About Welch Homes and Hospitality Our Story What began as a family camping trip in 2014 while renting out our home has blossomed into a full-time adventure. We own three neighboring homes with our three adult daughters, and all pour our hearts into hosting, renovating, and creating beautiful spaces. Today, our 'side hustle' has become our full-time jobs, and it rewards our busy summers with off-season travel. Our Properties Our portfolio features three distinctive homes, each renovated with care and offering a comfortable, creative atmosphere. Our location, facing beautiful Horner Park, is perfect for guests seeking recreation, playtime for children, or off-leash fun for pets. Rent one or all three homes to accommodate up to 38 guests. Our Service We go beyond providing exceptional vacation rentals. To truly maximize your vacation time, we offer a wide array of amenities and services, including grocery delivery, baby gear, toys for all ages, beach and park supplies, babysitting, dog walking, and even fresh flowers or vegetables from our own gardens. Our goal is to ensure your stay is as enjoyable and stress-free as possible, with plenty of extra touches for your comfort and satisfaction.

Discover a spacious, stylish, and luxuriously updated 1947 top-floor retreat, where modern comfort meets vintage charm. Enjoy an open-concept living space flowing from the elegant living room to a dining area seating 8-10, culminating in a chef's kitchen. French doors open to your expansive private deck, an entertainer's dream. It features outdoor dining for 10, a Weber natural gas BBQ, Ooni pizza oven, a bubbling hot tub, natural swim pond, outdoor shower, lush gardens, and a dock with a large sectional and fire table. Designed primarily for two, this retreat now comfortably accommodates 2-5 guests (and pets!) with added sleeping options. The large bedroom boasts a Westin Heavenly king bed (sleeps 2) and a twin sofa bed (sleeps 1), while the living room offers a firm queen sofa bed (sleeps 2). Conveniently located for exploring Victoria, you'll find free parking for one car, easy transit access, and proximity to shops, restaurants, the University of Victoria, and Camosun College Lansdowne Campus. It's just a 6-minute drive to Cadboro Bay Beach and 15 minutes to downtown. Need more space? Combine this level with the downstairs owner's suite (sleeps 8) to create the "Family Oasis @ Horner Park," accommodating up to 12 guests. This lower level offers three additional queen bedrooms, a wet bar kitchen, TV lounge, workspace, a sitting room with a queen sofa bed (sleeps 2), laundry, and a full bathroom.

The Horner Park neighbourhood is nestled within Saanich, a municipality of Greater Victoria. It offers a serene and family-friendly atmosphere characterized by its leafy streets and well-maintained homes, many boasting mature gardens. At its heart lies Horner Park itself, a beloved green space providing residents with a playground for children, open fields for recreation, and meandering pathways perfect for dog walks on or off-leash. While primarily residential, the neighbourhood benefits from its proximity to a range of essential amenities and services. Within a short drive, residents can access various shopping centres like Shelbourne Plaza, Tuscany Village, University Heights, and Hillside Shopping Centre, offering grocery stores, bakeries, pharmacies, and a selection of retail outlets. Educational institutions, including the University of Victoria, Camosun College Lansdowne Campus, and St. Michael’s University is also conveniently located nearby. For those seeking active pursuits, the area is well-served by public transit, providing easy access to the broader Saanich and Victoria regions, including beaches, hiking trails at Mt. Tolmie and Mt. Douglas Park, and the vibrant cultural scene of downtown Victoria. Horner Park truly offers a balance of peaceful suburban living with convenient access to all urban and recreational opportunities for an enriching visit to the destination.