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Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat

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A round table with a white lace tablecloth, two wine glasses, and a bottle of wine on it.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a television, and a dresser.
A kitchen with a large island, a wine rack, and a bar stool by the window.
A kitchen with a dining area, a wooden table, two bar stools, a clock, and a window with a view of trees.
A dining area with a framed sheet music, a vase with a blue cloth, and a table setting with a plate, bowl, and cutlery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 393 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Victoria, BC
  • Place, Havenwood Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Latoria Creek Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Roads University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪30 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.

Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat

Are you interested in a peaceful place with fabulous views to retreat to after the bustle of the city? Great location near Esquimalt Lagoon and Royal Bay seaside parks, Pearson College of the Pacific, Royal Roads University, Galloping Goose hiking and biking trail, as well as many shopping opportunities from box stores to quaint neighbourhood bistros. Downtown Victoria is accessible by bus or car in an easy 30 minute drive and the bus stop is a short walk away. Many sports opportunities are available from fishing (lake or ocean), golfing (Royal Colwood and Olympic View Golf Clubs are 5 minutes away, Highland Pacific and Bear Mountain Golf Resort are 15 minutes away), as well as hiking and biking. The community is home to many Canadian sports development centres - tennis, golf, rugby, biking, rowing to name a few.

All the comforts of home are available with a well equipped kitchen with BBQ available, as well as washer and dryer and dishwasher, cable TV and a dedicated study area for any school or work related commitments. Bright sunny rooms with 9 foot ceilings and expansive windows give a marvelous view over the water to Victoria. Please no smoking and no pets in the suite or on the premises.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Royal Roads University. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Royal Roads University and a few minutes from Olympic View Golf Club
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • No pets allowed

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
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 H483972353, 00006612

Property is also known as

Scenery Serenity Delight in Your Holiday Retreat
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Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erna V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just like home. Comfortable. convenient location, bright and sunny. The host was great, easy to work with. The few bonus extras made our stay special.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great, very roomie and equipped with everything you might need. It was private and offered world class views. The suite was located in a quiet neighbourhood but close to Victoria as well. We highly recommend this property.
The view out your front window.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular suite. Light-filled looking out on a flower-edged lawn with the ocean in the distance. Comfortable beds, relaxing living room, all amenities, convenient location. Would definitely book again. Thank you, Ruth.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chevaldf

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We appreciated having a washer and drier plus a kitchen that had all the equipment we needed. The suite and the property were clean and well cared for. Our host is a delight.
Stayed 89 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location, beautiful view - the house and Ruth were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and very well stocked with all amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable space with all you need plus a view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great outlook and a generous suite with extra touches to make us very welcome. A good base for exploring Victoria.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved staying at R&R’s beautiful property. It had amazing views, everything you could ever need and more. We will absolutely be staying here again! Thank you so much for having us!
Early morning quiet coffee
Clear skies with beautiful mountains
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sheila t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruth was a very nice host. My sister and I really enjoyed our stay. Very clean and well appointed. Beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nina L.

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

Great Place to Stay

Was a lovely home, very well stocked and comfortable. Definitely recommend Ruth’s home for a great visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

Wonderful Short Stay

This property is incredible, with so many nice touches!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing stay. The apartment was clean and beautiful. It was a nice quiet area, about 25 mins to victoria. it was a great place to explore the island. i only met the owner once, but she seemed very kind and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and spacious place with full amenities. Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Great place with amazing views!

Great layout, lots of space, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10 out of 10. The suite was huge and very clean and well appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at this apartment. It is huge. Great kitchen, laundry, and living space. Beautiful view. It is about a 30 minute drive into Victoria but can be a bit longer coming home in the afternoon. I would highly recommend this apartment and would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply incredible. The pictures don't due the accommodations justice. The location is central to everything that we needed. The views are spectacular. We are already planning for our next stay.
Sunrise from the living room
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allison W.

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

Very nice place

Nive place to stay. All amenities included.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renae C.

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

Home away from home

This was the perfect place for our stay of two weeks on the island. The location was ideal, the flat clean and comfortable with a wonderful view. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roland K.

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

Great location with beautiful view

We had a great stay here. The apartment is very clean and spacious. Communication with the host was perfect :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen G.

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

Visiting friends

Comfortable, quiet and relaxing. Beautiful flowers. Great view. Would come back again. Hosts were great.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Clean and quiet

Well stocked, clean, comfortable, and in a great central location between Victoria and Sooke. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

Great place

Hosts were excellent. Suite was beautiful. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

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

Great place I would definitely stay again.

Gorgeous view, everything we could possibly need was provided. Thanks Ruth and Ron
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019