Victoria condo rental - The over-high ceilings and wall of windows welcome light into this bright condo.
The over-high ceilings and wall of windows welcome light into this bright condo.
 
Victoria condo rental - The over-high ceilings and wall of windows welcome light into this bright condo.

The over-high ceilings and wall of windows welcome light into this bright condo.

It is a cozy space by the harbour to sit and read.

It is a cozy space by the harbour to sit and read.

Summer sunsets across the harbour transform the evening...

Summer sunsets across the harbour transform the evening...

...and create a magical glow in the condominium.

...and create a magical glow in the condominium.

You will feel a gentle "Welcome Home!" to greet you at the end of a busy day

You will feel a gentle "Welcome Home!" to greet you at the end of a busy day

The colourful space is tastefully decorated throughout with original artwork.

The colourful space is tastefully decorated throughout with original artwork.

Our fireplace creates a warm ambiance in the evening and on cold days.

Our fireplace creates a warm ambiance in the evening and on cold days.

A spacious desk, with computer and high-speed cable is perfect for study or work

A spacious desk, with computer and high-speed cable is perfect for study or work

Our modern fully-equipped kitchen has an island and everything to cook and serve

Our modern fully-equipped kitchen has an island and everything to cook and serve

Enjoy intimate dining on quality service and cutlery at a teak table and chairs

Enjoy intimate dining on quality service and cutlery at a teak table and chairs

Sleep well on a queen-size captain-style bed.

Sleep well on a queen-size captain-style bed.

The open design of the bedroom creates a refreshing sense of spaciousness.

The open design of the bedroom creates a refreshing sense of spaciousness.

Visit the common rooftop patio for a wonderful glimpse of harbour activites.

Visit the common rooftop patio for a wonderful glimpse of harbour activites.

The spacious rooftop patio offers views across the city and to mountains beyond.

The spacious rooftop patio offers views across the city and to mountains beyond.

Be sure to enjoy a rooftop BBQ picnic lunch in the sun, overlooking the harbour.

Be sure to enjoy a rooftop BBQ picnic lunch in the sun, overlooking the harbour.

You're next door to Chinatown & only minutes by foot to all downtown attractions

You're next door to Chinatown & only minutes by foot to all downtown attractions

Photos and Description of the Victoria vacation condo rental
Condo, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2-4)

SERENITY BY THE HARBOUR IS AN ELEGANT WATERFRONT CONDO ideally situated in the heart of downtown Victoria. Whether you are in town on vacation, on business, or escaping the extremes of winter or summer, we offer you a comfortable home base from which to plan your activities. Ideal for 2, this will also accommodate 4 or a small family.

A WARM WELCOME The nurturing tones of bamboo flooring, a gas fireplace and the vibrant original works of art (by Shera Street) throughout will give you a warm “Welcome home!” when you return at the end of a day’s adventuring.

CENTRAL LOCATION—FREE PARKING You can leave your car in secure underground parking, and be minutes away by foot from Historical Victoria and all the visitors' attractions downtown as well as the sports arena, live theatre, boutique shops, blues bars and restaurants and a shoreline walkway. The classy Canoe Club Brewpub garden restaurant is across the street. Right on our doorstep you can arrange a whale watching tour, rent a kayak, canoe or powerboat; or board the unique harbour taxis for a tour from the Upper Harbour to Fisherman's Wharf.

SLEEPS 4. This is an open one bedroom suite with queen-size bed, large wardrobe. The living room has a queen-size sofa bed. There is also a large desk with a computer on high-speed cable. A sliding door opens to a Juliette balcony.

ROOFTOP PATIO GARDEN Relax in this common barbecue and picnic area as you watch the activity of boats, kayaks and seaplanes in the harbour. Enjoy a picnic lunch or prepare a barbecue dinner.

ALL AMENITIES It has a flat-screen cable TV and a DVD Player. The kitchen includes a microwave, dishwasher and garburator. There is an en suite laundry with washer and dryer. A blow dryer, ironing board and iron are provided.

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About The Owner

Shera and Chidakash are in love with people and with travelling. They live in the Gulf Islands near Victoria and have dedicated their lives to helping people make the changes they want in their lives and this work has culminated in a seaside retreat called Serenity by the Sea Retreat, on Galiano Island. To support guests seeking to make creative choices, Shera joins her skills as an artist, therapist and healer with the extraordinary energies of Serenity by the Sea, its waterfront and gardens. Chidakash has innate counseling skills and has created a unique style of bodywork called Expansive Body Integration. Together they offer transformational journeys in which personal transformation is an objective of the travel. This is why they are delighted that Victoria Serenity Vacation Rental and Mermaid Wharf are so close to many ways in which people can make discoveries and explore their interests and creativity.

