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Historic James Bay. Walk to Town. Steps to Fishermans Wharf & Inner Harbour

Escape to your own private paradise with a south-facing patio made for relaxation and dining alfresco. Steps from Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown core.

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic James Bay. Walk to Town. Steps to Fishermans Wharf & Inner Harbour

Enjoy this private and comfortable home located right next to Fisherman's Wharf with the convenience of a 5 minute walk to the inner harbour and down town core of Victoria. This incredible location will centre you between the gorgeous views of the Olympic Mountains from Dallas Rd., Beacon Hill park, the Parliament buildings, the Coho and Clipper ferry terminals in addition to the inner harbour mini ferries that can take you to Esquimalt, Gorge and the other harbour areas.
This 2 level modern town home with a garden sanctuary is beautifully furnished and totally equipped for you to walk in and feel right at home. Each bedroom has its own full ensuite bathroom . Vaulted ceilings & skylights up and down make it bright and spacious feeling. Handy, secure parking is right next to the house in the driveway .
Restaurants, grocery shopping, medical, banking and all amenities are within walking & biking distance. The totally private south facing patio provides a wonderful environment to relax, entertain, barbecue and eat your meals in peace.
Come to our welcoming, comfortable oasis and enjoy a holiday filled with all that beautiful Victoria and areas have to offer.

Property manager

Property Manager/Owner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Unit size: 1250 sq ft (116 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not 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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Property Registration Number 00037001

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 3 min walk
  • Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal - 9 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk
  • Victoria Harbour - 11 min walk
  • Government Street - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Milestones - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Q Restaurant at the Empress - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tea at the Empress - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Red Fish Blue Fish - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic James Bay. Walk to Town. Steps to Fishermans Wharf & Inner Harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic James Bay. Walk to Town. Steps to Fishermans Wharf & Inner Harbour?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic James Bay. Walk to Town. Steps to Fishermans Wharf & Inner Harbour?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic James Bay. Walk to Town. Steps to Fishermans Wharf & Inner Harbour located?

Located in James Bay, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Fisherman's Wharf Park and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Victoria Harbour and Government Street are also within 15 minutes.

Historic James Bay. Walk to Town. Steps to Fishermans Wharf & Inner Harbour Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Stayed 36 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K., White Rock, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location in James Bay with a marvelous garden
We were lucky to find the Secret Garden available for an extended stay while our home in Victoria was undergoing renovations. The townhouse is right across from the Wharf and close to many good restaurants and cafes. Parking was easy and we were able to have 2 cars there during our stay (be sure to check with the hosts to see if this is still the case if that is important to you). The inner harbour is within easy walking distance with everything it has to offer. Brenda and Barry were very gracious and thorough with their communications.
Stayed 36 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful garden retreat
Amazingly peaceful and comfortable in the heart of James Bay. Barry and Brenda are wonderful hosts. My stay in their beautiful home was exceptional. Thank you!
Stayed 60 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glad we stayed !
Very enjoyable time in the house & neighbourhood.
Stayed 48 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Elora Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
James Bay Treasure
The Secret Garden was everything it was represented to be: very comfortable, well equipped and is a wonderful location for enjoying everything Victoria has to offer. Especially handy to excellent public transportation. Our hosts were very congenial and helpful. Definitely hope to return.

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W., Northern Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Favorite in James Bay
This was our third stay at this property. I guess that says it all. It is a great townhouse. Close to all the things we love about Victoria yet hidden away in the back of a quiet building of three town homes. Yep, we will be returning for another great stay. Thank you Barry and Brenda.
Stayed 78 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gail O.

The Secret Garden
We loved our stay in this beautiful, cosy and quiet home. The kitchen was fully equipped for meal preparation. The location could not have been better - close to grocery shopping, the new James Bay library, downtown and the harbour. Our hosts were gracious, helpful and fun! Excellent accommodations.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

John H.

