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A quiet, private suite overlooking a quaint lake

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Photo taken May 2021.
Autumn brings a dash of colour everywhere you look
The gardens are a place to relax and enjoy
Path to the glade, with fire pit and lighting.  Photo May 2022
Photo May 2022

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 265.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

A quiet, private suite overlooking a quaint lake

*** April 2025 update: we are doing extensive upgrades to our suite and property in April (now almost complete!), including new furniture, memory foam sofa bed, large screen TV with surround, electric fireplace heating, fridge/freezer, induction stove, chairs, coffee station, new BBQ etc.

23 minutes from Victoria, 23 minutes from Sooke, Blue Sky Retreat is a quiet respite and rest for anyone wanting to get the best out of their stay at the southern end of Vancouver Island.

We have a suite available with a private living room, bedroom and private balcony with swing, gravity chairs, BBQ and your own private entrance, a kitchenette and private bathroom with shower. An additional guest can easily be accommodated on the memory foam full size sofa bed in the living room. We provide additional bedding (pillows, duvets, blankets) as required.

The kitchenette includes our own freshly roasted and ground coffee, assorted midnight snacks, teas, milk and bottled water. A countertop convection oven/toaster and microwave are also included. (The new kitchen in May 2025 will include dishwasher, induction stove, fridge/frezer, and OTR microwave.)

The front yard has a secluded glade surrounded by Arbutus and pine trees. Guests are welcome to use the facilities and relax around the fire pit in the warmer months. Please note that Spring cleanup of the garden occurs in April and May.

The location is conveniently close to amenities, Lookout Lake Park, Olympic View Golf course, hiking, Galloping Goose Trail, about 8 minutes from the ocean with many off-leash beaches. Ask us about dog parks, beaches, hiking trails, and local sights to see.

We have two large dogs, a playful 6 year old Bernese mountain dog that loves everyone but gets momentarily very excited to meet new guests, and our new addition, a Berner pup that is still adjusting and is happily chewing up everything she can find. So apologies for the short term chaos in our garden as we rebuild it during Spring 2025!

We always bring them out to greet you upon first arrival so that they get to meet and know you.

If you are not comfortable being around dogs our location is probably not suitable. The suite downstairs has its own door closing it off from the rest of the house so no cats or dogs can stray in. We'd prefer that any guest dogs also not stray outside the suite or outside area.

No one under 24 please.

Property manager

Doug Parsons
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number H528032343

About the area

Victoria

Located in Victoria, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Government Street. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • Royal Roads University - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Olympic View Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Hatley Castle - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 21 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rhino Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bucky Taphouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Langford Lanes - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A quiet, private suite overlooking a quaint lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at A quiet, private suite overlooking a quaint lake?

As of 26 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A quiet, private suite overlooking a quaint lake on 3 May 2025 start from AU$224.62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at A quiet, private suite overlooking a quaint lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A quiet, private suite overlooking a quaint lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A quiet, private suite overlooking a quaint lake located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Olympic View Golf Club, Royal Roads University and Luxton Park. Langford Lanes and Esquimalt Lagoon 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. 42 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melinda T.

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

Blue Sky -Sunny Suite

A spacious comfortable suite with all required amenities with wonderful deck & garden views of the area. Host was wonderful, kind & helpful & his friendly happy dogs welcomed my old dog too. Central location for Colwood, Langford & Metchosin & easy access to Victoria.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

cheryl r.

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

Great views

Very nice guest suite with amazing views in a great neighborhood. The owner is the kind that wants to meet to handoff keys, rather than self check-in.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin A.

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

Great Stay

Beautiful Landscape ! Epic views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

Cozy stay with great views

Doug was super responsive to all my messages and made me feel welcome. Sophie and Teesha were very glad to greet me. The inside of the space looks exactly as advertised, but the views are absolutely spectacular. I arrived to see the sun setting over the bay and the mountains. Everything was super comfy. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Theresia M.

