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.
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.
The Pink Dishrack Pricing
All prices subject to all local taxes and GST
Summer Season (May 1 – September 30)
Daily (per night) – $195 + tax
Weekly (7 nights) – $1150 + tax
Monthly (30 nights) – $4000 + tax
Winter Season (October 1 – April 30)
Daily (per night) – $175 + tax
Weekly (7 nights) – $1050 + tax
Monthly (30 nights) – $3500 + tax
Why would anyone call this floating home a “Pink Dishrack”?
Well that is a good question. The Pink Dishrack was built in the early 1980’s as the floating home of the marina manager. You will see in the bay window of the kitchen area there is a pink dishrack. The mail for the live-aboard boaters was placed in the dish rack so the boaters could come along, open the window, and pick up their mail. Over the years, the name stuck and this lovely little floathome is still referred to as the Pink Dishrack.
Timings
- Minimum 2-night stay
- Check-in time: 2pm
- Check-out time: 11am
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
- Weekly and monthly stays get a housekeeping refresh once a week and fresh towels as required.
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 30 nights.
Cancellation Policy
- Reservation deposit will be refunded if sufficient notice is received:
- Reservations of 6 days or less require 48 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
Before you book a reservation, please be aware and consider that the floating cottages, as attractive and charming as they are, are not easily accessible for those with mobility issues. The cottages are located in a marina environment which has several obstacles and hazards for those less agile or less mobile. The cottages are located some distance from the marina parking lot (some 500 feet or so, with one almost 750 feet away.)
Access to the marina itself requires navigating steps, a ramp that can be quite steep at low tides, gates and docks that do not have handrails. Moreover, things move in a marina, particularly in the wintertime when it is windy or a storm surge gets the marina docks moving about. The cottages themselves require you to step up onto the floating platforms upon which the cottages are built. Wheelchairs and scooter transportation is not possible.
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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