A beautiful home tucked away and a great location to downtown or the wharf.
I would definitely stay at this house again. It was so much like being at home and the back garden is so peaceful and restful it's hard not to sit in it any time day or night. The house is everything one could need and more. The location is excellent to downtown or the wharf. I highly recommend this house to anyone who would like to visit Victoria and have a great place to go from.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W., Northern Arizona

LOVELY HOME IN A GREAT LOCATION.
We had a wonderful one month stay at Barry and Brendas James Bay home. We didn't even rent a car this trip as the bus runs regularly (about every 15 minutes) from the stop for Fishermans Wharf just a block away. The bus ride is only 15 minutes to downtown. The home was very clean, comfortable and well stocked with necessities. The bedrooms each have their own bath, one with a shower/tub and the other has a walk in shower. Everything was in working order and easy to operate. Barry met us on arrival and gave us a tour and information on the workings of the home. The unit is at the back of the property so it is very quiet and private. The garden is well kept and landscaped beautifully. Thank you Brenda and Barry for a great stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vee P.

Such a Great Place
We had the best time at your place. Loved caring for your plants as if they were our own! You have the greatest location for eating, shopping, bus stops and neighborhood. The two bedrooms and two bathrooms just fit our needs. We do hope to see you next year. vee and Astrid
Stayed 35 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

Wonderful Home with Beautiful Secluded Yard
We visit Victoria once or twice a year but this was our first time renting a vacation property for our visit. We stayed at Barry and Brenda's townhome from Oct 5 - 13, 2017 and it was absolutely perfect in every way. The home is a great mix of high-end modern appliances and amenities along with lovely antique furnishings that provides a beautiful space to relax and unwind. Barry and Brenda were very welcoming so we truly felt "at home". The gas fireplace was great for the cooler mornings and evenings of our fall visit. We did not utilize the backyard as much as we would have liked due to the weather but it was great to have access to the barbecue and the secluded garden and patio were lovely to view through the big expanse of windows when dining or relaxing in the living room. In the spring or summer you would likely spend most of your time in the backyard. Both bedrooms have their own bathroom so the townhouse is ideal for vacationing with adult family or another couple. The location of the property in James Bay is ideal for walking to Fisherman's Wharf, the pathways along Dallas Road and the Inner Harbour. It is also close to a shopping area with a great Thrifty's store for groceries, a good takeout pizza place (Superior) and a liquor & wine and beer store. We ate most of our breakfasts and some lunch and suppers at the townhouse so easy access to groceries was handy and the townhouse was otherwise well stocked. A great spot for breakfast or lunch close to the townhouse is the B.C. Legislative Building dining room. The food is well prepared and reasonably priced. You can check their website for hours and rules about when you can go. Reservations are recommended for lunch. All in all, Barry and Brenda's home is well situated, lovely, and very user friendly and we thank them for providing access to their home. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sue F., penn run, PA

Perfect week
We come to Victoria yearly.....another perfect stay. We only rent a car for excursions, we find it unnecessary with the walkability and excellent transit system. So the townhome was in a great location for walking everywhere in the city, along the coast, and hopped the water taxis if we were tired of walking. Home itself is serene, spacious, comfortable. We don't cook on vacation, but fully stocked kitchen. Patio area quite lovely. Didn't get to meet Brenda and Barry but they were very easy to communicate with. After trying other city locations.....we now always stay in the Beacon Park area...best area of city in our opinion....and a lovely home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Beverly W., Vancouver, Canada

Home away from home
Thanks to Brenda and Barry for sharing their lovely home with us on our recent visit to Victoria. We had a great time. The location is fantastic and the accommodations were very clean and comfortable. The back patio was private and the gardens were beautiful. The home had all of the necessities one would ever need. We BBQ'd salmon on Saturday night and then walked downtown to enjoy a few pints at the Irish Times. A short 10 minute walk. We also walked down to Fisherman's Wharf ( a one minute walk) and caught the water taxi to "Old Town" as well as the pier at The Empress on the Sunday. We will never stay at another hotel while in Victoria. This two bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom townhouse provided plenty of room and had all the comforts of home. We highly recommend this James Bay beauty!! Thanks again for your warm welcome. We will definitely be back. Best regards, Jim and Bev
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

