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Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 393 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

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 manager

Ruth Blasner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golfing on site

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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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

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

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

Map
Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • Royal Roads University - 4 min drive
  • Olympic View Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Hatley Castle - 6 min drive
  • Victoria Harbour - 19 min drive
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rhino Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bucky Taphouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Langford Lanes - ‬5 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 2 mi (3 km) of Royal Roads University, Latoria Creek Park, and Olympic View Golf Club. Esquimalt Lagoon and Langford Lanes are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view!
I had a great stay at Ruth's! This is a spacious suite with a beautiful view! I loved the thoughtful gift basket with Ruth's own homemade goodies plus wine. I did see Ruth in passing but not long enough for a proper conversation. Minimal to no noise transfer and always perfect quiet times for sleep. I did notice a few spiders but there were insect traps in all corners. The kitchen is fully stocked and there is extra bedding, towels and blankets if needed. There was a second bedroom with a single bed that I did not need or use. This vrbo is excellent and I would recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Neighborhood.
We liked staying in this quiet neighborhood. The location was optimal for our plans. The airport and the ferry were easily reached from here. The property was clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

R P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just great
It is a beautiful place , really the pictures was exactly what it was, the host of the property was great if there was a problem at all which i didn't find it bad at all there was a few spiders but this time of year expected, and the lady, took care of that issue , i would stay there again in a heart beat , it was a 5 star as far as we were concerned
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Vaughn O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Troy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit after 9 years away.
Clean and organised property , centrally located. Also a quiet neighborhood. Great place to see the Victoria and West Shore area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland K., Glattfelden, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Short Stay
This property is incredible, with so many nice touches!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect experience!
This is a luxury experience! The location out-of-town (with views across to Victoria ) shouldn't worry you- the buses into town work like clockwork. The property is so well-equipped, with cupboards containing all sorts of extras. The second bedroom is more than a den - a proper room. Gifts of wine and biscuits were much appreciated as was the stock of tea, coffee, laundry liquid, oil, etc. The only thing that I would change is that while the mattress on the main bed is comfortable, it is quite soft, so there was an element of 'roll together' ! We have rarely stayed in self-catering accommodation as fabulous as this one. Huge thank you to the hosts - we presume they lived upstairs though didn't meet them.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenna V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay
This was one of the best vacation rentals we had the pleasure of staying. Ruth was so accommodating and the suite is beautiful. It had everything we needed and more! It is close to so many cool places to check out. We will be staying here again the next time we visit Victoria. Thanks again Ruth!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Victoria stay
Lovely place. Ruth was a gracious host. Main bedroom very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimanda J., Victoria Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay. Fabulous home
I can’t say enough about this beautiful home. We arched the full moon rise and then the next morning saw the sunrise. Very comfortable, clean and exceptionally well-equipped. Ruth responded immediately with our questions. Located near all the things we wanted to do- hike, pickleball, stand up paddle boarding and visiting downtown ( 30 minutes away. Loved it all. Thanks a million, Ruth.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

craig C., Happy Valley, Oregon USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We had a great time and the property was very comfortable and very clean! The host was great! She even gave us home grown plums and tomatoes!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean K., Regina

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and spacious!
Great place to stay. EVERYTHING you need is there and nothing missed. Very comfortable and incredible views. Loved watching the hummingbirds each morning!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renae C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
This was the perfect place for our stay of two weeks on the island. The location was ideal, the flat clean and comfortable with a wonderful view. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy K., Ellensburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice view
The host was very thoughtful and left us a welcome basket. The view was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with amazing views!
Great layout, lots of space, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
One of the cleanest and most beautiful places we have ever stayed at with amazing views and the host was very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
It was a lovely surprise to find such a beautiful and comfortable home away from home. Ruth is a first class host and made us feel very welcome and provided us with more than expected to make our stay so enjoyable. We were pleasantly surprised to find a basket of treats and a bottle of wine as a welcome gift. Waking up to such a beautiful vista can only be improved by window coverings in the main room to reduce the heat felt by the early morning sun. We will highly recommend the home and would love the opportunity to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
Nive place to stay. All amenities included.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding property!
There is little else to say about this property that hasn’t already been said. It’s a wonderful place with a wonderful host. Probably the best vacation property we’ve ever booked. No detail has been missed. We hope to come back again one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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