Attention students , seasonal staff and adventurers etc ! Flexible lease start and end dates to suit your needs ! Great alternative to Abnb. Self Contained , fully furnished , 1 bedroom open concept basement suite in our family home. Available anytime between Now until Aug 31, and then again from Sept 5 - May 31 2026 , as a furnished sublet . ( 2 month lease minimum). Located in Sooke.- Victoria Side V9Z0E6 Ideal as basic 'interim' housing for a student, seasonal employee , or someone ‘in between’ places. Move in ready ! Just Bring your suitcase and linen, everything else is here !! Not currently available unfurnished or long term. Maximum occupancy is 1 person living here ( full or part time) , due to our septic system limits . Rental rates: 3-10 months plus, is $1280 month (plus small share of utilities *) 2 months is $1380 month ( includes utilities ) Weekly rate available , with 4-7 week minimum, at $400 week, ( includes utilities) Located in a really pretty, rural residential , area up on a hill, in scenic Saseenos, Sooke. Forest, mountain and harbour views- Near the famous Galloping Goose Trail and West Coast adventure college . 7- 10 minutes drive to the village of. Sooke for essential amenities , 15 -25 mins drive to Langford, Royal Roads University , 50 -60 min drive to UVic and downtown Victoria- *Driving times vary, with or without traffic. Best to have a car to live here , we are however, on #61 bus route ( it’s a 7-10 minute ‘ uphill' walk back from the bus stop , so some aerobic fitness required ! ). Rent includes: 1. Utilities -Hydro, heat, hot water up to $100 month included -(Typical spring and summer average, and if working or attending school mostly away from home.) 2. Fully furnished with stools, couch , dresser , desk, side table and firm Ikea queen bed . Basic cooking supplies, dishes, cutlery etc are also included . (Sorry no room for any other furnishings or appliances.), No dishwasher or ensuite laundry. 3. Parking spot for 1 regular size car or SUV. Guests park on the street. No big vehicles, RVs , Work Vans or after market exhaust systems . 4. Access to an older laundry set on site that we all share (2 loads per week) . There is also a local Laundromat if our machines are unavailable. 5. Some outdoor storage for your bike or Kayak. No indoor storage . Not included in the rent: 1.Utilities use above $100 month on leases 3 months and over* , will be Billed as a shared percentage of the house bill (current tenant’s utilities overages averaged $0 -$65 month for the last 6 months :). Bills are higher if working from home ,and in the colder months. House bills available upon request. 2. Access to our 'Shared' house Wifi is available for an additional $35 month - (Speed and performance is adequate for basic School and Recreational purposes, but not suited to home business and work meetings as multi users share the network) . You may also wish to set up your own internet account. Pets: One Quiet , Neutered , adult pet considered , with prior pet references and pet deposit. Indoor cat, or a quiet, non- reactive dog under 60 lbs that is exercised regularly ,and not left unattended at home, while you are gone for the day- NO exceptions . (No bully or guardian type breeds . Strata rule ) *. 1 pet maximum firm. **Please Note **. This is an older wood frame home with some sound transference between floors - therefore not ideal for those who are highly ‘noise sensitive’, light sleepers , or those who plan to work primarily from home. We are a busy multi age professional family with visiting grandkids, and have teens, and pets living upstairs, so looking for someone whose schedule jives with ours. Application Process: Rental application with current and past references required. (References also available for us as Landlords from our current and previous renters :) Half months rent as booking deposit due upon acceptance. Half months rent as security deposit and Remaining half months rent due prior to move in. We are looking for a quiet, easy going, open minded, adult applicant, who is comfortable in a multigenerational, culturally ‘ diverse’, LGBTQIA2s friendly environment. Must also be ok with helping out occasionally with outdoor tasks, like removing recycling and snow removal around their vehicle and unit entrance. If interested , or To Set Up a Viewing ( Virtual or in person) : Please message us these details about yourself*** 1) Who will be living in the suite: Your name , first and last). 2) What brings you to the area. Reason for moving. 3) Dates you require the rental - from when to when approx. 4) How rent will be paid ( source of income / current workplace / approx schedule ). 5) Description of vehicle ( if applicable) 6) Description of pet, incl dog breed.- (if applicable.) Thank You ! ———