The Owner purchased this condo in 2008
Why The Owner chose Victoria

Beyond a doubt it is the location that made buying Victoria Serenity Vacation Rental at Mermaid Wharf irresistible to us. We are at retirement age and here we will have all the pleasures of being in the centre with non of the hassles of traffic and parking!

What makes this condo unique

We had been unsure about what living in the city would be like, but finding Mermaid Wharf changed all that!! It offers everything we want. As active outdoor people we loved its immediate access to the water for our kayaks, and it is only across the bridge from the Galloping Goose Bicycle Trail. Shera, an artist, is delighted that she will be a few minutes’ walk from all kinds of galleries, and as lover of theatre and live music we are only a couple of blocks from the Macpherson playhouse. We love walking along the Inner Harbor side because it is so alive with, boats, buskers and people having a good time. And exploring the heritage lanes and buildings around Chinatown and Bastion Square is a treat for both of us. And when we want to hang out at home, we hear no traffic noise, or noise from neighboring condos. We enjoy the fresh openness of the rooftop patio and watching the harbor activities.

20 Reviews of Property 251925 in Victoria, British Columbia

Bright and Cheery Waterfront Downtown—Parking, Walk to everything!
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Submitted: October 15, 2010 Stayed: July 2010
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your lovely condo by the sea. What a great location. We were able to enjoy all the sites and sounds of beautiful downtown Victoria as well as sites further out. The town of Sydney was enjoyable, great Fish & Chips at the warf, Juan de Fuca trail was a challenge…but we did it, Coombs is a must see for those interested in a unique shopping experience. The weather could not have been better during stay. Thanks again.
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Submitted: October 15, 2010 Stayed: June 2010
We have had a wonderful four day stay..this is a lovely apartment, perfect for our needs while visiting Victoria. This is our first visit but certainly not the last. Thanks Susan and Shera!
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Submitted: October 15, 2010 Stayed: June 2010
We had a wonderful time in Victoria. Your home was just perfect- great views, location, and beautifully decorated! We hope to come back soon to B.C.-truly enjoyed it.
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Submitted: October 15, 2010 Stayed: June 2010
Awesome place to call home for a few days in the city- perfectly centered, opportunities galore & so nice to return to a “home” at the end of the day! Especially after an adventure like on the Juan de Fuca trail…We will be bringing Canadian soil back to the U.S.! We did not fit in tea at the Empress, so we will definitely be back for more adventures! Thanks again!
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Submitted: October 15, 2010 Stayed: June 2010
Both my wife Shantell & I are “first timers” to Victoria. We have to say that we were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. Your condo is just what we needed as a home base for our many tours & sight-seeing trips. I hope the two of you get a chance to do what we have done. Thank you soooo much for an amazing honeymoon!
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Submitted: October 15, 2010 Stayed: May 2010
A wonderful lunch and a refreshing beer next door, prior to meeting Susan and checking in to this “more than I’d hoped for” and “perfect for me” condo. (Thankyou Susan for making me feel at home here). I can’t wait to check out some of your guest books…but first, I must go up to the roof to check out the view…WOW, I will be sitting a spell up there.

The lights at night, so pretty. Long walk, big blister. Adrenaline zipline course in Sooke. Foo Asian Street Food. A beautiful city and a wonderful home away from home at the Mermaid Wharf. Thankyou Chidakash & Shera for sharing your lovely “Serenity in the City”. It was the perfect spot for my visit.
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Submitted: October 15, 2010 Stayed: January 2010
Thankyou so much for providing a home away from home for our stay in this beautiful city. Enjoyed the view and Shera’s art.
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Submitted: October 15, 2010 Stayed: April 2010
A beautiful apartment in a beautiful city. We enjoyed sea planes and sea gulls and lots of action out front. A cozy home that we hope to share again! Many thanks!
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Submitted: October 15, 2010 Stayed: August 2009
Thank you so much for opening up your beautiful condo to us! We had a marvelous time using Serenity in the city as a starting point for our walking tour of Victoria. Waking up to the birds each morning reminded us how close we were to Victoria’s beautiful inner harbour [sic]. The view was good and the accommodations were very tastefully decorated with Shera’s artwork. We would love to return someday!
Thanks again!
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Submitted: October 15, 2010 Stayed: October 2009
We enjoyed your lovely condo for our 25th anniversary.. in a city we love…and at the pace we needed. This has been an utterly beautiful, relaxing & memorable visit. Thanks for your graciousness & Susan’s kind assistance!
Warmest regards.