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Upscale Home, Backyard Haven - pet friendly - 10 Minutes to Downtown.

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A patio with outdoor furniture, a stone accent wall, and a wooden fence.
A bedroom with a large bed, multiple windows, a potted plant, and a fireplace.
A dining area with a table set for two, a leather sofa, a lamp, and a potted plant.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a central island with bar stools.
A two-story house with a garage, a stone facade, and a wooden deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Victoria, BC
  • Place, MayFair Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Topaz Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Uptown Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Upscale Home, Backyard Haven - pet friendly - 10 Minutes to Downtown.

Location, Location, Location! 10 minutes to City centre, 5 minutes to Uptown, Golf Courses, Parks, Shopping, University, and Restaurants. Walk to a great cafe, or a trailhead that leads to a charming walk around the Golf Course . Prime location, friendly area. What’s a great spot for a quick walk to anywhere? Incredible kitchen, new appliances, modern yet cosy, sprawling private fully fenced backyard perfect for entertaining!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number H241634688
Property # 9671207
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Victoria

Located in Saanich East, a neighbourhood in Victoria, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. 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. Victoria Bug Zoo and Maritime Museum of British Columbia are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • Cedar Hill Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • MayFair Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Topaz Park - 5 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Uptown Center - 7 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Lochside Regional Trail - 8 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thrifty Foods - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Robin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bin 4 Burger Lounge - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upscale Home, Backyard Haven - pet friendly - 10 Minutes to Downtown. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Upscale Home, Backyard Haven - pet friendly - 10 Minutes to Downtown.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Upscale Home, Backyard Haven - pet friendly - 10 Minutes to Downtown.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upscale Home, Backyard Haven - pet friendly - 10 Minutes to Downtown.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Upscale Home, Backyard Haven - pet friendly - 10 Minutes to Downtown. located?

Located in Saanich East, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cedar Hill Golf Course, Uptown Center and Topaz Park. Lochside Regional Trail and MayFair Shopping Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in a great location. Enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This charming home has everything you could possibly need for your stay. It is located in a peaceful neighborhood that is only a short drive from downtown Victoria. The hosts are truly the hosts with the most. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return on a future visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruth's house is not only gorgeous, it feels like home. We settled in quickly and absolutely love the house. The yard is amazing, with so many sitting and relaxing areas, and our dog loved exploring in the bamboo. We will definitely be booking again when I am back to visit my daughter at University. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, has everything you need!
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home away from home with fully equipped kitchen, living room/dining room, large master suite,with ensuite and walk in closet. Backyard is fully fenced with outdoor lounge/seating areas. Very quiet and peaceful area, close to amenities. It was a perfect stay.
Stayed 34 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This VRBO was delightful, well equipped and exceeded our expectations. The location was perfect. Everything worked well. Although it rained every day it was a most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruth is very responsive and kind. Her home is lovely. Very comfortable and gracious, in a beautiful, quiet setting. We loved being in this area of Victoria. The trail around the golf course is close by and great for walking.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Victoria Stay

Great location, beautiful home & property
Stayed 63 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a perfect location. Lots of lovely places to walk in the neighbourhood. Gorgeous outdoor space for sipping morning coffee and eating meals prepared in the spacious and well-equiiped kitchen. Great home base for our family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for a month in Victoria!

We were delighted with this house. It is well stocked, well located and has a back yard which we enjoyed very much.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect location- Close to Everything

Very close to Cedar Hill Park and the walking trail around the golf course was excellent. Kitchen was well equiped and had everthing you would need. Great shower in main bedroom. We very much enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 87 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional

Beautiful and perfect
Stayed 27 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Excellent stay. The home was beautiful and had everything we could possibly have needed. The location was perfect for us. Close to downtown, groceries, malls and sights. There were even dog bowls for my girls!!
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Ruth’s home. The kitchen was well stocked, making it easy to cook and to entertain family. The backyard was beautiful, with a few different seating areas. Loved the master bedroom and the huge, beautiful, walk-in shower!
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location; beautiful home

We had a lovely stay at the property, which is very well-appointed and had everything we needed. It's in a great location and has a great outdoor area/beautiful outlook. I wouldn't recommend for young children due to the nature of the interior decorations (lots to break!). Great for adults and older kids.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly Recommended!

