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Private garden retreat with king size bed, full kitchen, private patio 48715

Guesthouse in Victoria, 6-minute walk to Victoria Harbour

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Interior
Room
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
NZ$342
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
  • Place, Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
  • Place, Victoria Harbour
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$342
avg per night

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About the area

Victoria

Located by the sea, this guesthouse is in James Bay, a neighbourhood in Victoria. 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. Thunderbird Park and Miniature World are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal BC Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barb's Fish & Chips - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Discovery Station - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Floyd’s Diner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finest at Sea - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Private garden retreat with king size bed, full kitchen, private patio 48715

The Garden Retreat is the perfect oasis in the city. We are within walking distance of everything you need from stores to restaurants to all the major attractions including the Royal BC Museum, Fishermans Wharf, Beacon Hill park and much much more.

Please be aware this is a pet friendly property and I have two Havanese that are loose as well as I have cats in their own catios and sometimes two of them may wander the property looking for snuggles. If you are thinking of bringing your dog I will need to approve first as not all dogs will work well with my property.

This is a self check in with two private entrances and is ideal for short or longer stays.

There is so much to do from renting bikes to strolling our waterfront or hanging out in Beacon Hill park for the day.

This is a one bedroom open concept cottage with a beautiful back private patio.

Inside your private cottage you will find a king size bed that is beyond comfortable with high quality linens, both plush and memory foam pillows as well as a soft cozy goose down duvet. The comfort continues with thick and fluffy towels and luxurious spa bathrobes.

The full sized kitchen comes equipped with a stove and oven, microwave, full sized fridge, toaster, coffee maker, kettle, and a vita mix blender, Also provided, are dishes, glassware, cutlery, pots and pans and other essentials. Coffee, teas, creamers are also available .

There is a washer and dryer for your convenience.

We are steps from the Clipper and Coho ferry so perfect for leaving your car at home.

You can park your vehicle in the driveway and if possible pull in close to the fence and close to the gate as that way I can park my personal vehicle as well.

This private cottage is everything you could want for any season in Victoria!

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
MY TWO HAVANESE ARE LOOSE ON PROPERTY
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We are a non smoking house. If you need to smoke please use the bench at the front of the property. I have two Havanese loose on the property.
I must know ahead of time if you are bringing a dog as not all dogs are a good fit here.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 48715, H351947235

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Private garden retreat with king size bed, full kitchen, private patio 48715 pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Private garden retreat with king size bed, full kitchen, private patio 48715?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private garden retreat with king size bed, full kitchen, private patio 48715?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private garden retreat with king size bed, full kitchen, private patio 48715 located?

Located in James Bay, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Fisherman's Wharf Park, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and Victoria Fisherman's Wharf are also within 10 minutes.

Private garden retreat with king size bed, full kitchen, private patio 48715 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 141 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dana H.

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

Private Garden Retreat

Lovely place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard B.

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

Fabulous find

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful setting that is conveniently located near downtown Victoria. Our host was wonderful and we would not hesitate to return or recommend this to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, very clean, happy living / garden space. Professionally managed, great access to the entire James Bay Area. Park your car off street and walk to the downtown attractions or easily get out of the metro area. Book it if you can.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay here and would absolutely come back again. Great location, walkable to/from the Clipper and downtown, shops, restaurants, etc. Quiet and safe neighborhood, beautiful property with a garden, plants, and the apartment had everything we could need...a full kitchen, private patio, comfy living area, standard bathroom, and cozy king sized bed. It was the perfect place to rest in the afternoon and come home to after a long day of exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri B.

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

Great stay

It was perfect for the two of us and our dogs, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna S.

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

Cute garden hideaway in a great location!

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property! The property is located in a prime location in walking distance to amazing restaurants and downtown. The host left us a delicious welcome gift of homemade brownies. A couple other notable perks of the property were the very comfortable and luxurious king sized bed, the luxurious bath robes, real coffee creamer for the coffee and the cute dogs sometimes hanging out in the back garden!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick K.

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

Fine property. Fine location. Fine host.

