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Steps To The Beach

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A house with a white door, a blue mailbox, and a flower planter with orange and purple flowers.
A well-maintained garden with various shrubs and a lawn, a body of water in the background, and a house with a visible chimney.
A two-story house with a front yard, a small dog, and a shed.
A covered porch with a dining table and chairs, a potted plant, and a window.
A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Mill Bay, BC
  • Place, Mill Bay Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Brentwood College School
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Malahat SkyWalk
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mill Bay

Located in Mill Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Mill Bay Ferry Terminal and Mill Bay Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mill Bay Centre and Duncan Farmers Market. Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre and Cowichan Wooden Boat Society are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and ecotours nearby.
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Mill Bay, BC

What's nearby

  • Mill Bay Centre - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Brentwood College School - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Malahat SkyWalk - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Butchart Gardens - 44 min drive - 13.1 km
  • University of Victoria - 52 min drive - 53.9 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cobblestone Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Spitfire Grill - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Maple Palace 2.0 - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps To The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps To The Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps To The Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps To The Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps To The Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mill Bay Centre and Brentwood College School. Mill Bay Ferry Terminal and Mill Bay Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a cozy little suit and It was only steps from the beach with the most spectacular sunrises ever Great location to stay to catch all the tourists things to do in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were there for 2 weeks. Was the perfect place to stay for day trips around the gulf islands and Vancouver island. Shannon had the place ready for us when we got there. The stay was the relaxing time we needed at the perfect place.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and accommodating hosts.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place with gorgeous views! Shannon was very responsive and kind in our communications. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent host and quite relaxing property to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a cute place. We stayed for three days very queen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and helpful. The suite was well appointed, clean and private.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Steps from the beach

Very much enjoyed our stay! Great location, very well equipped suite, beautiful view and Shannon was a great host!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for a weekend getaway

Shannon was very welcoming, the suite was clean and had everything I needed. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location and perfect size space for the 2 of us.

Loved the location Great size for the 2 of us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely location

We had a great stay to celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary. We were close to several great trails and we didn’t have a bad meal the entire trip. Very nice if you’re looking for a quiet vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The lovely garden, watching grouse, enjoying the view
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was spacious with lots of windows with beautiful views of the gardens and bay! We enjoyed sitting outside on the outdoor furniture sipping our coffee watching the sunrise! Kitchen was equipped with lots of spices, utensils and cook ware. Location is awesome. We could walk to the grocery store in 12 minutes. We highly recommend “Steps to the Beach”.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mill Bay stay

Quiet one bedroom aparment with functional kitchen and sitting area. We really enjoyed the morning view of the bay while having coffee, a beautiful spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
Thank you, Jamie. So true, the view really is very beautiful. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay at Steps To The Beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely garden and ocean view

Really enjoyed our stay in Mill Bay. Short walk to the beach, marina and town. Full sized kitchen and fridge. Quiet hosts and location. Very clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would book again!!

It was just like being at home! Clean, every thing you needed, plus extras. Very nice & friendly hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax

We had a great stay. The kitchen had everything we needed, comfortable and homey. Close to all amenities. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little cottage in Mill Bay

What a beautiful little cottage! Very quiet and private with a beautiful garden right outside the door and amazing sunrise views. Many thanks to Shannon for hosting us. I hope we can come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to Brentwood

Perfect spot to stay for visiting Brentwood for sports or students. Nice beach access just 1 block away. Has everything you need to cook. Would be lovely in any season.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet. Beautiful view!

Host was amazing. Greeted us and helped us find the right unit even though we arrived at 11:45p. Great communication. The suite had everything we needed. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very comfortable. Comfortable bed tho a little “creaky”. It is a basement suite so some noise from people walking around upstairs. It was very rainy so we didn’t get to enjoy the outdoors much and that is definitely part of the charm of the rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Yes it was very unfortunate that the weather didn't cooperate better during your visit. I agree a big part of the charm of my Ground Level garden suite is the outdoor space and close proximity to the ocean. I didn't know that the bed was creaky, so I checked it out and it seems the screws on the left side of the frame need to be tighten. It's on my fix it list!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Holiday Stay

Shannon & Harold were excellent hosts.We had a wonderful, relaxing one week stay in their very comfortable ground-level apartment which had lovely views of Mill Bay (especially the sunrises)The apartment had everything we needed including access to a large washing machine and dryer, which was definitely a plus for our roadtrip.Thank you Shannon & Harold for allowing us to stay in your lovely apartment and thank you for the recommendations of places to see and the ferry ride while we were there.It was lovely meeting you both.Warm regards Nev & Margie xx
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant and quiet

Steps to the beach is a lovely picturesque area to spend a vacation. There was nothing that Shannon forgot to equip us with. It was very quiet and pleasant. The suite was spotless and water pressure was great for showers. Close to any stores you might need. Beautiful place to enjoy morning coffee with a view of the blooming gardens. Thank you Shannon and hubby for a beautiful place to stay! Barb and John
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Peaceful

View, peaceful, clean. Needs some updating. Difficult to get to suit
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2022
Maybe you found it difficult to navigate the stepping stone pathway? It's best to pick up luggage rather than try and roll it over the lawn and stepping stones, especially if the luggage wheels are smaller. Other than that I don't quite understand your comment that the suite is difficult to get to? To gain entry, you go to the south side of the house, to the backyard, where the door to the suite is located. Not sure what I can do to improve it. Thanks!
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