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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Lake
Exterior
TV, fireplace, music library, stereo
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

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Sidney, BC
  • Mary Winspear Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Port Sidney Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Home. Classic Charm, Modern Amenities, Gardens, Parking++

The beautiful 1914 Master Craftsman's Orchard House has undergone a complete renovation bringing back its classic charm with modern appeals in the heart of downtown Sidney, Our location and amenities make us the perfect fit when traveling to Vancouver Island for business or pleasure. Minutes away from the Victoria International Airport and main ferry terminals, servicing mainland Vancouver, the Gulf Islands and the Washington State Anacortes ferry. Sidney's specialized shops, restaurants and award winning attractions are just steps from our door Victoria and all its attractions are only a scenic 25-minute drive and world famous Butchart Gardens is only 15 minutes away. Easy walk to parks and beaches. Enjoy the spacious gardens and patios, hot tub under the trees, breakfast on the front porch, dinner in the charming dining room or cozy up by the fire in the fine wood detailed living room. The stocked kitchen has been redone in a classic farm house fashion with all new appliances from the gas range, over-sized fridge.(some teas, coffee & spices provided). A sun-room offers an enjoyable breakfast nook. Free 4G WiFi, tv cable and parking for 2.

Orchard House has 2 bedrooms offering lush linens, high quality pillows and Stearns & Foster queen beds. The main floor has 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms with towels and amenities provided.
This is a unique getaway experience, with old world charm but requires guests to be respectful of her age and history and care taken with stained glass windows, doors, and fixtures. Washer/dryeru located in the basement. There is a basement and loft that are rented separately and have no access to house or facilities shown.

Close to all of the best of Sidney by the Sea. Sidney offers the best in a getaway that Victoria has to offer. Downtown restaurants, coffee bars & shopping are 2 blocks away. The seashore promenade (3 blocks away) offers 3 km waterfront Oceanside walk. Butchart Gardens & Victoria Butterfly World are a 15 minute car ride through the country farms, Sea Cider & Victoria Distillers tastings 5 minutes, Sidney Marina gateway to the Gulf Islands is 5 blocks, BC Ferries & Victoria Airport are under 5 km (3m) away, (please do note Sidney does have airplane noise to 10pm), Washington Ferry is 1 block away. There is a athletic park, kids play & splash park, basketball, skateboard & tennis, lawn bowling within 1 block. The Lockside Trail offers biking along the coast to Victoria by bike (1 block) and Victoria is a short 20 minute car ride away.

Saanich Chamber of Commerce Members

History of the Property:
The Orchard House is part of the founding history of Sidney, BC. It was completed over a 3 year period from 1911-1914. It was the original home to Roy Brethour, who was one of 5 sons given each 100 acres by his Irish settler father, Samuel. The fine Craftsman woodwork and flooring was completed by his brother Edgar, who was a major contractor in Vancouver at the time with a company called Snider & Brethour Construction. The Orchard House is on title just by name at city hall. The home has been used for the last 50 years to supplement a hotel and later as a B&B. It has been featured in films and in home and garden commercials in the 1990s.

Top Things to do Around Sidney:
• Take a stroll along the waterfront promenade visiting the beaches, parks & seawall
• Visit the quaint shops, award-winning restaurants, cafes & bakeries along Beacon Avenue
• Sea Cider, maker in orchard of fabulous ciders, 5 minute drive
• Lavender Gardens & Goat Farm, 5 minute drive by Highway 17
• Butchart Gardens, a short 20 minute drive through the country farms
• Butterfly World, 15 minutes from Orchard House
• Shaw Center for the Salish Sea Aquarium along the waterfront
• Victoria Distillers on the waterfront, 10 minute walk from Orchard H
• BC Aviation Museum located by Victoria Airport
• Passenger ferry ride from pier to Sidney Spit beaches and BC Parks
• Go whale watching, rent kayaks & paddle boards or sailing at Pier
• Bike the Lockside trail to see the Mitchell’s farm & on to large pigs
• Visit Victoria Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings, Fairmont Empress & pubs along Government Street
• Take the BC Ferry to Ganges on Salt Spring Island
• Take a winery tour in Saanich peninsula, Church & State Winery
• Take in one of the many events in Sidney all year round or a concert at Mary Winspear Center, 1 block
* Play sand volleyball or tennis, basketball, lawn bowling, kids splash park & play area, lawn fields or skateboard park, 1 block from Orchard House
• Visitor Center is located Beacon Avenue and 7th Avenue, 2 blocks from Orchard House

