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Private garden retreat with king size bed, full kitchen, private patio 48715

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Interior
The Garden Retreat offers a quiet sanctuary in central Victoria, steps from Victoria Harbour and Fishermans Wharf. Travelers love the private patio for outdoor relaxation, while plush pillows and spa robes inside provide the comfort that past guests consistently praise.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

About the neighborhood

Located by the sea, this guesthouse is in James Bay, a neighborhood in Victoria. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Royal BC Museum and Butchart Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre or Royal Athletic Park. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal BC Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barb's Fish & Chips - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Floyd’s Diner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Discovery Station - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Red Barn Market - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Private garden retreat with king size bed, full kitchen, private patio 48715

Guesthouse near Victoria Harbour
Close to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Royal BC Museum, Private garden retreat with king size bed, full kitchen, private patio 48715 provides a garden, laundry facilities, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the location
Room features
All guestrooms at Private garden retreat with king size bed, full kitchen, private patio 48715 have amenities such as free WiFi, printers, and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Memory foam beds and sofa beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Private fenced yards, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

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

Rules

We are a non smoking house. If you need to smoke please use the bench at the front of the property. I have two Havanese loose on the property.
I must know ahead of time if you are bringing a dog as not all dogs are a good fit here.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: MY TWO HAVANESE ARE LOOSE ON PROPERTY

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock
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 48715, H351947235

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Private garden retreat with king size bed, full kitchen, private patio 48715 pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Private garden retreat with king size bed, full kitchen, private patio 48715?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private garden retreat with king size bed, full kitchen, private patio 48715?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private garden retreat with king size bed, full kitchen, private patio 48715 located?

Located in James Bay, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Fisherman's Wharf Park, Victoria Harbour, and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and Victoria Fisherman's Wharf are also within 10 minutes.

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Private garden retreat with king size bed, full kitchen, private patio 48715 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!!

This property was clean, great location, host was friendly. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Victoria getaway

Loved the location. Had coffee, tea, oatmeal and lovely surprise of brownies. Pvt garden area was nice although we were out exploring Victoria most of the day. Bed was super comfortable and bath towels really plush/soft. Small but nice for our short stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay here and would absolutely come back again. Great location, walkable to/from the Clipper and downtown, shops, restaurants, etc. Quiet and safe neighborhood, beautiful property with a garden, plants, and the apartment had everything we could need...a full kitchen, private patio, comfy living area, standard bathroom, and cozy king sized bed. It was the perfect place to rest in the afternoon and come home to after a long day of exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stsy

Great weather
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend in Victoria

Was in town for a soccer tournament and stayed at this cute little retreat. Easy check in and checkout. Great little neighborhood close to town. Nice place with a great garden area. Would stay here again if we are ever back in Victoria.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute garden hideaway in a great location!

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property! The property is located in a prime location in walking distance to amazing restaurants and downtown. The host left us a delicious welcome gift of homemade brownies. A couple other notable perks of the property were the very comfortable and luxurious king sized bed, the luxurious bath robes, real coffee creamer for the coffee and the cute dogs sometimes hanging out in the back garden!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!!

We really enjoyed our stay. This space is clean, comfortable and well kept. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Great convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The location cannot be beat. The neighbourhood is quiet but in walking distance to downtown and all amenities. The suite is comfortable and has eberything you need. comfortable and had
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and friendly

We found the property very comfortable and was close to everything in the centre of Victoria. The host was both friendly and helpful. Would certainly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fine property. Fine location. Fine host.

The listing promised a lot, but this small, handsome cottage exceeded our expectations, and the private garden patio -- where we lunched, surrounded by flowers -- was icing on the cake.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Gem in James Bay

We enjoyed our stay at Dianne’s Garden Suite. It was big enough, for the two of us and our Labrador. Was Clean, everything worked, good shower, functional kitchen and a nice little outside deck with BBQ We would stay again
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great September Getaway

The cottage was lovely, with very nice private garden deck. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, walking distance to wharf, old downtown, was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul R., Grand Marais, Minnesota, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Consistently Excellent

Enjoy the peaceful courtyard and immerse yourself in, the James Bay neigbourhood. We have stayed on this property multiple times and have always been pleased.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

Diane's private garden retreat is in a great location. The one bedroom cottage has all the necessary amenities needed to cook and enjoy a delicious meal using local ingredients purchased at a nearby grocer. The private patio is super! And, always important, the bed was very comfy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy spot

Great property in quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter in Victoria

We stay at this property on every trip to Vancouver Island and would not stay anywhere else. Great cottage; very clean, comfortable and outstanding location in the City.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Location was perfect. Very clean. Bed and pillows were amazing! Thank you Dianne!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot fir couple in Victoria

Lovely cozy spot in Victoria hosted by Dianne. Short walk to many local sights. Well stocked kitchen, comfy king bed and pretty private garden with bbq. Enjoyed a three night stay in June. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan C., Penticton, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Very nice cottage in location near downtown Victoria. Host Dianne is very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location with great amenities

I really enjoyed my getaway in the lovely Garden Suite with private patio. Diane was friendly and available. She provides so many extras that I felt right at home. Also you can't beat the central location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Winter Get Away

We stay here every visit to Victoria and would not stay anywhere else. The cottage is very clean and just the right size for the two of us. It is also in a location in James Bay that makes everything convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage in great location!

Stayed four days in probably the best possible location for visiting downtown Victoria. Two block walk to a clipper ferry was a nice bonus
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Wonderful place, great location. Owner was friendly and responsive to our needs. Would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022