Reviews for our Bed and Breakfast
What a gem this place is! Check-in was quick and easy, Carene gave great recommendations for dinner and happy hour, and we were off! Can't beat the location! With the water taxi literally steps from the door, you can be anywhere on the harbour in minutes. The room was clean and bright, with a large bathroom and sitting area. We also did the discounted whale watch with Eagle Wings, which was excellent. The wharf was wonderfully peaceful and quiet in the evenings. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony with a cocktail as the sun went down. On our first night, we were treated to 2 otters playing right below us. What a location! Couldn't imagine a better stay in Victoria!
We stayed at Carene's amazing home in Fisherman's Wharf for three nights, and loved every minute. We had the Poppy room, which was a really good size, and the little balcony over the water was perfect to sit with a glass of wine. There are just two guest rooms — so book early! We loved staying in Fisherman's Wharf, great food and views, and feels a million miles away from downtown Victoria — though you can walk in to town in around 20 minutes along the waterfront. Such a peaceful place to stay. We saw sea otters, herons and even a raccoon when we sat on the balcony. Would love to stay again when our travels bring us to Canada.
"Each year in the spring I travel from my home in London, Ontario to holiday in Victoria, B.C., a gorgeous city I'm drawn to where flowers bloom early and beautiful scenic views are everywhere. Especially enjoyed in Victoria is a stay at the houseboat B&B in Fisherman's Wharf and this year, early in March, I returned for the third year to spend several days at this unique B&B. On arrival, an attractively furnished bright room with fresh flowers greeted me, and a very comfortable bed with nice fresh linens. The location is perfect, surrounded close by with interesting eateries and water taxis and tour boats. I would rate this B&B highly — for me, it's definitely a 10 out of 10, and I hope to spend my fourth stay here again when I return to Victoria next spring."
"What a lovely experience! Carene welcomed us graciously and told us everything we needed to know. The room was decorated beautifully and she provided fruit, coffee, tea, and milk. Woke up to tea on the patio overlooking the wharf which was stunning, then had breakfast at the cafe down the street for the meal that was included. What a cute place! Overall a great experience and will hopefully be returning soon!"
"What an AMAZING experience!! Carene made us feel like we were truly good friends coming to visit rather than just BNB guests. We found her warm and inviting and she made sure we had all of the necessary items to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Carene intuitively provides that great mix of privacy and engagement. There is more than one BNB in Victoria but I would hesitate to think there is a better one. My wife and I highly recommend this home and this hostess."
"Carene's B&B floating boat home is a dream come true! We spent two incredible nights here and highly recommend it to everyone who's looking for a beautiful, unique, and convenient place to stay in the Fisherman's Wharf area of Victoria. It's super-easy to access fresh seafood/restaurant spots, and the front-door water taxi service is a must for visitors ($5; takes you to most of the spots in Downtown Victoria). Carene is a gracious and thorough host — you get a warm welcome and plenty of breakfast items during your stay. I can't wait to come back and stay here again!"
"Our family absolutely loved the experience of staying on the houseboat. Carene was an excellent host and was sure to give us the lay of the land when we arrived. We look forward to visiting again in the future!"
"Carene met us punctually and immediately made us feel very welcome. Sleeping on a float house was amazing. The wharf quieted down by 8–9 pm. Taking the water taxis from the dock was very cool. We loved the interior spaces — serene, stylish with all the conveniences."
"Carene was super accommodating and flexible with the check-in. The place was exactly as advertised. Lots of characters and amazing location. Walking distance from downtown."
"Carene was a very warm and gracious hostess. Her home was lovely and peaceful. She had breakfast and wine glasses for us. It was a pleasant, lovely time spent in her home. It was beautiful, clean, warm. It is better than the pictures online. Carene was wonderful. She had great suggestions for things to see, places to eat. It was a great experience."
"Really a very unusual, terrific experience to be on a houseboat! I recommend this to anyone at least one time. The house is in a busy area with food vendors but it's very quiet at night. There is a water taxi immediately at the B&B doorstep. Carene is a very personable, likeable woman. The place is well cared for and comfortable."
"Carene was very pleasant and hospitable and very kind in guiding me into the location. The B&B is right in the thick of the tourist activities at Fisherman's Wharf, but there was no noise at all after the sun set. You are right at the beginning of Dallas Road, and it was very pleasant to go for a walk along the Dallas Road waterfront past Beacon Hill Park."
"Carene was a spectacular host. The float home was a unique and enjoyable place to stay with a water taxi stop just steps from the door. We highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a place to stay in Victoria."
"I booked my relatives from Switzerland to stay on Carene's B&B float home in Victoria for a couple of nights. They were completely impressed with Carene's float home. She made them feel right at home. They quite enjoyed the water taxi service and the close proximity to all the major hot spots in Central Victoria. If you want a unique experience, there is nothing better than staying right on the water with Carene as your host!"
"This is my first time using AirBnB and Carene was an awesome host. She helped me with all my questions. Suggested me some places to go. She's always available and reachable. I would recommend her place for anyone."
"Carene made us feel very welcome! She was a lovely, friendly and respectful host. Everything we could need was provided. She gave us a great orientation to the area with spot-on recommendations for food and activities. The float home is the coolest place I have ever stayed. We saw seals and otters in the harbour regularly. The wharf is so much fun to hang around and there is some great food right outside your doorstep. I would definitely recommend staying here to anyone coming to Victoria!"