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James Bay Community

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Dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

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

James Bay Community

Spacious charming loft with one bedroom, private en-suite and sitting room. I welcome you to stay in my 1908 character home in James bay. The loft has a spacious bedroom with a queen size real bed. The newly renovated bathroom has a large soaker tub, hand held shower head and pedestal sink.

There is a separate sitting room with a garden view, keurig machine for coffee, mini fridge, water cooler, microwave and table and chairs.

Walk along the ocean pathways and through the historic and friendly neighbourhood and view it’s stately Heritage Homes and Gardens.

My home is a short walk to beautiful Downtown Victoria, the parliament buildings, The Empress Hotel, Fisherman’s wharf, Beacon Hill Park and many quality restaurants and coffee shops.

We are a non smoking and no pets accommodation.
This reservation has a Strict cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 60 days prior to the check in date.
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 60 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 60 days prior to check-in.
Our house rules: not suitable for infants under 2, not suitable for children aged 2 - 12, primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, no pets.
No smoking/no pets inside nor anywhere on the property. Please respect my home and my neighbours. Please remove all footwear by the front or back door.

Property manager

Brenda

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Property does not allow children

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

This property does not allow children

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
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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 is also known as

James The Heart Of Victoria
James Bay - The Heart of Victoria Victoria
James Bay - The Heart of Victoria Bed & breakfast
James Bay - The Heart of Victoria Bed & breakfast Victoria

About the neighborhood

Map
Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal - 5 min walk
  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk
  • Victoria Harbour - 14 min walk
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Willowstream Spa at the Empress - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Q Restaurant at the Empress - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Milestones - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Barb's Fish & Chips - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is James Bay Community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at James Bay Community?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at James Bay Community?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is James Bay Community located?

Located in James Bay, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Fisherman's Wharf Park, Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, and Victoria Harbour. Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal and Victoria Fisherman's Wharf are also within 10 minutes.

James Bay Community Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to explore Victoria from
The location is great for exploring Victoria by foot or by car. The living space was cozy, quiet, and clean. Brenda was easy to reach anytime before and during our stay. Was a great experience overall.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We Loved our James Bay get a way.
Brenda's quaint cozy suite was in the perfect location to explore downdown Victoria. Brenda was very weloming and helpful and her rental suite had everything we needed. We would definitelyrecommend it to our friends
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heritage Loft with modern amenities
Charming loft in a James Bay Character home. Fabulous location with restaurants, coffee shops, and water views a short walk away. Awesome soaking tub, which is a treat to find in such an historic space. Street parking was not a problem. Checkin host, Janelle, was amazing. She accommodated our late arrival and had a wealth of local recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and peaceful
Comfortable and convenient for exploring Victoria.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delia N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely loft
The property was just as advertised, spotless and about a 20 min walk to downtown, less to Fisherman’s Wharf. Our only issue was with the breakfast coupons for the nearby restaurant. We were provided with 2 coupons, but were only able to use 1. The coupon stated the restaurant was closed on Monday, but it actually was closed Monday and Tuesday. Not a deal breaker, but be aware the hours are not as stated. Thank you Brenda!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aliona V., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is excellent 👌 Small but cute space located walking distance to all Victoria attractions.
Nice experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, very clean and confortable. We really loved the breakfast place! Super cute and delicious, our mornings were very special. It was nice having coffee in the room too, and hand soap smelled amazing. There is no shower, but the bathtube is quite big, so all good. Thank you Brenda !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
September Vacation
I throughly enjoyed my time at the Loft. It was clean, quiet, and private. And just a short walk to downtown. I would return as guest. I would give it 5 stars.
Stayed 26 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness
top marks!
Great location, wonderful hostess in a character home. Completely as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to staybin Victoria
Great location, Brenda was great to deal with. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya W.

Liked: Cleanliness
clean, charming
Comfortable bed, welcoming host, lovely view of the garden from the table area. Soaker tub is amazing. Excellent for undertall guests but taller people may find the sloping ceiling a challenge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

John F M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Neighborhood - Easy Walk to City Center
You don't have to be short to enjoy this attic space but good to be not too tall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tub
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Lucille C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
A lovely cosy apartment in an ideal location
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Very nice host
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely loft! Lots of space in bedroom and sitting area. Had eveything i could need, fridge microwave and coffee maker. The vouchers provided for the cafe about a 5 min walk away were great. Brenda was a lovely host!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Maureen M., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and comfy loft
The suite was as advertised - cute little loft with a separate bedroom, bathroom and sitting room overlooking the garden. I would have appreciated being told how to access the garden and patio as that was listed as a feature in the ad. Also didn't get the breakfast promised on the Monday as the cafe supplying it was closed. And while we were fine with only having a tub and no shower, unfortunately the plug for the tub didn't work properly so even having a relaxing bath wasn't an option. Overall, though, the suite was clean and comfortable and tastefully decorated.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was an attic very law celling which was very uncomfortable to move around, I hated it. I hit my head many times. There is no shower only very high a bathtub which was so difficult to get into. The ticket for the breakfast was invalid for the third day and a refund was not given to me which is cheating and dishonest. And there are many that I did not like, but have time to mentioned, For the asking price you are better off to go a hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Sai V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Uncomfortable bathroom
The bathroom don't have doors, it's on the pathway btw bedroom and kitchen and is merely closed with curtains. Taking shower is very difficult as you have to squat due to low ceiling. No microwave to heat any leftovers. Street side parking says it's only for residents but we were told to park there without any sticker, luckily we weren't ticketed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

murray v.

Liked: Cleanliness
this was just fine
It was very well represented by the pictures