Come getaway at the Orchard House in beautiful Sidney by Sea.
This holiday home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Iroquois Park. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub. A private pool and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a private pool, a kitchen and a washing machine
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Steps from Iroquois Park and Sidney Skate Park
Historic Home. Classic Charm, Modern Amenities, Gardens, Parking++ offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Scotty Henderson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No smoking inside; outside-concrete patios allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Tennis

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: House is not childproof care needed w/ furnishin

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Historic Home Classic Charm Modern Appeals hot Tub House
Historic Home Classic Charm Modern Appeals hot Tub
Historic Home Classic Charm Modern Appeals hot Tub House
Historic Home Classic Charm Modern Appeals hot Tub House
Historic Home Classic Charm Modern Appeals hot Tub

Historic Home. Classic Charm, Modern Amenities, Gardens, Parking++ Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Torrey S., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming house!
We gad a great stay. We came for US Thanksgiving week. Very walkable neighborhood. The house was warm, cute, beds were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Janeen B.

Rustic and quiet
Old home, needs some work, especially in bathroom. But stay was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Great character property in a really good location. Easy driving to Butchart and the Butterfly pavilion. Lots of good restaurants in walking distance and a good supermarket. Bus into Victoria was a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful heritage home in the perfect location. Close to the sea, walking to town, everywhere! Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home & Location
The home was comfortable and beautiful with so many interesting pieces inside to explore. We loved that it was walking distance to the many lovely shops and restaurants of Sidney!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historic home
Beautiful historic home, the beds were really comfortable. It was neat and clean and very welcoming. Walking distance to the water and downtown. The chairs in the dining room and the sofas in the living room are kinda uncomfortable to sit on. Otherwise we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

chris B., White Rick

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Old House
All great except Hot Tub should be fixed so it can be used ortaken off listing. Historic home is clean, central, roomy and full if character.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful character home
The home is a lovely character home. Based on previous reviews we knew the dining room chairs were not comfortable. It will be nice when they are replaced, as they definitely were hard to sit on, but the dining room is so nice to be in, we made them work. We were disappointed that for three adults. we would only get to use two of the bedrooms. After contacting the host we were able to get access to the second floor, but at an additional cost of $75/night. It was worth it, as we each had our own room and bathroom. If you are sensitive to a musty smell, be cautious, as the home when you first come in does have a smell. The second floor was worse, and I needed to stay away. We had good communication with the host, including getting more coffee, as there was not much supplied, initially. Paul, who lives downstairs in the basement, was nice to talk too. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. It is a beautiful old home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Sidney BC
We loved our stay at the Orchard House. It had plenty of room for our group of 4 + the family dog. We were able to prepare a full Easter dinner as the kitchen was fully equipped. Overall it was comfortable and cozy with charming heritage touches. The house is in a very quiet neighborhood and is only a couple of blocks from the seawall and downtown Sidney. Airplanes do fly directly overhead but this did not affect us negatively.The hot tub was just a warm temperature. The host did try to solve the issue while we were there but the temperature didn't seem to warm up. The dining chairs and livingroom furniture are beautiful but have lost their padding. This affects the comfort in those areas. The listing was confusing with respect to needing all 4 bedrooms. The listed price is for the bedrooms on the main floor only. There are extra charges for each of the two bedrooms upstairs. There is someone living in the basement suite. He was quiet, nonintrusive, and friendly. The host was very responsive and accomodating. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Three Night Stay
We loved our stay at this historic home. Great communication with owner/manager. Very unique property with fantastic location for walking to downtown Sidney. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Rosemary G.

