Awarehouse Loft in Historical Downtown Enjoy a True Canadian Snowbird Experience

Doug and Jackie were the best host possible. The unit was very clean and well equipped with all a couple needs for a vacation. It is a very central location to all that Victoria Downtown has to offer. My parents had a wonderful time.

The apartment is very spacious and tastefully decorated; everything I would need is available, down to garbage bags and a full kitchen supply. The apartment is within a few minutes walk to the wharf and government street and is so convenient. The hosts are lovely and made my stay a smooth sailing. Would definitely recommend and stay again myself!

When we were looking to rent a place in Victoria we loved the look of the Awarehouse loft. Historic building but modern inside. It turned out to be more than we expected. This place is very charming and super clean. We liked the fact that the building is very secure with a locked gate and another lock to get to the elevator. There is also the rooftop to relax and watch the sun set. Our hosts Doug and Jacqui greeted us when we arrived and explained everything we needed to know. If we wanted to know more, Doug prepared an informative manual about the loft stuff, restaurants, coffee shops, public transit and more. We found the appliances good, great small appliances, many coffee makers, food processor, an amazing toaster, and more ... There are many pots and pans, bowls, many dishes, cups, glasses, good knives and everything you may need. For our use there was a spice rack with different spices, coffee, teas, and more. We didn't even have to bring soap, shampoo or toilet paper. The bed was comfortable, good size bathroom with a towel warmer and washer and dryer. In the living room there are comfortable recliners, a big TV, a nice dining table, and two stools to sit by the counter. There are books, magazines and playing cards. For us it was very interesting to sit by the window and watch the people walk by. The location couldn't be better. Just a short walk to the Inner Harbour, the museum, Parliament Building, China Town and the best restaurants, cafes and shopping. We went for a walk to a different location every day and our favorite was to cross the bridge and walk on the path to the left. There is noise from the street on weekends but it didn't bother us, we just closed the bedroom window and didn't hear it. To sum it up, we loved our five weeks at the loft, we would like to return, and recommend it to our friends and family.

This condo was perfect! Excellent communication with hosts and numerous thoughtful touches made our stay very enjoyable. The location was perfect to enjoy the best of Victoria. Walkable to restaurants, shops, Beacon Hill Park and Dallas Road.

This is a clean, well equipped, well maintained property in an excellent location (especially for those without a vehicle) and the owners are very responsive. Ours was a long stay and we had absolutely everything we needed to be comfortable. The area is downtown with easy access to shops, restaurants and coffee shops. We had a wonderful vacation.

Sparkling clean - so beautiful, even better than the pictures. Central location, very safe and secure. I would 100% book again. The recommendation book alone that the host put together is worth the cost of the stay! So much attention spent on details, kitchen was fully stocked with everything you'd need to cook, and the host was incredibly responsive and helpful with my request/questions. Noise: I want to speak to this specifically because it's the one hesitation I had when booking this spot. Some reviews said it was awful, some said it was ok, so I didn't know what to expect. I'm a medium to deep sleeper and I do cherish my rest so didn't want to find myself with sleepless nights on my vacation. Bottom line it's a apartment in a lively part of town. Sleeping with the bedroom window is probably not an option because of the street noise, especially of people leaving the bar across the street, but with the window shut and fan on (there is also a noise machine that I used one night and it was great) I had no issues sleeping. Unless you're a very sensitive, light sleeper you should be fine! Enjoy this great spot!

Property was great, everything you could want was there, hosts really friendly and Booking in was a real pleasure.

This is our fourth stay at the Hensby condo...wonderful as always. Perfect location, easy walk from the ferry and close to wonderful restaurants and entertainment. The condo has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay....a home away from home. Thank you once again, Doug.

Doug and Jacqui thought of everything. They were at the condo to greet us and make sure we knew where everything was and how to operate all of the appliances. They even put together an incredibly thorough binder with information about the condo, nearby restaurants, tourist information, and more. The condo itself was as advertised. It was spacious and comfortable with a fully appointed kitchen. As others have noted, it can be a bit loud with all of the nearby bars and restaurants, but with the wi Dow’s. Loses and the fan on, it wasn’t too loud for us. We highly recommend this rental and would definitely stay here again.

What a wonderful time we had visiting and staying in the Awarehouse Loft. The hosts were very helpful in helping us through the process of securing our reservation as this was our first experience with Home Away. In planning our trip detailed instructions were provided to make our transit and check in easy. The hosts met us when we arrived and gave us a brief but thorough orientation . There was a problem with the washer but they were aware of it and had already scheduled maintenance appointment. The repair was done the first day we were there and caused us no inconvenience. The apartment was spacious, well furnished, secure and well located to the downtown area. We felt at home right away and the large picture windows provided an excellent view. The furnishings were great, there was more than enough kitchen equipment, china, cups and glasses and full size appliances to prepare and enjoy meals cooked there. The television is excellent as well as the furnishings in the living room. We slept well in the bed and were pleased with the large bathroom. Victoria is a wonderful city and the location of apartment made an easy walk to Chinatown, the Empress Hotel, Parliament House and museums. There are so many shops and restaurants close by it makes choosing a challenge. We felt very secure in the gate and door system in place. Overall the hosts and apartment made this an awesome vacation that we will cherish the memories of. Highly recommend.