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Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 31000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Victoria, BC

Royal Roads University
‪3 min drive‬
Olympic View Golf Club
‪4 min drive‬
Hatley Castle
‪5 min drive‬
Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat

Are you interested in a peaceful place with fabulous views to retreat to after the bustle of the city? Great location near Esquimalt Lagoon and Royal Bay seaside parks, Pearson College of the Pacific, Royal Roads University, Galloping Goose hiking and biking trail, as well as many shopping opportunities from box stores to quaint neighbourhood bistros. Downtown Victoria is accessible by bus or car in an easy 30 minute drive and the bus stop is a short walk away. Many sports opportunities are available from fishing (lake or ocean), golfing (Royal Colwood and Olympic View Golf Clubs are 5 minutes away, Highland Pacific and Bear Mountain Golf Resort are 15 minutes away), as well as hiking and biking. The community is home to many Canadian sports development centres - tennis, golf, rugby, biking, rowing to name a few.

All the comforts of home are available with a well equipped kitchen with BBQ available, as well as washer and dryer and dishwasher, cable TV and a dedicated study area for any school or work related commitments. Bright sunny rooms with 9 foot ceilings and expansive windows give a marvelous view over the water to Victoria. Please no smoking and no pets in the suite or on the premises.

Property manager

Ruth Blasner

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number H483972353, None required

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Victoria

Victoria is home to this holiday home. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Royal BC Museum and Butchart Gardens. Langford Lanes and Witty's Lagoon Regional Park are also worth visiting.

Victoria, BC

What's nearby

Royal Roads University - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Olympic View Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Hatley Castle - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Victoria Harbour - 21 min drive - 20.9 km
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Rhino Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
‪Bucky Taphouse - ‬4 min drive
‪Langford Lanes - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat located?

Situated in Victoria, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Havenwood Park, Royal Roads University and Latoria Creek Park. Olympic View Golf Club and Luxton Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

13 Jun, 2025

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

Property was as described and communicaTon with host was excellent.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

10 Jun, 2025

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

Lovely and spacious place with full amenities. Wonderful!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

3 Jun, 2025

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

Spring Visit

Delightful. Beautiful gardens. Easy access and check in. It looks just like the pictures posted. Great amenities.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

13 Jun, 2025

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

Host was very attentive and helpful when asked.The space is like a small house/apt and self sufficient. Loved the windows but you don't get a lot of privacy except the master. The bath is visible from great room, as the great room does not have any window coverings, not even electric blinds (which would be useful with the hot/warm morning summer sun).Don't use WAZE to get anywhere from the property, it didn't play nice and took us way out of our way a couple of times, costing us time. We had a comfortable stay and I liked the desk area and the kitchen!!Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

chevaldf

10 Apr, 2025

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

Home Away From Home

Spectacular property and host! We didn’t wish for anything more.

Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina L.

12 Nov, 2024

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

Great Place to Stay

Was a lovely home, very well stocked and comfortable. Definitely recommend Ruth’s home for a great visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

20 Jun, 2024

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

Wonderful Short Stay

This property is incredible, with so many nice touches!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M.

29 Sept, 2024

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

Quiet Neighborhood.

We liked staying in this quiet neighborhood. The location was optimal for our plans. The airport and the ferry were easily reached from here. The property was clean and quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique v.

30 Sept, 2024

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

Lovely stay

Lovely place as promised in the description. Near Victoria. Lots of things to do around. Beautifull view! Thanks for having us!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn O.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Spacious, beautiful view suite.

We had a great stay, everything went well, lots of space and nice touches like the coffee pods and condiments in the fridge. Ruth was a great host.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland K.

25 Jun, 2024

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

Great location with beautiful view

We had a great stay here. The apartment is very clean and spacious. Communication with the host was perfect :-)

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy K.

13 Jul, 2024

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

Visit after 9 years away.

Clean and organised property , centrally located. Also a quiet neighborhood. Great place to see the Victoria and West Shore area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

R P.

26 Sept, 2024

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

Just great

It is a beautiful place , really the pictures was exactly what it was, the host of the property was great if there was a problem at all which i didn't find it bad at all there was a few spiders but this time of year expected, and the lady, took care of that issue , i would stay there again in a heart beat , it was a 5 star as far as we were concerned

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

7 May, 2024

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

Victoria stay

Lovely place. Ruth was a gracious host. Main bedroom very comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Allison W.

13 Jul, 2023

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

Very nice place

Nive place to stay. All amenities included.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renae C.

21 Aug, 2023

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

Home away from home

This was the perfect place for our stay of two weeks on the island. The location was ideal, the flat clean and comfortable with a wonderful view. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenna V.

10 May, 2024

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

Amazing place to stay

This was one of the best vacation rentals we had the pleasure of staying. Ruth was so accommodating and the suite is beautiful. It had everything we needed and more! It is close to so many cool places to check out. We will be staying here again the next time we visit Victoria. Thanks again Ruth!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susan J.

10 Jun, 2025

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

This listing is a scam and this host preys on out of the country travelers who are completely vulnerable to his lies. Book here at your own risk.1)There are no twin beds and there's no living room. The first photo on this listing has been cleverly taken to show a space much bigger than it actually is. You get 2 rundown folding cushions and have to stack the dining furniture in order to sleep in the kitchen floor.2) Mattresses were very uncomfortable, all stained and encased in stained plastic covers.3) Many outlets don't work, with some getting our 5w phone chargers really hot. Some windows don't work either and come crashing down.4) You can hear everything from the street and the apartment upstairs.5) Blinds were broken and so dirty you could write on them.6) Even with the heater off and weather being cold, this apartment is stifling hot. There's no AC and the only way to get some air is to open all the windows (propping the ones that crash down) the problem is that during our stay, a bunch of adults gather infant of the building to smoke, so you have to choose between the smell of cigarettes and second hand smoking or the stifling heat.7) Eventhough we followed the check out instructions to the letter and left the place as we found it, the host has not returned our deposit and has not responded to our request to get a refund.At the time of this review, we have filed a complaint through VRBO against this listing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

4 Sept, 2023

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

Great place

We had a great time and the property was very comfortable and very clean! The host was great! She even gave us home grown plums and tomatoes!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

2 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

We had a wonderful time in Ruth’s suite. It had everything we needed. The place is spacious, bright and comfortable. The view is spectacular. Ruth was a nice host, thoughtful with many little attentions. We would be happy to come again and recommend it without hesitation.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean K., Regina

26 Aug, 2023

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

Beautiful and spacious!

Great place to stay. EVERYTHING you need is there and nothing missed. Very comfortable and incredible views. Loved watching the hummingbirds each morning!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023