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"HIDDEN RETREAT" in the heart of Victoria's Historic Inner Harbour W/Parking

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Room
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 453.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Victoria, BC
  • Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Victoria Harbour
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

"HIDDEN RETREAT" in the heart of Victoria's Historic Inner Harbour W/Parking

Charming Hidden Retreat | Steps from Inner Harbour

**FREE PARKING INCLUDED**

Welcome to our stylish and vibrant 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo in the historic UNION building, nestled in the heart of Chinatown, Victoria. Perfectly situated just a 15-minute walk from the stunning Inner Harbour, the iconic Empress Hotel, and Provincial Parliament Buildings, this modern hidden retreat is an ideal home base for couples, families, or business travelers.

The Space
• A bright, south-facing unit with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a tranquil garden courtyard, offering a peaceful escape in the city.
• Tastefully furnished and fully stocked for a comfortable stay.
• Secure building with easy access to Victoria’s best restaurants, coffee shops, and attractions.

The Location
• Five craft brewpubs within 500 meters.
• Fan Tan Alley, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Beacon Hill Park just a short stroll away.
• Enjoy whale-watching tours, waterfront walks, and Victoria’s vibrant culinary scene.
• Convenient access to buses and Uber—leave the car at home and explore on foot.

Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend getaway, a family adventure, or a work trip, this quiet yet central condo offers the best of downtown Victoria at your doorstep.
Book your stay today and experience the charm of Victoria from an unbeatable location.
I am a SUPERHOST on AirBB with 4.9* rating but chosen to use VRBO!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
Strict Strata Rules QUIET TIME 10 PM to 7 AM NO SMOKING anywhere on property NO BICYCLES in the units DO not allow anyone you don't know into building

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number H425084599, 00047594

About the area

Victoria

Located in Victoria, this condo is in the city centre. 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. Miniature World and Victoria Bug Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • Chinatown - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal BC Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whistle Buoy Brewing Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hey Happy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Don Mee Seafood Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪End Dive - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Terrazzo - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "HIDDEN RETREAT" in the heart of Victoria's Historic Inner Harbour W/Parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is "HIDDEN RETREAT" in the heart of Victoria's Historic Inner Harbour W/Parking located?

Located in Downtown Victoria, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Government Street, Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal BC Museum. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great- all the details were covered, the place was very clean and tastefully furnished with everything needed available.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stayed for the weekend

Place was in good shape, we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Van R.

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

Short cheer training and university visit

Loved the location …very clean …would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, amazing food. could walk to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Victoria

Loved the place. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Victoria

Excellent location and nice condo has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane O.

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

Excellant

Excellant location......very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

etienne z.

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

Perfect

Great communication from Duane. Great location, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginald H.

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

Ideal Location!

Once again we found the place ideal for our needs. It was super clean, with all the amenities, and of course the location in Chinatown is hard to beat.We hope that it will be available for our next visit to Victoria!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a brilliant location for myself and friend who didn’t have to rent a car! We accessed places walking and local bus. It felt a safe location too.Flat was quiet,clean and well organised.We ate out as so many local lovely restaurants that weren’t expensive.Would definitely recommend to people.We used sofa bed as well as main double bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

debbie a.

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

Great condo in a great location

We enjoyed our stay in Victoria and were able to walk to all the city sites from this cute and well-appointed condo. Secure parking garage space was a nice bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda B.

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

Perfect place to enjoy Victoria!

We had a great stay in Victoria and this condo was in walking distance to so many great restaurants and sites. It is clean, safe, and parking is easy. We wished we’d stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kaitlin A.

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

Great Stay

Communication was great. Place was clean. Location good. Would definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was phenomenal, the space was clean and comfortable. The chocolates were a nice touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Perfect location in central Victoria

Apartment had all we needed for 3 nights in Central Victoria.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor C.

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

Great Place

Very central location but extremely quiet. Lounge and dining area are spacious and bright.We loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LyRae D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is centrally located and obviously well-maintained. Everything we needed to make our stay confidential was provided for. Our host was very responsive and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is beautiful and clean. The China Town location is lively and interesting. I had kids with me and my only worry was them breaking things, as there are several glass tables! The kitchen had every thing we needed and the building was quiet. We would definitely recommend this property to others. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lise H.

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

Perfect central home away from home

Clean, comfortable, quiet and convenient!! This immaculate and well-equipped one-bedroom apartment (south-facing balcony overlooking gardens) is perfect for a couple or solo traveller (even a young family) - very safe and secure, and just steps from dozens of restaurants and all major amenities and attractions. I will try to book this every time I visit Victoria, which I hope is often!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

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

Chinatown Gem

We loved our stay at the “Hidden Retreat” while visiting the area to be with relatives. My husband and I enjoyed the close proximity to the Inner Harbour and all the downtown shopping, restaurants, and sightseeing. The condo unit was immaculate and very well appointed, having everything we could need for our week’s stay. The underground parking was a fantastic bonus. We are looking forward to our next stay in beautiful Victoria!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful condo!

This condo is a beautiful place is a great location! It was a little confusing with the door lock, fobs for garage and elevator, but after you get it figured out it’s not so bad. Actually feels more secure with all the layers of protection. The host was very responsive and helpful! I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise L.

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

A Delightful Place to Stay

This is quite possibly the best rental condo we have ever stayed in! Entry instructions were spot on. Condo was immaculate, fresh, comfortable, safe, very well-stocked - I can't think of a thing that was missing! Coudln't ask for a better location - central and yet quiet. Having access to the underground parking spot was a bonus in the city. Host was prompt and friendly with communications. Highly recommend this condo and will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Great stay in downtown Victoria

Loved everything about this property. The location was perfection. Fully equipped unit, very clean, quiet, and communication with the host was easy. We will be back. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginald H.

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

A Most Enjoyable Stay

Everything we could have needed was provided - even a pitcher of filtered icewater in the fridge! We have already booked another stay in July.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamidah A.

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

Excellent

Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Duane Sharpe

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I live in Victoria and love everything our city has to offer. Having traveled the world and stayed in many short-term rentals, I appreciate the personal touch of experiencing a new location like a local. I enjoy traveling, exploring Vancouver Island, golfing, and discovering great food and wine. Currently a SUPER HOST with 4.9 ratings over the last 3 years on AirBB but have chosen to go to VRBO for many reasons.

Why they chose this property

My condo is in an ideal location, close to everything Victoria has to offer. Situated in the historic Union Building, it exudes character while providing a safe, secure, and peaceful retreat. Just steps away is Fan Tan Alley, one of Victoria’s top attractions. The local food scene is world-class, and the sunsets over the Inner Harbour are truly spectacular.

What makes this property unique

Historic Building in perfect location to walk and explore the downtown core. Secure and quiet backing onto garden oasis.

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