D Ann M., Tallahassee, FL

Perfect Stay in Victoria
If you're looking for an ideal place to stay in Victoria, look no further. Brenda & Barry's James Bay townhome is the perfect location from which to explore the city and surrounding area. The home is a fine example of local hospitality- lovingly furnished, clean, and comfortable our family of three felt perfectly at home and thoroughly enjoyed the neighborhood. The location is safe and convenient to Fisherman's Wharf, providing immediate access to the water taxi, whale watching & fishing tours, food, and the Float Home Village of Houseboats to explore. Downtown is an easy walk from James Bay with many excellent restaurants, shops, museums, and historic buildings. After hours of exploration, we ended our days enjoying the peace and privacy of our very own patio with its lovely landscaping. Thank you, Brenda & Barry, for sharing your wonderful home with us. We very much hope to return in the future. D'Ann, Allen, & Sarah
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie C., Where do you live?

Lovely home in a beautiful city.
Our host was waiting to greet us when we first arrived. After a tour of the house we were left to enjoy our beautiful accommodation and lovely gardens. We will definitely stay here anytime we're in Victoria.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Norreen M.

Perfect
This property was perfect. Very quiet,clean and well stocked . We were in Victoria for the Half Marthon and 8 mile road race. The location was perfect for both participants and spectators. Barry met us there and went through everything and was very thoughtful to our needs. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Willox6 w., Peace River Ab

awesome stay !!!!!
A very nice place. Barry met us to provide access despite our late arrival and gave us a through tour of his wonderful home . Many antiques and eclectic furnishings demonstrated pride in ownership. Beautiful patio and well equipped kitchen were both unused bonuses . We found the beds very comfortable. Definitely worth a repeat stay next time in Victoria Drs Dave & Laurene Robin&Ryan
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Diana C., Fairbanks, Alaska USA

Excellent location and property
This property offers everything a guest could want in a home. Three bathrooms and two bedrooms. Laundry room included detergent! Directions to the property were easy to follow and the owner was flexible about when to meet us with keys. Questions that came up during our stay were answered quickly. The home was very comfortable. Lots of seating with good light for reading or conversational groups. Multiple televisions and good sound-proofing between the bedrooms and the living areas. A group of us were able to do different activities without disturbing each other. The kitchen was over-the-top supplied with kitchen utensils and appliances. Lots of extras like spices and oils. A line of cookbooks on the shelf to refer to. A basket of local information brochures and maps was provided. But the best part was the patio with flowering shrubs, BBQ grill, tables and chairs in different areas for moving from shade to sun. Two blocks from the bustle of Fisherman's Wharf and the little ferry boat taxis to take us to the Inner Harbor. But sheltered and quiet on the patio. No problems with street noise. A big plus was the off-street parking. Never any problems searching for a place to park our rental car.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Perfect home for a stay in Victoria
Brenda and Barry have a lovely 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home within an easy walk of Victoria's inner harbor, many of its top tourist sights and the ferry. The house itself is perfectly charming, beautifully appointed and very clean. It also includes a wonderful, private terraced garden and patio to enjoy in good weather. It has very convenient parking too. We loved our stay there and would highly recommend it as a perfect place to stay in Victoria to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

Shirley B.

Very comfortable and easy to reach everywhere we wanted to go.
My grandson and I stayed for a week. We went bird watching and visiting a friend. This home was perfect for us with 2 bedrooms each with their own bathroom upstairs. Downstairs there was a living room with fireplace (very cosy at night and early morning), dining room which we did not use, kitchen with every appliance and cooking utensils you could want and a 1/2 bath with laundry facilities. We were very comfortable. The homeowner met us at the home and showed us around and was readily available by phone when needed. A great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016