Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maia P.
17 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maia P.
Stayed 46 nights in Nov 2025
Entire home
Private & Cozy Space
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Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 279.0 sq m
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Internet access
- Dryer
- Living area
Explore the area
Victoria, BC
- Government StreetPlace, Government Street17 min walk
- Save-On-Foods Memorial CentrePlace, Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre7 min drive
- Royal Jubilee HospitalPlace, Royal Jubilee Hospital9 min drive
- Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)Airport, Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)11 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Private & Cozy Space
Ground floor suite in my beloved, peaceful home on a quiet street very close to everything! Fully self-contained, 1 bedroom; private entrance & a comfortable vibe.
Please email w/any questions regarding dates. It's a great, quiet, safe neighbourhood, with a 9-hole golf course only a few minutes walk away, along with a recreation centre, plus a 5km walking chip trail around the course. Hillside Shopping Centre is only a few minutes away. The #4 city bus offers transport to downtown within 15 minutes, and the stop is right around the corner. It's convenient to downtown, the University of Victoria, Royal Jubilee Hospital and Camosun College (Lansdowne Campus). Safe, street parking is available.
Warm, inviting and welcoming. I hope you find it provides an enjoyable and comfortable stay.
The space is a great reprieve from the heat in the summer. It can be a bit on the darker side in the fall and winter months, but I have provided ample lighting to give it a warmer feel.
*Just slightly higher than 6'1" ceilings. A few spots anyone taller will have to duck and one structural beam between the living room and kitchen that is sure to smart if you hit your head on it.
Please email w/any questions regarding dates. It's a great, quiet, safe neighbourhood, with a 9-hole golf course only a few minutes walk away, along with a recreation centre, plus a 5km walking chip trail around the course. Hillside Shopping Centre is only a few minutes away. The #4 city bus offers transport to downtown within 15 minutes, and the stop is right around the corner. It's convenient to downtown, the University of Victoria, Royal Jubilee Hospital and Camosun College (Lansdowne Campus). Safe, street parking is available.
Warm, inviting and welcoming. I hope you find it provides an enjoyable and comfortable stay.
The space is a great reprieve from the heat in the summer. It can be a bit on the darker side in the fall and winter months, but I have provided ample lighting to give it a warmer feel.
*Just slightly higher than 6'1" ceilings. A few spots anyone taller will have to duck and one structural beam between the living room and kitchen that is sure to smart if you hit your head on it.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please take out the compost.
If you moved any furniture during your stay, please put it back in it's original spot.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
This is a 100% non-smoking property.
Quiet household, reduced noise by 10pm especially on weeknights.
Composting and recycling are mandatory.
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number H949825750, 46816
About the area
Victoria
Located in Oaklands, a neighbourhood in Victoria, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a lake. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Royal Athletic Park or Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
Victoria, BC
What's nearby
- Government Street - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - 7 min drive - 1.7 km
- Lower Johnson Street - 7 min drive - 2.0 km
- Royal Jubilee Hospital - 9 min drive - 1.9 km
- Chinatown - 9 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
- Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 5 min drive
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons - 18 min walk
- Murchie's - 17 min walk
- Kernels - 17 min walk
- 5th Street Bar & Wood Fired Grill - 12 min walk
- Caffe Fantastico - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Private & Cozy Space pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Private & Cozy Space?
As of 23 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private & Cozy Space on 3 June 2026 start from NZ$96, 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.
How much is parking at Private & Cozy Space?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private & Cozy Space?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Where is Private & Cozy Space located?
Located in Oaklands, this golf holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Topaz Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. West Coast Trail and Government Street are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daryl W.
1 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Rita was a great host! Loved our stay
Daryl W.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
I am so glad you both had a great stay. I enjoyed very much having you come stay. Thank you for leaving the place so clean as well! I am grateful for guests like you.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Keely L.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you Rita!
Had a wonderful stay at Rita's place while in town for a few weeks. Cozy space with all the comforts of home. I would love to stay here again when I'm back in VIctoria!
Keely L.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2024
Keely, thank you so much for your generous comments. It was a joy to have met you and to have had you stay. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. I would love to have you back again! I Hope you had a peaceful trip home.
Verified
8/10 Good
Dale L.
3 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Rita's
A wonderful host who is always available when you need something.
Comfortable bed and quiet home.
