Waterlily Lane has the four key ingredients for a worthwhile vacay: island location, lakefront, good weather and easy access to surrounding activities. 'Waterlily' is the perfect family gathering place and our fire pit is ready. The lake "easy to use" party barge can cruise the lake any time of year.
LOCATION . "Waterlily " is on the west shore of Victoria, Vancouver Island. Victoria has an old charm and is the capital city of the province of British Columbia.
WE ARE 10 mins from 3 different golf courses. Or 20 mins away from 2 world class tourist attractions. The Butcharts Gardens and Victoria's inner harbour area. 3 ferry terminals are close by and Victoria international airport is 25 mins away. The Pacific ocean coast beaches are only a short drive away along the Esquimalt Lagoon past the manicured lawns of famous Royal Roads University.
Our lakefront home with it's on dock is nestled amongst trees on a quiet lake. Walk up the garden path through fruit trees and grape vines across the large sundeck and through french doors into a rambling split level 3 bedroom main house.
Waterlily is a renovated 1960's original lake cottage with large editions added 1970's and 2010. With full kitchen and all the utensils you will need to make memorable meals.
This is the last summer Waterlily is operated as a Vacation rental, we are retiring and selling the property after 19 years.
Here is a list of what extras we provide free of charge:
* a 10 x 12 ft electric motor party barge to cruise the lake with - easy to use Newport electric trolling motors.
* 1 canoe, kids kayak, fire-pit and a sailing dinghy.
*Rope swing into the water
* lakeside fire pit and the Jimmy Buffet inspired Taki Tiki Bar.
Change room.
* fishing rods, tackle boxes
We are SAFE from bed bugs, biting insects, and break ins.
We have two owner suites that are semi detached, so one of us is in residence to meet and greet you on arrival and help you find your way, then leave you to enjoy your privacy.
During summer, the minimum stay is 5 nights.
Stay connected with wireless internet throughout the property. Iphone docking stations available.
The BEST meat store on the island (Glenwood Meats) within 200 meter walk. Westshore Mall with 3 large grocery stores, Walmart, BC Gov super liquor, restaurants.
The750 sq ft deck has a 'wow' factor with a 180 degree view over Glen Lake and Weber BBQ.
For toddlers/children there is a large park next door with new playground apparatus and a water play feature. Running and hiking trails disappear in the hills behind Waterlily. Grab 1 of 4 bikes and go for a cycle on the safe Galloping Goose cycle rail trail for 55kms worth of car free designated cycling/walking flat trails. Or for an uphill challenge try the NEW Sooke Wilderness Trail which climbs into the hills behind us and over an old railway trestle to Shawnigan Lake and beyond. It is now a part of the Trans Canada Trail system which connects the Pacific to the Atlantic via recreational (no cars) trail system. Maps provided.
Lots of wildlife visit the property, you even may see our resident fisherman 'Hemingway,' a GREAT blue heron, catching fish off the dock. Or native turtles sunning themselves on a log next door. There are the families of otters which can be seen crunching on crayfish lying on their backs in the water. And often raccoons stop by to gather the ripe fruit during season. More bald eagles live here than across the US border.
Bear Mtn Gym and Yoga center is 10 min drive up the hill. The new Y is walking distance - pool, terrific tube slide, yoga and large weight gym. 5-8km running trails easily accessible on foot or bike trail around nearby Lake Langford.
Westhills Stadium home to the Canadian National Rugby team is located on Glen Lake Road just around the corner and across the lake from us. We discount for rugby players and fans on special events ( I am a retired rugby coach).
**** NO FALSE REVIEWS HERE *** the reviews are genuine on our VRBO/Home and Away site.
Keywords: Victoria, Vancouver Island, Butcharts, 3 Brm lake front main house, separate carriage suite, garden with fruit trees, huge deck with view and dock, fishing & boating, nearby golf, mall and seashore. Lakefront. family reunion,
