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Nature's Gate Executive Vacation Home located in the very desirable Bear Mountain Resort area with breathtaking views of the Olympic Mountains, Juan de Fuca Strait, San Juan Islands and the City of Victoria.
Enjoy some of the best activities, sites and scenery Victoria has to offer while staying in this luxurious, modern 6 bedroom, 4 bath home with hot tub. Enjoy golfing at the famous Bear Mountain Resort featuring two 18 hole Jack Nicklaus designed courses, award winning Sante Spa, tennis, fine restaurant, pub, lounge, and village area with coffee house. With Goldstream Provincial Park nearby, having numerous hiking and biking trails, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy British Columbia's beautiful outdoors.
After you are done for the day head out through the French doors to the main floor balcony, and fire up the Weber BBQ while enjoying a fantastic birds eye view of the Pacific Ocean and Olympic Mountains. While you are out on the deck don't forget to turn up the heat on the 6 person hot tub for a relaxing sunset soak. Inside the main floor you'll enjoy a large open gourmet kitchen complete with gas stove, stainless appliances, granite counter tops, and large island with bar style seating. Two separate dining areas provides plenty of options for large parties of up to 12, with one located directly off the kitchen, and the second offering a more formal setting complete with gas fireplace.
The main living area is a spacious open design featuring a gas fireplace, 65 inch 4K curved TV with full cable, large comfortable chairs, and a sectional couch. A self-contained media room on the lower level featuring a large projection screen is perfect for late movies, or cheering for your favorite sports team without disrupting the other guests. High-speed Internet with WiFi is available throughout the house.
Only minutes from the Trans Canada Highway explore the South Vancouver Island area from this very central location. Butchart Gardens, ranked as one of the top display gardens in the World. Sidney by the Sea, a charming coastal community, where you can go whale watching and deep sea fishing. Check out the Cowichan Valley wine region to the northwest, the rugged and wild coastal ocean and rain forests of East Sooke and the West Coast Highway, or the old world charm of downtown Victoria with its numerous historic sites as well as modern stores and attractions.
Nature's Gate can be converted into two separate rental units during the low and shoulder seasons. Choose between a 4 bedroom and 3 bath main house configuration or a 2 bedroom and 1 bath suite on the lower level with private entry. During the summer months the house can only be rented exclusively as a whole.
Plenty of parking with three spots on the property as well as street parking available.
Important note as of May 17, 2017. There is construction of new homes happening close to the property. Please be aware that construction noise will be in the neighbourhood through the summer of 2017.
| Location | Number of Beds and Bed Type | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main Floor | 1 King Size |
| 2 | Main Floor | 2 Twins or 1 King |
| 3 | Main Floor | 1 Queen Size |
| 4 | Ground | 1 Queen Size |
| 5 | Ground | 1 Queen Size |
| 6 | Ground | 2 Single Beds |
| Location | Bathroom Details |
|---|---|
| Main Floor | 1 toilet, 1 jacuzzi tub, 1 shower and 1 sink |
| Main Floor | 1 toilet, 1 bathtub, 1 shower and 1 sink |
| Ground | 1 toilet, 1 bathtub, 1 shower and 1 sink |
| Ground | 1 toilet, 1 bathtub, 1 shower and 1 sink |
Rates are in Canadian Dollars (CAD)
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LONG TERM: Please contact us directly for stays exceeding 30 days or greater.
MINIMUM STAY: Minimum stays vary throughout the year. Please use the Book Now button for more detailed information on minimum length of stay.
| Nightly | Rate Per Day |
| Daily Rate Period | From $250.00 |
| Weekly | Rate Per Week |
| Weekly Rate Period | From $1,400.00 |
Displayed rates are an approximation and may not be current. To confirm availability, rates and minimum stay, please use the Book Now button.
NOTE: Occupancy must not exceed the posted number of people the location sleeps. The information provided, though deemed accurate, is not guaranteed, it is subject to errors, omissions, change of price, or withdrawal without notice. Posted rates do not include sales taxes, cleaning or service fees where applicable. Some properties are subject to government room taxes depending on location and length of stay. One month or longer stays are exempt from government room taxes. Please contact our reservations team or use the Book Now feature for a complete property rental rate confirmation.
The first payment is a deposit of 50% of the accommodation total plus applicable taxes due at time of booking. The balance is due 45 days prior to occupancy. Damage deposits are a pre-authorized hold on your credit card and are collected only if deemed necessary.
