Title: Upscale Character Home with Luxurious Amenities Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Upscale Character Home with Luxurious Amenities Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27500000/27494100/27494041/ec4127de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27500000/27494100/27494041/470b31b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27500000/27494100/27494041/706f78b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27500000/27494100/27494041/f19709af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27500000/27494100/27494041/28766537.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Character meets modern charm at this bright and airy Lower Level home by Swan Lake. The 9 foot ceilings, wide hallways with wainscoting, crown molding, and curved arches create a warm atmosphere while the floor to ceiling rock-faced fireplace is a beautiful focal point. With heated tiled floors in both the kitchen and bathroom, you'll feel cozy in every season. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Upscale Character Home with Luxurious Amenities The best of Victoria's character home charm and modern west coast living style by Swan Lake. This Lower Legal Separate Strata Titled home is bright, airy space with 9 foot ceilings; large bedrooms with walk in closets; all while affording an open concept. Beautiful wide hallways with wainscoting, crown molding, and curved arches. A focal feature of this home is the floor to ceiling rock-faced fireplace, finished with a live edge mantel. The kitchen boasts Brand New premium model, stainless steel appliances perfect for the avid home chef. This updated lower character home is both private and quiet. Both cool in the summer and warm in the winter, the home has 9 foot ceilings, heated tiled floors in both the kitchen and bathroom, completely updated from floor to ceiling. Both the Master bedroom and the second bedroom offer walk in closets to stow away one's luggage and all that one can pack in it The luxurious bathroom has an abundance of linen and towels, laundry and loads of led lighting. One can either enjoy the soaker tub for relaxing or for the shower lovers, a beautiful rain shower awaits you. This has been both a pet and smoke free home. This is not a basement suite, rather a lower strata duplex which is completely independent of the upper home. Updated sound proofing has made this an exceptional place to call your home away from home. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On a lake ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22775300/22775292/37018f75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy and modern 3 bedroom In central location!! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Absolutely No Shoes to be worn in the house- no exceptions. - Quiet Hours 11pm-7am as per local bylaws. No Smoking/Vaping in Home or on property. Only number of guests registered are allowed to stay overnight or on property. Please do not roll/drag luggage across the wood floors. Checkout time of 11 am is an absolute must. Unfortunately the cleaners want to get on with the cleaning and the rest of their day. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 29565, H358287638 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Upscale Character Home Luxurious Amenities House Victoria Upscale Character Home Luxurious Amenities House Upscale Character Home Luxurious Amenities Victoria Upscale Character Home Luxurious Amenities Upscale Character Luxurious A Upscale Character Home With Luxurious Amenities Victoria ## About the area Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Saanich East, a neighbourhood in Victoria. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Royal BC Museum and Butchart Gardens. Princess Louisa Inlet and Victoria Bug Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our Victoria travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Victoria.dx4138) [View more Holiday homes in Victoria](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Private-Holiday-Homes.d4138-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=48.468483,-123.376724&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ckzfHn_%60pV%3FW%3FU%40W%3FW%40U%40Y%3FUBW%40W%40U%40WBWBUBWBUBWBUBUDUBWDSDWDSDUDUFUDSFUDSFSFUHSFSFSHSFQHSFQHQHQJQHSHOHOJQHOJQJMJQJMJOJMJMJMLMJMLKLMJKLKLILMLILILILILINGLILGLENGNGLELENENELENCNCNCLCNCNALANAN%3FNANAN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBNBNBNBLBNDLDNDNDLDNFLFLDNFLHLFLHNHLHLHLHLLJHLJLJLLJJLLJLJLLLJLJNJLJPHLJPJNHPJNHNHRHPHPHPHPFRHPFRHRFRFRFTFRDRFTFRDTFTDTDRBVDRDVBTDTBTBVBTBVBT%40V%40VBT%40V%40V%40T%40X%3FT%40V%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FX%3FT%3FVAV%3FTAVAVAVATCVAVAVCTCTCVCTCVETCTETETCTETETGTETGRGTERGRGTGRGRIRGPIRGRIPIPIPIPIPIPKNIPKNKNINKNKNKNKJMNKLKLMLKJMLMJMJKHMJMJMHMHOHMFMHMHODMFMFOFMDODODMDOBMDOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FOAOAOAO%3FMAOCOAMCOCOCOEMCOEOEMEMEOGOGMGMEMIOIMGMIMIMIMKMKMIMKKKMMMKKMMMKMKOKKKOKOKOKOKOIOKQIOIQIQKQIQIQGQISGSIQGSGSISGUGSESGUESGUEUEUEUEUEUCUEUCUCWCUCWCUCUCWAWAWAUCW%3FWAWAU%3FWAW%3FU%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=H5JT0nV3SI3m6I8KS6Ixit7Q7Xs=) Victoria, BC ### What's nearby - Uptown Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles - University of Victoria - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles - Victoria Harbour - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles - Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles ### Getting around - Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 17 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's @ Walmart - ‬3 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk - ‪Thrifty Foods - ‬17 min walk - ‪De Dutch - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Upscale Character Home with Luxurious Amenities pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Upscale Character Home with Luxurious Amenities? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Upscale Character Home with Luxurious Amenities? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Upscale Character Home with Luxurious Amenities located? > Located in Saanich East, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lochside Regional Trail, Uptown Center and Princess Louisa Inlet. MayFair Shopping Centre and Topaz Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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