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Architect-Designed Lake Home — Furnished Short-Term Rental near Victoria

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Rates from CAD $9900 | Monthly

House | Entire Home | House Sitting Negotiable
Available Dates:
From July 22, 2026 until September 1, 2026

Description

Available for short-term stay, this architect-designed, lakefront home offers a quiet and comfortable living environment in a protected forest setting just outside Victoria on Vancouver Island. The house was thoughtfully designed with an emphasis on natural light, proportion, and energy-efficient construction, creating a calm and functional space well suited for focused work, writing, or a sabbatical residence. Large windows and open living areas frame views of the surrounding trees and landscape, while the interior layout balances openness with privacy. The home is fully furnished and equipped for everyday living, with a modern kitchen, comfortable workspaces, and carefully considered architectural details throughout. The property sits within a large protected forest park with extensive trails, lakes, and natural landscapes. Residents can step out the door to walk or run through quiet wooded paths, swim in the freshwater lake from our private dock, and enjoy access to a remarkable urban wilderness. Despite the natural setting, essential amenities are close by. Victoria General Hospital is only a short drive away, making the home particularly convenient for visiting medical professionals or researchers. A small neighbourhood commercial centre about 15 minutes away offers groceries, cafés, restaurants, pharmacy services, and everyday conveniences. The regional Galloping Goose multi-use trail, popular for cycling and walking, is also nearby and provides an easy car-free connection toward downtown Victoria and surrounding communities. This home is particularly well suited for visiting scholars, researchers, professionals on temporary assignment, or families relocating to the area, and is available for stays of several weeks. Features Architect-designed contemporary home Fully furnished and move-in ready Located within a large protected forest park with lakes and trails Abundant natural light and views of surrounding forest Modern kitchen and well-appointed living spaces Suitable for remote work or study Close to Victoria General Hospital Easy access to a nearby village centre with shops and cafés (approx. 15 minutes) Near the Galloping Goose regional cycling and walking trail Available for short-term rental while the owners are away. Ideal for those seeking a peaceful, architecturally distinctive home in nature during a temporary stay on Vancouver Island.

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
3

Offices
1

Size
3,000 ft2

Suited For
6

Property Type
House

Availability

From July 22, 2026 until September 1, 2026

Minimum Stay

1 Month

Comments: This is our family home that we are renting while away visiting family. Unique in that it is family friendly and loaded with games and outdoor play stuff. We would prefer to rent one but are open to negotiate a shorter stay.

Location

House in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Closest University

Camosun College Interurban Campus

Nearby Universities
Royal Roads University | University of Victoria
Neighborhood

View Royal

Nearby Cities

Victoria

Comments: A beautiful modern cozy house. Fully Furnished. Built to a passive house standard. On a semi private lake only shared with 5 other properties. Private dock access. Situated in the middle of of a large park with more lakes and expansive walking trails.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Mountains
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from CAD $9900 Monthly | Negotiable

Utilities are included

A cleaning service can be discussed

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

Ask about the availability of a car

Comments: Prefer no pets but because it is not a long term stay, we can talk.

House Sitting

I may need help while I am away

I may need help with mail and deliveries

Picking up mail would be handy if we haven't got someone else doing that for us.

I may need help with plants or garden

We will try an organize someone to mow the lawn and water some plants. It is low maintanence nature garden so not a large burden. The lawn down by the dock just needs mowing if you want to use it.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Creative

Piano

Comments: There are board games and guitars and a large projection screen with Google TV. Being inside the park means you don't have to drive for a nature walk. The lake is not only great for a swim but we also have beavers living on the lake and many birds.

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