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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 31000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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About the neighborhood

Victoria

In Victoria .You'll find Havenwood Park and Royal Roads University within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Latoria Creek Park and Olympic View Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Royal Roads University - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Olympic View Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hatley Castle - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Victoria Harbour - 21 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive - 13.2 miles

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number H483972353, None required

Property is also known as

Scenery Serenity Delight in Your Holiday Retreat
Scenery and Serenity - Delight in Your Holiday Retreat Victoria

Frequently asked questions

How close is Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.1 mi (28-min drive) away from the Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Elements Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat to downtown Victoria?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Colwood.

Scenery and Serenity - Delight in your holiday retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and spacious place with full amenities. Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
bathroom floor
broken blinds with cords laying around.
dirty blinds.
mold in drainage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Mary Ellen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting friends

Comfortable, quiet and relaxing. Beautiful flowers. Great view. Would come back again. Hosts were great.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chevaldf

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

Betsy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland K., Glattfelden, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Victoria stay

Lovely place. Ruth was a gracious host. Main bedroom very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimanda J., Victoria Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

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