Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min

Guesthouse in Victoria, 6-minute walk to Victoria Harbour

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Room
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
AU$182
avg per night

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Victoria, BC

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 AU$182
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. Butchart Gardens is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out. Royal BC Museum and Thunderbird Park 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.

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
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Floyd’s Diner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finest at Sea - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min

Nestled in the heart of James Bay, the Garden Retreat is the perfect oasis in Victoria, BC. We are within short walking distance of everything you need from grocery and gift stores, cafe's, pubs and restaurants; to all the major attractions including the Royal BC Museum, Fisherman's Wharf, the Parliament Buildings, Dallas Road Beach trails, Odgen Point, Beacon Hill Park and much, much more.

Please note that your stay is offered at a 30-day minimum due to city regulations. If you prefer a shorter stay, we have other private suites available in our main home that can accommodate.

Your Private Garden Retreat includes access to both your own personal deck from your cozy open concept living room and full kitchen, as well as a shared patio with veggie gardens to soak up a good book in the sun and enjoy a good conversation with other travelers if desired.

Experience packages such as meals prepared by a private chef, local tours and spa treatments are offered at an additional investment.

Inside your private 1-bedroom 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, toaster oven, coffee maker, kettle, and popcorn maker. Also provided, are dishes, glassware, cutlery, pots and pans and other essentials. Coffee, teas, creamers and other basic provisions are also included.

There is also full in-suite laundry facilities to complete your home away from home.

This a pet friendly property and I have two Havanese pups that wander the garden area as well as Maine Coon cats in their own catios. All my animals are very friendly and enjoy having 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 property with a private entrances (although we are more then happy to assist with any questions you may have) and is ideal for 30-day or longer stays. Ask us about our longer-term stay savings!

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

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.

How much is parking at Private garden retreat with king size bed, full kitchen, private patio 48715?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 142 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 142 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

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

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

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

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

Heather H.

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

Great stsy

Great weather
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 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

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

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

Derrick H.

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

Long weekend in Victoria

Was in town for a soccer tournament and stayed at this cute little retreat. Easy check in and checkout. Great little neighborhood close to town. Nice place with a great garden area. Would stay here again if we are ever back in Victoria.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, walking distance to wharf, old downtown, was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

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

Marianne B.

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

Great spot!!

We really enjoyed our stay. This space is clean, comfortable and well kept. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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

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

David B.

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

Great September Getaway

The cottage was lovely, with very nice private garden deck. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan C., Penticton, BC, Canada

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

Great location

Very nice cottage in location near downtown Victoria. Host Dianne is very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2023

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

DOUGLAS B.

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

Comfortable and friendly

We found the property very comfortable and was close to everything in the centre of Victoria. The host was both friendly and helpful. Would certainly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Vacation

Great convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Little Gem in James Bay

We enjoyed our stay at Dianne’s Garden Suite. It was big enough, for the two of us and our Labrador. Was Clean, everything worked, good shower, functional kitchen and a nice little outside deck with BBQ We would stay again
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 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

Jackie F.

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

Cozy spot

Great property in quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023