Visa, MasterCard, American Express and a Bank Wire Transfer are all accepted methods of payment. All payments are in Canadian dollars. All reservations must be secured by a credit card.
These are actual testimonials from our guests. They have been edited for privacy and to correct spelling errors if needed and nothing else. If you have a question about a guest's testimonial or about the property, please do not hesitate to call one of our agents immediately and we would be happy to assist you.
Thank you.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
Professional service. 5 stars
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Very Good
Natures Gate was a wonderful venue for my husband's 60th birthday getaway. In total there were 4 couples there the entire week, and 2 fellows who came for part of the week. Plenty of room for all in this well-appointed private home. The view of Greater Victoria, the ocean and the Olympic Mountains from the patio was nothing short of breathtaking, both during the day and in the evening. Everyone was comfortable, the beds were great and the location was quite convenient for both shopping and golfing. We were out most days which was good, because there IS construction going on during weekdays in the lot beside the house, but because we were only home in the evenings the noise was not a huge problem. Lots of wildlife, with deer in the yard beside us quietly grazing. Overall a lovely stay in a lovely home. Highly recommend it.
We enjoyed having you stay at our home and glad that you felt there was enough space for everyone. The contsruction is a bit noisy and appreciate your patience. We hope you will come visit again soon.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Very Good
Location Very Good
Property condition Very Good
Another family joined us and we had a fabulous time! Lots of hiking in the area. Made use of hot tub and the were able to walk the kid to Bear Mountain resort to use the heated pool. Parents were able to have a nice night to them selves with personal chef in the wine cellar, which was amazing!!! Great location with lots to do.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
We brought our entire family together from the US and Western Canada to celebrate Christmas. We had a great time. It was a great location, with a pretty view. The construction next door was stopped over the holiday so didn't impact us at all. The house was well stocked with dishes, appliances and cooking utensils as we did a lot of cooking and eating! The large living spaces were great for our gatherings and the well appointed bedrooms were great for each of us to have some downtime! Lighting was low in some of the bathrooms and bedrooms but otherwise awesome!EMR did a great job hosting us!
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Very Good
Property condition Excellent
Wow! We just completed an amazing vacation to the Victoria area and on the top of our highlights was being able to stay in this spectacular mansion! Because of the space and the features of the home, we were able to easily have 2 families and a couple friends 11 people in total stay together in complete comfort and style. My friend told me that rented vacation homes never quite live up to your expectations but this place was exactly what we had hoped for and completely as it is pictured! We actually had so much space that we didn't use every room to its full potential and there were a lot of us trying to use every feature! I have to mention some of our favorite features we did use to their full potential which were the perfect hot tub on the deck that we all enjoyed the view from while watching the sunrise or the sunset or an afternoon soak, the complete kitchen where we had everything we needed a gas stove, appliances, kitchen utensils, cutlery, endless glasses, serving bowls, etc. to whip up some excellent meals, the dining room table where we all gathered to eat and chat and play games, and I have to mention the beds that everyone said were fantastically comfortable, inviting and exactly what anyone would want. I also want to mention the management company was great to work with, easy to contact, very friendly and helpful. This was our first time renting a vacation home and it will NOT be the last time! If you are looking for a great experience, this home is truly as it says SPECTACULAR!
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
Easy booking, in all questions quick response before our trip, nice greeter at our arrival, spacy house in good conditions, very clean, spectacular views to Victoria and the sea.
Thank you for staying with us Wolfram and Anne! We are so happy you enjoyed Nature's Gate as much as we do!
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
Everything was just great, met all our expectations. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone whos interested. The staff was always easy to communicate with, willing to help at any moment. Clean and spacious. Thanks to all.
Hello Patricia,
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and recommendations to others! Happy Trails!
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
Overall fantastic home and EMR was excellent to work with. Would use EMR again for certain, very professional and helpful.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
House beautiful was a great experience
Thank you for your review of Nature's Gate.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
This rental was just as advertised. It was great for our large extended family and friends. It had plenty of rooms/area for privacy along with a large great-room upstairs for everyone to gather. There were also several TV's, a media room and a hot tub which we didn't have time to enjoy with a wonderful view of Victoria. Very welcoming and comfortable too.
Thank you for your review of Nature's Gate. We are happy you had a wonderful stay. This property is great for families as it does host a lot of space to stretch out. The Views of Victoria from Bear Mountain are wonderful.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Very Good
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
With six bedrooms and four bathrooms near the top of a suburban mountain on the outskirts of Victoria, BC, this spacious, well-equipped home was indeed perfect for our extended family vacation. Ten days were just not long enough!
