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Castle in the Sky | Mediterranean Villa | Sleeps 18

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong, books

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

7 bedrooms11 bathroomsSleeps 18502 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Ladysmith, British Columbia
  • Place, Ladysmith Golf Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Transfer Beach Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Ladysmith

Located in Ladysmith, this villa is by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Ladysmith Golf Club and Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery. .This family-friendly villa is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Antiques Post Office Mall and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Ladysmith Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Ladysmith Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery - 1 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Transfer Beach Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 25 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Departure Bay Beach - 34 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wild Poppy Bistro - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Castle in the Sky , Ocean view Mediterranean Villa Sleeps 18

Relax with family and friends at the Mediterranean castle located in  a quiet neighbourhood in Ladysmith, enjoying expansive ocean views and lush mountains on 1.3 acres with hot tub, barbecue, gazebo and gardens.

Not to forget the gourmet kitchen with a viking six burner stove and grill for preparing delicious family dinners.

A haven for outdoor fanatics with 3 hiking  and nature  trails off the property, a beach, kayaking  off transfer beach and boating as the boating ramp is located  at the government dock in Ladysmith making  fishing easy.
The Coast around Thethis island is well known for shrimp  and prawn fishing

Highway access makes it easy to travel anywhere on the island from Tofino to Victoria.

The luxurious, spacious custom built  Mediterranean villa consist of 7 bedrooms with 7 bath with Jacuzzi tub in master en suite, walk in closets, 4 living rooms with  dome ceiling  up to 18 feet high, chandeliers, custom curved stairs and railings, 5 fireplaces , media room with 86 inch smart TV, game room with snooker and ping pong table, balconies to enjoy the ocean view, Barbecue with outdoor eating area, gazebos, pond and a hot tub to relax in, 

Ideal for special occasions to celebrate such as small weddings and birthdays with prior approval. Small pet permitted with approval.

One pet permitted. A pet fee of $297 is applicable, to be paid at booking
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a bidet.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 11 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 5,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Turn off ac or heat on departure

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Note from host: No Puppy permitted. Please clean yard after pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number H947839085

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

428066

Castle in the Sky , Ocean view Mediterranean Villa Sleeps 18 Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jules S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host's communication was excellent. The house was very comfortable. With a house this size, the hot water takes a minute and showers need to be staggered, but overall my guests and I had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dee

Overall good stay. Lots of crumbs on floor of multimedia room, no warm water in upstairs bathroom despite running water 5-10 mins as instructed, likely an actual plumbing issue or dying hot water tank. Everything else was good and convenient and set up well. Also, dead rabbit carcass found in yard of property near hottub.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Collette B.

Our Review of Castle in the Sky

The property fit our needs for our large staff group. The view from the top of the hill is stunning. Good communications with the host. The house is quite dated and could use some attention. Large cracks in surface of upstairs entry area, signs not to go onto the upper balcony, overgrown plant in living room. Dining room chair pads need to be replaced.Showering was a challenge - little to no hot water. Too many "rules" - e.g. no food in the media room where people would normally eat snacks, yet it was ok to eat food on the white couches in the living rooms - didn't make sense. If this property was to under go some renovations / modernization, it would be an even better place to stay for large groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

80th birthday celebration

We had a wonderful 3 day birthday celebration. A chance for relatives and friends from across Canada to spend time together. It was a perfect venue.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Louise A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, well appointed accommodations.

Overall we had a great stay, we enjoyed the trails that are right on the doorstep for hiking. When we arrived the house was freezing, it took a little to heat it up as it is such a big home. When it was warm it was so cosy and nice. The house was perfect for our large gathering, and it was clean and very well appointed. We had some issues with doors sticking and even a couple of our guests getting locked into their rooms. The master ensuite had no hot water despite running the water for 10 mins as was suggested, which was sad considering the luxurious tub and shower! There are a few cosmetic things that didn't bother us so much, like unfinished paintwork etc. And we had some issues with the dishwasher not wanting to run its cycle properly and not turning off. The owner is aware of the issues and is actively working to correct them. Like I said overall we had a great time and would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan B.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dianne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable weekend.

