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Private Garden Retreat with 30 day minimum stay!

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A short walk from Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio provides a garden, laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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About the area

Located by the sea, this guesthouse 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 power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. Visit our Victoria travel guide
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Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • A colorful waterfront with buildings, a dock, and a chain-link fence.
    Fisherman's Wharf Park
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A waterfront with colorful buildings, a dock, and kayaks.
    Fisherman's Wharf Marina
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A grand building with a large fountain in front, featuring multiple domes and illuminated windows.
    British Columbia Parliament Building
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A historic building with a prominent clock tower and a covered entrance labeled "Bastion Square."
    Government Street
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A large building with a red banner advertising the Royal BC Museum and IMAX Theatre.
    Royal BC Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Milestones
    12 min walk
  • Barb's Fish & Chips
    5 min walk
  • Red Fish Blue Fish
    16 min walk
  • Good Earth Coffeehouse
    8 min walk
  • Q At The Empress
    12 min walk

About this property

Private Garden Retreat with 30 day minimum stay!

  • Guest house near Victoria Harbour
  • Close to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Government Street, Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio provides a garden, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Barbecues
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio include amenities, such as free WiFi, printers and dining tables.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Memory foam beds and sofa beds
    • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
    • Smart TVs with cable channels
    • Private fenced gardens, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Frequently asked questions

Is Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio located?

Located in James Bay, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Fisherman's Wharf Park, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Government Street and British Columbia Parliament Building are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Private Garden Retreat with 30 day minimum stay! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 161 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space. Very quiet; beautiful garden; all the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable stay and great location would go back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was well located for walking downtown, around the harbour, parks, and bay (Fisherman’s wharf to Oak Bay). Property was secure, host was welcoming ( brownies in the room were a welcome treat!). Property was well equipped, but a bit tired. This is a mature neighborhood. The property worked for our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great September Getaway

The cottage was lovely, with very nice private garden deck. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!!

We really enjoyed our stay. This space is clean, comfortable and well kept. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Very nice cottage in location near downtown Victoria. Host Dianne is very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend in Victoria

Was in town for a soccer tournament and stayed at this cute little retreat. Easy check in and checkout. Great little neighborhood close to town. Nice place with a great garden area. Would stay here again if we are ever back in Victoria.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Great convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fine property. Fine location. Fine host.

The listing promised a lot, but this small, handsome cottage exceeded our expectations, and the private garden patio -- where we lunched, surrounded by flowers -- was icing on the cake.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Victoria getaway

Loved the location. Had coffee, tea, oatmeal and lovely surprise of brownies. Pvt garden area was nice although we were out exploring Victoria most of the day. Bed was super comfortable and bath towels really plush/soft. Small but nice for our short stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

Location was perfect. Very clean. Bed and pillows were amazing! Thank you Dianne!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, very clean, happy living / garden space. Professionally managed, great access to the entire James Bay Area. Park your car off street and walk to the downtown attractions or easily get out of the metro area. Book it if you can.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!!

This property was clean, great location, host was friendly. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Gem in James Bay

We enjoyed our stay at Dianne’s Garden Suite. It was big enough, for the two of us and our Labrador. Was Clean, everything worked, good shower, functional kitchen and a nice little outside deck with BBQ We would stay again
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and friendly

We found the property very comfortable and was close to everything in the centre of Victoria. The host was both friendly and helpful. Would certainly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The location cannot be beat. The neighbourhood is quiet but in walking distance to downtown and all amenities. The suite is comfortable and has eberything you need. comfortable and had
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot fir couple in Victoria

Lovely cozy spot in Victoria hosted by Dianne. Short walk to many local sights. Well stocked kitchen, comfy king bed and pretty private garden with bbq. Enjoyed a three night stay in June. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage

Diane's private garden retreat is in a great location. The one bedroom cottage has all the necessary amenities needed to cook and enjoy a delicious meal using local ingredients purchased at a nearby grocer. The private patio is super! And, always important, the bed was very comfy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location with great amenities

I really enjoyed my getaway in the lovely Garden Suite with private patio. Diane was friendly and available. She provides so many extras that I felt right at home. Also you can't beat the central location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All we wanted!

Nice comfy separate house and garden with dining/lounge. Location was within walking distance of all of the downtown sites. Good coffee and restaurants in the neighborhood. Host was very helpful with directions and recommendations. Highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Victoria stay

Diane has a unique residence/B&B. My husband and I throughly enjoyed being so close to historic Victoria. We were able to walk to both the tourist center as well as the neighborhood attractions like restaurants, parks and local coffeehouses and art galleries. One of the best parts for us is being able to pick up local seafood and cook it in our Garden Retreat! We are looking forward for a return trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location in James Bay

The garden suite was perfect for my wife and I! During our stay, we were able to walk everywhere we wanted from this location which was extremely convenient. The suite had all the amenities we needed and it was nice and private. The front entrance of the unit is located inside of a shared backyard area but the suit itself has a nice private outdoor area attached at the back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous cottage within walking distance of bay

Fabulous place to stay, everything you need, on a quiet residential street just a couple of blocks off the harbour and easy walking to multitude of places. Very straightforward check in with info provided several days in advance. Very comfortable bed and sofa and well provisioned kitchen and shower room. Own private garden space. Exactly what we wanted as a base for a couple of days to come and go from after touring round for 2 weeks. Don’t miss this gem of a place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

The unit was separate from others, well stocked, clean, close to waterfront and shopping. Stayed for two weeks. Traveling with handicapped husband. The unit offer no stairs, walk in shower, which were necessary for our needs. Happy with overall performance
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent location

Property is in great neighborhood. Close proximity to downtown Victoria and Beacon Hill park. Very walkable. Host was very nice and left us brownies. Property was less private than we anticipated. In order to access the guest house, we had to go through the host’s shared backyard and the guest house was basically in the backyard. The clothes washer was also moldy, which gave the place a bit of a musty odor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024