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Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat

Vacation home in Victoria with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Interior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Golfing on site, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 393 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number H483972353, None required

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Scenery Serenity Delight in Your Holiday Retreat
Scenery and Serenity - Delight in Your Holiday Retreat Victoria

About the neighborhood

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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

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

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

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Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

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

Perfect gem

We had full access to this bright basement suite with a walkout and small patio in Colwood. The view of the ocean, Victoria, and Mount Baker was spectacular! All advertised photos were very accurate! The suite consisted of 2 bedrooms, washroom with shower/tub, living room, and full size kitchen complete with all dishes, pots, bowls, etc. Hostess even left out a bottle of wine, chocolates, coffee pods, and homemade jam for us! Kitchen included several condiments, staples, and spices. It was like stepping into someone’s home complete with towels, blankets, soap, shampoo, dish soap, laundry soap, etc. etc. Truly a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennie O.

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

Nice views but not worth the price tag

The property is located in the downstairs part of a lovely house on the mountain. If you arrive at night, be prepared to haul your luggage down wooden stairs into a dark backyard. The place is very clean, well-kept and welcoming once inside. The second bedroom is very small. The mattress in the master bedroom is not great; my hubby ended up sleeping on the couch due to the discomfort. There are no curtains in the living room or kitchen, which accentuates the views but in the morning, the sun blazes in and really heats the place up. There's no air conditioning, and the standing fans do little to cool the place down. It also means that the gardener can see you in your pjs as you are getting your morning coffee, which happened on the second morning. My biggest complaint is the wolf spiders. They seemed to be mostly in the bathroom and living room. We trapped and released at least 5 over our 4 night stay; the last one was on my towel the morning we were checking out. I couldn't wait to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This suite exceeded my expectations! Ruth had everything set up perfectly . The view is beautiful, it’s quiet and the home is so open and bright with all of the windows. We felt so at home. Thanks so much Ruth, you have a beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply incredible. The pictures don't due the accommodations justice. The location is central to everything that we needed. The views are spectacular. We are already planning for our next stay.
Sunrise from the living room
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great outlook and a generous suite with extra touches to make us very welcome. A good base for exploring Victoria.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Victoria. The unit spacious & well equipped. It felt like a home, not a rental unit. The bedroom has a gigantic walk-in closet. The owner, Ruth, was very nice and helpful with ideas and information. The unit has a beautiful view and lovely flowers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025