The interior was very nice. Everything as listed. But the exterior/ yard need some cleaning up.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Celebration

Awesome host…Great place, adventure and fun on all 3 levels…Our gang had so much fun and wholesome activities and laughter…Great cake…Thx so very very much
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Babak G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best place in Ladysmith

This place is absolutely a gem. We were amazed by everything. Beautiful and fancy. Everything available. Like EVERYTHING. Check in was at 4 and we got there at 1 and the host let us in easily. She is the kindest host I’ve ever seen. The hot tub was amazing and so did the bbq. Many rooms and a huge media room. There was only one thing: We got a noise notice at 7 pm and also at 11 pm which was weird because we made absolutely no noise. The neighbours reported for no reason as if we are partying. The owner kindly came and saw that we are not partying so she left. I think this place is so nice that some neighbours are jealous. If you’re planning to party this place is not yours. We did not party and got a notice with absolutely no noise now imagine if you actually party. I give 5 starts legit though. I also left my lenses and she agreed to send them via post with the bare minimum charge. Such a kind person.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and spacious

The home was lovely and spacious and perfect for large family games of hide and seek! We enjoyed our stay immensely, and would recommend it to others. As the property is a vacation rental, there has been some very hard wear and tear on the dwelling. There are some deficiencies that could be safety concerns if a child was not supervised.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway spot for a ladies’ weekend

Our book club wanted to celebrate over 10 years of friendship with a weekend retreat. This was a wonderful location with beds for everyone and several great hikes nearby. Downtown Ladysmith was also a treat to check out. The open floor plan with the kitchen and living areas was perfect as we all took turns cooking and taking care of each other. All in all a wonderful weekend with memories made to last a lifetime!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property for our group

We came to Duncan for a sports competition and this place suited us perfectly. This property has an incredible amount of space and the host is very accommodating, generous, and accessible.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Deborah H.

Unsatisfactory

Prior to booking I asked the owner if the space would be private. We were a group of women coming together to release grief and enter into sacred healing time together. During a time of deep prayer and meditation we are interrupted by the cleaner telling us we were supposed to be gone, they had another booking coming. The interruption occurred while we were in deep prayer and meditation. This greatly tarnished our day. I told the cleaner we had rented the space for 2 nights but she was adamant that the owner said we needed to vacate for other guests. I asked her to call the owner and she did. Despite having the VRBO booking confirmation telling me I had it for another night, the owner went on about how this was a big problem for her. I showed the confirmation to the cleaner and went back inside. I had asked the owner if there would be privacy while we were at the space and was assured there would be. It was one of the major reasons I chose this property. I cannot imagine that there was no way for the ower to check, prior to interrupting us, to ensure the mistake was not hers. Further to that, the railings on the front of the house are in terrible shape and are dangerous. We blocked off the stairs so no one would use them. I hope no one who needs support climbing stairs comes to the house, they are in significant disrepair. Also, there was no hot water on the lower floor, not all jets in the hot tub are working and the water was dirty, and the owner advertises 10 beds, but that is untrue. There was a truck in the driveway that was unexpected and when I called the owner she said it could not be moved, guests would have to park on the street. Guests should not be expected to park on the street, the truck should have been moved. I wrote the owner with my concerns and asked if she would make some kind of offer to make this right. Her response was dismissive. She said there was no way to check prior to disturbing us. Does VRBO not send booking confirmations to owners? My concerns were not addressed. For example, despite her advertising the property had 10 beds (it doesn’t) I was told that I should have checked the listing as it states the number of bedrooms (which was not my concern). I was already told that I received a 50% discount on the property (most likely due to being off-season) so I guess when you give a discount, it is permissible to not live up to what you promise.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Stay

This is a beautiful home for our extended family staycation! it really is a Castle in the Sky as it sits above the hill with sweeping views of the Gulf Islands. We all enjoyed the large living space and open kitchen for us to be all together, as well as the theatre room for the younger ones. Each bedroom had its own bathroom was a major plus. Unfortunately with the rain we had during the stay, we were not able to check out the hot tub and fire pits in the yard. All in all, great location very close to Ladysmith Town Centre, had all we needed for our family gathering and great host, Moni, was very responsive when we needed to ask questions. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House - Perfect for multi families!

The house is beautiful with lots of room for everyone to have their space, bathroom, etc. We really enjoyed the cinema room! We didn’t cook but the kitchen was well stocked, the beds were very comfortable, there were plenty of towels. Overall we throughly enjoyed it and it was the perfect place for our family to finally get together again since 2019.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022