Dale L.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2024
It was wonderful to meet you Dale and MaryKaye. I am glad you had a lovely time with family and I hope to see you again in the future. ~ Rita
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ian l.
17 July 2018
Wonderful place to stay
Thank you Rita for all the comforts of the lovely stay at your very comfy abode, We had everything we couldp have wanted and more. No need for a car with the excellent public transit system at our disposal just 5 mins walk round the corner taking us downtown in 10 mins and much further if wanted to other interesting places throughout Vancouver Island.
ian l.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Ian! I loved having you both come to stay and it was wonderful to meet you both. I'm thrilled to know you enjoyed your stay and especially that you loved your time in Victoria. I hope to see you both again sometime.
Rita
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jody L.
15 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cozy home away from home.
The place was wonderful. Low ceiling but not a problem for me at 5'3. Cozy bed. Good for walking to restaurants.
Jody L.
Stayed 65 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Really loved having you Jody. Thank you for leaving the place so neat and tidy. Glad you enjoyed the cozy bed. I hope your course went well!
Verified
8/10 Good
Margaret M.
21 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A nice, tidy apartment
The apartment was clean and had everthing i needed. I did find the ceiling rather low, and it was further from downtown than I expected
Margaret M.
Stayed 36 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
Margaret, it was wonderful to have you stay and I hope I'll see you again in the future. ~ Rita
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Louis M.
1 January 2018
Comfortable and easy stay
Casa Grosvenor is a lovely place to stay when travelling to and around Victoria. It is a generous and comfortable one bedroom suite; the kitchen is well equipped; and it is centrally located with easy access to the major routes. It is a mature house in an older part of town; and so some local tolerances are in order: don't be too tall and drive a smaller car. In sum, Casa Grosvenor is easy to enjoy.
Louis M.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
It was lovely to have you and Hiilka stay over the holidays. Thank you for taking such great care of the place and being such lovely guests. I hope to see you again. Happy new Year to you!
Rita
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lana T.
3 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
We very much enjoyed our time at Casa Grosvenor. Rita’s place was cozy and comfortable and it was easy to get anywhere from her place.
Rita was extremely helpful and accommodating and very knowledgeable about things to do in Victoria and surrounding areas. She was so easy to communicate with and always answered any questions we had promptly.
I will definitely refer any friends or family members to Rita’s place.
Lana T.
Stayed 180 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2021
Lana! Thank you so much for your kind and generous words! i miss you and Pierre so much! I am grateful to have had 6 months to share my home with you both and look forward to the next time you make it to Victoria. Please stay well and stay in touch. You are welcome back to Casa Grosvenor anytime!
Rita
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gary S.
8 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable with great location
Small but comfortable living room and bedroom. Kitchen was well equipped. Bathroom was small but adequate. Location was great and Rita was helpful and friendly.
Parking on the street was good 95% of the time but can park in the driveway the other times. Clean quiet and economical.
Two month stay was very nice. We really enjoyed doing many things in Victoria and we would stay here again next time we’re back on the island.
Gary S.
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
JoAnn
28 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grosvenor
Very quiet location. Comfortable bed. Water pressure & water temperature was accurate. Location was 10/15 minutes walking distance to shopping & groceries Bus was frequent in both directions and the 5 all day pass was very convenient for on & off touring. Bathroom was a bit small for larger individuals but lots of room in other areas of the sub basement apartment. The unit was well equipped for cooking & fridge was a good standard size. Owner was helpful in relaying information pertaining to bus changes & garbage collection days. Washer & dryer were available.
JoAnn
Stayed 37 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2025
It was lovely to meet you JoAnn. I'm glad you enjoyed the space and that you also slept comfortably. I put a lot of thought into the bedding since you want guests to enjoy their time and one of the ways to ensure that happens is to provide great a great place to sleep.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
13 August 2018
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
This place has a very HARD BED! I had to sleep on the cushions from the couch for 3 nights!!! Also don't like that you are in a basement. Very dark.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William F.
13 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent location, quiet, comfortable, adequately appointed
a small basement apartment (but above ground); cozy and homey, concerned that parking might be an issue but it wasn't,
pleasant, understanding hostess who mwas there only when we needed her
William F.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2023
Loved having Gary and Donna stay at Casa Grosvenor for a couple of months. It was wonderful to meet you and I do hope you'll return. Thank you for your kind words. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. ~ Rita
Verified
8/10 Good
Bill T.
