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Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 392.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Victoria, BC
  • Royal Roads University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Olympic View Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hatley Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪28 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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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. 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. Langford Lanes and Witty's Lagoon Regional Park are also worth visiting.
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Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • Royal Roads University - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Olympic View Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hatley Castle - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 19 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 18.7 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 3 miles (5 km) of Royal Roads University, Olympic View Golf Club and Esquimalt Lagoon. Luxton Park and Langford Lanes are also within 3 miles (5 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. 83 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

10/10 Excellent

chevaldf

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.

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

Tina P.

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

Beautiful view!

I had a great stay at Ruth's! This is a spacious suite with a beautiful view! I loved the thoughtful gift basket with Ruth's own homemade goodies plus wine. I did see Ruth in passing but not long enough for a proper conversation. Minimal to no noise transfer and always perfect quiet times for sleep. I did notice a few spiders but there were insect traps in all corners. The kitchen is fully stocked and there is extra bedding, towels and blankets if needed. There was a second bedroom with a single bed that I did not need or use. This vrbo is excellent and I would recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique v.

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

Betsy M.

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

R P.

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

6/10 Okay

Jennie O.

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

Nice views but not worth the price tag

The property is located in the downstairs part of a lovely house on the mountain. If you arrive at night, be prepared to haul your luggage down wooden stairs into a dark backyard. The place is very clean, well-kept and welcoming once inside. The second bedroom is very small. The mattress in the master bedroom is not great; my hubby ended up sleeping on the couch due to the discomfort. There are no curtains in the living room or kitchen, which accentuates the views but in the morning, the sun blazes in and really heats the place up. There's no air conditioning, and the standing fans do little to cool the place down. It also means that the gardener can see you in your pjs as you are getting your morning coffee, which happened on the second morning. My biggest complaint is the wolf spiders. They seemed to be mostly in the bathroom and living room. We trapped and released at least 5 over our 4 night stay; the last one was on my towel the morning we were checking out. I couldn't wait to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn O.

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

Troy K.

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

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Roland K.

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

Shannon H.

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

Martin U.

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

Perfect experience!

This is a luxury experience! The location out-of-town (with views across to Victoria ) shouldn't worry you- the buses into town work like clockwork. The property is so well-equipped, with cupboards containing all sorts of extras. The second bedroom is more than a den - a proper room. Gifts of wine and biscuits were much appreciated as was the stock of tea, coffee, laundry liquid, oil, etc. The only thing that I would change is that while the mattress on the main bed is comfortable, it is quite soft, so there was an element of 'roll together' ! We have rarely stayed in self-catering accommodation as fabulous as this one. Huge thank you to the hosts - we presume they lived upstairs though didn't meet them.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenna V.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimanda J., Victoria Canada

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

Thank you :)

I was doing major repairs to my foundation and needed a place for my tenants to stay while the work was being done. While I wasnt the guest, I know the hosts took great care and were very patient! It is a lovely place with caring hosts - thank you!
Stayed 94 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Amazing stay. Fabulous home

I can’t say enough about this beautiful home. We arched the full moon rise and then the next morning saw the sunrise. Very comfortable, clean and exceptionally well-equipped. Ruth responded immediately with our questions. Located near all the things we wanted to do- hike, pickleball, stand up paddle boarding and visiting downtown ( 30 minutes away. Loved it all. Thanks a million, Ruth.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

craig C., Happy Valley, Oregon USA

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

Beautiful

We had the whole lower level of a lovely home in a quiet neighborhood. It had high ceilings and lots of windows with a nice view. Everything about the place was well done, well equipped and very clean. Ruth was a great hostess who had tried to think of everything including a welcome basket filled with treats. Thank you, Ruth.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Dean K., Regina

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

10/10 Excellent

Renae C.

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

Amy K., Ellensburg

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

Nice view

The host was very thoughtful and left us a welcome basket. The view was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Great place with amazing views!

Great layout, lots of space, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey J.

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

Amazing

One of the cleanest and most beautiful places we have ever stayed at with amazing views and the host was very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ruth Blasner

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests