finally have to leave, choices of day trips and departure are many. Victoria is only 30 minutes drive south and the international airport and car ferry services are within ten minutes drive of the Miraloma.

Magnolia Cottage is a beautiful, new cottage in an ideal location for your vacation. Enjoy this lovely setting that is near beach access and parks like Vantrieght Park and Ferndale Forest Park.

The entrance is warm and inviting, welcoming you with potted plants. When you open the front door, you see a fully functioning kitchen equipped with everything you need. The home includes all high-end appliances. The cabinets, countertops and flooring are well constructed and have a modern elegance. Adjacent to the kitchen, there is a nice eating area where there is an espresso coloured table with four chairs. In the cabinet you will find complimentary Epicure spices and tea. The living room has a couch that has a double sized sofa bed. There is a full bath that has been nicely appointed. Lighting fixtures are elegant and help the home feel bright and airy. The bedroom is a comfortable retreat to rest and relax in and hosts a large closet and window.

The window near the sink is overlooking the backyard where there is ample room for a picnic under the magnolia tree or a glass of wine on the patio table. Across the yard, there is a small garden where you are welcome to dig or plant. Vegetable compost is beside the garden. Around the corner, you can find a peach tree and elsewhere in the yard there is a eucalyptus and an apple tree.

Only a five minute drive to Gyro Park and Beach area, this vacation home is close to many amenities like the Cadboro Bay Village where there is grocery shopping, a drug store, bulk goods store, a liquor store and a gas station. Across the street, there is an Italian deli where you can purchase Gelato, pasta salads and soups of the day. Find a treasure to take home at one of the boutiques. For those looking for some relaxation there is a spa, Starbucks and a local pub in the village as well. The Cadboro Bay Village offers one of the local's favourite spots for fish and chips. If you drive for ten minutes, you can find a grocery store and a mall called the University Heights Plaza where there is shoe shopping, a tailor, post office and a home box store. If you want to visit downtown Victoria, there is a bus stop located down the street which will take you directly downtown in 25 minutes.

The best thing about the Magnolia Cottage is the beach access. There are different beaches nearby like St. Margaret's Beach, a long strip of sandy beach where children and adults can try their hand at skim boarding or snorkeling. There are people sunbathing in the summer that bring their picnic baskets and blankets to have lunch down at the beach. In the cottage there is a picnic basket is provided for your convenience. Gordon Point and Arbutus Cove beach accesses are also fun to enjoy as well. After a day at the beach come back to the cottage and continue the outdoor fun by the barbecue. Relax and Rest in this vacation home!