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FireThorn Manor: Spacious, well appointed 2 Bedroom Garden Suite with King Bed.

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4133 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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North Saanich, BC
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kitkatla Longhouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Shoal Harbour Bird Sanctuary
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪10 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.

FireThorn Manor: Spacious, well appointed 2 Bedroom Garden Suite with King Bed.

FireThorn Manor Suite Features:
- Large Garden Suite
- King Bed
- Two Twin Beds.
- Free Parking
- Quiet/Private
- Pet Friendly
- Sunroom
- Fully Appointed Kitchen
- Dining Table Seats 6 comfortably, but can accommodate 8
- 58" Smart TV with great cable and streaming services
- Sauna ... Infrared for healing, detox, SADS, weight loss
- Wood Stove
- Comfortable Living Room Seating Area
- Large Enclosed Gazebo
- Puzzle Table
- Garden
- Fire Pit
- Covered Seating
- Licensed Chef available on request
- Harpist available on request
- Friendly Accommodating Hosts

Walking Distance:
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (one block)
- Ocean Views (a minute walk away)
- Water Accessible (Curtis Point) (Rosehip Place)
- Stonehouse Pub/Restaurant
- Fox & Monocle Restaurant
- Canoe Cove Marina
- Hiking
- Duck Pond
- Town of Sidney (about an hour walking)
- Government dock (great walk on your way to Canoe Cove and then through the forest)

Driving:
- Airport (10 Minutes)
- Town of Sidney (5 Minutes)
- City of Victoria (around 30 Minutes)
- Cy Hampson off leash dog park (10 Minutes)
- Elk Lake For Swimming/Fishing/Hiking/Boating (15 Minutes)
- Ardmore Golfing (12 Minutes)
- Pickleball (5 Minutes)
- Deep Cove Winery (7 Minutes)
- Beach Access from Moses Point, & Madrona Road (8 Minutes)
- Panorama Recreation Centre. Swimming, Weight Room, Yoga, courts etc. (8 Minutes)
- Saanich Pioneer Historical Park (10 Minutes)
- Butchart Gardens (15 Minutes)
- Brentwood Bay to Mill Bay Ferry ( 12 Minutes)

Enjoy our quiet forest setting. This lovely garden suite is minutes from the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, 5-minutes to the Town of Sidney, a 10-minute drive to Victoria International Airport, and less than a half hour drive to the City of Victoria. Many Victoria-area attractions are within a short drive away including the popular Butchart Gardens.

There are so many things to do and see, knowing that a very comfortable, spacious welcoming garden suite awaits you during your stay. Ample parking spaces are available. Six easy steps to enter the sunroom leading you to a well appointed kitchen which includes a coffee machine (drip and Keurig), air fryer, fridge, stove, juicer, spices, microwave, dishes, utensils, pots and pans, baking and roasting pans and more.

The master bedroom has a king-sized bed. The second bedroom has two twin beds and a chaise lounge. The bathroom is equipped with all essential items, Including hair dryer, flat iron and hair spray. Enjoy a soak in the bathtub with Epsom salt.

We have fast wi-fi in the suite. The living room has a new wood stove, comfortable seating, and a 58-inch smart TV with a great cable package (including Netflix, Prime, Crave, HBO and a good selection of sports channels). The dining table has seating for 6 comfortably, but can accommodate 8.

Enjoy a Sauna (infrared) after a day of touring. It has seating for 3.
A walkway takes you to a gazebo in the garden for meditation, quiet reading, coffee and smoke breaks, away from the main suite.

We are a pet friendly home and would expect that you clean up after your pup and not allow them on the furniture. Please leash your furry friend when leaving the unit. There are some great places to walk your dog, whether it is just around our neighborhood, or to the ocean at the government dock, or one of the trails or marinas in the area. Also fun for your pup is a popular off leash dog park (Cy Hampson Park) about a 10-minute drive away.

Nearby hiking trails and a duck pond trail are a joy to walk. We are within a short walking distance of a few marinas, one of which has a great pub and a cafe/fine dining restaurant.

The quaint seaside town of Sidney is just a 5 minute drive away. From there you can book whale watching tours, and kayak rentals. A Sidney Island Spit boat will take you to sandy beaches for your picnic lunch, purchased from one of the wonderful bakeries located here. The ocean pier walk about will take you to wonderful restaurants and Port Sidney to view boats and shopping! The summer months offer many activities from live concerts by the ocean to street markets.

The Army and Navy Club has popular live band music every Friday night, a large dance floor, pool tables and darts. Open to all. Truly the best place for fun.

Cycling is very popular here with a paved trail taking you from near FireThorn Manor to Sidney and beyond to experience island life. We are close to wineries, breweries, and even a gin distillery which are very popular.

The owner is a Clinical Esthetician and Diabetic Foot Specialist with a studio inside the manor above the suite should you require treatments.

If you require anything during your stay, we live upstairs and are a call or a text away.

We put a lot of time and effort to make the garden suite inviting and comfortable for your stay and would appreciate any feedback or suggestions on what we could improve upon for your comfort. If something is lacking please let us know immediately.

A guest book is available for your comments. If you totally enjoyed your visit, please leave a review on the website.

