B&B Floathome in the sea! Ocean view Close to town, beaches , restaurants UNIQUE

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Ocean view

Explore the area

Victoria, BC

Victoria Fisherman's Wharf1 min walk
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal12 min walk
Victoria Harbour12 min walk
Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Please note you are booking a B&B room, not the entire float home.
If this room is booked, see my other room on vrbo NR 677016
Rock to sleep in funky Fisherman's Wharf - a major tourist attraction. There are 33 amazing whimsical colorful floating homes from tiny to large.

The location is unbeatable- Walk to downtown, Inner Harbor, the beaches along Dallas Road in 10 mins.

PLEASE NOTE. There are 2 large separate bedrooms on the ground floor that can sleep 4. Each has private bathroom. I live upstairs and after welcoming you and giving you valuable information about best restaurants etc I seldom see my guests unless they need me.
The video shows the wharf and the entire house- you are renting a beautiful room in the house.

UNIQUE accommodation ( a floating home) and best LOCATION -- James Bay Dallas Road.
From June 2016 step outside your bedroom door and enjoy your morning coffee or beverage and snacks at sunset on your own patio two ft. above the ocean. Smoking is only allowed outside on your own deck
This float home feels like you are living in Venice with water surrounding you and you have water view s from every window. The room is spacious and has modern furniture with quality linens and towels

Bedroom offers a queen size bed and private en suite bathroom with tub and shower, heaters and electric blanket, two lounge chairs and table. Ground floor- no stairs

You get a complimentary voucher for a coffee house steps away to be used for breakfast, lunch, or afternoon treat.
In the room you have your own KEURIG Coffee maker, kettle, tea. Mini fridge with cream and milk, chilled wine glasses, comfortable chairs and bistro table.

Free wifi .
Free Parking pass for our parking lot
Laminate floors.

My guests get discounts at Eagle Wing Whale watching and Kelp Reef kayak tours.

Plus 15% off Sushi at Rock n Roll Sushi here on the wharf

All you need is your personal items - we supply all linen/ cable/ and internet.
You can walk to downtown on the seaboard in ten minutes .

There are several places to eat right here on the docks and a coffee shop. The ducks and swans and seals and seagulls are everywhere.
My guests get 20% per person discount on Eagle Wing whale watching tours and 10% discount from Kelp Reef Kayak rental right here on the dock and 15% off Sushi
You are just 5 minutes walk to the ocean on Dallas road where you can walk or bike for miles along the sea. Close to Beacon Hill Park, museums, the Empress Hotel. Have coffee or lunch at Breakwater Bistro on the water and walk out onto the long breakwater pier to the lighthouse- this is the best location to explore the different areas of town without having to take a car .
Tiny water taxis runs every 15 mins to town and more.

Bike rentals delivered to the house

No pets sorry. Please note- Due to limited storage space I am not equipped with Baby seats or cribs or a playing area for very young children.
There is no storage space for bikes on or next to the house- there is a bike rack in the parking lot
No cooking facilities.
Experience true South African hospitality

Property manager

Carene Robertson

Amenities

Ocean view

Breakfast included

Let the motion of the ocean rock you to sleep

Ocean view

Breakfast included

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Victoria

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in James Bay, a neighbourhood in Victoria. Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Government Street. Royal BC Museum and Thunderbird Park - Royal BC Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.

Victoria, BC

What's nearby

Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 1 min walk
Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal - 10 min walk
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk
Victoria Harbour - 12 min walk
Government Street - 16 min walk

Getting around

Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

The Gunroom - 10 min drive
Spinnakers Brew Pub & Guest Houses - 6 min drive
Finn's Harbour-Front Restaurant & Oyster Bar - 4 min drive
Barb's Fish & Chips - 2 min walk
Steamship Grill & Taphouse - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is B&B Floathome in the sea! Ocean view Close to town, beaches , restaurants UNIQUE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at B&B Floathome in the sea! Ocean view Close to town, beaches , restaurants UNIQUE?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at B&B Floathome in the sea! Ocean view Close to town, beaches , restaurants UNIQUE?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is B&B Floathome in the sea! Ocean view Close to town, beaches , restaurants UNIQUE located?

Located in James Bay, this holiday home is steps away from Fisherman's Wharf Park and Victoria Fisherman's Wharf. Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

17 July 2018

Great location, nice lodgings.

Owner had great recommendations for food and activities. Susan and Max

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten G.

6 June 2018

Beautiful Room, Amazing Location and Literally THE BEST Sleep of Our Lives!!!

What a wonderful place! We completely enjoyed our stay at Carene's float house. Centrally located. The water taxi is just steps away. The room is beautiful. We enjoyed many evenings sitting on our balcony. Unless you're looking out the window, you don't notice that you're ever so gently moving. During the day Fisherman's Wharf is full of activity, but as soon as the sun sets, it gets very quite there. In the 11 years that I have been with my husband, he has always had problems sleeping. We have tried multiple different mattresses, prescriptions, he's lost weight and he uses CPAP machine every night, but nothing seems to help him. However, at the float house, he slept through the night ALL five nights that we were there - which is nothing short of a miracle! We finished our week in Victoria at The Empress and both nights he was back to not being able to sleep.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

24 May 2018

We LOVED our stay, the rooms are adorable and Carene is a most gracious host 😁 5 stars!!!

Thank you Carene we hope to be back in the future. We Thouroughly enjoyed our stay!!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

CANDICE G.

29 Sept 2017

Loved it!

Beautiful accommodations in a lovely setting. Highly recommend it!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marketa H.

16 Aug 2017

Perfect Retreat

We loved the property and the location! Also, the owner was very helpful!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Carene Robertson

I have lived in 3 countries and found my ideal place to live here in victoria. I run a b&b in my floathome in summers but i also travel for months at a time and rent out the entire house from November.

Why they chose this property

Living on a float home is a marvellous adventure, romanticized by many, but realized by few.
Every time I come home to Fisherman's wharf I pinch myself because it is simply the coolest place to live. There are 33 floathomes here of different shapes and sizes and thousands of tourists who come to look at the amazing funky colorful houses, to buy food from several kiosks, to do whale watching and kayak tours, to feed the fat seals.
I am so lucky to live here

Victoria has the best weather in bc, it is friendly and safe

I chose to live in fisherman's wharf because it is vibrant - there is always something to be seen and i hear the seagulls calling, i see the swans and ducks feeding, i hear happy people talking and laughing on the docks. The community of 33 float home owners are different, quirky, supportive, helpful. Visitors would pay to be able to see the inside of our homes. There is a big park directly next to the wharf. You can walk out the door and buy meals right on the dock.

I saw this village and this house and felt right at home immediately.
As a closet chef that loves to cook and feed people, the kitchen was a big attraction. I give cooking lessons here as it is spacious and again- i bet a lot of them come just because they have never been in a float home.

A bonus was the 2 enormous bedrooms with full ensuite bathrooms. You open the door or windows and look down and see thousands of tiny herrings and star fish.

There is also a full bathroom upstairs and i added a queen murphy bed to accommodate more friends, guests or visitors.

The cherry on top is the two patios- one is my gin and tonic sunset small patio- covered- that gets the evening sun and sunset views and people watching. The other large deck is very private from the visitors on the docks with a bbq and water feature and pot plants. It is very quiet after dusk.

What makes this property unique

Typical questions we are asked- Does the house move a lot? No, it is securely tied with special ropes to the dock. In windy conditions it shimmies. Nothing needs to be tied down and no glasses fall out of the closets.
We have propane and electrical heating. Our sewage goes directly into the city pipes.

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