Lovely home but not functional
This heritage home has beautiful woodwork and a good layout. However, you can't sit on the dining room chairs or living room couches - they are super lumpy and virtually non-functional. An email was sent to the host but not replied to. The house was relatively clean, but the dining table had a sticky film over it, the runner when lifted, showered crumbs everywhere, our clothes got covered in pet hair, and the hot tub was filthy. If you are planning to rent this house, keep in mind the following grocery list: hand soap, dishwasher pucks, toilet paper, and batteries for TV remotes. Bring towels: each guest got one bath towel for a 1-week stay, and 2 guests received a hand towel and several facecloths. There are minimal coffee cups and coasters. The beds were comfortable. The location is good. The hosts can easily turn around these deficiencies to provide a more favourable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memories
Beautiful historical home. Being all 75 and more we enjoyed living in the past but we found the furniture very uncomfortable for all our ailments. The beds were very comfortable. Love the area and great restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Renee D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Orchard house
The house is loaded with character the rooms are all a good size. The beds were very comfy. The location was close to everything. Sadly the furniture (dining and living room) were very uncomfortable. Even with added outdoor cushions they were still hard and uncomfortable. With some new chairs and couches I would highly recommend this place. *also the hot tub was not working after we arrived but was in the amenity list.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Just P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and great service. Very comfortable
Excellent location and wonderful hosts. Easy check-in and quick to respond to messages. We rented this house for 4 of our crew members while working on a Production and they were all very happy to be in such a beautiful, well-taken care of rental. Will from Scott again. Thank you!
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing family Christmas - wonderful place to stay
We spent an amazing 2 weeks at Orchard House over Christmas. It wasn’t hard to fall in love with the historic home - it’s a great location. It’s walking distance to the waterfront, parks, and the adorable downtown. The house itself was comfortable, and all the small touches that Scott and Meredith provided, like the set up, Christmas decorations and warm welcome helped to make it feel like home. Scott and Meredith were easy to get a hold of for any questions I had, and we really felt taken care of. The house is close to the airport, but that just provided endless entertainment for the kids, who enjoyed watching them fly overhead. We will definitely recommend this home to anyone looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic spot for a multi-generational family vacation
Perfect place for a family vacation; only a few blocks to beach/shopping/a FANTASTIC cheese shop/ great bookstores and lovely road biking ; even cooked a thanksgiving turkey and when we didn’t have a dish for the scallop potatoes, the hosts brought one over ; would stay here again in a heart beat
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
Great location and responsive hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine T., North Cowichan, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Girlfriends reading break getaway!
Scott is a very responsive host. The house was lovely! Interesting touches and oozing with history; the wood features are beautiful. Easy walk into downtown Sidney and to the water. The hot tub was not very hot so we did not use it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

James C.

Orchard House - great location
The property is spacious and in an excellent location for the sea and downtown Sidney. It had everything we required for our two week stay. The historic home had great charm. The owner was very good to communicate with.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Martha T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
This is a lovely house and very well located. It needs a lot of TLC. The hot tub was leaking and not hot, so we didn't use it. There is no fire pit and the cushions need to be replaced. We were there a month during which there was some hot days. It was difficult to create cross ventilation. The dining room chairs need to be repadded . The lighting throughout the first floor is very dim. There is a renter in the basement. A very nice gentleman, who gave us tips on the area. The house is in a flight path, so a bit noisy. The hosts were responsive to our concerns but it would have been nice if they had been proactive in some of the repairs.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert A., Surrey, BC Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as Advertised
We were disappointed in this stay. Girls getaway, we picked this spot for the outside space, very disappointed, pictures of the space were not even close to what we expected, missing furniture and no fire table at all. ALSO, there is a renter in the basement, we did not expect this, so, we did not use the hot tub. The furniture inside needs new seating, all chairs and couches are sunken in, hard to find a comfortable place to sit. ALSO, needed are some maintenance items to be completed in the house, door knobs falling off, curtain rods coming apart. It is a heritage house and has that charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
It took a bit to get used to the airplanes flying in and out. Didn’t trust the use of hot tub because there was no way to test chemical balance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023