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The Admiral’s Boathouse Pricing
Summer Season (May 1 – October 1)
Daily (per night) – $185 + tax ($194.25)
Weekly (7 nights) – $1000 + tax ($1050)
Monthly (30 nights) – $3500 + tax ($3675)
Winter Season (October 1 – May 1)
Daily (per night) – $150 + tax ($157.50)
Weekly (7 nights) – $750 + tax ($787.50)
Monthly (30 nights) – $2750 + tax ($2887.50)
About the Admiral’s Boathouse
The Admiral’s Boathouse comes by her name honestly. Historic Esquimalt is the home of Canada’s Pacific Navy Fleet. Esquimalt was the Pacific headquarters for Britain’s Royal Navy since before Confederation. The original building was constructed in the 1940’s as a boathouse to provide secure storage for the Admiral’s barge at the naval base. It was used for that purpose for many years.
In the 1990’s the Admiral’s boathouse was re-purposed for naval base security purposes. The opening for the barge inside the building was decked over and a permanent wall was built to fully enclose the structure. Base security personnel had a small office and storage facility in this floating building.
In 2012 the building was decommissioned and slated for demolition. As Westbay was known for its beautiful floathomes the Naval Base officials responsible for the demolition offered it to Westbay Marine Village. We saw the potential and took it on. We totally renovated the interior and updated all electrical systems as well as added plumbing systems. The result is this beautiful floating cottage.
Amenities
- Romantic floating Vacation Cottage
- Completely self contained and private
- View of downtown Victoria & Harbour
- Front porch with chairs
- Queen size bed
- Gas fireplace
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Cable television
- Stereo CD and DVD Player
- Private bath
- Wifi
Timings
- Minimum 2-night stay
- Check-in time: 2pm
- Check-out time: 11am
Deposit Policy
- Reservations of 6 days or less require a one-night deposit
- Reservations of 7 days or more require a one-week deposit (One week includes 7 nights).
- Reservations of one month or more require a one-month deposit (One month includes 1st to the 31st).
Cancellation Policy
- Reservation deposit will be refunded if sufficient notice is received:
- Reservations of 6 days or less require 24 hours’ notice prior to 2:00pm check in
- Reservations of 7 days or more require a one-week cancellation notice
- Reservations of one month or more require a one-month cancellation notice
Accessibility
Moored at Westbay is the “Pink Dishrack”, a romantic floating Vacation Cottage with a spectacular view of the Marina and Harbour. You can sit on the front porch and enjoy the ambiance of the harbour or come inside to relaxing comfort. A queen size bed is yours to relax upon in front of the gas fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen lets you enjoy the conveniences of home. All the creature comforts, cable television, DVD and CD player are provided. So, bring your favourite movies and music.
We’ll allow pets in some circumstances, please check with us about your pet when you reserve. Please note that the top floor of the Pink Dishrack is not open to the public – guests only have access to the first floor. Check in time is 2pm and check out time is 11am.
Movement of the floating cottages
Just as the name suggests, the floating cottages float and they will move with wind and current or the passing of boats that may roll up a small wake. The movement is not significant for most people and it is definitely part of the charm- it is a floating cottage after all- but please be mindful that the cottages are not stationary objects.
Smoking and candles
We do not allow smoking of any kind of substance (including cannabis) in any of our floating cottages. Smoking outside and on our docks is permitted. For insurance and fire safety, we do not allow the burning of candles or any other open flames in our floating cottages or on any deck or attached wooden dock.
Pet Policy
We love dogs here at Westbay and we will allow pets (particularly dogs) in some circumstances. Please check with us about any pet you may wish to bring with you by calling our office before you book. You must pre-clear your pet. Any pet that we permit to occupy one of our floating cottages must be kept on a leash and in your control at all times when not inside the cottage. Remember also that the marina is home to a number of dogs (and a few cats) and they think they own the place so your pet must be under control to maintain peace among the local pet hierarchy. Also, as you would expect, you are entirely responsible for all costs relating to any damage to the floating cottage resulting from your activities in it, including anything your pet may do.
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