Thank you for your interest. Hope to see you soon.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna and a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and a few minutes from Resthaven Park
FireThorn Manor: Spacious, well appointed 2 Bedroom Garden Suite with King Bed. offers its guests a sauna and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Romi Bongers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,433 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 19

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 are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dog poop picked up. Not left alone. Leashed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Smoking is allowed in the backyard and gazebo.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit 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.

FireThorn Manor: Spacious, well appointed 2 Bedroom Garden Suite with King Bed. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Fire Thorn Christmas-New Years 2024
We went to visit a family member who lives in Victoria and this location is close enough to the city yet far enough to retreat.It's a lovely fully equipped basement suite below the owner's residence which was handy if we needed local information but we didnt see them otherwise having the time to ourselves to be a family and decompress. The sauna was a delightful bonus and the extra bedroom allowed our family member the flexibility to stay over while we hosted themRomi is a great Host along with her partner Terry, decorating the unit for us with a small Christmas tree, festive decorations and providing a bottle of bubbly for New Years Eve was a lively and unexpected touch. Our flight arrived a couple hours early and they kindly were able to accommodate an early check-in.Its handy to the ferries, the airport, walking paths, a lovely bakery/restaurant and a delightful pub, but the suite is so well equipped we cooked many family meals which was nice to be able to do.Sydney is 5 minutes away with grocery stores and all your needs.We definitely plan to return for another visit during a summertime.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

the w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
So welcoming and spacious. Romi and Terry are wonderful and generous hosts. Our schedule only allowed a 1 night visit but staying at Romi’s is a spa-like experience and I would definitely plan a longer stay to enjoy this beautiful space. Sauna, gazebo, patio with a BBQ to be enjoyed on a future visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property
Property was exactly as advertised. Would have liked to have used the sauna but week was quite busy and ran out of time. Very secluded and peaceful location and yet very close to Sidney and the Ferry Terminal. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

SYLVIA N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday to visit old friends
We really enjoyed our stay..Just wished the yard was fenced so our dog could be outside on her own.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ken and Marlyne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well-appointed suite in quiet neighborhood
We had a good stay at the Firethorn Manor suite. The bed was very comfortable and we appreciated that the suite was dog-friendly. In addition, there were lovely touches like bottled water, snacks, and slippers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything & hope to stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and welcoming
Great place to stay with lots of room and amenities. It was very clean, and the three separate beds worked perfect for our multigenerational family. The location is also fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Huge suite!
Spacious comfortable suite! Kitchen extremely well equipped! Comfortable king bed and second bedroom with two twin beds. Huge bathroom. Also comes with big TV, lots of channels, and outdoor space! Excellent place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita T., Courtenay, BC., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional suite and Relaxing
Perfect, relaxing a d gorgeously oufitted with everything!!! Hope to stay again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Well appointed 2 bedroom. Lots of space. The sauna was amazing!! Hosts live above and we super helpful and had lots of suggestions for dining and activities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Retreat Near Ferry
I stayed here with two friends for four nights so we could bike to the Gulf Islands. It was the perfect location and the host went above and beyond to make our stay a success. We arrived tired after a long day of cycling and Romi took us to the grocery store so we wouldn't have to get back on the bikes--above and beyond for a host. She helped with local restaurant and activity ideas as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
The accommodation was spacious, immaculate and had everything one would want. The setting was beautiful and convenient to the ferries, airport and Sidney. Romi and Terry were great hosts. We highly recommend this place and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay at FireThorn Manor
This is an incredible place in a wonderful location. It is cozy, clean, and has every amenity you could hope to enjoy. I would highly recommend this one!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
Everything was great and the place was clean and well-stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anya B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Perfect spot for our family to stay for the weekend while in Saanich. Hosts were so helpful, answered questions super quickly. Suite was super clean and VERY well stocked with anything you might need!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
FANTASTIC!
We were in Victoria for two nights for business, while also having some time to enjoy the sheer beauty of Vancouver Island. Romi and Terry were extraordinary hosts and the suite was absolutely beautiful. We were arriving well before check in time and Romi made sure we had a place to change and put our bags before the suite was ready. There was a very warm welcome awaiting us along with coffee and an absolutely divine brownie! The suite is beautiful, comfortable, quiet, well equipped, impeccably clean and the beds are super comfortable. We instantly felt right at home. Firethorn Manor really is a slice of paradise on a truly wonderful island. Thanks Romi and Terry, and looking forward to seeing you on our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorrianne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity
We loved our stay and wish we could have stayed longer. We appreciated the attention to detail that made our stay cozy and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne U.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect retreat
A wonderful place to stay. The hosts are very friendly and have provided every amenity. Will definitely recommend and hopefully stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

P. S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Host!
Our whole family of 4 was traveling from SK to Victoria, and had food poisong from a chinese food restaurant. The host were jice enough to drive to 2 different shops to get medicines/etc for us. Much appreciated. Nice house with good backyard to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ewan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious home away from home with everything you would need for a short stay. The property is a short car drive away from the town of Sydney and Victoria airport but a short walk to a nearby pub with good food. If you enjoy cycling you can easily access the Lochside trail which will take you into Victoria. Thanks to great hosts for making us feel welcome upon our arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024