23 February 2019
The accommodations met our expectation
Cozy, Quiet, Comfortable & Convenient.........
Rita adds her own friendly and personal touch to make a stay here enjoyable.
This location is central to transit and a large shopping mall.
Though the bath is a bit small, it meets the need and the bed is VERY comfortable.
The fact that Netflix is provided is an added bonus.
Bill T.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
It was a pleasure having you both here to stay and lovely to meet you. I am sorry about ALL of that snow! That was unexpected. Thank you again for your lovely words, and I'm glad you had a great stay. I hope I'll see you again in the future.
Rita
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Penny W.
4 November 2018
So cozy, friendly and helpful...just like a home away from home!
Rita is just the friendliest and most helpful host you could ask for and her place is cozy colourful warm and convenient to transportation. I could even walk downtown in 30 minutes. I would definitely recommend Rita and her place. Many thxxx Rita😊
Penny W.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Penny, it was such a pleasure to meet you and have you stay! I am so happy to know you enjoyed your stay and that you are now settling into life in Victoria. Good luck in your new job and i hope we have an opportunity to cross paths! Thank you for your kind and generous review. It always makes me happiest to know my guests enjoyed their stay.
Rita
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sherry H.
23 October 2018
Great place to stay in Victoria
My daughter and I stayed four comfortable nights and look forward to visiting again. Rita was super nice and fun to meet. Victoria is such a great place to visit and Rita has provided the perfect place for us to stay when we visit. My daughter is 5’11” and was comfortable with the ceiling height, but said she wouldn’t want to be any taller.
Sherry H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Sherry! Thank you for your kind words. I'm so glad you both enjoyed your visit to Victoria and your stay here. That means a lot to me and is also very important to me that my guests have a good stay and feel taken care of. And the weather couldn't have been better! I sure hope ill see you both again sometime.
Rita
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Werner D.
18 October 2018
Good and quiet location, great value for money
My wife and I enjoyed our stay very much:
Good wifi, great shower water pressure, quiet street.
Rita was very accommodating, allowing us an early check-in an late check-out.
Ceiling is low indeed, with a beam at 1.75 m, but unlike a few previous reviews I did not find it to be big issue (I'm 1.78 m).
Good access to bus (#4), or one could even walk to downtown.
Great value!
Werner D.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Werner, thank you! It was a pleasure to meet you both! And i am so glad you both enjoyed your stay and that you had an opportunity to enjoy Victoria in such beautiful weather. I hope i will see you again in the future!
Rita
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
17 October 2018
Just love this place. Great location. Cozy unit
What fantastic accommodation. The unit is clean and has everything you need. Located in a nice quiet residential area. Close by transportation , restaurants and stores.
Rita the owner is amazing, she makes you feel so welcome and makes sure you have everything you need.She also has lots of information on sightseeing and local restaurants.
This is a great place to stay, as you can take the bus all around the Victoria area using a $5 day bus pass.
Karen B.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Karen!
Thank you for your generosity and kindness! It was such a pleasure to meet you both! Such a joy! Thank you for coming to stay and i truly hope you'll be back! I am thrilled you enjoyed your stay and your time in Victoria. That means the world to me.
Thank you for the kind review!
Rita
Verified
4/10 Poor
Lizzy M.
21 September 2018
More than promised
The pros were it`s location and price, and a good quality bed. It`s cons were that there was no patio or outdoor relaxing space (as shown on pictures, but rather two metal chairs on a driveway next to a parked car), no fresh flowers on arrival (as promised), frequently no place for parking (owner takes driveway and street parking is very full), a dirty smelly fridge full of items left by others (including expired dairy), no laundry facility, 2 old towels per person for 2 weeks, and a hazardous beam at 5 ft 8 in the middle of the kitchen/living room area that could cause a serious head injury.
Lizzy M.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2020
Hi Lizzy, thank you for your review/suggestions. I believe i did ask via email if your parents needed to do laundry to please let me know. I would have happily given them access to the laundry. I had left them four full sets of towels and knew they would likely need to do laundry themselves. I would have happily washed the towels for them. It is possible you did not receiv ethat email as you did say you were having trouble with that and unfortunately i never heard from you.
