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

The peaceful waterfront retreat in Victoria offers a stylish haven after days of exploration, with easy access to the harbor and local attractions.

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The Garden Retreat offers a quiet sanctuary in central Victoria, steps from Victoria Harbour and Fishermans Wharf. Travelers love the private patio for outdoor relaxation, while plush pillows and spa robes inside provide the comfort that past guests consistently praise.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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About the area

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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre or Royal Athletic Park. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Victoria travel guide
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Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • Victoria_FishermansWharfPark_6225286
    Fisherman's Wharf Park
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Victoria Fisherman\'s Wharf which includes a bay or harbor and a coastal town as well as a family
    Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria_VictoriaClipperFerryTerminal_6163183-5
    Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria Harbour featuring heritage architecture and a bay or harbour
    Victoria Harbour
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • British Columbia Parliament Building showing a fountain, night scenes and a square or plaza
    British Columbia Parliament Building
    7 min walk - 0.7 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
  • Good Earth Coffeehouse
    8 min walk
  • Finest at Sea
    7 min walk
  • Floyd’s Diner
    6 min walk

About this property

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

Guest house near Victoria Harbour
A short walk from Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min provides a garden, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Barbecues
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
Room features
All guest rooms at Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min include amenities, such as free WiFi, printers and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Memory foam beds and sofa beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Private fenced gardens, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: MY TWO HAVANESE ARE LOOSE ON PROPERTY

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

David A.

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

Vacation

Great convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

Sarah R.

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

Cute cottage

Diane's private garden retreat is in a great location. The one bedroom cottage has all the necessary amenities needed to cook and enjoy a delicious meal using local ingredients purchased at a nearby grocer. The private patio is super! And, always important, the bed was very comfy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 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

Iris W.

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

Perfect location with great amenities

I really enjoyed my getaway in the lovely Garden Suite with private patio. Diane was friendly and available. She provides so many extras that I felt right at home. Also you can't beat the central location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan O.

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

Victoria stay

Diane has a unique residence/B&B. My husband and I throughly enjoyed being so close to historic Victoria. We were able to walk to both the tourist center as well as the neighborhood attractions like restaurants, parks and local coffeehouses and art galleries. One of the best parts for us is being able to pick up local seafood and cook it in our Garden Retreat! We are looking forward for a return trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindi D.

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

All we wanted!

Nice comfy separate house and garden with dining/lounge. Location was within walking distance of all of the downtown sites. Good coffee and restaurants in the neighborhood. Host was very helpful with directions and recommendations. Highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hazel D.

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

Family reunion

The unit was separate from others, well stocked, clean, close to waterfront and shopping. Stayed for two weeks. Traveling with handicapped husband. The unit offer no stairs, walk in shower, which were necessary for our needs. Happy with overall performance
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location in James Bay

The garden suite was perfect for my wife and I! During our stay, we were able to walk everywhere we wanted from this location which was extremely convenient. The suite had all the amenities we needed and it was nice and private. The front entrance of the unit is located inside of a shared backyard area but the suit itself has a nice private outdoor area attached at the back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous cottage within walking distance of bay

Fabulous place to stay, everything you need, on a quiet residential street just a couple of blocks off the harbour and easy walking to multitude of places. Very straightforward check in with info provided several days in advance. Very comfortable bed and sofa and well provisioned kitchen and shower room. Own private garden space. Exactly what we wanted as a base for a couple of days to come and go from after touring round for 2 weeks. Don’t miss this gem of a place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Justin A.

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

Excellent location

Property is in great neighborhood. Close proximity to downtown Victoria and Beacon Hill park. Very walkable. Host was very nice and left us brownies. Property was less private than we anticipated. In order to access the guest house, we had to go through the host’s shared backyard and the guest house was basically in the backyard. The clothes washer was also moldy, which gave the place a bit of a musty odor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

What a gem!

Location, location, location! This wonderful little property was 1 1/2 blocks from the Parliament Buildings. There was easy access to everything downtown and waterfront. It was quiet, elegant, and comfortable. Diane was right on site, and available for questions. Off street parking was available. The kitchen was well-equipped, and the private garden was wonderful! We cannot speak highly enough of this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

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