****NOW AVAILABLE JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2016**** 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM – Loft condo located on Bear Mountain's 18th fairway offers a quiet and cozy stay. This condo which feels more like a home with its 20 foot ceilings and 2 floors offers beautiful views overlooking the Bear Mountain golf course and Mt. Finlayson. An easy short walk to golf, gym, hiking and restaurants, this bright and spacious south facing 1385 sq/ft loft unit has a bedroom and bathroom on each floor and offers everything you need for a comfortable and serene stay. Includes utilities, wireless internet, flat screen TV with cable, fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances/gas stove, dishwasher, in-suite washer and dryer, one parking space in secured covered garage. A short drive to Thetis Lake, Florence ...****NOW AVAILABLE JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2016**** 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM – Loft condo located on Bear Mountain's 18th fairway offers a quiet and cozy stay. This condo which feels more like a home with its 20 foot ceilings and 2 floors offers beautiful views overlooking the Bear Mountain golf course and Mt. Finlayson. An easy short walk to golf, gym, hiking and restaurants, this bright and spacious south facing 1385 sq/ft loft unit has a bedroom and bathroom on each floor and offers everything you need for a comfortable and serene stay. Includes utilities, wireless internet, flat screen TV with cable, fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances/gas stove, dishwasher, in-suite washer and dryer, one parking space in secured covered garage. A short drive to Thetis Lake, Florence Lake and Galloping Goose trail. A short walk to Mt. Finlayson/Goldstream Provincial Park and Bear Mountain's Westin and Golf Pro Shop. It's also approx 20-25 minutes from downtown Victoria and UVic. -Master Bedroom: QS Bed with Westin Heavenly mattress -Loft Bedroom: Single Trundle Bed that easily transforms into a King Size Bed -Bathroom #1: located on main level off of master suite. 4 pcs including claw foot tub & separate shower. -Bathroom #2: located on loft level. Includes 3 pc bathroom with shower. **MORE REVIEWS FROM OTHER SITES POSTED UNDER OWNER INFO IN GUESTBOOK COMMENTS** Relaxation is never far when you're on Bear Mountain. Take comfort in some of the village amenities: *Twist Hair Salon Twist is a full-service hair salon and aesthetic spa, offering hair designs and styles, beauty services and nail services in a unique, relaxing and elegant atmosphere. *Bear's Den Coffee House is the place to go for your daily cup of Joe or delicious homemade soup, sandwich and goodies. *Jack's Place/Kuma Sushi is situated at the second green of the Nicklaus co-designed Mountain course. Offering great pub style food and fantastic sushi. Energy is always flowing with their friendly staff, the live music on weekends and a beach volleyball or pool game happening in the background. *Sante Spa offers nurturing spa treatments in a tranquil resort environment * Mountainside Athletic Club aka “The MAC” offers a variety of health and wellness opportunities for all levels of fitness. Enjoy a group fitness class, join the CrossFit studio or just relax poolside by the outdoor heated pool and summer time pool bar, Oasis. * Bella Montagna offers house made pasta and fresh local favorites. * Masters Lounge with it's relaxed ambiance is perfect spot for a night cap *The Cellar has Friday Night Flights event in the stunning cellar every Friday evening or book your own private event/dinner for a special experience Other activity suggestions (with approx driving time): HIKING & WALKING: -Goldstream Park (10 minutes) -Mt. Finlayson (0 minutes) -Galloping Goose Trail (varies-closest 10 minutes) -Juan da Fuca Trail (approx. 70 km) -Francis King Regional Park (15 minutes) -West Coast Trail (4 hours) GARDENS: -Butchart Garden (30 minutes) -Butterfly Gardens (30 minutes) -Abkhazi Garden (30 minutes) ADVENTURE PARKS -Wild Play Adventure Park (10 minutes) -Adrenaline Zipline Adventure Tours (30 minutes) NATURE - BIRD SANCTUARY -Esquimalt Lagoon (20 minutes) SWIMMING (Lakes/Fresh Water) -East Sooke Park-Sooke Potholes (40 minutes) -Thetis Lake (10 minutes) NATIONAL HISTORIC SITES -Fort Rodd Hill (20 minutes) -Hatley Castle and Gardens (20 minutes) AMUSEMENT PARKS -All Fun Amusement Park (mini golf, go carts) (5 minutes) REC CENTRES -Eagle Ridge Centre (bowling, water park, Kids Play Zone, mini golf, ice rink) 15 minutes SPORTING EVENTS/CONCERT VENUES -Bear Mountain Stadium (Rugby Canada, Rebels Football, Highlanders Soccer) (15 minutes) -Bear Mountain Arena (Grizzlies Hockey, Shamrocks Lacrosse) (15 minutes) -Save on Foods Memorial Centre(Victoria Royals Hockey, Concerts) (25 minutes) -Royal Athletic Park (Victoria Harbour Cats Baseball, Great Canadian Beer Festival, Rifflandia Music Festival) (20 minutes) CASINOS -Great Canadian Casino- View Royal (15 minutes) RACING -Western Speedway (5 minutes) SHOPPING -Millstream Village ( 10 minutes) -Westshore Town Center (15 minutes) -Uptown (15 minutes) -Costco ( 10 minutes) -Victoria Public Market (25 minutes) -Bay Centre Shopping Centre (25 minutes) -Mayfair Shopping Centre (20 minutes) MOVIES & THEATRE -Cineplex Odeon Westshore Cinemas (15 minutes) -Isabelle Reader Theatre (15 minutes) MARKETS - Goldstream Farmer's Market (15 minutes) - '2015 Sidney Street Market' runs from May 14th to Aug 27th, every Thursday night on Beacon Ave between 5:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. More