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Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat

Holiday home in Victoria with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 392.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Royal Roads University
  • Place, Olympic View Golf Club
  • Place, Hatley Castle
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number H483972353, None required

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Victoria

Victoria is home to this holiday home. 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. Langford Lanes and Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary are also worth visiting.
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Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • Royal Roads University - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Olympic View Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hatley Castle - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 21 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 21 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal Bay Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bucky's Tap House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat located?

Situated in Victoria, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Royal Roads University, Olympic View Golf Club and Esquimalt Lagoon. Luxton Park and Langford Lanes are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Darlene H.

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

The perfect place

This was larger than expected, very clean, with a lot of amenities. communication was great and very friendly. The view was beautiful, we enjoyed watching the hummingbirds in the flowers. We would love to stay here again when we’re visiting the area. And personal touches made us feel very special.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

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

Spring Visit

Delightful. Beautiful gardens. Easy access and check in. It looks just like the pictures posted. Great amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

chevaldf

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

Home Away From Home

Spectacular property and host! We didn’t wish for anything more.
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Monique v.

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

Lovely stay

Lovely place as promised in the description. Near Victoria. Lots of things to do around. Beautifull view! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn O.

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

Spacious, beautiful view suite.

We had a great stay, everything went well, lots of space and nice touches like the coffee pods and condiments in the fridge. Ruth was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Victoria stay

Lovely place. Ruth was a gracious host. Main bedroom very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine S.

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

Perfect location

Rooms are clean and comfortable. Suite has everything you need, it’s like home away from home. Location is quiet, homeowners are friendly & helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raymond R.

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

Excelent place

Larger than expected; owner added a Christmas touch and welcome basket. Extremely pleased and impressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hilluary A.

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

Perfect winter oasis

We had a wonderful stay at the suite. It exceeded our expectations. It was equipped with everything we needed for our extended stay. It was very close to shopping and only minutes away from Victoria. We will be back.
Stayed 168 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

DEBBIE G.

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

View

Very nice well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimanda J., Victoria Canada

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

Thank you :)

I was doing major repairs to my foundation and needed a place for my tenants to stay while the work was being done. While I wasnt the guest, I know the hosts took great care and were very patient! It is a lovely place with caring hosts - thank you!
Stayed 94 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

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

Island Serenity

The attention to detail shows in this comfortable property. Communication is top notch, and the comfort level surpassed any rental property experience...it was like being home. The location is perfect for exploring and accessing urban areas. And the view! AMAZING! Thank you, Ron and Ruth, for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

craig C., Happy Valley, Oregon USA

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

Beautiful

We had the whole lower level of a lovely home in a quiet neighborhood. It had high ceilings and lots of windows with a nice view. Everything about the place was well done, well equipped and very clean. Ruth was a great hostess who had tried to think of everything including a welcome basket filled with treats. Thank you, Ruth.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet F., Surrey, BC, Canada

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

Peace, comfort and beauty

We enjoyed a peaceful, relaxing week at this lovely suite. Spacious and beautifully appointed, the suite was a comfortable space to return to at the end of each day of exploring. Ruth and Ron were friendly and helpful (and most gracious when we inadvertently set off the smoke detector when using the broiler!) The expansive views were a delight. We need to return when weather is a little clearer to see Mount Baker from this viewpoint. We highly recommend Ruth and Ron's suite for travellers seeking peace, comfort and beauty.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trudy R., Vancouver Canada

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

Best place to stay near Victoria

We booked this a couple of months ago. The location was central and just the right amount of space for the 3 of us. Communication was excellent. Check in couldn't have been easier. We were immediately blown away when we walked in. The suite is very beautiful. All amenities and then some are here. Condiments in the fridge were all considered and more then just basics in the cupboards. We enjoyed our morning coffee outside at the little table. We were greeted by a pair of partridges, hummingbirds and a neighboring dog. The ocean views were spectacular. Ruth and Ron are very generous hosts and have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. We will definitely try to stay here again when we come back to Victoria.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ruth Blasner

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