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Unwind in the chic Highlands retreat surrounded by nature and amazing hiking

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island, and a view of trees through the windows.
A modern kitchen with a built-in TV, white cabinetry, and a wooden floor.
A wooden staircase with metal treads leading to a building entrance.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV stand.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a view of a wooden deck and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom62 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Victoria, BC
  • Place, Gowlland Tod Provincial Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Government Street
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Victoria
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Unwind in the chic Highlands retreat surrounded by nature and amazing hiking

Unwind and enjoy the tranquility of this chic and serene retreat nestled in the picturesque Highlands. Perfectly positioned for hiking adventures, with Gowland Todd and Lone Tree Hill just a stroll away, or simply relax amidst the stunning natural surroundings. This accommodation features a private entrance, a charmingly illuminated patio area complete with a fire table and cozy furniture. Inside discover a spacious, well equipped kitchen and a luxurious bathroom with walk in rainfall shower. *Please note there are stairs into the entrance as seen in photos.*
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Butchart Gardens. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 13 minutes by car from Bear Mountain Golf Club and 13 minutes from Goldstream Provincial Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 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
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 667 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number H353190359

Unwind in the chic Highlands retreat surrounded by nature and amazing hiking Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway, perfect for couples looking for somewhere quiet and comfortable and still near the attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shakiba s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! Lance and Amber were so accompanying and the place was so clean and stunning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The private apartment was comfortable and well-appointed. We had everything we needed. Very much appreciated the blackout shade in the bedroom. Lovely area with lots to tree.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Skyla S.

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

Perfect place

The place was in a perfect location for our needs. Super clean and the communication with the host was great. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rob w.

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

Tree Top Bliss

One of the best places we've stayed. Very well stocked, super clean, beautiful forest views. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

clifford s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New everything, immaculately clean and well-appointed. Hiking trails galore nearby. Great VRBO operator!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super easy check in, beautiful property, loved the kitchen and it had everything we needed. Bed was so comfortable. Such a lovely place and I will stay again. Lovely outdoor sitting area too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Autumn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, treats left out for them and a sweet little bed they loved. Beautiful view, peaceful, quiet. Space was clean and tidy with comfortable beds.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

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

A fabulous place to stay

This is a very clean, bright, and beautiful place. We really enjoyed our time here. It has everything you need to be comfortable and relax after a fun day exploring Victoria and area. I highly recommend this gem in the treetops!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Quiet little getaway in the forest

Highly recommend! This is a beautifully designed and detailed space. The owners have thought of everything. Easy check in, great communication, very quiet and private. We loved staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean property with a great location. Close too many homes and central to doing excursions, close to Victoria and Sooke. Lance is extremely helpful with tips on the area and quick to respond if you need help with anything. Would recommend and will be going back if I'm ever in the area again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dylan M.

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

Graet spot

We stayed there for a job we were doing a on the island. Great spot, clean, nice surrounding area. Lance was quicj to respond to any questions or changes to the booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

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

Treetops

A nice, quiet, clean, and comfortable place to stay tucked up in the hills and treetops. Would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betty B.

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

Relax in the Highlnds

Beautiful relaxing 'home away from home'. Tastefully decorated with all the amenities you may need. The drive was absolutely beautiful to this location and the property was very quiet and you're surrounded by natue. Very relaxing. Would highly reccommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay in the Highlands. This was the perfect way to relax after staying right in the middle of everything in downtown Victoria. We had a nice hike up to the Jocelyn lookout in Gowlland Tod Park as well. Great spot. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully equipped. We do not have a pet.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patti E.

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

Highlands Retreat

Great place to stay. Our pups had a difficult time, there was no grassy areas, and tree sap (pitch) on walkway was quite messy. Maybe consider putting up an A frame
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hayley F.

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

Great home away from home!

Me and my pup had such an amazing stay in the Highlands! We had to find a place for a month while our house underwent some restoration and this place really was such a beautiful home away from home. Thanks to the hosts, this stressful time felt like a vacation. They were great communicators and the place had everything we could have ever needed! Thank you for opening up this place!
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, serene, immaculate and very modern aesthetic. Everything that we needed was provided and more. The hosts were over the top attentive. Very comfortable. Close enough to necessities yet out in nature. So appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

L M.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Our family stayed here during spring break, and it felt like a breath of fresh air being able to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life! The home is wonderfully decorated and was well-equipped for all our needs. The location is truly gorgeous and it is so, so peaceful being up in the treetops. The property is also conveniently close to hiking trails, which is what we spent majority of our time doing. We really appreciated the addition of a dog bed and dog bowls. Would definitely recommend and we hope to be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn R.

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

Lovely stay amongst the trees

Really enjoyed staying in the suite. Surrounded by forest and lots of wildlife. It was quiet and peaceful. Loved being able to have our own patio area with comfortable chairs around a fire pit. Suite itself was very well built, very clean and nicely decorated. Beds were comfy and we had everything we needed for a very comfortable and enjoyable getaway. We were able to go on a nice hike in the Gowland Todd provincial park which was about 5 minutes away and also find dog friendly restaurants close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025