Privat bakketop retreat w Spabad / Romantisk gårdhave / motionscenter (4+ pers)

Hi! We’re Kira and Chris. We’ve called Vancouver Island home for more than 30 years and created Hilltop Retreat as a peaceful place where guests can slow down, settle in and enjoy the West Coast at their own pace.

Over the years, we’ve welcomed exchange students, Junior A hockey players and travellers from around the world into our home. Hosting has always been about making people feel comfortable, looked after and genuinely welcome without ever feeling crowded.

We enjoy sharing local recommendations for restaurants, trails, lakes, scenic drives and lesser-known places around the West Shore and Greater Victoria. Around home, we spend a lot of time with our garden, chickens and beehives, which give Hilltop some of its relaxed, slightly homestead character.

We live quietly upstairs, so we’re nearby if you need anything during your stay. Otherwise, we respect your privacy and let you enjoy the suite as your own space.

We fell in love with this hilltop location because it offers a rare balance of peaceful privacy and everyday convenience. Set above the treetops on a quiet residential cul-de-sac, we enjoy beautiful sunsets, regular visits from deer, hummingbirds and eagles, and a sense of calm — yet we’re only minutes from trails, lakes, restaurants, shopping and Bear Mountain.

After years in the Navy, we wanted a place where we could slow down and put down roots. Here, we found room to grow gardens, raise chickens, keep bees and create the relaxed West Coast lifestyle we were looking for, while still being close to Victoria and everything the region has to offer.

It’s that combination — peaceful and tucked away, but not isolated — that we think makes this location particularly special.

Hilltop Retreat combines the privacy and comfort of a vacation rental with the personal touches of a genuinely hosted stay.

The spacious two-bedroom suite is designed for actually living in, not simply sleeping in. Guests have their own private hot tub, a dedicated media room with Bose surround sound, a well-equipped kitchenette and extensive cooking options, a compact home gym, comfortable bedrooms and plenty of room to settle in and relax.

But some of the things guests remember most aren't found on an amenities checklist.

Hilltop is also our little urban homestead. Depending on the season, you might meet Salt, Pepper, Shake and Bake, our four backyard hens; see us working with the beehives; wander through the gardens; or discover fresh herbs and other small touches from what we're growing and making at home. Guests who are curious are always welcome to ask us about it — and those who simply want privacy can enjoy Hilltop entirely at their own pace.

We're close enough to help when needed and genuinely enjoy hosting, but we never want guests to feel as though they're staying with us. The suite is your space.

That combination of privacy, comfort, nature and personal hospitality is what makes Hilltop Retreat different.