This is our second time staying in Ruth’s home, and it’s just as wonderful as we remembered! It’s a beautiful home in a lovely location and is appointed with everything you could possibly want. Thanks for hosting us again, Ruth!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great space, easy stay

Place was spacious with a big kitchen and living room. The backyard is also a beautiful space to have access to. House had everything we could need during our stay (cooking/kitchen utensils, laundry detergent, other basic amenities). Ruth was very quick to respond to any questions we had and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

This really is a lovely property centrally located nearby anything you might need or want to do in Victoria. The home itself is very bright, comfortable and beautifully decorated. There is ample parking and a large back yard and patio area. Ruth was very responsive and helpful both arranging the stay and helping with anything we needed. We stayed for over a month and it really felt like home. I can’t recommend this enough.
Stayed 36 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing, as always!

This is our third time staying at this home. It was, once again, wonderful. The location, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living area, fireplaces, and yard are all amazing. It is spotless and impeccably kept. The owners are responsive and helpful with any issues that come up (and they are minor and few). We look forward to staying again, and again, and again.
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Home Away From Home

Very comfortable home with a fully stocked kitchen and a great peaceful back yard. Fenced back yard keeps your dog safe. Comfortable beds - all the bathrooms were stocked along with the laundry room. We loved the quiet and privacy of the place. Also really enjoyed the Cedar Hill walking trails which are about three blocks away. The whole area is so beautiful to walk around the historic homes. Close drive to downtown or uptown. This will be are go to on our next trip to Victoria.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect

Everything is as it appears, lovely home, great backyard for our little pups. Top end appliances, beds and furniture are great. We spent a month (July), and highly recommended this property, our host, Ruth is responsive and professional. 10+
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great winter stay in Saanich

Accommodation was great. Pictures do not do justice to the residence. The residence was just like being at home with all of its comforts. Location is near walking trail at Cedar Hill golf course (2-3 blocks). Also about 1-2 kilometres from regional bike trail. Shopping centres 2 kilometres (with all types of retail). Downtown Victoria is 10-15 minute drive. We would definitely consider this accommodation for another visit.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memories

This was A very lovely place to stay, quiet, had all the modern amenities, very nicely decorated, very comfortable in every way. Great response from Host, really appreciated that. Lovely back yard to sit out & enjoy the sun with a glass of wine. One could have a BarBQ, but we went out for our dinners so never used. The only draw back if you want to call it that, it is a little far from the action of down town…..but we were fine with that. I’d give it an A++
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house to stay in

The house was great and the pictures online do not give it justice. The master suite is lovely which isn't shown in the pictures. The yard would be great in warmer weather. The only downside is the garbage collection. It was full when we got there and we never got the right week to be able to bring it out. If you aren't familiar with the garbage routine it is tricky. Otherwise this place is fantastic!!
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place to stay in Victoria!

We absolutely love this place! We have stayed here twice when we wanted to spend a couple weeks or more in Victoria. This is the perfect place to do it. We will be back! The size is perfect: a master suite, a second bedroom and bath, an office if needed, a separate powder room, and a wonderful living, dining, and kitchen space. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the kitchen tools needed to cook. The fireplaces are magical! Everything is just perfect. The backyard space is perfect for traveling with small dogs. It is private, fully fenced, and wonderfully landscaped. The neighborhood is peaceful. It's very quiet and calming. A short walk away is the golf course with a walking trail that runs around it that is perfect for morning, daytime, or evening walks. This is not downtown Victoria, and that's great! Downtown Victoria is a short drive, and this location makes it easier to see places outside of downtown. The hosts are gracious, responsive, and just all-around wonderful folks. In short, we love this place as our home away from home when we visit Victoria.
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2023

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