Across the street from the ocean

Canada - BC - Victoria

Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Taken at the foot of the street
Taken at the foot of the street
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Blue duplex on the right side
Blue duplex on the right side
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Living room. Power Recliner
Living room. Power Recliner
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Induction stove, standard or convection oven
Induction stove, standard or convection oven
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Dining area
Dining area
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,West view to the Brother's Islands
West view to the Brother's Islands
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Desk. South facing to the Olympic Mountains
Desk. South facing to the Olympic Mountains
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Hardwood floors on main and top floor.
Hardwood floors on main and top floor.
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Upstairs bathroom
Upstairs bathroom
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Temperature controlled Shower
Temperature controlled Shower
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Power convertible stand up/sit down desk.
Power convertible stand up/sit down desk.
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,View of cove and home from Saxe Point Park
View of cove and home from Saxe Point Park
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,January sunset. view from foot of the street
January sunset. view from foot of the street
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Backyard deck
Backyard deck
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Atrium dining area. Views of ocean and mountains
Atrium dining area. Views of ocean and mountains
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria, Submarines and other naval ships sail by daily
Submarines and other naval ships sail by daily
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Backyard sitting area in May
Backyard sitting area in May
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Backyard
Backyard
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Back Deck table
Back Deck table
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Wild camas in the park directly behind house
Wild camas in the park directly behind house
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Sail by every Sunday
Sail by every Sunday
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Eagle's nest
Eagle's nest
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Nearby West Bay walkway and marina
Nearby West Bay walkway and marina
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Restaurants and Pubs along nearby West Bay Walkway
Restaurants and Pubs along nearby West Bay Walkway
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Floating homes at nearby West Bay Marina
Floating homes at nearby West Bay Marina
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Downtown Victoria
Downtown Victoria
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Regular hourly sailing from Vancouver to Victoria
Regular hourly sailing from Vancouver to Victoria
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Winter surfing close by
Winter surfing close by
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Along the West Bay Walkway to downtown in the fall
Along the West Bay Walkway to downtown in the fall
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Famous Butchart Gardens 35 minutes away
Famous Butchart Gardens 35 minutes away
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,"Xavier's School for the Gifted" across the water
"Xavier's School for the Gifted" across the water
Home exhange in,Canada,Victoria,Downtown is close by
Downtown is close by
  • Sleeping capacity4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Weekend Home Exchange

Homesit Offered

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is possible

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We are looking for a home exchange in ...

Aug 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 Vancouver, BC, Canada | Gulf Islands, British Columbia, Canada | Whistler, BC, Canada
Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 Hawaii, USA
Open to all dates London, UK
Apr 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 Kimberley, BC, Canada
Open to all dates Calgary, AB, Canada | Cranbrook, BC, Canada | Nelson, BC, Canada

Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

This home is perfect for those who want to get away from it all but still be able to have it all within 10 minutes should the mood change. The home is a semi-detached (duplex) nestled into a quiet cove that appears to be far removed from the city but is actually centrally located within the city. Convenient to buses, bike trails, recreation centre and shopping. The neighbourhood area is a destination in itself with either a beach or park at the end of every street. Easy access to the local attractions of Victoria BC. Some attractions are within walking distance. I have had a some repeat exchanges so people must be happy with my location. The home is surrounded by beautiful scenery in all directions. Being centrally located you are able to access all the conveniences of urban living within walking distance. The nearby recreation centre has warm salt water pools, a "lazy river", sauna, hot tub and an outdoor kids water park.

This is a no pets home currently. There are house plants and a yard that needs occasional watering. I am able to work remotely within B.C., so my schedules can be flexible within B.C.

For the remainder of 2024, looking for exchanges for Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Whistler, coastal islands and Hawaii. Open for 2025.



HOMELINKING SINCE 2004

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Cleaning service available
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • View
  • Fireplace
  • Privacy / Seclusion
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Garage
  • Private parking
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • DVD
  • Internet access
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Extras

  • Use of bicycle(s)

Setting

  • Urban
  • Mountains
  • Seaside

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Our home may seem like it is 100 kilometers from anywhere but it is in right the middle of the city. Only 10 minutes to downtown. The neighbourhood is over 100 years old with homes from just about every decade from the Edwardian era through to the present. We back onto Saxe Point Park. The house looks out to the Olympic National Park across the strait of Juan de Fuca. There is a recreation centre about three blocks away. There two groceries stores within walking distance. Grocery stores will deliver too. You can walk to downtown via the West Bay Walkway along the ocean. Along the route there is a brew pub along with a couple of fantastic restaurants. If you've indulged too much, you can always take a little "pickle boat" home back to the West Bay marina or sail directly to the Empress Hotel or just finish your walk to downtown.

Outdoor Activities

  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Tennis
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Lake
  • Public Swimming Pool
  • River
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving / Surfing
  • Windsurfing

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Galleries
  • Museums
  • Opera
  • Popular Monuments
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Bus

Neighbourhood Services

  • Bakery
  • Corner Shop
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

Our home is only 10 minutes away from downtown. There are lots of attractions within walking distance but also numerous others throughout Victoria. Most are within 30 minutes. The world famous Butchart Gardens are about 35 minutes away, the Inner Harbour 10 minutes away, Beacon Hill Park 10 minutes, West Bay Walk Way 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk. We are near the Canadian Naval base so you will always see a variety of naval ships sail by from submarines to destroyers. There is a boat launch nearby that charges a nominal fee to launch your boat so you may want to bring your boat with you if you are coming by ferry from the mainland. There is good fishing nearby. If you have a kayak, you can launch it in the park behind the house.

Saxe Point Park (home shows at 34 second mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuQgW5MVPxk

Our favourite restaurants


Cafés & bars


Special places to shop


Leisure and cultural activities


Walks or jogging paths


Health or fitness clubs


Interesting day trips


Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

Non-smokers only. The home and surrounding area is not suitable for toddlers. If you have children they should be older. Although this is a three bedroom house one bedroom has been converted into an office. So there are only two bedrooms for sleeping.

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Pet Care Offered
  • Plant care is needed inside
  • Plant care is needed outdoors

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Weekend Home Exchange
  • Homesit Offered
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