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Everyone Welcome, Cozy retreat walking distance to Butchart Gardens.

Vacation home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Butchart Gardens

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Escape to this charming country home, where romance and relaxation await. Take a short walk to Butchart Gardens or unwind in the master bedroom's soaker tub with a 2-way gas fireplace. With its park-like setting and easy access to public transportation, hiking trails, lakes, and ocean views.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Everyone Welcome, Cozy retreat walking distance to Butchart Gardens.

Your alive you may as well live.

For whatever reason you are traveling, I will do my best to make sure you have a safe, happy experience at this location.

3 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms.

New window coverings in Master bedroom, and main floor bathroom.

Master bedroom has a soaker tub and 2 way gas fireplace and private bathroom/shower

The home is a walk to Butchart Gardens, public transportation, International Airport (15 minute drive) , Bc Ferries (20 minute drive) , hiking Trails, lakes, Ocean, and a 25 minute walk to the town centre, 5 minute drive. 30 minute drive to Victoria.

This is a well designed country home that is located in a relaxed safe country environment. It is good for couples, business travellers, and families (with kids). This is Country Living, a romantic private residence hidden away from the big city. This is a luxury cottage in a park like setting.



Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Do not leave any appliances on after checking out
Return the 2 remotes from each Tv, to the bedside table upstairs and the table beside the Tv downstairs.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Doors and windows must be kept closed The house is on a heating ventilation and air conditioning system. Ask to have it set to your preference. Thanks
Maximum length of stay is 6 months or 180 days

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 H851340354

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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About the neighborhood

Map
Brentwood Bay, BC

What's nearby

  • Butchart Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gowlland Tod Provincial Park - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Brentwood Bay Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Victoria Butterfly Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Church and State Wines - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪White Spot - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪RnR Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Prairie Inn Neighbourhood Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mosi Bakery Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Everyone Welcome, Cozy retreat walking distance to Butchart Gardens. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Everyone Welcome, Cozy retreat walking distance to Butchart Gardens.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Everyone Welcome, Cozy retreat walking distance to Butchart Gardens.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Everyone Welcome, Cozy retreat walking distance to Butchart Gardens. located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Butchart Gardens, Victoria Butterfly Gardens, and Brentwood Bay Ferry Terminal. Church and State Wines is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Everyone Welcome, Cozy retreat walking distance to Butchart Gardens. Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great location to into Victoria, the ferry terminal and the airport. We felt like we were in the middle.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so lovely. Charming house and best is the location close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in a nice quiet area. Would not recommend for families with small children due to the drop off in the small back yard. Very convenient to Butchart Gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura K.

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

Family Trip

It was a great location for us and had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew U.

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

Great location for Mountain Biking

Great house in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

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

Nice quiet location for a relaxing getaway

Well maintained house providing good accommodations for a family. Location is great for exploring the island but secluded as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon S.

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

Springtime at Butchart Gardens

The property was as pictured, and in such a good location. The holdbacks on some areas of our experiece was that the bed in the middle bedroom was terribly uncomfortable, the towels were clean-the-car quality, and there were NO signs of life in the kitchen such as condiment packets or a kind note. We often stay in vacation rental homes, and these touches are inexpensive and matter. That said, we will certainly stay here again on future trips to the Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

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

Fantastic home away from home

The location was perfect for us since we arrived by ferry from Vancouver. The beds were super comfortable (a must for me) and had we used the kitchen it had everything we could possibly have needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

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

Butchart Garden and Afternoon Tea

Very quiet and friendly neighborhood. Close to market, seafood shop, and wine shop.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Brentwood haven

Lovely home with excellent amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy b., La Pine, oregon

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

Beautiful Quiet Home in Brentwood Bay

Clean, Quiet and close to everything. We enjoy visiting Brentwood Bay. Close to family, restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita G.

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

Good time spent

We spent quality time with my family. We had fun exploring around the neighborhood. Were very surprised to see jelly fish in the bay. House was warm, clean and equipped with all basic things needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace L.

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

Refreshing retreat indeed

The house is nested in a quiet neighborhood, perfect for a retreat to the nature with family. It’s spacious for 5 people to stay, clean, simple, and nicely decorated, not tacky at all. The owner responded to our questions promptly. We enjoyed our stay at this house for 4 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianne A.

