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Oceanview Retreat in James Bay – Steps from the Beach!

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A living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.
A compact living space with a wooden dining table, a black folding chair, a white shelf unit, and a potted plant.
Two yellow chairs facing a body of water with a cloudy sky.
A wooden gate leading to a garden with various plants and a house in the background.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a small stool.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Government Street

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Victoria, BC
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf Marina
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, British Columbia Parliament Building
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Half Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden

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About the area

Victoria

Located on the beach, this holiday home 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 parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • Ogden Point Sundial - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Government Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf Marina - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beacon Drive In - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Barb's Fish & Chips - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Bent Mast - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Red Barn Market - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanview Retreat in James Bay – Steps from the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oceanview Retreat in James Bay – Steps from the Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanview Retreat in James Bay – Steps from the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanview Retreat in James Bay – Steps from the Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanview Retreat in James Bay – Steps from the Beach! located?

Located in James Bay, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of Ogden Point Sundial, Victoria Harbour and Government Street. Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

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. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great visit!

Loved my stay, Jodi was amazing as a host. Lovely space, super convenient location and love how close the beach is.
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2025
Thanks Angel :). You were great guests and I'd be very happy to host you again. Thanks for leaving everything so tidy and treating the house like your own :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage

Wonderful location! Great Host!
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2025
It was great meeting/ having a visit with your family and I’d love to have you stay again:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Garden Retreat

Besides the incredible location, the property is full of lovely flowers and plants. The house was very well appointent with all the conveniences and storage one would need. The very useful kitchen was a plus!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2025
Thanks so much— you were great guests- glad it was a good stay :) Enjoy your summer Jodi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely little house in a great location. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The kitchen was well provisioned and Jodi went out of her way to leave everything we might need including a good selection of dry goods. The information folio Jodi left was far and away the best we've had at any vacation rental, and she was extremely prompt in answering the few questions we had. Thrifty's and The Red Barn Market are less than a 10 minute walk for groceries, and Finest at Sea is nearby where you can buy incredible fresh off the boat seafood from knowledgeable staff.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oceanview Retreat is exactly as described. The James Bay location is ideal for exploring Victoria on foot. It is close to the waterfront and a terrific walking/biking path with direct access to Beacon Hill Park, many good restaurants, and easy access to all Victoria has to offer. The host, Jodi, is fabulous and made it so easy to modify my reservation when I had to shorten six weeks to four. And she always had a wealth of suggestions on activities that might be of interest. My stay at this property was one of the best VRBO experiences I have ever had. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2026
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