The listing promised a lot, but this small, handsome cottage exceeded our expectations, and the private garden patio -- where we lunched, surrounded by flowers -- was icing on the cake.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy K.

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

Nice cottage in great location!

Stayed four days in probably the best possible location for visiting downtown Victoria. Two block walk to a clipper ferry was a nice bonus
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

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

Great stay

The location cannot be beat. The neighbourhood is quiet but in walking distance to downtown and all amenities. The suite is comfortable and has eberything you need. comfortable and had
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

Wonderful Stay

Location was perfect. Very clean. Bed and pillows were amazing! Thank you Dianne!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Perfect spot fir couple in Victoria

Lovely cozy spot in Victoria hosted by Dianne. Short walk to many local sights. Well stocked kitchen, comfy king bed and pretty private garden with bbq. Enjoyed a three night stay in June. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe s.

Excellent location, very comfortable bed and well appointed kitchen.

Short walks to downtown, Fishman's Wharf and grocery/liquor stores. Suite has a very comfortable bed with a nice sitting area and a great private patio. Kitchen is modern and very well appointed. Neighbourhood is also quiet and there is lots of parking. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy M.

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

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey R.

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

Awesome location

Responsive host. Cleanliness left a little to be desired, there was quite a bit of splatter in the bathroom. Over all good stay, we just probably caught the cleaners on a bad day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Peaceful and Energized at the same time.

In the heart of James Bay, there is no lack of things to do or see. But Diane has set up the guest cottage as a true retreat. The private patio is something you will not find at other properties in the area. The property and neighbourhood has more flowers than most city parks.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne P.

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

James Bay Gem

This was the perfect home away from home. We enjoyed the proximity to everything (so central). It is an easy walk to everywhere we wanted to go and when we ventured further, the bus was so close. The cottage had everything and more than we needed. It was super comfy and cozy! Dianne is the perfect hostess - always checking in to ensure that all is well, giving us other activity options and just her overall welcoming spirit - we feel we have known her for years and we hope that will come true! -- Yvonne & Mike
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

Serenity and Serendipity

Clean, quiet, 5 minutes on bike from the ferry dock. Lots of space for 2 including a lovely private patio we weren't expecting. Well stocked with coffee and other necessities. Host was as nice as anyone could possibly ever be in letting us store bikes/bags while we were out and about. As it turned out too, staying with Dianne and her house full of adventurers was also exactly right for providing us some advice, inspiration and wisdom during some big work/life changes. Which made this an amazing restorative getaway. We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

dale f.

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

GOOD STAY IN MAY

Dianne was an accomodating, interesting host/hostess. The suite was somewhat cramped but very clean. Our dog enjoyed her stay. Shower terrific. Bed comfy. Patio private. However, lots was going on outside the suite - renovations, folks coming and going, and, I think, garden/horticulture folks doing some planting. Handy location. Better than most hotel rooms. Peace Dianne.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

A little gem in James Bay

My husband and I stayed here with our little dog over Christmas. It truly is a small jewel of a property. It’s in a great location in James Bay, just a couple of blocks behind the Parliament buildings and walkable to everything in downtown Victoria. Being in this area over the holidays was magical. The unit is small but cozy and very well laid out. There is a lovely little garden and sitting area in the back, which was nice to look out on, but would be great in the summer. The host, Dianne, lives in the main house on the property, and she is readily available for any questions, but not intrusive. The house is very well stocked, with everything you might need, including a selection of teas and coffee, instant oatmeal, milk pods in the fridge, and even homemade brownies. The king sized bed was very comfortable. We appreciated that it was dog friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend It to anyone looking for a lovely apartment in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, kitchen was exceptionally well equipped. The private outdoor patio was lovely.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Great place!

Great place and great location! Very clean, and very comfortable. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy B.

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

Victoria getaway

Loved the location. Had coffee, tea, oatmeal and lovely surprise of brownies. Pvt garden area was nice although we were out exploring Victoria most of the day. Bed was super comfortable and bath towels really plush/soft. Small but nice for our short stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

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

Excellent!!

This property was clean, great location, host was friendly. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Great stsy

Great weather
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025