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Astoria Essence-Downtown/Inner Harbour Studio with Parking by Victoria Prime!

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TV, DVD player, music library, printers
Interior
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Victoria, BC
  • Victoria Conference Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Government Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Beacon Hill Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪7 min walk‬

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About the area

Victoria

With a stay at this condo, you'll be centrally located in Victoria, just a 4-minute walk from Government Street and 10 minutes by foot from Victoria Harbour. .This condo is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Royal BC Museum.

What's nearby

  • Government Street - 4 min walk
  • Royal BC Museum - 5 min walk
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 8 min walk
  • Victoria Harbour - 10 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Q Restaurant at the Empress - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tea at the Empress - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Astoria Essence-Downtown/Inner Harbour Studio with Parking by Victoria Prime!

Enjoy the ultimate urban experience in this sleek and contemporary condo right in the heart of Victoria's world-renowned inner harbour. This Astoria condo is within a 5-minute walk of Victoria's premier tourist attractions including the BC Legislature, the Royal British Columbia Museum, the Royal Theatre, and the Fairmont Empress Hotel. The inner harbour is home to fascinating street entertainment, whale watching and sailing tours and Victoria's famous harbour ferries. Victoria has a vibrant food scene where local farms, orchards, fishermen and vineyards supply the best raw material and inspiration. Whatever your dining pleasure you will find a restaurant or pub to fit the bill steps from the Astoria Essence.

The sports enthusiast will enjoy running through Beacon Hill Park, kayaking or paddle boarding the inner harbour and gorge waterway and cycling along the Galloping Goose Trail.

No matter where you are coming from, or where you are headed to next there is convenient transportation steps from the condo. The Victoria Airport is accessible by a convenient shuttle, the ferry to Washington State leaves from the inner harbour and BC Ferries is a 30-minute drive away. Take a float plane from the inner harbour to Vancouver, Whistler, or the Sunshine Coast.

The condo is located on the 5th floor of the upscale Astoria building with a dedicated underground parking space, fully equipped gym and private lounge for residents and guests. All entrances are secure, with video surveillance and controlled access to each floor.

Tastefully furnished with modern furniture, the condo has a queen bed in the sleeping nook and a comfortable queen sofa in the living room. Enjoy your morning coffee or barbeque your locally purchased steak and seafood on the balcony. The kitchen is complete with a full-size fridge and all the supplies needed to cook a gourmet meal. Other amenities include a Smart TV with Netflix access, wireless high-speed internet and a washer and dryer.

Approximately 450 Sq. ft.

We look forward to greeting you on your arrival and will be on hand to provide the highest quality of service throughout your stay. The condo is stocked with everything you need to enjoy your stay from bathroom amenities to laundry soap. We love what we do and a big part of that is ensuring that you have the best “home away from home” experience ever!

Important Notes:

Due to bylaw changes a MINIMUM 3 MONTH (90 NIGHTS) rental is required, effective May 1, 2024.

You will receive the important check-in information email and text message with the check-in instructions 7 days before arrival. Check-in starts at 4 pm P.S.T.

GARAGE HEIGHT: 6'8" (2.03 m) - If you have a large vehicle, please ensure that your vehicle will fit the garage height restriction.

Each Astoria unit has a bike rack at the back of it's parking spot, with room for two or three bikes. Your own cable and lock are required. Please advise our Representative if you are bringing bikes. You may also rent bikes while you are here. Many of the bike rental companies will allow them to be stored on their premises at the end of the day even if you rent them for a week.

Victoria is the busy, vibrant and growing capital of British Columbia. Just as in many cities in BC, Canada and likely other countries in the world, we are experiencing a shortage of housing. In dealing with this situation there are several new buildings being constructed in the downtown core, and elsewhere. We recognize that there could be some daytime noise but are confident that it will not interfere with your time in beautiful Victoria.
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Business Licence #00037296
Make yourself comfortable in this condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including concierge services and an arcade/game room.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ted Hof, Maureen Sampson

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 450 sq ft (42 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 00045841, 00033862

Property is also known as

Popular Astoria Building
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Astoria Essence-Downtown/Inner Harbour Studio with Parking by Victoria Prime! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keisean S., Winnipeg, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort, cleanliness and convenience
Great place to stay in Victoria. It was clean, very comfortable. Convenient location, especially if you plan to access much of the city on foot or via public transit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan W., pg

Liked: Cleanliness
nice area
great spot good location
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Odette N., Saskatoon

Liked: Cleanliness
October in Victoria
Terrific location. This contemporary private, studio style high suite rise condo building downtown was ideal for our needs, dozens of services close-by including the spectacular walking paths for miles along Dallas Road. Walk everywhere!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen O., Estevan, Saskatchewan

Liked: Cleanliness
Small downtown condo
Nice building. Well maintained. Property management is easy to deal with. There are a lot of extra costs added to the per day price. Property is very small and a bit noisy with all the buses below your window. Fitness room is not available until 9 which prevents morning workouts. Close to lots of restaurants and pubs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H., La Prairie, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Just beautiful
What a great place to stay when visiting Victoria. Only a few city blocks away from all the action. Everything is within walking distance. The unit and building are very well maintained. Also the communication with the host/team is like a well oiled machine: very clear and prompt instructions given. We definately recommend this unit and would not hesitate to rent here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect apartment
Very, very clean. Apartment layout was great, didn't feel cramped at all. Close to everything. Good, safe parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Victoria
Truly a great location with all the amenities you could need. It was warm the days we were there and so it would have been nice to have air conditioning . They did provide a large fan which did help to cool it down for more comfortable sleeping. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin W., -

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved the secure and designated parking and the overall walkability of the location. The condo was clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucie S., St-Albert Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great stay in Victoria at this small but so cozy condo. Could walk everywhere to visit this lovely city. The balcony with nice chairs and BBQ was certainly an additional BONUS. Thank you to our host. Lucie
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the location. Did not have to use the car at all. Easy checking in and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week in downtown Victoria!
Booked a week to spend time in my home town, visiting family and friends, and reconnecting with my favourite places. The location was perfect for walking all over downtown, to Beacon Hill Park and Dallas Road as well as around the Fairfield neighbourhood. The building and unit are exactly as shown and described in other reviews. Great communication from booking through to departure and the unit was very comfortable and well stocked. Look forward to a return visit, thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Downtown Apartment
Very clean and well stocked kitchen. Comfortable bed. Would recommend to a couple or a single looking for a little extra room.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!!
The location great, could walk to so many places, short drive to most others. We wouldn’t want a suite facing the street, with bus route passing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Astoria apartment
Not a huge property but perfect for the two of us. Close to everywhere we needed to be, safe and so well-equiped. We would happily stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andre B.

Well situated
Place was well situated right downtown, a block away from the Empress. The condo was clean and well equipped. The building was nice and quiet. We got a good introduction from Doug. He is very knowledgeable about the city and had very help full tips. All in all, a very positive experience. thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pascale G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super
Cet appartement est un petit bijou. Très propre, très bien situé, très sécuritaire bref tout est là. Je le recommande vivement.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent emplacement au centre de Victoria Stationnement inclut dans la location
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021