$950 · Furnished Studio for 1, in Family Home in Sooke,

Attention students , seasonal staff and adventurers ! Flexible lease start and end dates to suit your needs ! Self contained ,fully furnished, Studio Style Bedsitting Room, located in our family home. Available Now until Aug 31 2025, and then again for the 2025-26 School Year from Sept 5 - May 15 2026. (Possibly longer) Flexible start and end dates to suit your school or work needs. 2 month lease minimum. Perfect for students , seasonal staff, adventurers, etc looking for short term interim accommodation. *Not available long term or unfurnished*. Single occupancy only, due to septic. No pets, no smoking of any kind , incl. vaping . Located in a really pretty, rural residential, area , up on a hill, in scenic Saseenos, Sooke ,V9Z0E6. . 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 Westshore , Langford, Royal Roads etc, 50 -60 min drive to UVic and downtown Victoria- *Driving times vary, with or without traffic. Best to have a car to live here as it is rural area with limited amenities nearby, we are however on #61 bus route ( it’s a 7-10 minute ‘ uphill' walk back from the bus stop , plus stairs , so some aerobic fitness required ! ). Unit Description : This unit is located on the top floor of our multigenerational family home. It is a self contained Studio style "bedsitting" room , approx 330 sq feet with its own private full bath , and it’s own entrance up a set of exterior stairs off our shared deck. It is simple yet comfortable. There are amazing views from the unit! Please note, there is no proper kitchen* in the unit, but it does have a meal prep counter with sink, mini Fridge, microwave, air fryer, and kettle, suited to making light meals (sorry no hotplates or toaster ovens allowed) .For regular meals you can share our family kitchen to use our bigger appliances*. *Because of the limited cooking and food storage options, this unit is really best suited to someone ok with just making light meals or having mostly meals out* Furnishings include : An extra firm Ikea double bed, dresser , desk, bookcase , dishes, cutlery etc. Everything you need is here, just bring your suitcase and bedding. Sorry no room for other furnishings, but you can store your bikes and camping gear in our shed. Shared laundry on site, available for 1 load per week . Laundry access Available for Non Smokers only. Rent includes ; 1. Utilities - Water, heat and hydro 'up to' $50 month * ( monthly average if typically working or attending school away from home ) . Not included in the rent , additional monthly charges: 1. *Any Utilities usage over $50 month:.You will be billed a small percentage of the house bill for any usage costs above this monthly average. Cost depends on how you use the amenities ie heat and hot water. 2. Wifi : if you wish to access our 'shared' house Wifi. (Speed and bandwidth not guaranteed during peak hours). Additional $35 month.. 3. Parking for a regular size car -$20 We are looking for an adult applicant who is quiet , tidy, and easy going, and comfortable in a culturally and gender ‘diverse’ household with young children and dogs present, and whose schedule jives with ours. . We also require renters to help chip in with some outdoor tasks like recycling , and snow removal around their entrance and vehicle. A ' Caveat ': As this is an older home, there will be some 'sound transference' between units, and you may hear us from time to time, So not ideal for folks who are 'noise sensitive' very light sleepers, or plan to work mainly from home. As this is a 'semi shared' accommodation, no overnight visitors please. Application Process: Rental application with current and past references required. (References also available for us as Landlords from 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. Virtual viewings and in person viewings available . No third party inquiries . Occupancy limit and pet policy are firm. ---------------------------------------------------- If interested in applying or a viewing Please message us these details about yourself: 1) Your name (first and last please) 2) What brings you to the area- reason for moving from your current place etc) 3) How long you require accommodation ( From when to when approx? ) 4) How rent will be paid (source of income / workplace / approx schedule 5) Description of Vehicle if applicable