The Escape - Private Luxury House in the Trees - Swim Spa. Pet Friendly!

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A room with a sliding glass door leading to a deck, a television mounted on the wall, and a chair with a colorful cushion.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of a forest through a large window.
A hot tub with a person in it, surrounded by lights.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with a view of trees.
A sign for Nanadu Estate with a number 3, 5, 7, 0 on it, surrounded by greenery and flowers.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Arbutus Ridge Golf Club

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre

Explore the area

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Cobble Hill, BC
  • Place, Damali Lavender & Winery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Manley Creek Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Cobble Hill

Located in Cobble Hill, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Arbutus Ridge Golf Club and Damali Lavender & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bamberton Provincial Park and Memory Island Provincial Park. Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre and Cowichan Wooden Boat Society are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Cobble Hill, BC

What's nearby

  • Damali Lavender & Winery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Arbutus Ridge Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Manley Creek Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Butchart Gardens - 52 min drive - 21.7 km
  • University of Victoria - 58 min drive - 61.3 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cobblestone Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Drumroaster Coffee - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Escape - Private Luxury House in the Trees - Swim Spa. Pet Friendly! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Escape - Private Luxury House in the Trees - Swim Spa. Pet Friendly!?

As of 28 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Escape - Private Luxury House in the Trees - Swim Spa. Pet Friendly! on 2 January 2027 start from NZ$1,422, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Escape - Private Luxury House in the Trees - Swim Spa. Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Escape - Private Luxury House in the Trees - Swim Spa. Pet Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Escape - Private Luxury House in the Trees - Swim Spa. Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Escape - Private Luxury House in the Trees - Swim Spa. Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Escape - Private Luxury House in the Trees - Swim Spa. Pet Friendly! located?

Situated in Cobble Hill, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Arbutus Ridge Golf Club and Damali Lavender & Winery. Manley Creek Park and Cherry Point Estate Wines are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Great place for a couple’s getaway. Quiet property located in a very nice natural setting. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2022
I am glad you loved the Escape. Look forward to you returning soon.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointing

We do not recommend renting this unit. It is not as described. We booked for 2 weeks and after 3 nights left because we could not stay comfortably. This unit is actually communal living, which is not clearly outlined in the description. Upon arrival, we expressed our disappointment with the owner and asked for at least a one-week refund. We were given a flat answer of ‘no’ without any attempt by the owner to try & correct any of the misconceptions. Kitchen- Listed as a gourmet kitchen. At best a basic kitchen with 2 pots, 2 cheap frying pans & one large stock pot. The knives were of poor quality that did not even cut a tomato correctly, & very few serving dishes. Bedroom/” Walk- In” Closet- There is no privacy as there is no door to close the bedroom off from the rest of the unit. The closet is of normal size. It has two hanging rods & shelves in the middle. Some of the shelf space was taken up by linens & one half of hanging space was occupied by cleaning equipment such as vacuum, making it impossible to use. Living Area-There is one leather sofa, but the 3 cushions (attached to each other) slide off together regularly. The only other seating are 2 counter height IKEA stools, not comfortable at all for more than eating quickly. Amenities- it says the renter has access to the facilities on the estate, which is true, but there are none available at the unit. We asked for a barbeque to be placed on the deck & were told there was a ban on barbeques. This was completely untrue. We checked with authorities & there was no propane barbeque ban whatsoever. The expectation was to pack everything you wanted for barbequing, lug/drive it up hill & barbeque on the communal barbeques. The description does not say any of this transporting uphill to access estate facilities. There was not any furniture on the deck to enjoy a coffee in the morning. The expectation was to go up hill & use the lounges available to all. Unrealistic for first thing in the morning. The only outdoor furniture at the unit was a cheap set of plastic table & chairs, which we had to move onto the deck, & not at all comfortable. Laundry was available for use, but the description did not say it was coin operated. Also expected to take garbage each day, uphill again, to dispose of in the estate’s facilities. The expectation of guests, no matter age or mobility, to trudge uphill is unrealistic & should be clearly stated. After leaving, we contacted the owner again, still no refund
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2020
We are pleased to provide a response for this review. This suite is a new little house set in the trees of a private 11-acre estate. It was carefully designed to fit in with the trees, and be private. It is not communal. The kitchen is gourmet. Appliances are stainless steel, there is a European full-size refrigerator, and a Bosch oven. There is a black glass 4 burner cooktop and a stainless steel to the ceiling vent with LED lights. There is all underfloor heating, a dishwasher, white countertops, white backsplash and all silent closing cupboards. There are white china dishes and bowls with a setting for 4, quality wine glasses and coffee mugs, tea pot, and a full set of stainless-steel Italian pots and pans. The kitchen is equipped with a stainless-steel toaster, coffee maker, good knives, utensils, Pyrex mixing bowls, and several serving platters and dishes. Everything you might need. The queen-sized bedroom is very private. The bedroom is down a long bright hallway with windows that look to the trees, and past the beautiful fully tiled bathroom. In the bathroom, there is a large walk in shower with a rain shower, and warm tile underfloor heating with a view out to your own private forest. The Escape suite was custom designed and is bright and open. A bedroom door would not fit in with the style. The bedroom is private, and is spacious. There is a 12 foot mirrored closet, desk, large dresser, side tables, and a comfortable queen sized bed. All white linens, towels, and white bedding. The living room has a 3-seater leather sofa, a fireplace, TV, a conversation chair, 2 end tables, a coffee table and a colorful wool rug. We have never experienced the guests’ issue with the seats on the leather sofa sliding off, so we can only imagine what the guest was doing to cause this issue. There is a large grass common area for guest use with a large stainless-steel barbecue, gazebo and large Muskoka chairs for sitting, vegetable and flower garden, and patio tables and several lawn chairs. There is a real outdoor fireplace and a trampoline. From this suite you can walk the gentle hill to the common area in two or three minutes (if you walk slowly), or you can drive in less than a minute, as there is parking right beside the common area. Barbecues are not allowed on the large outdoor deck of this suite, as it is a fire hazard with the tree canopy. There is a white round table and 4 chairs on the private deck of this suite. There are also two yellow art deco lounging chairs on the deck. Please see the photos. There is a guest laundry with a high-quality commercial washer and dryer. The cost is only ONE dollar. This is just to cover the electricity use. Not expensive at all. It is suggested that guests remove their garbage daily. Guests can easily drive to where the Estate garbage bins are beside the common lawn area. Again, this is not difficult. VRBO policy does not give refunds after the cancellation dates. We are sorry that this guest was disappointed. We know that you won’t be. Come and enjoy the peace and privacy of The Escape, and the beauty of Xanadu Estate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great sunny spot

Clean, well appointed, bright. Excellent accomodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

quiet, serene, pretty, secluded ... sleep so well!

Great spot, great space and lovely hostess who happily showed me all the features and benefits of what was to be my new home. Also thought this spot worthy enough to google review ... so I guess that would give it 10 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
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