This Cordova Bay beachfront property made Citified's list of 15 unique vacation rentals situated throughout Victoria and southern Vancouver Island. Whether you're looking to experience Victoria like a local, or in search of a perfect staycation experience, this collection of homes won't disappoint. AirBnB.
Whether you're traveling to Victoria on a house hunting mission or looking for a unique staycation experience close to home, Citified's list of southern Vancouver Island's 15 most unique vacation rentals invites you to experience Victoria like never before.
The following listings, displayed in no particular order and available for rent through AirBnB or VRBO, bring together an inspiring mix of breathtaking view properties, idyllic locations and unique architecture that represent the charm and character of British Columbia's capital region.
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#1 - Willis Point Treehouse
Region: Saanich Peninsula
Distance from downtown Victoria: 25km
Accommodates: 2
Daily rate: $79
Link: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/4053260
Situated on the Saanich Peninsula's seaside Willis Point community is this one-of-a-kind cabin featuring its own private beach and unimpeded views over Finlayson Arm and the southern tip of the Cowichan Valley. The location is perfect for individuals planning to kayak or scuba dive the coastal shores of Finlayson Arm, and given its private setting in idyllic Willis Point, visitors will relax in a remote, rural setting that's only a short drive from downtown Victoria.
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#2 - 1957 classic wooden cruise boat
Region: Urban core
Distance from downtown Victoria: 5km
Accommodates: 4
Daily rate: $85
Link: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/12495205
The Oak Bay Marina in Victoria's Oak Bay enclave is your setting as you climb aboard this classic “woody” locally built in the 1950's. The fully restored vessel is your opportunity to spend several nights as the captain of your own ship. Situated only five kilometres from downtown Victoria, this could be your perfect launching off point for a Victoria experience of a lifetime.
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#3 - A tiny house on a tiny Saanich farm
Region: Urban core
Distance from downtown Victoria: 14km
Accommodates: 2
Daily rate: $85
Link: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/5709060
What better way to give the tiny home movement a try then to spend a few nights in a tiny home — on a tiny farm, no less. This quaint cabin offers a quiet, semi-rural escape near Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park in the municipality of Saanich. Downtown Victoria is accessible via Highway 17 while plenty of amenities are within a short driving distance.
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#4 - Cordova Bay beach house
Region: Urban core
Distance from downtown Victoria: 13km
Accommodates: 2
Daily rate: $175
Link: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/6764672
Cordova Bay in the municipality of Saanich is a jewel of the region. The area's long, sandy beach boasts incredible views onto Haro Strait, Washington State's San Juan islands and beyond. This tiny beach house is literally on the edge of the sea where you're guaranteed to take in breathtaking sunrises with your morning coffee.
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#5 - Farmland vintage cabin
Region: Urban core
Distance from downtown Victoria: 19km
Accommodates: 2
Daily rate: $78
Link: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/7304308
Step back in time with this vintage farmhouse situated in the semi-rural oasis of west Saanich. Steeped in history, the area remains largely unchanged from its colonial beginning and gives visitors the sense of a bygone era. In fact, once immersed into the area, you're likely to forget modern amenities are only a short drive away.
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#6 - Sooke cottage and farm
Region: Westshore
Distance from downtown Victoria: 40km
Accommodates: 3
Daily rate: $140
Link: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/9952061
Feel miles away from civilization in this rustic cottage in the municipality of Sooke on Victoria's Westshore. If you're searching for a home in the Westshore region this will be a great opportunity to get a feel for the nearly endless forests of southern Vancouver Island where wildlife are your neighbours and nature is at your doorstep.
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#7 - Urban Airstream
Region: Urban core
Distance from downtown Victoria: 3km
Accommodates: 5
Daily rate: $75
Link: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/3663594
Stationed in the heart of the city is this vintage Aistream trailer. Accommodating up to five individuals, you'll be minutes from downtown Victoria in an established neighbourhood close to shopping and a variety of amenities. Walk, bike or take public transit to downtown Victoria and get a feel for the capital's urban vibe from this one-of-a-kind lodging opportunity.