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

Not So Quiet

We booked 12/18-23, really needing a tranquil getaway - this wasn’t it Doug was very welcoming & sent directions on getting there & parking. Typically, we’d leave after b'fst & sightsee until after dinner. The noise from upstairs was very noticeable, more insulation desperately needed between their living space and ours. An area rug beneath their dining room table would also help towards less noise. The apt. had dust on tabletops/bookshelf, many wet cigarette butts on the deck, & the bathroom corner had 2” of black grime & the shower had hairs. But the location was great, & we were only there for a few waking hr’s daily. However, on the 3rd day, we woke to a vacuum cleaner upstairs. We left by 10am & didn’t get back until after 7pm - to no parking spots - they were having a party. Upon request, Doug cleared out a parking spot for us. We walked downstairs to our apt.& it sounded like the party was in OUR apt. It sounded like ppl. were playing musical chairs upstairs. On the 3rd call upstairs (prev. replies from Doug were that they'd quiet down - but never happened), Rick answered & said, "I'm sick of you calling us!" We decided to check out the next morn, regardless of a refund. I knocked on their door at 10:20am to advise Doug - he reimbursed us for 2 nt’s, but the trip still cost 200 more than planned. POSITIVES: great view of mtns/lake, artistically deco'd, universal chargers at both nightstands, plenty of closet space, friendly (big) dogs, great convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie H.

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

Relaxing,cozy and wonderful bernese pups

Loved the great welcome from the pups !The view was great ,the place cozy.The freshly roasted coffee was excellent ea morning .Close to all the places in Victoria.Short drives each way .Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great overall stay if you’re looking for a quiet place with great views.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Stay for residency

I stayed at Doug and Rick’s property for 2 weeks for my program residency. If you are studying at Royal Roads this is a great option as it’s quite close. Nice space inside to do homework. Lovely view, quiet, beautiful walking trails nearby, loved the dogs ❤️ thank you
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Short stay visiting friends

Very nice stay. Beautiful property overlooking a lake, with a private deck and more. The pictures give a good idea of the location and place. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rochelle S.

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

Brief stay

A very beautiful view from the porch swing and very quiet. Comfortable bed. Attentive host, communicated well. Our only critique is that it could have been cleaned better.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

shirley b.

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

Trip down memory lane

Beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

chaya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderfully cozy tucked away property surrounded by the trees. A 10 minute drive to the beach. Beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

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

Absolutely beautiful, very peaceful!

I had an amazing stay. The host was very friendly and gave a tour on check in. A great walk down and up the stairs to Lookout Lake was great. The weather was mostly cloudy and windy but if you're a storm person, it was great. I could have sat outside watching the clouds go by my entire stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Schoombee E.

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

mr

Everything we needed in a beautifull area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta O.

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

Excellent view!

It was everything I needed. The bed was comfy, a good place to relax. The deck was perfect with a very nice view. I’d stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Wow!

Great view from porch swing, serene grounds, friendly dog, spacious accommodations, fantastic hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Klaus Peter R.

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

Amazing and kind

Really calm and beautiful area. We enjoyed staying there a lot as the owners were so kind and welecoming. The view was amazing and the location was perfect, close to the Beach, smalltown and pretty regional Parks. The apartment felt safe and is designed so lovely. Thanks a lot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

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

A hidden gem 💎

We were greeted at the gate by Doug who introduced us to his partner Rick and their beautiful giant of a dog Sadie whom was as happy to see us as we were to see her. Doug showed us the property and our accommodations. We were then left alone unless we needed something then they very accommodating. It was a quiet piece full retreat that was much needed. Totally private with an amazing view of a small lake and we even saw some wild life. A deer grazing on the mountain side just below our balcony. Although this seemed out in the wilderness it was actually very close to everything anyone could want. Restaurants, shopping, trails just everything ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place will come back again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Gem of a spot

Perfect hosts! Awesome amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great quiet spot, spacious suite with a beautiful view. Lovely welcome to the property from Doug. Thank you, we’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

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

Very dog friendly

Property and owners very nice, nice garden area,very quiet and great for people with dogs. Owners very dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Beautiful Location with wonderful hosts!

My parents stayed with Doug and Rick for just under 2 weeks. They were kind, caring and thoughtful! The suite was beautiful and the view even better! Thanks for showing my folks a great time!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Doug Parsons

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Semi-Retired professionals enjoying island life with our pups. We love hosting and sharing the amazing views of our location with others.

Why they chose this property

Even though we spread to be in the suburbs, we back into a lake and look out over mountains and wildlife. We fell in love with the arbutus in the front garden and the lake in the back!

What makes this property unique

Our home has some very relaxing spaces to enjoy nature, overlooking the ocean, lake, and mountains. Yet only 20 minutes from the big city and 5 minutes from most beaches and box stores.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests