Title: Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=4138&destination=Victoria%2C+British+Columbia%2C+Canada&selected=20933571&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min The peaceful waterfront retreat in Victoria offers a stylish haven after days of exploration, with easy access to the harbor and local attractions. ## Photo gallery for Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min ![Exterior detail - Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min (Victoria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20940000/20933600/20933571/93c12c3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min (Victoria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20940000/20933600/20933571/360709b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min (Victoria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20940000/20933600/20933571/21debed3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min (Victoria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20940000/20933600/20933571/0a8d94b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min (Victoria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20940000/20933600/20933571/450ad8d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Garden Retreat offers a quiet sanctuary in central Victoria, steps from Victoria Harbour and Fishermans Wharf. 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[Visit our Victoria travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Victoria.dx4138) [View more Guest houses in Victoria](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Guest-Houses.d4138-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C48.42005%2C-123.37777&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=39M0ksvEqZzr_1cRPB8WMCMCoxo=) Victoria, BC ### What's nearby - ![Victoria_FishermansWharfPark_6225286](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6225286/f70defd7-0bee-4bb6-be9f-67566050f5d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fisherman's Wharf Park 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Victoria Fisherman\'s Wharf which includes a bay or harbor and a coastal town as well as a family](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215401/e2bc34e3-ce2f-4db8-a8bb-d715d69590a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Victoria Fisherman's Wharf 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Victoria_VictoriaClipperFerryTerminal_6163183-5](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6163183/389daf94-e089-4cba-883d-b5df03306a89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Victoria Harbour showing a bay or harbour and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6225284/300baa09-eb95-498d-86b3-362f2b4a323f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Victoria Harbour 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![British Columbia Parliament Building which includes a fountain, a square or plaza and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072307/c8c89bfd-d274-4789-bb53-79a2c9d4d2f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) British Columbia Parliament Building 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) 2 min drive ### Restaurants - Barb's Fish & Chips 5 min walk - Good Earth Coffeehouse 8 min walk - Milestones 13 min walk - Discovery Station 8 min walk - Finest at Sea 7 min walk ## About this property ### Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min Guest house near Victoria Harbour A short walk from Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min 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, 30-day min include amenities, such as free WiFi, printers and dining tables. 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Dining table - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### More - Dryer - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Living room - Printer ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 19 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules We are a non smoking house. If you need to smoke please use the bench at the front of the property. I have two Havanese loose on the property. I must know ahead of time if you are bringing a dog as not all dogs are a good fit here. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: MY TWO HAVANESE ARE LOOSE ON PROPERTY ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Long-term renters welcome Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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 Property Registration Number 48715, H351947235 ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min? ### What time is check-in at Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min? ### What time is check-out at Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min? ### Where is Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Private Garden Retreat with king bed, full kitchen, private patio, 30-day min Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 124 8 - Good 18 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne P. 29 Jul 2025 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. ##### Wayne P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derrick H. 7 Apr 2025 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. ##### Derrick H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darcy B. 3 Jun 2025 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 ##### Darcy B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz L. 31 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent!! This property was clean, great location, host was friendly. 10 out of 10\. ##### Liz L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marianne B. 28 Apr 2024 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. ##### Marianne B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 27 Sept 2023 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. ##### David B. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frederick K. 4 Oct 2024 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. ##### Frederick K. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allan C. 18 Jan 2024 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. ##### Allan C. Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David A. 28 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Great convenient location. ##### David A. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bonnie B. 3 Jan 2025 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 ##### Bonnie B. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin D. 20 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay Location was perfect. Very clean. Bed and pillows were amazing! Thank you Dianne! ##### Erin D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### DOUGLAS B. 9 Oct 2024 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. ##### DOUGLAS B. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael D. 8 Sept 2024 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 ##### Michael D. Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah R. 12 Sept 2024 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. ##### Sarah R. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John B. 1 Jul 2024 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. ##### John B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Iris W. 11 Jul 2024 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! ##### Iris W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindi D. 21 Aug 2023 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! ##### Cindi D. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan O. 17 Jun 2024 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. ##### Alan O. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel T. 28 Sept 2023 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. ##### Joel T. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hazel D. 22 Nov 2024 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 ##### Hazel D. Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 11 Sept 2023 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Justin A. 5 Jul 2024 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. ##### Justin A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl W. 10 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a gem! Location, location, location! This wonderful little property was 1 1/2 blocks from the Parliament Buildings. There was easy access to everything downtown and waterfront. It was quiet, elegant, and comfortable. Diane was right on site, and available for questions. Off street parking was available. The kitchen was well-equipped, and the private garden was wonderful! We cannot speak highly enough of this property. ##### Cheryl W. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne P. 23 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### James Bay Gem This was the perfect home away from home. We enjoyed the proximity to everything (so central). It is an easy walk to everywhere we wanted to go and when we ventured further, the bus was so close. The cottage had everything and more than we needed. It was super comfy and cozy! Dianne is the perfect hostess - always checking in to ensure that all is well, giving us other activity options and just her overall welcoming spirit - we feel we have known her for years and we hope that will come true! -- Yvonne & Mike ##### Yvonne P. Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric L. 19 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Serenity and Serendipity Clean, quiet, 5 minutes on bike from the ferry dock. Lots of space for 2 including a lovely private patio we weren't expecting. Well stocked with coffee and other necessities. Host was as nice as anyone could possibly ever be in letting us store bikes/bags while we were out and about. As it turned out too, staying with Dianne and her house full of adventurers was also exactly right for providing us some advice, inspiration and wisdom during some big work/life changes. Which made this an amazing restorative getaway. We'll be back for sure! ##### Eric L. 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