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#8 - Million dollar view
Region: Westshore
Distance from downtown Victoria: 45km
Accommodates: 2
Daily rate: $126
Link: https://www.vrbo.com/584977
Imagine waking up to a stunning view of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Washington State's Olympic Mountain range. If that's not enough, the deal clincher is sure to be the ideally situated hot tub that is guaranteed to make house hunting feel like an absolute chore. Located west of Sooke along Highway 14, this property is in a rural setting that epitomizes the seaside communities west of Sooke. In the spring months you may even be fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of grey whales as they make their annual pilgrimage to the waters off Alaska.
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#9 - Chinatown penthouse
Region: Downtown Victoria
Distance from downtown Victoria: - -
Accommodates: 3
Daily rate: $199
Link: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/528492
Downtown Victoria's Chinatown is the oldest on the continent and home to an eclectic mix of businesses, artist studios and dining establishments. Victoria's busy Inner and Upper harbours are your backdrop as you immerse yourself in the historic heart of downtown Victoria — with a postcard view.
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#10 - Cabin and sauna
Region: Cowichan Valley
Distance from downtown Victoria: 65km
Accommodates: 4
Daily rate: $120
Link: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/7747289
This hideaway will be a trek from downtown Victoria, but the area is an absolute south Island must-see. The Echo Valley is a beautiful farming community in the Cowichan Valley north of metropolitan Victoria where you'll be immersed in wilderness as you take in a rural Vancouver Island escape. This location is not for everyone and it's off the beaten path. However, if quiet down time in a natural setting is your goal this listing won't disappoint. Oh, and there's a sauna, too!
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#11 - Point No Point waterfront cabin
Region: Westshore
Distance from downtown Victoria: 63km
Accommodates: 4
Daily rate: $120
Link: https://www.vrbo.com/806792
Point No Point, a secret among locals. Here you'll be immersed in a private seaside wilderness with your very own oceanfront cabin offering endless views across the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Washington State's Olympic Mountain range. Throughout the spring months you may even catch grey whales as they make their annual pilgrimage past Vancouver Island to the waters off Alaska.
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#12 - Jordan River west coast cottage
Region: Westshore
Distance from downtown Victoria: 73km
Accommodates: 4
Daily rate: $150
Link: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/5151927
Have you ever stayed in a cottage deep in the woods? This could be your chance to experience the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island from a modern, well apportioned home that takes “glamping” to a new level.
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#13 - Floating at Fisherman's Wharf
Region: Urban core
Distance from downtown Victoria: 2km
Accommodates: 2
Daily rate: $95
Link: https://www.vrbo.com/514833
You can't get closer to the ocean than this. Stay aboard a floating home at Victoria's Fisherman's Wharf on the picturesque Inner Harbour. From this picture-perfect location you'll be minutes from downtown Victoria and will experience the city's busy harbour from a front row seat, literally.
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#14 - Tudor cottage in the heart of the city
Region: Urban core
Distance from downtown Victoria: 2km
Accommodates: 6
Daily rate: $150
Link: https://www.vrbo.com/193366
Get ready for a Victorian experience. Situated in the historic Rockland neighbourhood east of downtown Victoria, home to some of the region's stateliest residences, this upgraded Tudor cottage is centrally located. This property is hands down a perfect contender as an ideal hub for your south Island adventures.
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#15 - Maple Bay's amazing dome
Region: Cowichan Valley
Distance from downtown Victoria: 70km
Accommodates: 2
Daily rate: $119
Link: https://www.vrbo.com/433942
The title says it all. This unique home in the Cowichan Valley's Maple Bay community is tucked away on a hill overlooking the picturesque Maple Bay harbour. At 70km driving distance from downtown Victoria, this may not be the most ideal spot for a house hunting visit centred on the city, but it has staycation written all over it. C
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