Thank you for your review of Nature's Gate. This property is well suited for your family vacation, yes, spacious and well equipped. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
The photo of this beautiful home speaks for itself. When you stand on the balcony upstairs, you have a view all the way to Victoria. On a clear day it is really quite spectacular. Stores and restaurants are just minutes away. There were six of us, so with 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, it was perfect. Everyone got what they wanted. Due to the stairs from the ground level to the second level, it can be a little challenging, but not impossible for those with mobility issues. There is no shortage of entertainment since there were several TV's, a large screen media room and a hot tub. It would be helpful to have better instructions for operating the various televisions. We were all seniors so it took us a while to figure out how everything worked. This would probably not be a problem for younger folk. The garbage disposal instructions could be clearer as well. Folks from the island might know what needs to be recycled, separated, disposed of or composted, but we did not. These were minor annoyances and in no way did they affect our enjoyment of this wonderful vacation home.
thank you for your review of Nature's Gate. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again in the future.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
This was a fantastic home that met all our needs. The view is spectacular and the home was clean and spacious. We would def book it again.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
There were 12 of us adults, celebrating my parents 60th wedding anniversary! The home and location was perfect! Would highly recommend this property.
Our only suggestion from the ladies was they wished there was mirrors in the bedrooms as they got ready in the morning.
Overall satisfaction: Excellent
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Very Good
Property condition Excellent
Great home, large, well equipped with a spectacular view.
Thank you for your review of Nature's Gate. Happy to hear you enjoyed the property!
Overall satisfaction: Very Good
Services from rental manager: Very Good
Cleanliness Very Good
Location Very Good
Property condition Very Good
House was a great location and well appointed. Some minor issues....old coffe filter and grounds were found in the coffee pot which required cleaning. Hadnt had a good cleaning in some time. Carpet on the stairs in need of cleaning or replacement. If appliances are turned off, doors should be left open.
Thank you so much for the review Bruce, and letting us know of these issues. We will be taking this to our cleaners so these issues do not come up again. Glad you could enjoy a weekend away with your family!
Overall satisfaction: Average
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Very Good
Location Excellent
Property condition Average
We had several small issues upon check-in but EMR took care of most of them right away. Great location and with a little TLC, this home would be awesome. Furniture and carpet are worn, patio door does not lock, lots of smudges on the walls, missing artwork & light bulbs, cracks in the master bath tile, broken master bath drawer, etc. We did have a wonderful time in Victoria!
Thank you for the honest review Paula! We appreciate all the feedback so we can make our accommodations better! We are happy you enjoyed your stay in Victoria!
Overall satisfaction: Below Average
Services from rental manager: Excellent
Cleanliness Excellent
Location Excellent
Property condition Excellent
The house itself is beautiful, no question. It suited our needs nicely in terms of #of beds, amazing kitchen etc. The location is great only minutes drive to Westin Hotel. The view off the back patio is stunning.
Our stay was disappointing from 2 perspectives. Firstly, there was a lot of construction going on right behind us. This made it very dusty and we were awoken to the sounds of heavy machinery 100yds off our bedroom window at 7am every morning.
The second disappointment was that the house had no air conditioning. The day we arrived the outside temp was 30 deg celsius and it stayed that way for 4 out of our 5 nights. In the evening we were sweating while having dinner. You didn't really even want to cook inside in that beautiful kitchen. At night, everyone had very poor sleeps, waking up several times due to the heat in the house.
I understand that nothing can be done about the construction aside from perhaps a drop in rates and that eventually the work will be complete, but a house that large and that expensive without A/C is a surprise. I didn't even think to check about that when I booked but I will be sure to check for A/C in all my future rentals.
If I were coming back at a cooler time of the year and when construction is complete I would for sure stay in that house again. If I were coming back in the summer at all I would not rent this house again because of the lack of A/C. If a friend asks me about the house I would have the same advice for them.
Thank you very much for your kind and honest review. We did and still do have disclosure about the construction nearby. The rates have reflected this since the construction first began. Thankfully the blasting nearby ended fairly quickly. AC use is not common in Victoria. Very rarely do temperatures exceed 30C. Most people in Victoria open windows because the air does blow through. The lower floor does provide lower temperatures. Evening temperatures usually drop significantly and does cool down the house overnight with windows and portable fans. Temperatures in Victoria usually range in the low to mid 20s C per in the summer. However, we do from time to time get a heat wave that hits for a few days in the Summer months. Hope you can come try the house again.
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