The beam is mentioned in the description along with the note i left and in the binder of information that is there for guests. That beam is structural and therefore a challenge to do anything about, so i always ensure a lot of warning so people don't hurt themselves. The patio area was available for their use at anytime complete with cushions. I am sorry they did not realize they could use it. I unfortunately never met them during their stay but did try to convey all of the information to you via numerous emails. Parking is very clearly described in the description as well and i did email you to let you know that you were welcome to park in the carport while i was away. Again i never heard from you. I can appreciate that since you did not actually stay in the suite yourself it would be a challenge but i pride myself on the cleanliness of the suite and my guests always appreciate that there are condiments in the fridge that they don't have to purchase. It would be a shame to waste those things and to throw things away. We do however ensure that any expired items are removed. If we missed a few things i do apologize.
I do hope that your parents enjoyed their stay in Victoria and had a safe trip back to Europe.
Rita
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Calvin S.
18 September 2018
Excellent Location
Nice little suite with enough amenities to make it very comfortable.
The location is also central, good parking, city bus access and quiet neighbourhood. Highly recommend and would happily stay there again.
Calvin S.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Cal, thank you so much for your kind words. I'm thrilled you enjoyed your stay and i do hope to see you again soon!
Rita
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Theresa P.
29 July 2018
Cozy little bungalow close to everything and well stocked with all you could need! Love it!
Loved Victoria and this cozy bungalow. Would definitely recommend!
Theresa P.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Theresa, thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and you left the place so clean! Thank you for that too! I hope to see you again!
Rita
Verified
8/10 Good
John S.
16 June 2018
Nice place
Nice place. Nothing fancy but was quite comfortable.
John S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thanks John. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter C.
8 June 2018
Great Cozy and Quiet Basement Suite
My wife and I were in Victoria for me to race a triathlon and visit the city. We wanted a quiet place because I wanted to get a good nights' sleep and had to get up really early for the race on Sunday. This unit is very quiet, cozy, and private.
It's a full suite, way more room than any normal hotel room and has a full kitchen and living room area. Furnishings aren't luxury or anything but nicely kept up and clean. We loved it.
The only thing to keep in mind is the low ceiling. I'm 6'4" (192cm) and my hair was brushing the ceiling. If you're any taller than me you won't be able to stand straight up. For most "normal" sized people , as my wife would say, it's no problem.
The owner was super accommodating let us check in early because our ferry was in the morning, and let us come back in the afternoon on checkout day so I could have a shower after my race before leaving town.
Lovely, stay.
Peter C.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Peter; thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and got the kind of rest you needed. I hope to see you and your wife again sometime.
Rita
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mima S.
29 May 2018
Great location
Rita is a very accommodating host and takes great pride in her home. The unit was very clean and had everything one would need for an away trip. The bed was comfortable and the unit is very quiet. Thank you Rita!
Mima S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Oh Mima, thank you so much. I so appreciate your kind words. Thank Jacob for me.
Verified
8/10 Good
Gay and Tom M.
11 May 2018
Enjoyed the space, vey clean and well equipped. The washroom is a bit of a challenge for large peopl
the area is quiet and there is easy access to all the places we wanted to go. Parking was good. could use an extra sensor light going up the drive way. All in all we liked the place. Would stay again.
Gay and Tom M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Tom and Gay,
it was lovely to have you and I look forward to seeing you again. And thank you for the tip. I'll look for some lights that can work in the driveway at night. I hope you had a lovely trip home and thank you again for the beautiful plant you left for me. That was very kind.
Rita
About the host
Hosted by Rita Chand
I have been a host on this site for 10+ years and have loved meeting the people who stay and seeing those return again and again. It has been a pleasure for me to be a host and to make my guests trips to Victoria enjoyable and comfortable.
Why they chose this property
My dad and i shared a dream of me owning my own home. He was retiring and wanted to help me with a project. I looked for the right house for years and found this one shortly after my dad passed away. While my dad isn't here to help me with the "project", I know he'd be proud of what I've done here. Every time I have a chance to be creative and create a room the way I want, I get to spiritually high-five my dad.
What makes this property unique
After being a landlord for 15 years, and hosted International students and knew I wanted something new. Creating this space has been one of the things I'm most proud of. I have really loved welcoming guests from all over the world over the years to share in the peaceful space that is a part of my home.
I want people to come experience the comfort of home and feel nurtured and have a wonderful stay. I hope everyone who stays here enjoys it.
I want people to come experience the comfort of home and feel nurtured and have a wonderful stay. I hope everyone who stays here enjoys it.
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