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

Great Location

The place was great! My husband and I stayed here for four nights celebrating our honeymoon. It was the perfect location to see a lot. There’s a lot to do and see in Brentwood Bay if you’re the outdoorsy type, Sidney isn’t too far for additional great restaurants, easy day trip to Salt Spring Island and easy access to downtown Victoria. Would definitely recommend this central location if you plan to bop around to different parts of the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

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

Really nice house

It was a great house and location to Butchart Gardens. There were a lot of instructions around the house, but as someone with a more complex house, i can see that the host tries to anticipate most problems that might arise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty B.

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

Weekend Birthday Getaway

Spent 3 nights here- easily accommodated the 7 of us. Had breakfast in the house each day, didn’t need to search for anything we needed- all readily available. Short ride into Victoria. We had a great time & slept well on the comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kim H.

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

Beautiful house, comfortable

We would stay here again, great house, lots of room. Beds really comfortable. Some oddities; sheets in master bedroom not the right size so they kept slipping off. Towels not out so had to hunt them down, including towels/wash cloth for kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Perfect location, not private

We stayed for a month and intentionally booked a single family home for the space and expected privacy that comes along with a detatched 3 bedroom bouse. The house is lovely, beds comfortable and kitchen well equipped. It is perfectly located for touring Victoria and surrounding area. If you book this house, be aware the owner spends many nights sleeping in the detatched garage 10 feet from the front door with no notice or communication.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C., Golden, Colorado USA

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

Relaxing yet close to town

Seymour’s house is a comfortable and relaxing stay which is a 15 minute walk to Butchart Gardens (find the shortcut through the woods on Google Maps!) and a short 25 minute drive to Victoria Harbor. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking our own dinners, the beds are comfortable and the back deck is wonderful for morning coffee or evening dinners, and for watching deer and other critters in the back yard. It’s an efficient base for exploring Vancouver Island, as we made drives to Port Renfrew, Sooke, Ladysmith and Duncan. Make sure you try Blue’s Bayou just a short walk down to Brentwood Bay. Grocery and specialty meat (Carnivores) and Seafood market next door to it is just a couple of KM away. We highly recommend Seymour’s property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Birthday Trip to Butchart Gardens

This was a three-generation road trip with ultimate destination being a visit to Butchart Gardens. We were able to leave our car at this very comfortable home and walk there, which was a huge plus. The location is excellent, and the neighborhood was very quiet. We spent two nights there, and beds were comfortable for all of us. Note that all three bedrooms are on the second floor, if that is an issue. There is a half bath on the first floor, which was convenient. I do think the master shower would benefit from a good scrubbing of the stone, and kitchen appliances need some maintenance, but that was disclosed in the listing, and did not interfere with our ability to fix our meals. We did not use TV’s or radio or fireplaces, so cannot comment on those. We did avail ourselves to the pool table. Overall we had a very enjoyable stay and would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeanne F.

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

House is nice, but I won’t go back

The house is nice and fairly comfortable. There are a few too many instructions posted everywhere, but I understand wanting to help guests and protect property. Unfortunately, I don’t think he gave me the same protection and respect when we had a problem in the house. I’m also not sure why he can’t get sheets to fit the master bedroom. Apparently both issues were not new to the owner. Others complained before about the sheets, He switched ours out when i mentioned it when I wrote him about the flooding, but the new pair were only a little better, also coming off the mattress corners. The bigger issue was the flood of water from the shower pouring through the smoke alarm to the main floor. I slipped on the water, but fortunately did not fall. We wiped up the floor collected a gallon or two of water and put out a collection pot. I requested that the owner come and fix the problem when we’re leaving the house shortly. Instead, he came right over (guess he lives on the property), didn’t ask for me, and told my son and dtr in law “to monitor the problem.” Hearing this, I told him I thought it should be fixed, not monitored. He said that there was nothing he could do, but if it got “really bad, he could do something.” He said there were only a few drops in the pot, true, but I’d already emptied a large glass bowl and mopped up a gallon or more of water. After he left my dtr said he told her it’d happened before, but not for a while. I was not happy w this. IMHO it was really bad
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy to find. Pleasant accommodation in a very peaceful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A good place to stay outside the centre of Victoria. Very quick and clear communication from the owner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to many attractions in the area ! The house was neat and tidy and served our needs well . We would love to stay here again soon . Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area and home. Loved our short stay. Thanks again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025