Situated 37 km from Royal Roads University, The Great Escape - Shirley features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 1996, this holiday home is 48 km from Point Ellice House and 48 km from Victoria Harbour Ferry. The property is non-smoking and is located 46 km from Camosun College. The 1-bedroom holiday home features a living room with a TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre is 49 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Victoria Inner Harbour Airport, 52 km from The Great Escape - Shirley.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Pratt
    Canada Canada
    Loved the RV experience and the hot tub. Really liked the hosts. They were personable and made us feel welcome. Gave us a tour and showed us how everything worked and we were able to enjoy the property. We had travelled by eBike from...
  • Chelsey
    Canada Canada
    Such a unique stay! The hot tub, outdoor propane firepit and bbq were well used and we loved every minute of our stay here. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating (even for our late check in ) due to late ferry arrival after work on Friday...
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was a delightful way to stay on this beautiful island. the accommodation was quirky, comfortable, idyllic in setting nod the hot tub was the icing on the cake!
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by The Great Escape Vacation Rentals

Company review score: 9.5Based on 49 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company information

We love hosting and sharing our facilities with guests and enjoy the simple things in life ... motor racing (of any kind), our kids and grandkids, chocolate, red wine, rum & coke, putzing around in the garden and jammie days watching NASCAR races and football together.

Property information

The Great Escape - Shirley' is secluded in a rural area, with a large forested area surrounding it. You will have your own secluded Hot Tub. The Coach is a 40' motor coach and has an electric fireplace, large slide-out, Corian counters throughout, forced air heating and AC. There is a propane fire pit and BBQ outside, and a wood fired pit, with lots of wood, an umbrella and lounge chairs. The Coach has a Queen sized ‘Sleep Number’ bed, and a pull-out sofa bed in the living room area, and sleeps 4 comfortably. It has a separate bathroom area, washer & dryer, is fully furnished and equipped. Bring your clothes, food & refreshments. Come and enjoy a stay at “The Great Escape - Shirley - with Secluded Hot Tub",

Neighbourhood information

The Great Escape - Shirley is a short 14 minute drive to downtown Sooke, with many Parks, Beaches and walking paths close by. Shirley Delicious is but 7 minutes away. Stoked Wood Fired Pizza is an 8 minute drive and French Beach is 9 minutes away. If you want to surf, Jordon River is but 17 minutes away. Everything from grocery stores, restaurants, medical centres and clinics, drug stores, and a multitude of other shops and stores, are all within close proximity.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Great Escape - Shirley
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Toaster
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    Living Area
    • Fireplace
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Cable channels
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Outdoors
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    Wellness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken

      House rules

      The Great Escape - Shirley takes special requests - add in the next step!

      Check-in

      From 16:00

      You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

      Check-out

      Until 11:00

       

      Cancellation/
      prepayment

      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

      Refundable damage deposit

      A damage deposit of CAD 300 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about GBP 172. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

      Children and beds

      Child policies

      Children of any age are welcome.

      To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

      Cot and extra bed policies

      No cots or extra beds are available.

      No age restriction

      There is no age requirement for check-in

      Payments by Booking.com

      Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard, ​Visa, ​Discover and American Express .


      Smoking

      Smoking is not allowed.

      Parties

      Parties/events are not allowed

      Pets

      Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

      The fine print
      Need-to-know information for guests at this property

      This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

      In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

      In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

      Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

      Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

      A damage deposit of CAD 300 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

      FAQs about The Great Escape - Shirley

      • Check-in at The Great Escape - Shirley is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

      • The Great Escape - Shirley is 5.6 miles from the centre of Sooke. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Great Escape - Shirley on this page.

      • The prices at The Great Escape - Shirley may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from The Great Escape - Shirley. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The Great Escape - Shirley has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 1 bedroom

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Yes, The Great Escape - Shirley is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • The Great Escape - Shirley offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

        • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

      • The Great Escape - Shirley can accommodate the following group size:

        • 4 guests

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.