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Elegant Retreat in the Heart Old Town Victoria

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2554 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Victoria, British Columbia
  • Place, Government Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chinatown
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lower Johnson Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪10 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Victoria

Located in Downtown Victoria, this condo is adjacent to Government Street and within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights like Victoria Harbour. The condo includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a dining area.

What's nearby

  • Government Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chinatown - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lower Johnson Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Victoria Conference Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bean Around the World - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rabbit Rabbit - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Drake Eatery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mexico - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Varsha - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Elegant Retreat in the Heart Old Town Victoria

Property Overview

Elevate your Victoria experience from the crest of the historic city center. Built in 2020, The Iron Lady is a premier top-floor corner residence located at 515 Chatham Street that perfectly balances modern sophistication with the spirited energy of Old Town. Flooded with natural light and boasting rare access to two private balconies with sweeping city and waterway vistas, this chic one-bedroom, one-bathroom retreat offers a luxurious urban sanctuary for your next extended stay.

Living at The Iron Lady means enjoying the ultimate in downtown privacy and architectural design. Being a top-floor corner unit, the space feels exceptionally quiet, bright, and airy with no upstairs neighbors. The sleek open-concept interior features high-end custom finishes, a dedicated desk and chair, Smart TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, central heating, books, and a single bed in the living area. The gourmet kitchen comes fully equipped with high-end appliances, contemporary cabinetry, cookware, dishes & utensils, dining spices, dishwasher, microwave, stove, oven, refrigerator, toaster, and coffee maker.

The serene primary bedroom is outfitted with a premium Queen-sized bed and soft linens, paired with a gorgeous, spa-like 3-piece bathroom. Step out onto your dual private balconies to catch the evening breeze over the water, or enjoy exclusive access to the building's hidden residential green space—a beautifully manicured private courtyard hidden away from the fast pace of the city. Complete in-suite laundry facilities, an elevator, travel crib, and essential towels make extended stays completely effortless.

Perfectly positioned at 515 Chatham Street, you are a mere 1-minute walk from the bustling restaurants, vibrant shopping, and historic squares of Chinatown and Market Square, and just 2 minutes from famous Fan Tan Alley. You are located just one block from the water and Inner Harbour terminal—making seaplane travel a quick, convenient 5-minute walk home. A scenic 10-minute stroll brings you to the lush pathways of Beacon Hill Park, the historic Fairmont Empress Hotel, and the majestic BC Parliament Buildings.

Essential Stay Details

Secure garage parking is included in the monthly rental at no additional cost. Most parking spaces are built for standard-size vehicles; please notify us if you have a non-standard vehicle to ensure seamless accommodations.

A one-time $290 cleaning fee applies at the time of booking. Optional weekly or bi-weekly professional housekeeper services can also be easily scheduled on an hourly basis to meet your preferences.

As a Canadian company, our primary rates are in CAD. While some international platforms may convert prices to USD, a clear, transparent breakdown showing both currencies will be provided on the final page before you confirm your booking. We accept direct payments from all major credit cards except American Express.

Important Policies and Notes

Effective May 1, 2024, the BC Government has set the minimum stay for rentals in British Columbia at 90 days. If you see the option to book a shorter stay, be aware that some platforms display this to show the breakdown of the monthly rate for this property. Rates shown are based on 12-month stays, but various other lengths of stay are offered. Please send us an email or a message via CheckedIn for a custom quote based on your preferred details.

All properties strictly enforce a $500 bylaw fine for smoking or vaping (including marijuana) anywhere inside the unit or within the building premises.

Important check-in instructions and secure building access details will be sent to you from CheckedIn prior to your arrival date. Contactless check-in and checkout are available.

We always recommend purchasing comprehensive trip cancellation insurance. Once confirmed, your reservation is refundable (less a $175 administrative fee) up until 30 days before travel. Once you are within 30 days of travel, the booking becomes 100% nonrefundable. For multi-month stays, no administrative fees are charged for modifications, provided 30 days' written notice of your departure date is submitted.

We hope your stay is so exceptional that you come back and see us again! If this specific unit is booked, please explore our other CheckedIn listings—we would love to find the perfect home for you.

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The condo is heated and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 554 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Mandatory License to Occupy Agreement to be signed
Required damage Deposit to be paid
Minimum age of 25 years to make a reservation.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this condo?

This condo is situated in Downtown Victoria within a short 20-minute walk of Victoria Harbour and also 1 minutes on foot from Government Street. You'll also find Chinatown and Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Elegant Retreat in the Heart Old Town Victoria?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this condo adjacent to a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this condo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.

What do couples enjoy most about Elegant Retreat in the Heart Old Town Victoria?

Couples staying at this condo will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as tennis.

Does Elegant Retreat in the Heart Old Town Victoria have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this condo.

Does this condo include breakfast service?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this condo allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.

Does Elegant Retreat in the Heart Old Town Victoria have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this condo.

How close is the airport from this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo is Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base), which is within a mile. Another top airport is Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ), which is located 16.1 mi away (27-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Elegant Retreat in the Heart Old Town Victoria?

Yes, every condo at Elegant Retreat in the Heart Old Town Victoria comes with a balcony and some offer mountain views.

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