Quaint and quiet retreat close to beach

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A white door with a glass panel, a wreath, and a black doorbell.
Large room
Queen sized bed and wardrobe for storing items.
Bathroom off the hallway.
Large room at the end of the hallway with queen bed.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Victoria, BC
  • Place, Arbutus Cove
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lambrick Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Victoria
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Garden

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About the area

Victoria

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Saanich East, 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. The Gardens at HCP and Victoria Bug Zoo are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and rock climbing nearby.
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Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • Arbutus Cove - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lambrick Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • University of Victoria - 5 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Government Street - 24 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - 26 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Township Coffee Co. - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Big Way Hot Pot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dave’s Hot Chicken - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint and quiet retreat close to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Quaint and quiet retreat close to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quaint and quiet retreat close to beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint and quiet retreat close to beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint and quiet retreat close to beach located?

Located in Saanich East, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from University of Victoria and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mount Douglas Park and Cadboro Bay. Cedar Hill Golf Course and Royal Jubilee Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access, nice neighborhood, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tatiana was a fantastic host to me, partner, mom and sister for a lovely weekend trip to Victoria! She answered all questions asked promptly, the place was clean and quaint! Lovely neighbourhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
I’m so glad that you enjoyed your stay ☀️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay here for 3 days. Super location close to the beach and university, with convenient parking right in front of the property. Space was clean and comfortable and wonderfully cool during what was a scorching week in Victoria. Very comfortable beds and a nice big shower too. Great communication from Tatiana our host. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, excellent rooms, very clean and well appointed. Excellent communication with host. Easy check in. The TV room could have really used a sink and a couch. Otherwise, it was a great stay for our family of four for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
I’m glad you enjoyed your time here. It was a pleasure hosting your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tatiana was very helpful when we asked what beaches were around what was going on during the time of our stay. The check in was very quick and smooth. The place was clean and cute! The neighbourhood was quiet and peaceful and close to lots of beaches and amenities. The perfect distance from the city. Like a couple other reviews, I should have read the description more clearly with the place not having any laundry available. But that was not an issue at all, everything else was perfect and our family had a wonderful stay. Would recommend for a trip to Victoria!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
It was lovely hosting you and your family and I’m glad you enjoyed your time here ☀️
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was spotless. I didn’t read the details carefully enough and went there expecting a kitchen and laundry facilities. The location is lovely, Tatiana could not have been more welcoming and helpful, the shower is great. I would highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a place to sleep comfortably. There’s a small fridge and a microwave.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly fine basement apartment. Could hear the folks upstairs but it was not ever and issue, except when the kitty was meowing and I wanted to go pet it Shower is particularly nice. Beware if you have asthma, a touch musty and strong air freshener. Once freshener removed and windows opened, it was all fine. Local beach park was quite nice, the neighborhood is quiet and everyone seemed friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
On entry to the basement suite, outside property was unkept. Lots of garbage and recycling containers as we walked to the door. The yard was a mess and we had no idea where the "outdoor space" might be. There was no proper kitchen, nowhere to cook a meal, no sink, no table to sit at. One bed was comfortable, the other not. The suite was ok but no comfortable chairs to watch TV. Communication was good, questions answered promptly.For the price of 649.00 for 2 nights, we were quite disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
I’m sorry that the space did not meet your expectations. I will admit I’m confused by your description. It doesn’t reflect other descriptions of how tidy it is. Also, there is a table and in the listing I identify the amenities and do not list a kitchen. However, there is a microwave, fridge, kettle, coffee maker, and bbq. Unfortunately you missed the rhododendron season which is lovely and the deer have eaten almost everything else I planted. But the front area is available, and some guests ask to use the fenced back yard. In addition, my home is next to a large park.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was very pleasant. The rooms nicely decorated and very clean. Couldn't ask for a more amiable host who was very communicative and had good recommendations for things to do and see during our stay. I didn't notice that it was preferred for guests to park on the street. The owner also lives on site and uses the narrow driveway, so it makes sense. However, the street is very busy and I would have preferred to park in the driveway. There was some clutter of various items in the driveway, so at first, I wasn't sure I was at the correct address. But the photo of the door and description confirmed we were at the right place.There were parks nearby and the recommendations from the host were spot on.I would recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely basement suite in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of the water. If you don’t need a full kitchen or laundry facilities this is a perfect little spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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